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6 Best Unique Restaurants in Australia [2024]

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Best Unique Restaurant Australia
Best Unique Restaurant Australia

Unique Restaurant Australia

If you’re looking for something unique and exciting to do in Australia, why not try out one of the country’s best unique restaurants? These establishments offer a unique dining experience that you won’t find anywhere else. From Australian-style bistros to Aboriginal-inspired eateries, there is something for everyone when it comes to unique restaurants in Australia. In this article, we will take a look at 6 of the best!

1. Puffing Billy Steam and Cuisine Train

Puffing Billy Steam and Cuisine Train - Unique Restaurant Australia
Puffing Billy Steam and Cuisine Train – Unique Restaurant Australia (Credit: Puffing Billy Steam and Cuisine Train)
Key ServicesTrain experience, 3-course meal
Websitehttps://puffingbilly.com.au/
Address1 Old Monbulk Road P.O. Box 451 Belgrave, VIC 3160
Phone(03) 9757 0700
Emailinfo@pbr.org.au
Operating Hours9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm Saturday and Sunday

Every meal on this menu is gluten-free, so it’s not exclusively Australian cuisine! The distinction is that you’re eating aboard a train. You’ll have a three-hour trip with either a three-course dinner or platter and local wines to choose from during this adventure!

2. Secret Creek Café

Secret Creek Café - Unique Restaurant Australia
Secret Creek CafĂ© â€“ Unique Restaurant Australia (Credit: Secret Creek CafĂ©)
Key ServicesVariety of cuisines, wildlife encounter
Websitehttps://veganweddingsandevents.com/secret-creek#events
Address35 Crane Rd, Lithgow NSW 2790, Australia
Phone(02) 6352 1133
Emailhello@secretcreekcafe.com
Operating Hours10am-12am Thursday to Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday

You may view a variety of native Australian animals, such as dingo, wallaby, emu, and bush turkeys, when you visit this tiny restaurant located less than an hour’s drive from Bathurst. It’s a 200-acre sanctuary that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner while also educating visitors about real Australian animals!

3. The Bombay Bicycle Club

The Bombay Bicycle Club - Unique Restaurant Australia
The Bombay Bicycle Club â€“ Unique Restaurant Australia (Credit: The Bombay Bicycle Club)
Key ServicesIndian cuisines, bicycle-themed restaurant
Websitehttps://www.bombaybicycleclub.com.au/
Address29 Torrens Road, Ovingham SA 5082
Phone(08) 8269 4455
Emailadmin@bombaybicycleclub.com.au
Operating Hours12pm-3pm and 5pm-9pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm-9pm Friday to Sunday

The Bombay Bicycle Club is a favourite in Adelaide, with bicycles dangling from the ceiling, a curry menu, and Indian-inspired decor. Kipling’s Restaurant and Rajabar, as well as the Brazilian and Churrasco Grill in the beer garden offer a wide range of expertise in one unusual location. Treat your taste buds to a variety of dishes such as Royal Butter Chicken and Vegan Chickpea Curry, as well as a strawberry-lined Eton Mess for dessert.

4. Titanic Theatre Restaurant

Titanic Theatre Restaurant - Unique Restaurant Australia
Titanic Theatre Restaurant â€“ Unique Restaurant Australia (Credit: Titanic Theatre Restaurant)
Key ServicesTitanic-themed restaurant, 3-course meal
Websitehttps://www.titanic.com.au/
Address1 Nelson Place, Williamstown VIC 3016
Phone(03) 9939 8264
Emailbookings@titanic.com.au
Operating Hours3pm-11pm Wednesday to Friday, 11am-12am Saturday and Sunday

For an onshore experience of the high seas, board the Titanic Theatre Restaurant. Dining first-class in the Grand Dining Room or having a good time in Lower Deck Steerage are both options at this restaurant. On your trip through the tragic tale of the Titanic, you’ll enjoy a three-course fixed dinner.

5. Ochre

Ochre - Unique Restaurant Australia
Ochre – Unique Restaurant Australia (Credit: Ochre)
Key ServicesUnique Australian cuisines
Websitehttps://ochrerestaurant.com.au/
Address6 / 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia
Phone+61 7 4051 0100
Emailinfo@ochrerestaurant.com.au
Operating Hours11:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-9:30pm Monday to Saturday

This is a restaurant that specializes in Australian cuisine. Every dish features a hint of native Australian cooking. They’ve got damper, barramundi tempura, fresh water yabbies, and more! If you’re visiting Cairns, it’s well worth the trip to sample these unique Australian dishes!

6. Attica

Attica - Unique Restaurant Australia
Attica â€“ Unique Restaurant Australia (Credit: Attica)
Key ServicesUnique and exotic Australian cuisines
Websitehttps://www.attica.com.au/
Address74 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea VIC 3185, Australia
Phone+61 3 9530 0111
Emailmeet@attica.com.au
Operating Hours6pm-7:30pm Tuesday to Saturday

A meal at Attica is a once-in-a-lifetime dining adventure, as it is regarded one of the finest restaurants in the country. The extensive cost keeps this restaurant accessible to those on a budget, with lunch and dinner menus available. The aim is to transform indigenous aboriginal cuisine into high cuisine, which justifies the hefty price tag. Expect delectable cuisine, such as Kangaroo and Emu Meat, Black Ants, or Bunya Bunya.

Unique Restaurant Australia

If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, Australia has no shortage of amazing and exotic restaurants. From the Titanic Theatre Restaurant to Ochre, Australian cuisine is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re in Cairns or Melbourne, there’s an amazing and unique restaurant waiting for you!

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I'm currently the editor at FunEmpire Media Australia. I've over 8 years of experience in the media industry discovering the best local businesses, places and things to do in Australia. From lifestyle, entertainment, food, travel, education and more, I strive to curate the very best Australia has to offer.