The debate over which is the best restaurant in Australia continues despite the recent emergence of new contenders. While there is no one definitive answer, a few restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra have taken the top spot. Orana and Muse have recently won the Restaurant of the Year awards, but are they worthy of the honour? Read on to find out. Is there really such a thing as the best restaurant in Australia?

Mitcham Social

Mitcham Social is located in a former warehouse in an industrial complex. Despite the industrial setting, the restaurant has a modern feel and is suitable for large groups as well as small groups. The open kitchen and bar are arranged along one wall, while there is a separate children’s play area. There is also an outdoor area, which is great for large gatherings. The open kitchen and dining area is bright and airy, making it a great choice for a date night or an afternoon tea.

Orana

Orana is a fine dining establishment located in Adelaide that has won the 2019 Good Food Guide’s Restaurant of the Year award. While the restaurant seats only 25 people, it is the perfect place for a romantic evening or intimate group dinner. Its casual and friendly ambience is a welcome change from many “fine-dining” establishments, which tend to be more stuffy and stiff. The restaurant is also home to some very personable staff.

Muse

For the past four years, Muse has won the coveted Chef’s Hat award, which recognizes restaurants that showcase the best in Australian cooking. Owners Troy and Megan Rhoades-Brown created a menu that focuses on seasonal ingredients sourced locally. In addition to using fresh, local ingredients, Muse pays attention to technique and respect during preparation. The result is a memorable dining experience that is sure to impress your date.

Muse wins 2018 Restaurant of the Year

Harden’s has announced Muse as London’s best restaurant, beating out Core by Clare Smyth, Pied a Terre, and Sola to take the top spot. The awards ceremony took place at the Langham Hotel in London, and was hosted by BBC’s Nigel Barden. The awards are a celebration of the role that culture and art plays in education and community development. Muse has been a top London restaurant since opening in 2014, and the award ceremony celebrates the role that culture and the arts play in community development and education.

Muse wins 2017 Restaurant of the Year

Located in a Georgian townhouse, Muse is the latest addition to Stevens Point’s dining scene. Chef Matt Aikens has created a menu that draws inspiration from both nostalgia and key people in his life. Among the dishes on the menu are ‘Conquering the Beech Tree’, inspired by the way Aikens climbed the beech tree in his garden when he was a boy, and ‘Wait and See’, a reference to his mother’s response when he asked her what she wanted for pudding.

Barangaroo wins 2017 Restaurant of the Year

In a ceremony held last night, Cirrus at Barangaroo has been crowned 2017 Restaurant of the Year by the Sydney Morning Herald. A panel of judges from the Good Food Guide and the Sydney Morning Herald reviewed hundreds of Sydney restaurants to determine the winners. Untied is a rooftop eatery that features 270-degree harbour views. TwelveMicron, a contemporary Australian restaurant, is a late-night destination that welcomes diners and drinks after work.

Wildflower

Known for its renowned five-course tasting menus, the best restaurant in Australia is the most exclusive place to dine in Western Australia. The menu at Wildflower is designed around the nomenclature of the Noongar people, who celebrate the changing seasons through wildflowers. The restaurant opened its second location in the Como The Treasury in 2015, and the menu is based on the six seasons of the Noongar calendar.

Tetsuya’s

A world-class chef of Japanese origin, Tetsuya Wakuda opened his Sydney restaurant in 1989 in a tiny shop front. Over time, it grew to be one of Sydney’s most popular restaurants, moving to a new location in 2000. The restaurant has consistently been named to the S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, as voted by leading chefs. The restaurant has since expanded to include a sister restaurant, Waku Ghin, in Sydney’s CBD.

Ovolo South Yarra

Ovolo South Yarra is a unique combination of past and present, blending the glamour of the disco era with progressive elements. The hotel’s interiors take inspiration from the heyday of rock gods and disco, while the food reflects a more refined and creative approach. The hotel’s kitchen and bar offer seasonal cocktails and wines from progressive producers. The Ovolo South Yarra is one of Australia’s finest dining establishments.

Farmer’s Daughters

In January last year, the owners of this stunning Canberra restaurant opened a deli on the ground floor and a tasting menu restaurant upstairs with a rooftop bar. Since then, they have had a few ups and downs, lockdowns, and re-openings, but they are now firing on all cylinders. Here’s why. First of all, the restaurant is the perfect place to have an anniversary dinner with friends.