Classic Restaurants to Dine with Your Colleagues

by OpenTable Team

Updated June 29, 2023

Hungry for a dining experience that's tailor-made for you? We’ve got you covered. Here are our top restaurant picks for your next outing. Bon appétit!

Credit: Cecconi's Flinders Lane

Trattoria Emilia

4.8

4.8 (1222)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

Trattoria Emilia is an authentic Italian restaurant focusing on seasonal produce and fresh pasta. Head chefs Francesco Rota and Luca Flammia hail from Modena in Emilia Romagna.

At Trattoria Emilia we seasonally change the menu and source a large majority of our produce from regional Victoria, our meat is organic and sustainably grown in Tasmania and Victoria and we import some of the best Italian DOC products. Some dishes that are not to be missed are our Tortelloni Emiliani and the crowd favourite salumi misti with gnocco fritto and tigelle served with mortadella mousse.

Rustic, yet refined, Trattoria Emilia boasts fantastic ambience, attentive and professional service whilst all the while remaining a great casual dining spot perfect for a quick lunch, a long relaxing dinner with friends and has always been a romantic date spot.

Top review

Eric

Dined 1 day ago

We had an amazing night. Lovely food and staff great staff.

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Dinner: Chef's choice, 5 courses for $95

Cecconi's Flinders Lane

4.7

4.7 (1164)

$A101 and over

Italian

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

"Everything you want from a sophisticated city Italian restaurant is right here: atmosphere, admirable service, a menu long enough to allow for real choice, an expansive drinks list, flattering lighting, carpets and tablecloths to ensure that sound levels are low enough for a proper conversation."
Enjoy signature dishes - Seafood linguine, Veal Cotoletta and signature steaks from the Josper

One Hat – THE AGE GOOD FOOD GUIDE
2006 - 2023

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely venue service and food, the prawn entree and lamb rack were both amazing

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Experience

3 Course Fixed Price Menu

Chaco Bar

4.7

4.7 (183)

$A41 to $A100

Japanese (Yakitori / Poultry)

Potts Point

About the restaurant

Japanese Izakaya in the heart of Kings Cross / Potts Point

Yakitori and charcoal grilling specialist. Step into a warmly lit restaurant to enjoy some hot BBQ paired with a glass of cold sake from our carefully curated beverage list.

30 Seconds walk from Kings Cross Station.

Top review

MatthewR

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Fantastic Set was brought out really good value. The ambience of the restaurant transports you to Japan without leaving Sydney! The waitress is very enthusiastic and happy to assist in any way she could. Excellent all round experience - we will be back to try out the dinner menu. Highly recommended!

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Experience

Set Menu

Donovans

4.6

4.6 (1596)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

St Kilda

About the restaurant

Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.

Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

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Danny

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, outstanding service - food was great, wine too and soufflé was divine

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Popular dish

Tiny fish and chips

Popular dish

Old-fashioned chicken pie

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Bombe Alaska for two

Warabi

4.7

4.7 (105)

$A101 and over

Japanese

Melbourne CBD

About the restaurant

A contemporary Japanese dining experience, Warabi emphasises seasonal ingredients and elevated beverage pairings in an Omakase setting, celebrating the Kappo style of cuisine philosophy.

The Kappo dining experience at Warabi is a set menu that changes at the discretion of the head chef, whose detailed focus is on preparing courses based on the availability of the finest seasonal ingredients. A casual yet refined dining experience, Kappo directly translates to ‘cut and cook' and celebrates the chefs' craftsmanship and precise preparation techniques.

The multi-course 'Impression' menu is guided by the chef and changes daily, where the energy of dishes reflects the seasons and highest quality of ingredients available.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 28, 2023

Service was excellent! Staff were both observant and knowledgeable. Food was average.

Steersons Steakhouse

4.4

4.4 (609)

$A101 and over

Steakhouse

Barangaroo

About the restaurant

Discover Steersons, an elegant waterfront steakhouse nestled on the upper level of King St Wharf (accessible via Lime St). Immerse yourself in a refined yet inviting ambiance. Whether you choose to unwind on the terrace or dine indoors with captivating harbour views.
Allow the friendly and experienced team at Steersons lead you through a selection of the highest quality beef cuts, all sourced from premium locations across the country, including Northern & Southern Tablelands, and the renowned Riverina region.
Elevate your dining experience by selecting a wine from the impressive 150+ wine list, or explore the extensive collection of single malt whiskies.
No matter the occasion, Steersons promises to deliver the ultimate steak experience.

Top review

Mark

Dined on Sep 18, 2024

As always, great place to go & eat. Wonderful caring service & tasty well cooked food. Great views & beautiful atmosphere. We live 6 hours away but when in Sydney this is the place to eat. Steersons forever!

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Popular dish

Fillet Mignon YG

The Dining Room by James Viles

4.4

4.4 (866)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Located right on the edge of Sydney Harbour with the Opera House just beyond your fingertips…it doesn’t get any more Sydney than The Dining Room.

Our produce-driven menu is paired back, sustainable and unmistakably Australian, and shares center stage with unrivalled harbour views. Relaxed and elegant, enjoy the freshest of
seafood, seasonal Australian ingredients, and a selection of fine wines and locally crafted beers and spirits.

Lunch and dinner reservations are highly recommended. Our popular window tables are available at a surcharge when booking and subject to availability. Dress code is smart casual.

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BigJ

Dined on Feb 23, 2024

Experience was generally quite good. Couples should be placed away from family and group tables. We were place inboard having to look over groups commanding the best view. This was despite the groups spending more time inwardly focused with conversation. Being inboard takes away from the ambience and experience. More considered and thoughtful table placement for a couple would have been appreciated. The restaurant had quite a few children in it, which took away from us as a couple having a child free moment. Decor and environment is tasteful and as you would expect for a Hyatt.

Rick Shores

4.8

4.8 (4650)

$A101 and over

Contemporary Asian

Burleigh Heads

About the restaurant

Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast's most iconic locations. Focusing on fresh locally sourced produce with intention to share.

By Head Chef James Brady

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Joy

Dined 3 days ago

Anytime we visit Burleigh, we always make sure to book a reservation at Rick Shores and it never disappoints. Tonight, was the same, even with two kids in tow, we knew we had to visit. We definitely ordered too much but there was no dish that I regret ordering, they were all so flavoursome and delicious. I particularly love savoury dishes and the roti prawn toast definitely delivered on the umami flavour front. The bug roll is signature and always needed. The truffle spring rolls were full of truffle and so delicious. The prawn hargow had huge chunks of prawn, super delicious. The oysters, natural and fried were fantastic opening appetisers. The drinks are always really great, especially the cocktails too! I was definitely in my “Golden Era” with the first cocktail. The views are unbeatable, even with a storm tonight. They do a kids menu and understand the importance of having the kids meal out quickly and first - love that. They also have high chairs available.

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Experience

Melbourne Cup By The Sea

OTTO Brisbane

4.5

4.5 (127)

$A101 and over

Italian

Brisbane CBD

About the restaurant

OTTO celebrates people, place and la dolce vita. Located on the absolute riverfront at South Bank, OTTO Ristorante and OTTO Osteria bring a vibrant glamour to the Queensland dining scene. Striking river views and colourful interiors meet warm and assured service. The food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple, taking inspiration from the southern regions of Italy. Head Chef Will Cowper’s menu is fresh, seasonal and produce-driven; sourcing the finest local ingredients and letting them speak for themselves. Inspired by his love for Italian varietals, Alan Hunter has written a list that will capture any wine lover’s attention, with a decisive line up of classic and esoteric Italian regions and varietals.

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Sarah

Dined 6 days ago

Great location, amazing food. Came recommended from a few sources and didn't disappoint. And they were able to have us out in time for our show. Thank-you!

Kitchens on Kent at The Langham Sydney

4.3

4.3 (660)

$A101 and over

Breakfast

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Dear valued guests,

Kitchens on Kent will be taking some time to reimagine its future offering, and in the interim will no longer be offering buffet lunch or dinner together with afternoon tea. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause for any plans you had to dine with us.

From Monday 6th November 2023, our offering will change, serving daily breakfast for hotel guests only.
A La Carte lunch will be available on a request basis in our Harbour Room (Monday to Friday) whilst our Observatory Bar will offer A La Carte dinner seven nights per week as well as lunch on weekends.

All bookings that are affected will be fully refundable and our team are in the process of contacting all guests with more details. For any specific issues or requests, please email tlsyd.kitchensonkent@langhamhotels.com

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jan 1, 2023

Can here for NYD with my mum as a treat to her and we very much enjoyed ourselves and the food. We are looking forward to coming back and eating once again at your lunch buffet. So much on offer and such a good variety of cuisines and drinks included within the price 10/10

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