TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Grease Monkey

87/100 (939 ratings)

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"Ordered three pieces of chicken and chips as a late lunch, loved it. Great food, great price, generous portion. Spice mix on the chips was delicious..."

Keren Muthsam

"Easily the best burger joint in Canberra. Orgasmic burgers and chips, excellent service, great vibe. Never any hour-long waits for a burger, unlike a..."

Ruob Yan

"Great place to take the family for dinner. Service was quick and easy. Burgers & chips were awesome, would highly..."

Bec Crombie

"Having coeliac disease, I always get a little anxious going to new places. Grease Monkey definitely didn’t disappoint. When I ordered my burger..."

Mason Edwards

"Grease Monkey is my absolute burger joint. Their burgers are frickin delicious and I can’t get enough of the truffle Parmesan..."

Kerstin Oberprieler

"Oh that Dirty bird and Double deluxe burgers nom nom nom.. pity you only sell 'hipster horse piss', but the apple cider goes well with the burgers -..."

Dan Geldart

"The burgers are to die for....the Crankshaft IPA was chilled just right and the atmosphere was amazing....loved it and will be back next time I'm in..."

Asheesh Gautam

"We (four of us) had dinner here whilst on holiday from Queensland and it was excellent. The burgers are great and the $20 cocktail jugs (on Sundays)..."

Eliz Abeth

"We had the beef burger. The beef patty was so good. And they had plenty of sauce on the..."

Lorraine Mckenzie

"The best gluten free pizza that I’ve had in Australia. The tomato sauce topping it was fabulous, way better than the standard pizza sauces and the..."

Easha Puri

"I love their fried snacks! Jalapeño poppers, mac and cheese bites, sweet potato chips, mozzarella sticks. Even better than the popular..."

Yue Wang

"Good..."

Nick Birbilis

"Limited vegan options available here, but the vegan burger was well worth the visit!!Using the Beyond Meat patty, the complementing..."

That Vegan Dad

"Excellent beef burgers and chicken burgers, I recommend the loaded cheese fries too! Friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere, great range of drinks at..."

Becky Maxwell

"In the top tier of burger places in Canberra. It is equal with the likes of Brod and beef and barley. Greasy burger is damn good. It is a bit..."

Jack

"Great atmosphere and good beer.Yummy burgers. Chips were well seasoned but could have spent longer in the deep fryer. All up I think the food,..."

Dani R

"From the get go, the service was top notch. These guys are really friendly and warm. They were kind to accommodate us and I'm really happy with the..."

I.am.bonewala

"Do yourself a favour and head to Grease Monkey for fantastic fried chicken and burgers. Grungy atmosphere combined with fast service and tasty..."

Aaron

"Friendly staff, large eating area but not inside. Burgers are great, juice and tasty in good quality. Will definitely go again! I reckon need to try..."

Patrick

"Great everytime I go! Truffle Mac and cheese bites are delicious. Fish burger is excellent. Great vibes in the restaurant, and fast service...."

Hannah

"Service was impressive. There wasn’t enough seating for my little family so we were seated next door at the fish and chips joint. We were pleased -..."

Yumm Food

"Great American style burgers and milkshakes, it’s the new trend it seems every town has a hipster burger joint. Best one in Canberra so far. Give..."

Michael Harrison

"I came here to eat with my friend’s parents that happen to be visiting. The food is quite good and filling and I would come back here to eat..."

Maeloke97

"Just like the #canberramarathon was my toughest one to date, this was my most gluttonous burger yet.The “Triple Deluxe” from..."

Nathaniel.S28

"Sensational venue with absolutely first rate fried chicken and superb range of craft beers. No tables available when The Dear Luncher was present so..."

The Dear Luncher

"Super busy place so better come early! They are famous for their burgers, so we went for it.It was what we expected! Greasy, juicy patties..."

Hayley

"I love a good jooci burger and Grease Monkey really hit the spot. Would recommend to anyone in Canberra, wish they had one in Syd 😫 cannot fault..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Burgers are delicious here. Chips are seasoned pretty well. Decent price. SUPER quick with service of the food. Would not mind coming back..."

Howard Sun

"Recommended by a few of our friends, food was definitely worth the $$! Chilled out atmosphere with good laid back tunes. Great idea with the paper..."

FR- Tastes

"Loved the food and atmosphere! Definitely one of the best burgers I've had, all the ingredients were fresh and full of flavour. The seasoning on the..."

Renee

"Grease Monkey is one of those places everybody in Canberra wants you to go while you are there. This place was recommended to me by atleast 3 friends..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Burgers were great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Music was a little loud for the crowd that was present kids and families but it was Friday..."

Devon

"This is a funky bar with multiple areas and decent staff and a good beer selection. The burgers are ok, decent patties but not good enough to cook..."

Dominic Svensson

"We love grease monkey! Burgers and side are so yummy- some of our favourite in Canberra. The jalapeño poppers and fried chicken are a must!..."

Laura Murray

"Didn't expect Grease Monkey to be what it was - seriously cool. A super chill vibe, friendly staff and great food. We cured the Sunday blues by..."

Jacob

"After our walk at mt Ainslie, we felt like rewarding ourselves. Since Grease Monkey has a free drink offer that comes with every burger purchase, we..."

Bohalxseal

"those burgers and chips were yum! and love the atmosphere in that place. A good venue for some food and drinks with a bunch of your friends on a..."

Sarah

"A good range of burgers. I opted for one of the vego options (the Nimbin), and it was really great. Soft bun, great filling and flavour. Also ordered..."

Anastasia B

"As much as I wish I tried their burgers which looked good, my husband and I came here for some drinks in the bar before dinner. Nice vibe..."

Miffy7

"Called in here on recommendation from a friend whilst on a recent trip to Canberra.The burgers were great. The atmosphere was good but not..."

Nicholas Plummer

"Delicious burgers and fries here. I bought the house burger and added bacon and was absolutely impressed with the ingredient to ben ratio. Their..."

Ben Law

"We stopped by here for some drinks, then some food to takeaway. Great atmosphere, very chill & relax, the bartender & staffs were friendly. My lychee..."

Manz

"I'm not a fan of burgers, however my friends chose to go here. I ordered the Wanda, a hoki fish burger with cheese, lettuce and tartare. I absolutely..."

CCC

"It's food is in the name!!Great selection of beers and a good variety of burgers and food to appeal to everyone (minus vego's and vegans)...."

Scott Wood

"Fantastic food & terrific service. I had read a couple of negative reviews & really was concerned we might be let down. Couldn't be further from the..."

Rob Barrett

"Pretty decent burgers (pineapple in a burger is divine). Fried chicken is great. Great atmosphere to chill out. Awesome hospitality. Would recommend..."

Jerrick Rayray

"Dirty Bird chicken Burger was very succulent, along with the lettuce and tomato. The chips could have been crispier, but were thick cut (I'm not a..."

Illegitimate_majumdar

"I love this place! The burgers are quite simple but sometimes that's all you want/need, especially when they're so damn tasty! The restaurant has a..."

Daniel Badinski

"Not much to say except that the burgers are excellent! They beef patties are always juicy and pink. The buns are slightly crispy on the insides. The..."

Feinschmecker Kerl

"Good honest burgers, I had the pulled pork which could have been hotter, jalapeño poppers too hot for my friend and too cheesy for me. Solid choice..."

James

"On Tuesday Grease Monkey do a burger and beer combo. We stopped by after work to check it out. The place was packed and we can understand why. The..."

EdibleCities CBR

"Absolutely delicious! Best pulled pork burger I have ever had. One of the best gluten free buns I've ever had also. My only criticism? That you're..."

Kylie Angelika

"Best fried chicken in Canberra so far!! The chicken is deliciously spiced and very juicy. It's always a must when coming here. The burgers are also..."

Reluctant Foodie

"Nice atmosphere and well themed. The food came with a decent serving of seasoned chips and lived up to its reputation and name, being delicious and..."

Cameron McEwan

"Good, moist and tasty burgers if you get the regular burger. The brioche buns were nice and fresh. Chips were good too but could do with more..."

Piggypiggy

"Pros- good value- good atmosphere - good burgersCons- chips were slightly on the burnt side. - service staff..."

Bnefoodie

"Their Grease burger is the bomb.. Get their greasy sauce to dip your chips. Yummy and friendly service. Oh dont forget to try their yummy fried..."

AppleAdmire

"Great burger offerings with all the trimmings as to be expected on an American Themed establishment. Unfortunately can get a bit too crowded for my..."

Semi

"I frequent this place because it's my favourite burger place. The first time I went the man who served me behind the bar wasn't friendly but every..."

Laura Johns

"Amazing Burgers! So good we went back the next day for another. Service is fantastic and so friendly, the price was perfect for what u got and the..."

Phil Graham

"If you’re looking for a place to feast on a delicious burger with a beer or four Grease Monkey in Braddon is where you’ll find it. I love..."

Eat Canberra

"I don't do it.... I never do it!!! But I have to 5/5 straight to the top of my best burger in Aus list!!! I had the greasy on my first visit..."

Daniel M

"I ordered the pork and apple cider burger and this definitely did not disappoint. Service was a little aloof, waiters could seriously use a smile..."

G

"If you’re looking for a place to feast on a delicious burger with a beer or four then Grease Monkey in Braddon is where you’ll find it. I love..."

Eat Canberra

"Pork and apple cider slaw burger was excellent. Crispy fries cooked to perfection. Murray's beer on tap. A Canberra treasure in the Braddon foodie..."

@andrewwhiteau

"A little pricey but it delivers on its promise of greasy, delicious burgers, chicken, fries and treats. Drinks menu is good too. The service and..."

Lewis Jones

"To celebrate this week of Christmas, I’m celebrating my favourite foodie thing – burgers! Welcome to #burgerweek! I adore Grease Monkey. I really..."

Adventures In Winterland

"We really liked the burgers here, Steve had a beef burger while I had "Dirty Bird" chicken burger (yuuuum!!), and we both really liked it, especially..."

Kristina Koprivica

"Great tasting burgers, good beer and quick service surrounded by the hipster vibe of Braddon. Come and eat and drink here. I had my two boys with me..."

Kael Da Costa

"Hands down one of the best places I've eaten. Had the pulled pork and just was divine. Highly recommend to anyone and I'll be going back as soon as..."

Rob 'Vince Noir' Hamer

"Grease monkey provided good old fashioned burgers, don't let the names of the different stacks trick you - these are traditional burgers, fresh from..."

Torys

"Got the Pit Stop and was pleasantly surprised that the burger came with delicious chips! Burger was delicious, chips amazing and the staff is..."

Eliana Negri

"Lonsdale street in Braddon, once dominated by car yards and mechanics, is now flooded with hipsters and new eateries. Owned by veteran restauranteur,..."

Food Avenue

"Wow has Braddon gone hipster!The burgers at Grease Monkey sound basic, but are very well thought-out and quite reasonably priced. And they..."

KatMmm

"Another one of my favourite discoveries while in Canberra for work has been GREASE MONKEY; greasy gooey burgers, fried chicken, greasy breakfasts, a..."

Spooning Australia

"Tucked away in corner at Braddon is a pub, chicken/chip shop and a burger joint all rolled into one. Great burgers, decent prices and friendly staff...."

Jules

"I’ve been eyeing out Grease Monkey for a while now, every since I first saw construction begin on the corner of Lonsdale Street and Elourea Street..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"Picking a favourite between Broadburger and Grease Monkey is a very difficult task but I have to say I think the monkey might just get it. Juicy and..."

Patrick ChewDaism

"Another week and another Braddon eatery opening! The latest addition to the Braddon precinct is Grease Monkey with ‘burgers you’ll go apesh*t..."

Foodpornjournal

"The words ‘Grease Monkey’ are on everyone’s lips at the moment – and judging by the number of Instagram posts about them, so is the taste of..."

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Italian And Sons

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"I was recommended this restaurant from a friend. So I took a friend with me as they have never experience a 4 course tasting experience..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"Delicious. I don’t have to say any more. This place is just delightful. The staff were attentive and friendly and attentive, knowing the specials..."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"I have been here about 6 times over the last 3 years and have never left disappointed. The food is terrific. The lamb Ragu pasta is my favourite dish..."

Jack

"We had a fantastic evening here last night. The food was superb and the service excellent. The truffle pasta and the steak were great and my husband..."

Ylena

"Wow what a restaurant.I decided to shout my work colleague dinner at Italian and Sons and luckily we booked a table as the place was..."

Austin

"Had dinner here the other night. The ambience, food and service were excellent. Started with two entrees, zucchini flowers stuffed with gorgonzola,..."

Dee

"Amongst the best Italian food in Canberra City.Everything from Focaccia to casarecce with lamb to linguine with blue swimmer crab has the word..."

Nitesh

"Fantastic service and quick delivery of food (6pm - Saturday). We enjoyed a delicious platter to start and lovely red wine. Can't recommend the pasta..."

Amber

"We had a lovely meal I had lamb pasta my friend had a special. We also had a side salad. The waiter was attentive and friendly. But they are over..."

Shirley Potter

"Always have an exceptional date night here ... Amazing food and nice atmosphere, great wine and friendly service. Will certainly be going back again..."

Andrea

"Excellent Italian. The food is fresh and authentic - I really enjoyed the wood fired oven! Pizzas were good and almost comparable to the likes of..."

Nick

"I can't understand the negative reviews of this restaurant - we had the most amazing meal and great dining experience here a couple of days ago..."

FussFreeFoodie

"It was my sister’s birthday during her visit to Canberra. Seeing as we both love Italian food, it only seemed fitting to take her to one of the..."

Foodpornjournal

"Excellent Italian done simply and well. We started with delicious eggplant fritters and the meatballs in a rich tomato sauce followed by the..."

Greedygreedyguts

"I'd suggest always going with the Piatti del Giorno. Then ask the waiter to recommend a wine to accompany it. This has served me well every time I've..."

Onara

"My first time eating scampi and I wasn't disappointed. The sauce accompanying was delicious and the scampi cooked perfectly. Great portion size and..."

Bec Harrison

"WOW. If you live here or a passing through as we are don't miss Italian and Sons. It has the perfect Italian ambience combined with great service and..."

David Heathershaw

"Amazing! The best italian food this side of Rome, great service and great..."

RoSlo

"It was a pleasant evening. We went there for my partners birthday, just a quiet dinner on monday evening. We were quite happy, especially the food..."

Paulina

"Loved it! Delicious authentic Italian food. Friendly attentive wait staff. A little on the pricey side, but the food was so yummy it was worth it...."

Kellie

"Excellent Food and good service - Sydney Diners Try Canberra. We read many of the recent reviews of this place on Urbanspoon and they all seemed to..."

Christopher Noel

"I like it, but..... From my own experience at the early dinner service last Saturday night and the comments from others here makes me wonder what..."

Sioux

"Elegant. Delicious! Only good experiences to share! Great flavours and portion sizes for the price! Good service and knowledgable..."

Ssonia_c

"Great real Italian food. That's why you need to book ahead of time.They tend to do two sittings and the menu has alot on offer from light thin..."

Tpol01

"Lovely atmosphere. Pleasant service-did little things like always making sure our water glasses were full. Amazing cheese and cured meats. Amazing..."

JS

"Expect quality. Food was of superior quality and taste. Service was attentive and polished. I love that the environment is warm, cosy and bustling...."

Gospodica

"Love this place, best Italian restaurant in Canberra, can't eat anywhere else. Must book ahead but should try the daily specials... Love the Woodfire..."

Phunktran

"Loved it!! Great food staff friendly and attentive and knew their food. Will certainly be back and recommend to..."

Sue

"Would go again. The service was friendly and very attentive. They could probably afford to be a bit more relaxed. My partner interpreted their..."

JK

"Despite having to wait for our table which had been booked earlier , the service was attentive and efficient for a Saturday night which was great to..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"We travelled to Canberra for Anzac Day and got a recommendation from a local to go to Italian & sons. We got a seat which was awesome considering how..."

Wizza888

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Mmm Food

"This would have to be my favourite restaurant in Canberra and it has shown us again tonight.The consistency of Italian & Sons is all but..."

Bron

"Perfetto! Great food, service and atmosphere. We eat here often, despite it being a little pricey. Favourites: ocean trout with horseradish cream;..."

EatDrinkBe

"Too Cool for ACT. We recently were in Canberra for a wedding and were taken to this great italian restaurant, felt l was more in Sydney than the..."

Annabanana

"On a whim, called on a Saturday evening on the off chance we could get a booking. Staff were casual but very knowledgeable and happy to talk us..."

SteveB

"Amazing - up there with the best in Canberra. Food was perfect - great produce and well executed. Service was top notch - especially appreciated the..."

Kate Charlton

"Excellent food!. I will definitely return to this restaurant...yummy bread to start with and fresh charcuterie. The pastas were al dente and sooo..."

Ally

"Dined here on Saturday night. Great atmosphere, fantastic food... Bottle of fiano a great addition to a superb..."

Andy Thompson

"Great, random find. Excellent, although slightly expensive, Quattro Formaggio pizza.Good wine..."

VonSchlapper

"The true trattoria experience. Had dinner at Italian and Sons last night and it is one of the best places I have dined at in the last 12 months. It..."

Ted

"Canberra's Best Italian. This place is easily Canberra's best Italian restaurant. Wonderful food, great service & a cracking selection of Italian..."

Ancienttaverner

"We wanted something really nice on our last night of our honeymoon... This place did not disappoint! The food, service and ambience- just lovely! We..."

Lisa Gibson

"We elected not to go for the tasting menu as we were in a group of 4 and wanted some variety in our dishes so we could share. We had a good variety..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"Simple, classic, and good tasting Italian food. The tiramisu is absolutely to die for. The only downside I have to mention is that the meals are..."

Jessica D

"I cannot rate Italian and sons more highly even if I could! The waiter was absolutely hilarious and certainly made us laugh, and their martini's are..."

Maddison Williams

"We had a lovely meal here and would absolutely return again. We started with the focaccia with whipped Ricotta and chestnut honey, which was light..."

Emma Sharman

"Yet another fantastic meal from Pasquale and his Team. This is one of my go to restaurants when I want to show off how far Canberra has come in the..."

Dave S

"This is fine dining at it’s best. We were in Canberra with family and decided to spoil ourselves. I recommend the focaccia with ricotta and honey...."

Tony Jardim

"Good Italian restaurant in Canberra overall. Speedy service and flavorful and tender lamb pasta...."

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