
eightysix restaurant
An acclaimed restaurant in Canberra's Braddon, rated 4.5 across more than 700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Eightysix sits on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Canberra's busiest eating-and-drinking precinct in the inner north. An acclaimed, much-loved restaurant, it's become a genuine destination — renowned for its accomplished, creative cooking, a great drinks offering and a buzzing, characterful open-kitchen setting, the kind of celebrated spot that's earned a stellar reputation.
The appeal is that combination of inventive, flavour-packed food, a good drinks offering and a vibrant, energetic atmosphere in a prime Braddon location, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a sociable night out. Its acclaim and quality have made it a standout of the Canberra dining scene, the kind of restaurant people plan ahead for.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after, acclaimed restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a weekend, a group, or a table at a peak time in Braddon.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 18:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 18:00 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 18:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 18:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 18:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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