From 1 to 31 August, dare to try something different with special menus and events from over 100 central city restaurants.
Here's our selection of top $40 dining deals to take advantage of this Restaurant Month. Discover the variety of exciting cuisines on offer and find your new favourite haunt.
Culprit.
$40 for a 2 Course dinner including a cocktail
12 Wyndham Street
This Restaurant Month try Culprit.’s unique combination of new American cuisine and yum cha style service. Their unmissable offering includes a selection of small bites such as fish Kokoda, smoked fish pancake and chicken liver parfait, a main to share, a choice of sides, and a refreshing gin and juice slushy with boysenberry to round up the feast.
Pilkingtons
2 Course dinner or lunch including a glass of wine
41 Shortland Street
The sophisticated gastronomic spot’s interior was inspired by orange groves. Soak up the elegant and warm atmosphere while savouring the dishes from their special August menu. Start with plancha squid with garlic nero, togarashi and burnt lime, followed by wild pork bolognaise with gnocchi, thyme and parmesan. A glass of perfectly matched wine will complement the experience.
Ima
$40 for a 3 Course Dinner
53 Fort Street
This Restaurant Month, try Ima's signature Israeli inspired Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. Start your feast with with a traditional mezze plate with dips, falafel, olives and cauliflower tahini. Then, share chicken mesachan, Lebanese lamb shoulder and sabich. Complete thre feast with a Middle Eastern dessert plate with delectable delights such as Mhalbi, baby basbousa and filo pastry cigar with rose Turkish delight.
The Kimchi Project
2 Course dinner including a beer
18 Lorne Street
If you haven’t tried this gem of an eatery before, their Restaurant Month menu is a perfect excuse to do it. Start with one of their signature baos, and then choose from chargrilled ginger and hoisin pork ribs, braised sweet and soy beef short ribs or two-way chicken for your main. A complimentary Hite Korean beer will be a great accompaniment to this Asian fusion feast.
The Lula Inn
2 Course dinner or lunch
149 Quay Street
A South Pacific – inspired oasis in the heart of the Viaduct, The Lula Inn is you perfect destination for fun dining, drinking and entertainment experiences. Their Restaurant Month offering is a mouthwatering 2-course lunch or dinner with leigh fish Kokoda or massimo’s burrata with cabbage gazpacho to start, and scampi and prawn spaghetti or hearty chicken schnitzel for your main.
Depot
$40 for a 2 Raw Course Dinner or Lunch Including Wine
86 Federal St
Seafood lovers, this one is for you. Savour fresh oysters, local clams and kingfish sashimi with complimentary wine while enjoying Depot's relaxing atmosphere.
Touquet
3 Course dinner or lunch
23 O'Connell Street
Bringing the charm of Parisian bistros to the heart of the city, Touquet is the home of much-loved French classics. Their 3 course Restaurant Month offering is a celebration of the French cuisine with French onion soup or pork rillettes to start, coq au vin or salmon quenelles for the main, and chocolate fondant or baked pear tart for dessert.
Torchon French Creperie
3 Course dinner or lunch
Elliott Stables, 39 Elliott Street
An Elliott Stables favourite, Torchon is a cosy corner of all things French. This August, enjoy their beautiful menu of traditional French fare. From ratatouille and gratin to beef bourguignon and crepes, create your own meal from a variety of dish options. To top it off, enjoy a complementary glass of French cider.
Wine Chambers
3 Course dinner or lunch
33 Shortland Street
Wine Chambers is a mecca for the lovers of European fare. Their sumptuous Restaurant Month offering is a 3 course dinner including a duck liver parfait, braised beef short rib with potato mash and pea purée, and apple and rhubarb crumble for a sweet finish.
White + Wong's
3 Course dinner or lunch
149 Quay Street
White + Wong’s, a beautiful Asian fusion eatery at the Viaduct, has created an unmissable August menu packed with exciting options. Tease your taste buds with prawn crackers and chilli salt, followed by Fijian style kingfish sashimi or Buddha’s delight of silky tofu, shiitake, chili and bean sprouts from their Raw section. Then sink your teeth into their selection of dumplings and roti rolls.
To find out more about the amazing Restaurant Month specials, check out our selections of top $55 and $25 menu offers.