Eightysix - Braddon

We had been waiting a while to eat at 86 and it didn't meant expectations at all. Clumsy service and mediocre food. We had a table booked for 8:30 and when we a... read more We had been waiting a while to eat at 86 and it didn't meant expectations at all. Clumsy service and mediocre food. We had a table booked for 8:30 and when we arrived we were told we would have to wait 30 minutes for a table, luckily they had space at the bar. When we asked the waitress whether we had ordered enough food, she said what we had ordered wouldn't be enough and encouraged us to order one of the larger meat plates. By the time we had got through all of the food that we had wanted we were more than satisfied, and still waiting on the extra plates we had been told we would need. The food wasn't terrible, but it also doesn't deserve the hype that I've been hearing about it over the last 6 months since moving to Canberra. Asparagus was nice, but does three stalks of asparagus with some herbs and aioli deserve an $18 price tag? I don't think so. The fried chicken wings were good, ravioli was tasty but the pasta was very thick. Maybe if the prices hadn't been so extortionate this review would be slightly better, but if you're going to charge those prices, please make the food and service on par.

We had been waiting a while to eat at 86 and it didn't meant expectations at all. Clumsy service and mediocre food. We had a table booked for 8:30 and when we a... read more We had been waiting a while to eat at 86 and it didn't meant expectations at all. Clumsy service and mediocre food. We had a table booked for 8:30 and when we arrived we were told we would have to wait 30 minutes for a table, luckily they had space at the bar. When we asked the waitress whether we had ordered enough food, she said what we had ordered wouldn't be enough and encouraged us to order one of the larger meat plates. By the time we had got through all of the food that we had wanted we were more than satisfied, and still waiting on the extra plates we had been told we would need. The food wasn't terrible, but it also doesn't deserve the hype that I've been hearing about it over the last 6 months since moving to Canberra. Asparagus was nice, but does three stalks of asparagus with some herbs and aioli deserve an $18 price tag? I don't think so. The fried chicken wings were good, ravioli was tasty but the pasta was very thick. Maybe if the prices hadn't... read more

Massive fan of this place. Hands down probably one of the best places you'll eat in Canberra. Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. Make sure you make a bo... read more Massive fan of this place. Hands down probably one of the best places you'll eat in Canberra. Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. Make sure you make a booking because this place always gets booked out, even on a weekday. The staff are very friendly and the ambiance is warm and inviting. Started off with the fried chicken which was tender and moist. This was followed by the cauliflower salad which was amazing. As a main we shared the lamb wagyu. The dessert was the star of the show : the famous banoffie pie everyone raves about but I understand why. The crumb is sweet with a hint of salt, caramel and fresh bananas and cream / topped with salted pretzels. Yummm!!! Would definitely come here again to try the Black Chicken.

The food was amazing, and the service was outstanding—truly some of the best we’ve experienced. We were traveling from Melbourne with my mum, who doesn’t speak... read more The food was amazing, and the service was outstanding—truly some of the best we’ve experienced. We were traveling from Melbourne with my mum, who doesn’t speak English, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We ordered the risotto, which was extremely oily. While we initially found it overwhelming, we later learned the dish is meant to be that way. The team was incredibly kind and accommodating, offering to swap the dish for us without hesitation. Unfortunately, despite the wonderful food and service, our experience was overshadowed by a drunk and disruptive person seated next to us. While we understand the restaurant has a lively atmosphere, this individual was clearly intoxicated, making it impossible to enjoy our meal fully. We had even considered staying for dessert, but the situation made it unbearable. It’s a shame that such a great experience was marred by one inconsiderate guest. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $80–100 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 1 Recommended dishes: Roast Pumpkin Tortellini w Sage, Spiced Cauliflower Dates Herbs Coconut Yoghurt

This place is always top of the least when we visit Canberra. Had the tasting menu this time. Each dish was superb. The service was excellent from start to fini... read more This place is always top of the least when we visit Canberra. Had the tasting menu this time. Each dish was superb. The service was excellent from start to finish attentive but not intrusive. The atmosphere is OK (other restaurants have more character) but I'd still make this place a priority if they worked out of a food truck. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100–120 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Banoffee Pie w Pretzels, Roast Pumpkin Tortellini w Sage