{"id":224856,"date":"2023-07-04T08:32:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T22:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/?p=224856"},"modified":"2023-07-11T09:07:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T23:07:40","slug":"family-restaurants-canberra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/act\/canberra\/family-restaurants-canberra\/","title":{"rendered":"The top 12 family restaurants in Canberra"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your go-to guide to Canberra\u2019s best family restaurants in Canberra, no matter the age of your kids.<\/h5>\n

After a long day seeing the sights in Canberra, it\u2019s good to have a few family restaurants in Canberra.<\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s capital is known for its dining scene and it\u2019s good to know you can find a whole range of restaurants, cafes and food experiences that welcome little ones, tweens and teens to the table.<\/p>\n

1. Wildflour Bakery<\/h2>\n

Canberrans take their leisure time seriously, and you will find many of them starting their weekend right by sitting down to breakfast<\/a>\u00a0at Wildflour Bakery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Order artisan baked goods at Wildflour Bakery. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Expect a beguiling cast of locals consuming their body weight in artisan baked goods in this family-friendly Canberra cafe, which has an undercover courtyard overlooking play equipment. This will keep the kids happy until their French toast and chocolate croissants arrive.<\/p>\n

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Pick indulgent pastries and treats at Wildflour Bakery. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Take your pick between classic options such as smashed avo and shakshuka before getting properly caffeinated with a cup of ONA coffee. Pick up paninis to go.<\/p>\n

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Power through the day with a cup of coffee. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address: <\/b>8 Townsville Cresent, Fyshwick ACT 2609<\/p>\n

2. Edgar\u2019s<\/h2>\n

Edgar\u2019s has undergone an exciting transformation of late. While Ainslie locals love waking up with a coffee at Edgar\u2019s, they\u2019re now likely to be found lingering here longer at The Inn and Wakefield\u2019s Bar & Wine. The two reimagined venues regularly rank on guides to the best places to have a drink in Canberra<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Be surrounded by plants at Edgar’s. (Image: The Inn at Edgar’s)<\/p><\/div>\n

But back to Edgar\u2019s, which has been drawing families for decades thanks to crowd-pleasing options like toasties, brekky burgers, French toast and kids\u2019 pancakes. Order well off the lengthy menu and then check our list of fun things to do with the kids.<\/p>\n

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Dine flavourful meals at Edgar’s. (Image: The Inn at Edgar’s)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: 1 Edgar St, Ainslie<\/p>\n

3. Agostini\u2019s
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There\u2019s a lot to take in at Agostinis<\/a>, located on the ground floor of East Hotel, one of the best places to stay in Canberra.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Agostini\u2019s features a shimmering pastel-coloured ambience.<\/p><\/div>\n

This family-run restaurant is always full of all ages due to its friendly waiters, and serious dedication to serving great Italian pizzas and pastas that will suit even the pickiest eaters.<\/p>\n

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Grab a slice of pizza at Agostini\u2019s.<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s a beautiful airy, light-filled dining room that becomes moodily lit after dark and aims to transport you to Italy via staples such as the prosciutto e rucola pizza, calamari fritta and pizza capricciosa.<\/p>\n

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Dine authentic Italian dishes at Agostini\u2019s.<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: East Hotel<\/a>, 69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith.<\/p>\n

4. Tiger Lane<\/h2>\n

The neon-bright signs pointing toward the new Tiger Lane<\/a>\u00a0precinct in the Canberra Centre are hard to miss.<\/p>\n

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Drop by Inari, the signature restaurant of Tiger Lane.<\/p><\/div>\n

You can also follow the crowds of well-dressed families meeting up for a special shabu-shabu<\/i>\u00a0(Japanese-style hot pot) and yakiniku<\/i>\u00a0(grilled meat) meal at Taki, one of the most family-friendly restaurants in Canberra.<\/p>\n

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Nab a spot at Inari.<\/p><\/div>\n

Older children will love the interactive element of dropping a morsel of food into the simmering hot pot to cook. Those with teens in tow could also head next door to Inari<\/a>, which is a hectic wonderland of fun led by so-called sushi shaman, Tiger Lane executive chef Shaun Presland (ex-Sake).<\/p>\n

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Head to Inari for sensational sushi servings. (Image: The Cru Media)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: CNR Genge and, Bunda St, Canberra.<\/p>\n

5. East Row<\/h2>\n

Bring your Instagram-obsessed teenagers to\u00a0East Row<\/a>\u00a0so they can refresh their social feed with images of doughnut French toast with peanut butter snow or the not-so-humble lamb burger built around a charcoal bun.<\/p>\n

The contemporary cafe, which also serves ONA coffee, is housed in the revitalised Sydney Building and is full of hip locals who arrange themselves artistically on the apple-green banquettes.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: Cnr London Circuit & East Row, Sydney Building, Canberra, ACT 2601<\/p>\n

6. CBD Dumpling House<\/h2>\n

You will get dinner and a show at the\u00a0CBD Dumpling House<\/a>\u00a0as the chefs prepare thousands of dumplings a day in full view of their customers and passers-by.<\/p>\n

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Pull up a chair at CBD Dumpling House. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

This noted dumpling den \u2013 the go-to choice for everyone from fat-cat politicians to students \u2013 is a decidedly fun place to enjoy xiao long bao (Shanghai soup dumplings) until you pop. Kids love the ice cream with waffles, which arrive with a snowfall of sprinkles.<\/p>\n

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CBD Dumpling House is a go-to spot for dumplings. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/strong>: Shop FG13C, 148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601<\/p>\n

7. Verity Lane Market<\/h2>\n

In suitable weather, the laneway tables within the iconic Sydney Building maximise Canberra\u2019s chilled hipster vibe. But, like most places in Canberra,\u00a0Verity Lane Market<\/a>\u00a0is not too cool for school and you\u2019ll get a warm welcome when it\u2019s cold outside.<\/p>\n

The upmarket street-food market has a convenient CBD location where families can choose between vendors such as Pizza Artigiana, Rasa Rosa and Tuck Shop.<\/p>\n

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Savour authentic ramen at Verity Lane Market. (Image: Ash St George for Verity Lane Market)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: 50 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601<\/p>\n

8. Brodburger at Capital Brewing<\/h2>\n

The original red caravan where\u00a0Brodburger<\/a>\u00a0began life is now housed in the family-friendly courtyard at Capital Brewing Co., where its disciples look like they eat here more than in their own homes. And why not?<\/p>\n

The flame-grilled burgers are brilliant: grown-ups should get the bigger-than-your-head Deluxe stuffed with eggs, bacon, lettuce and onion while kids can order the same in a \u2018Baby Size\u2019 version.<\/p>\n

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Grab a big bite of flame-grilled burgers at Brodburger @ Capital Brewery.<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: Building 3\/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick ACT 2609<\/p>\n

9. Patissez<\/h2>\n

The home of the world-famous FreakShake is now known for so much more. The menu at\u00a0Patissez<\/a>\u00a0pushes the same kind of pimped-up food that put the bakehouse on the map in the first place.<\/p>\n

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Grab delicious pastries at Patissez. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Head to the cafe, tucked away in a suburban shopping strip, for loaded Tijuana tacos, Patissez fried chicken and Hangry Burgers aimed at children who are still growing and feeling hangry.<\/p>\n

Patissez is one of the best places for breakfast and brunch in Canberra, regardless of whether you have kids in tow.<\/p>\n

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Satisfy your burger cravings at Patissez. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: 21 Bougainville St, Griffith ACT 2603<\/p>\n

10. Snapper & Co<\/h2>\n

Sit outside at the\u00a0Southern Cross Yacht Club<\/a>\u00a0in Yarralumla and enjoy the crisp Canberra air while the kids kick a ball around. As the name suggests, the eatery is right on the lake overlooking Black Mountain, skewered as it is by the iconic Telstra Tower.<\/p>\n

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Swing by Snapper & Co for a quick brunch. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Order the Whipper Snapper fish and chips from the kids\u2019 menu and crumbed snapper fillet and chips, which arrive wrapped in a custom newspaper printed with dad jokes.<\/p>\n

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Try the crumbed snapper fillet and chips at Snapper & Co. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/strong>: Mariner Pl, Yarralumla ACT 2600<\/p>\n

11. Lazy Su<\/h2>\n

Teach your children to appreciate good food and retro-chic decor at\u00a0Lazy Su<\/a>\u00a0in Lonsdale Street where these two components collide to great effect.<\/p>\n

Watch the chefs cook up a storm with dishes everyone seems to order such as Korean buffalo wings, charred broccolini and beef short-rib bibimbap.<\/p>\n

Families should arrive early for dinner at the Japanese-Korean-Americana eatery, as the place turns up the volume as the night progresses.<\/p>\n

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Find Chinese golden cats hanging on the wall. (Image: Lazy Su)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: 1\/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612<\/p>\n

12. Monster Kitchen & Bar<\/h2>\n

Have you got a few vegetarians in the family? Monster Kitchen & Bar<\/a>\u00a0is the in-house vegetarian restaurant at Ovolo Nishi and will have something to suit, regardless of how rampant a carnivore you are.<\/p>\n

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Pop into Monster Kitchen & Bar for vegetarian-friendly menu. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Expect generous portions, pretty plating and fantastic service. The restaurant has big windows out onto the leafy street, a statement chandelier, and clubby panelling. In short, it has a rebellious, fun spirit that will please the pickiest of eaters.<\/p>\n

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Reserve a table for your dinner date at Monster Kitchen & Bar. (Image: VisitCanberra)<\/p><\/div>\n

Address<\/b>: 25 Edinburgh Avenue, Canberra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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