Sophisticated, Mod Oz cuisine is the centrepiece at Otis, with dishes like salted wallaby with vine leaves and macadamias, or roast lamb with celeriac and buckwheat. An elegant ambience, excellent local wine list and killer cocktails round out the experience. Desserts are playful takes on Australian favourites – try the signature lemon-meringue 'magnum'.


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Nearby Canberra attractions

1. Manuka Oval

0.46 MILES

This popular local sports stadium was inaugurated in the 1920s and now plays host to AFL and cricket matches, including its first game of International…

2. National Gallery of Australia

1.08 MILES

This Australian national art collection is showcased in an impressive purpose-built gallery within the parliamentary precinct. You can justifiably bypass…

3. Australian Parliament House

1.11 MILES

Built in 1988, Australia's national parliament building is a graceful and deeply symbolic piece of architecture. Sitting atop Capital Hill, the building…

4. Museum of Australian Democracy

1.15 MILES

The seat of government from 1927 to 1988, this elegantly proportioned building offers visitors a taste of the political past. Displays cover Australian…

5. National Portrait Gallery

1.16 MILES

Occupying a flash, purpose-built building, this wonderful gallery is a striking representation of Australia's shifting self-image and a must-see for art…

6. National Carillon

1.17 MILES

This 50m-high bell tower was opened in 1970 as a gift from Britain on Canberra’s 50th anniversary. The tower has 55 bronze bells, weighing from 7kg to 6…

7. Jerrabomberra Wetlands

1.17 MILES

Located on the Molonglo River floodplain, the Jerrabomberra Wetlands are home to over 200 bird species, including some that migrate from as far away as…

8. High Court of Australia

1.18 MILES

The glass-and-concrete High Court building sits on the plaza between the capital's two main art galleries, and, not to be outdone, is home to a large…