Rubicon Restaurant
An acclaimed fine-dining restaurant near Manuka in Canberra, rated 4.8 across more than 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rubicon Restaurant sits on Barker Street at Griffith, near the popular Manuka precinct in Canberra's inner south. A long-regarded fine-dining restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its accomplished, produce-driven cooking — the kind of refined, special-occasion dining that's become a genuine destination for food lovers in the capital.
The appeal is that combination of skilful, seasonal cooking, an excellent wine list and an elegant yet relaxed setting, ideal for a celebration, a special occasion or a memorable meal. Its enduring reputation in a discerning part of Canberra speaks to the consistency and quality on offer.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 400 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners at a high level. Menus, 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 before you go — particularly for a weekend dinner, a special occasion, or if you're planning a memorable meal in Canberra's inner south.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Friday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 80
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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