The majority of popular restaurants of Canberra is located in the central area of the city. However, suburban areas of the city are also not deprived of quality eating places. Many dining facilities accept visitors from early in the morning, so travellers can pamper themselves with local delicacies not only for dinner, but during the daytime as well. The famous Boat House restaurant is located just a few steps away from Lake Burley Griffin. Tourists are welcome to stay inside the spacious restaurant or enjoy meal on the terrace, which offers unforgettable views of the lake. Among the specialities of Boat House visitors will find oysters with lemon sauce, mashed potatoes with mushrooms, beef with spicy sauce and asparagus tempura – such a selection of dishes can surely satisfy all kinds of customers.
Guests of Canberra can successfully combine relaxation with excursions to prominent places, walks in beautiful streets, and visiting various entertainment facilities. Canberra is home to the … Open
1. Tips are not officially accepted in local restaurants and cafes. Only luxury dining facilities can include tips in the total amount of the bill. As a rule, the size of tips is not more … Open
Many experienced travelers compare the traditional cuisine of Canberra with the classical British one. Indeed, the colonial period in the history of the country made its impact on the cuisine of the country and added many dishes that are popular in the United Kingdom. However, a broad range of seafood has always been the main peculiarity of the national cuisine. Local restaurants always offer traditional meat pie that can contain different types of meat. This pie is made of special flakey dough that becomes very tender and juicy during the cooking process.
Roasted barracuda is a typical everyday dish for local people. It is available in the menus of restaurants of a different level. Kangaroo steak is a more original local specialty. As a rule, it is served with mushrooms. Chicken is also very popular in the national cuisine. Most often, chicken is roasted and served with roasted eggplants.
Fried opossum filet is a very interesting dish. Many foodies head to local restaurants with one purpose – to try roasted crocodile meat. The most curious gourmets can even visit special crocodile farms that breed these animals for food purposes. High-class restaurants often offer even a more unusual delicacy – shark lips cooked in a peculiar way.
Lonsdale Street is recognized as the most attractive shopping street in Canberra. Actually, the whole street is a never-ending row of shops and souvenir stores that offer many exclusive … Open
Local people have inherited the traditions of cooking many dishes with seafood from Asian countries. That is why tourists shouldn’t be surprised to get their seafood served together with noodles or hot sauces. The iconic fish'n'chips from the United Kingdom is widely popular in Canberra. Small pieces of fish fried in a soft dough and served with roasted potatoes are available in local restaurants and small outdoor food carts. For dessert, local restaurants specializing in national cuisine usually offer all kinds of sweet pies, puddings, ice cream, and fruit salads.