The Top 10 Restaurants around Australia for Friendsmas 2024
Published 27 November 2024
If you’ve never heard of friendsmas, it’s the celebration that combines Christmas festivities with your closest friends. Of course, much like the usual family traditions hosted annually, friendsmas is a time where good food and drinks are served and, in most cases, overly consumed.
This year, however, we’ve decided that your friendsmas should be fun and festive. Not stressful and chaotic. So, to help you plan the ultimate celebration, we’ve put together a guide to the top restaurants around Australia for friendsmas 2024.
Sleighing around from Adelaide to Canberra, Darwin, Hobart and even Perth; from the entire Best Restaurants team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Best Restaurants in Adelaide for Friendsmas
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It's perfect for lunch with a view of the beautiful river or dinner with the lights of the cityscapeYou need to try the crab linguini with cream, tomato and chilliLook out for dishes featuring fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients for a light and balanced mealSitting on the bank of the River Torrens in North Adelaide is one of our favourite waterfront restaurants, River Torrens Café. This floating pavilion not only has some of the best water and city views, but the food served is simply sensational. With a heavy focus on Mediterranean cuisine, highlights include the House Made Focaccia, the Sizzling Spanish-Style Garlic Prawns, the Pan Roasted Pork Fillet, Crab Linguini and the Passionfruit Semifreddo to finish. One of the best restaurants for your 2024 friendsmas, check their website for more information on set menus and their private dining room.Read more -
Get ready to fire up your friendsmas plans with Samurai Teppanyaki House. Tucked on King William Road in Hyde Park, for the past 12 years Samurai Teppanyaki House has been a famed Adelaide institution. And, since 2019, they have been the only licensed Kobe Beef restaurant in the city too. With four menu options to choose from for your unique dining experience, here at Samurai Teppanyaki House you’ll be catching, eating and watching in complete awe as the skilled chefs expertly prepare your meal directly in front of you.Read more
Best Restaurants in Canberra for Friendsmas
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Sitting on the shoreline of the Molonglo River is one of our favourite waterfront restaurants in Canberra, The Boat House. Self described as fine dining lakeside, The Boat House delivers exactly that. Inside, everything from the atmosphere to the vibe is cosy and warming, with the real highlight being the undisputed views. As for the food, The Boat House focuses on a modern Australian menu which is changed daily to reflect seasonal availability. With set courses only, The Boat House is open for lunch Friday to Sunday, and dinner Thursday to Saturday.Read more -
Wild Duck Fine Asian Cuisine
77-78/71 Giles Street, Kingston, Canberra CBDKung Pao Chicken with roasted macadamia nut and garlic stems, Singapore Chilli Prawns served with pan-fried noodles, twice cooked Szechuan Green Bean and Oolong Tea Cheesecake. Is your mouth watering yet? Because it should be! Welcome to Wild Duck Fine Asian Cuisine – one of the best Chinese restaurants in Canberra. Offering a fine dining experience, here at Wild Duck you’ll find a broad selection of authentic south east Asian dishes. The service is welcoming and their banquets are perfect for your upcoming friendsmas!
Best Restaurants in Darwin for Friendsmas
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Overlooking directly out to Stokes Hill Wharf and the harbour, Wharf One Food & Wine is our favourite waterfront dining destination in Darwin. With the base of local seasonal produce, Wharf One then uses wood grill cooking to serve up a sensational array of Australian dishes like Rice Wine Pickled Scallops, Boneless Chicken Maryland with Asian slaw, BBQ Beef Brisket and, our top pick, Crispy Skin Humpty Doo Barramundi Fillet with lemon myrtle puree. Open Monday to Sunday, be sure to book ahead to save your spot!Read more -
PepperBerry
32 Mitchell St Ground Floor, Darwin CBDFor a culinary outback experience, make your way inside the Hilton Darwin for their PepperBerry Restaurant. Serving modern Australian cuisine blended with a beautiful assortment of bush spices, PepperBerry Restaurant is an invigorating and sophisticated dining experience. Taking pride in sourcing, cooking and serving, here at PepperBerry you’ll find a refreshing lineup on their menu with team favourites including the Prawn and Avocado Salad, Grilled Scallops, Crispy Pork Loin and the Moreton Bug Roll. If you’re looking for a fine dining restaurant for your friendsmas, this is it.Read more
Best Restaurants in Hobart for Friendsmas
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If you’re looking for a spectacular dining experience – from the food to the drink, sights and service – look no further than Aloft. First and foremost, Aloft can be found on the top floor of Brooke Street Pier, meaning you’ll have nothing but undisturbed waterfront views. Next, on to the food, the menu is an honest reflection of local and seasonal produce with current offerings such as the Wallaby Koshu, Scallop Cucumber and Koji Pork sparking our interest. A definite must visit!Read more -
For a more casual and laidback friendsmas, wander your way over to Murray Street for In The Hanging Garden. This oasis, set in the heart of Hobart, feels like a charming rainforest thanks to the abundance of greenery growing up and around every nook and cranny. On top of the impeccable vibe, the food, drink and entertainment are all flourishing too. With five different cuisines and eateries to choose from including Korean, pizza, comfort food, Mexican and sandwiches, every tastebud is sure to be satisfied.Read more
Best Restaurants in Perth for Friendsmas
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It's perfect for a dining experience centered around top quality meat and seafood from across the countryYou need to try XO prawns, before moving on to a steak or the irresistible wagyu burgerLook out for world-class Wagyu beef from Mayura Station in the Limestone Coast region of South AustraliaFound on the shoreline of Elizabeath Quay is one of the best steakhouses in Perth, 6HEAD. With a sister venue in Sydney, 6HEAD Perth is equally delectable thanks to its quality ingredients, culinary techniques and their impressive selection of international and Australian wines. With views of the Swan River, if you’re looking to host your 2024 friendsmas festivities here we recommend you opt for one of their three set menus starting from $149 per person. Be sure to also ask your waiter for the paired wine option too!Read more -
Brown St Grill
100 Brown St, Perth CBDWith hospitality king Stuart Laws at its helm, you know it’s going to be good. Welcome to Brown Street Grill, one of the best restaurants in Perth for friendsmas 2024. Located inside Bright Tank Brewing Co., Brown Street Grill is hard to miss thanks to its open-concept kitchen and, of course the smell of something extraordinary being cooked up on the custom charcoal grill. To make your visit as stress-free as possible, opt for their share-style Feed Me Menu that’s available for groups between four and 10 guests.Read more