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| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| The Argentinean Bar & Grill |
46 Port Rd Hindmarsh Phone: (08) 8340 9331 |
Argentine Steakhouse / Glen G | $26-$30 | $15pb | OK |
| Assaggio | 92-94 King William Rd, Hyde Park 8272 4748 | Italian / Matt W | $16-$29 | $15 pb | Good |
| Auge | 22 Grote St Adelaide 8410 9332 | Italian | $30 | $15 pb | Good |
| Cafe Kowloon |
116a Gouger St Adelaide (08) 8410 8299 |
Asian, Chinese, Yum Cha / n4sir | $9-$16 | $1.50pp | ? |
| Cos Bar + Restaurant | 18 Leigh Street, Adelaide 8231 7611 | Mostly Steak/Salad | Negotiate for groups | ? | |
| Himalayan Kitchen | 66 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide 8267 3037 | Tibetan / n4sir | $15/$20, Banquet $30/head, min 4 | $10 pb | Take own |
| House of Chow |
82
Hutt Street, Adelaide. (08) 82236181 |
Asian, Chinese (just the best Peking Duck!) | $20 and up | $10 pb | Take own |
| Mezze |
108 Gouger St
Adelaide Phone: (08) 8231 3223 |
Greek / Glen G | $11-$24 | $10 pb | ? |
| Soho | 73 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide - 8361 7646 | Modern Australian / n4sir | 2 courses $45.50, 3 courses $58.50, or 3 courses and cheese for $72.50. | $15 pb | Good |
| Stamps |
12a Welbourne St, Mitcham (08) 8272-8815 |
Modern Australian with other influences | $25-$32 | ?? | ?? |
| The Manse | 142 Tynte Street, North Adelaide (08) 8267 4636 | European / Matt W | ?? | $25 pb, only if not on their wine list | Good |
| The Sauce |
64b Dulwich Ave, Dulwich (08) 8364-2310 |
Modern Australian | $7 pb | ||
| Ying Chow or T Chow | Gouger St Adelaide | Chinese / Gavin, 707 | $2 pp | ||
| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| Eschalot |
24 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima Phone 02 4877 1977 |
Modern Australian / Lots | $32-$40 | $? (not Fri/Sat) | Good, Decanters |
| The Journeyman | 5 Boolwey St Bowral (02) 4872 4877 | Modern Australian Bistro | $32 | $3.50 pp | Good, Decanters |
(Until I update this, current discussion on Auswine has some recent info, See also this site http://www.eatability.com.au/au/brisbane/features/byo.htm)
| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| E'cco Bistro |
100
Boundary Street
(Corner Adelaide Street) Brisbane (07) 3831 8344 |
Modern Australian Bistro | $32.50 | Good, Decanters | |
| Forever Thai | 660 Sherwood Rd, SHERWOOD 3379 1500 | Thai | $12 - $16 | $2 pb | Not good |
| Giardinetto | 366 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley (07) 3252 4750 | Italian | Set menus $27-$53 pp | $2.75 pp | Good |
| Isis | Cnr Brunswick/Robertson Sts, The Valley (07) 3852 1155 | Poor | |||
| My Thai | 113 Haig Rd, AUCHENFLOWER 3217 7277 | Thai | $14 - $20 | ? | Not good |
| Otello |
Shop 1, 180 Oxford Street Brisbane , QLD 4171 |
Italian / Stuart C | $? | $2 pp | Bad |
| Rapide |
Shop 1/ 4
Martha Street Camp Hill 07 3843 5755 |
Modern Australian | Good/Decanter | ||
| Timmy's (Timmy Kemp) |
Shop 4b,
Galleria Complex, corner Grey and Tribune Sts, South Brisbane. Ph: 3846 0322 |
Acceptable | |||
| Two Seasons | 151 Boundary St West End 3217 2622 | Modern Asian / John B | $15 | $??? | ??? |
| Two Small Rooms |
517 Milton Road, Toowong, 07 3371 5251 |
French, Mediterranean, Mod-Oz and Vegetarian / John B | $29-$39 | $8pb | ??? |
| White Rabbit Bistro |
1/92 Hyde Rd, YERONGA 07 3848 8677 |
French, Mediterranean / Michel | $24 | $5.50pb, $10pb Fri/Sat | ??? |
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Canberra See also this site http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/index.cfm?action=search&state=act&r11=11&m_byo=1&exec=1) |
| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| Artespresso | 31 Giles St Kingston 6295 8055 | Modern Australian / RB | $25-$30 | $6 pb | OK |
| Chairman & Yip |
108 Bunda Street, Civic, Canberra : 02 6248 7109 |
Modern Asian / RB | $25, many banquet options | $8pb | Good |
| Courgette | 54 Marcus Clarke St 6247 4042 | Modern Australian | $28.50 | $12 pb $35 for fortified | Good |
|
Iori |
41 East Row, Canberra City 02 6257 2334 | Traditional Japanese / Zane | Start at $17, set meals $35-$65 | $9pb | Ok for whites, not reds |
| La Scala | Centre Cinema, Bunda St Canberra City 6248 8338 | Italian / Sean | $16-29 | $2.50 pp | Good, decanters |
| Mezzalira | West Row/London Cct 6230 0025 | Italian / RB, good food, ordinary service, esp. busy nights | $28-$35 | $9.50 pb | Take your own for red wine, staff don't know how to decant properly. |
| Morks Restaurant | 37 Kesteven Street, Florey Shops, Belconnen ACT 6259 0112 | Contemporary Thai / RB | $23-$27 | $3 pb | Ok |
| On Red | Red Hill Lookout Canberra 6273 3517 | Modern Aus / RB | $28-$29 | $10pb | OK, decanters |
| Pulp Kitchen | Shop1/ Wakefield Gardens Ainslie 6257 4334 | Modern European/Aus / Tony F | $18-$25 | $3pp, decant $5 | Take own |
| Rubicon | Griffith Shops 6295 9919 | Modern Australian (French inspired) / Tony F, RB | ~$28 (banquets for 8 or more @ $54/$59) | $7 pb | Limited red glasses/Decanters |
| Sabayon |
Melbourne Building West Row Canberra City Phone: (02) 6247 8212 |
Modern Australian / Peter S | $26-$30 | $12 pb, $9pb lunch | OK |
| Saffron |
Capitol Theatre Centre Franklin St Manuka Phone: (02) 6295 7068 |
Greek, East Mediterranean | $20-$25 | $8pb | OK |
| Sage (Under new management, food was patchy on a recent visit) | Gorman House Art Centre 6249 6050 | Modern Australian / John P, RB | $32, function menu $65 | $8pb | Ok, decanters |
| Soi VIII | 8 Barker St Griffith (02) 6239 7999 | Authentic Thai / RB | $15-$20 | $0 pb (at least for regulars) | OK |
| Waters Edge |
Commonwealth Place 40 Parkes Place Parkes 6273 5066 |
Modern Aus. / RB | $32-$53 | $12pb | Good, decanters |
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| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| Cav's Steakhouse | 30 Frank Street, Labrador ph 5532 2954 | Big Steaks / Paul C | $30 | $5pb | Poor |
| Charlie's Pizzeria & Restaurant | 99 Frank St Labrador | Italian | Poor | ||
| Duck's Nuts | Sorrento Shopping Centre Bundall Rd | Modern Australian | $36 x 2 courses | Reasonable | |
| Flames on the River | Hawaiian Building, 2890 GC Hwy Surfers Paradise | Modern Australian & WF Pizza / Paul C | $25 - $30, $18 | $2.50, Lic & BYO | Good |
| Garlic Clove | 124 Pappas Way Carrara | French / Australian | Midweek $36 x 2 courses | Poor | |
| Sage Cafe Restaurant |
Cnr Surf Pde & Queensland Ave Broadbeach (07) 5538 9938 |
Modern Australian (steak, seafood) / Justine C | $26-$40 | $3.50 pp | ? |
| Sonata's | Aria Building, Broadbeach | Modern Australian | |||
| Squisito | Bondi Ave & GC Hwy Mermaid Beach | Modern Australian | nil | Reasonable | |
| Verve | cnr T.E. Peters Dve & Sunshine Blvd, Broadbeach Waters 5526 7364 | Modern Australian / Paul C | $30 | ? | Reasonable |
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| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| La Provencale | Provincial French | Mid $20's | $5? pb | Reasonable | |
| Da Angelo |
47 Hampden Rd. Battery Point, Hobart Tasmania Ph: 03 6223 7011 |
Italian / Andrew B | $20 | $2.50 pp | Take your own |
| Annapurna | 305 Elizabeth St. North Hobart Ph 6236 9500 | Indian | $15-$20 | $4 pb | Take your own |
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| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| La Cantina | 63 George St Launceston Ph 03 6331 6244 | Authentic Italian, no pizzas | $20+ | $2 pp | BYO |
| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| Abla's | 109 Elgin Street, Carlton 9347 0006 (booking recommended) | Lebanese / Geoff G, Chris H | Friday night banquet great deal - $40pp | $nil | Good |
| Asakusa | 127 Waverley Rd Malvern East VIC 3145 ph: (03) 9569 2051 | Japanese / Vincent L | Around $20 | $nil | BYO |
| Asiana | 181 Victoria Avenue Albert Park 9696 6688 | Modern Asian / RB | $20-$30 | $8 pb | Good |
| Babka | 358 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. 7am-7pm 9416 0091 | Bakery/Russian influenced food. Great for breakfast/lunch / Geoff G | $10 and up | $nil | Take own |
| Black Ruby |
344 Rathdowne St, Carlton North (03) 9348-2777 |
Cafe? (see GRB review) / GRB | $20-$29 | $? | Good |
| Botanical | 169 Domain Rd South Yarra 9820 7888 (byo from their bottle shop only) | Modern Australian / RB | $30-$38 | $15 pb | Good |
| Cafe Zum Zum | 645 Rathdowne St Carlton 9827 4139 | Middle Eastern | $22-$30 | ? | Bad |
| Centro Citta | 141 Bourke Street Melb i.e. CBD. ph. 9654 7152. | Modern/Italian. Extensive wine list and excellent glassware / Ian H | $30-$40 | Around $6pb | Excellent |
| Choi's | 186 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East (03) 9818-2299 | Chinese / Chris H | $60 group banquet | $3.50pb | Good |
| Dion's Cucina | 425 Whitehorse Rd Balwyn (03) 9836 1629 | Italian / Anthony | $22-$30 | $NOT MUCH | ? |
| France Soir | 11 Toorak Rd St Yarra 9866 8569 | French / Various good reports | $25-$29 | $12 pb (no byo Sat., free at lunch | Good |
|
Geppetto
Trattoria |
78A Wellington Parade, East Melbourne 03 94174691 | Home Style Italian / John W L | $21-$31 | $8pb | ? |
| J Cafe |
167 Exhibition St, Melbourne 9650 9877 |
Japanese / Vincent L | $15-$25 | $2pp | Poor, BYO |
| La Luna | 320 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North. (03) 93494888 | Mediterranean influence - the best modern Australian! / Geoff G | $20-$30 | $8 pb | Good |
| Maris | 15 Glenferrie Rd Malvern (near station) 9500 0665 | mod-Mediterranean / Boccaccio crowd | $17-$24, $60 dégustation | $5 pb | OK |
| Matteo's | 533 Brunswick St Fitzroy North 9481 1177 | Modern European | $30, dégustation $79 | $12 pb | |
| Paris Go | 116 Rathdowne st Carlton 9347 7507 | French / Joe G, Chris H | $22-$30 | $5 pb | Good |
| Santino's Terrace | 166 Lygon St Carlton | Noisy Italian / RB | $20-$26 | Free | Not good |
| Taste East |
224 Whitehorse Road Balwyn 9888 5003 |
Chinese / Anthony | up to $25 (no cards, no booking) | Free | Good |
| Tea House on Burke | 911 -913 Burke Rd Camberwell 9882 9088 | Chinese / Anthony | Around $60/head all up with BYO | ?? | Good (Riedel on request) |
| Wildflower | 1 Theatre Place Canterbury | Modern Australian | $25-$30 | $3 pp | |
| Zio's | 14 Lansdowne St Carlton 9419 0252 | Modern Australian | $22-$35 | $7.50 pb | |
| Zucca Restaurant Bar | 176 Rathdowne St Carlton Ph. 9348 2881 | Modern Australian / Chris H | $24 | $5 pb | Good |
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| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| Da Bruno's | 965a Beaufort Street Inglewood 9272 3755 | Italian | $34-$40 | $6pb | Ok |
| Dusit Thai | 249 James Street, Northbridge, Perth 9328-7647 | Thai / RB | $22-$31 | $8pb | Ok |
| Gavino's | 375 Hay St (Subiaco Mews) Subiaco 08 9381 1323 | Italian | $29 - $35 + set menus | $5pb | Ok? |
| Great Mellie | 37 High St Fremantle 08 9433 4616 | Modern French / Griff | $28-$38 | $5pb | Ok? |
| Jacque's | 292 Hay St, Subiaco (08) 9349-5208 | French? / Davo and WA crew | ? | ? | Ok? |
| K's Restaurant | 2/182 James St Northbridge 9328 2525 | Japanese/French Fusion / WA crew | 3 courses $38, $45, $55 | $3pb | Ok? |
| le Paris Brest | Haynes St, Kalamunda (08) 9293-2752 | French/Pacrim / Davo | Less than $25 for 2 courses | ? | ? |
| Noi Cafe & Ristorante | 21/60 Rayal St, East Pert 08 9221 7676 | Italian / Davo | $22-$29 | $5pb | OK |
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| Name | Address | Cuisine / Recommended by | Main course $ | Corkage $ | Glassware |
| A'Mews |
99 Glebe Point Rd Glebe (02) 9660 4999 |
Modern Australian/European / Sanjay | $26 | BYO Tue-Thu $8pb | Good, Decanters |
| Alchemy 731 |
731 Military Rd Mosman (02) 9968 3731 |
Modern Australian/European / Sanjay | $? | BYO Tue-Thu $?pb | Good, Decanters |
| Arun Thai | 28 Macleay St, Potts Point, 9326-9132 | Modern Royal Thai / RB | $20-$30 | Not usually BYO, has an extensive wine cellar | Good |
| Atelier | Glebe Pt Rd, Glebe | Modern European | $26-$30 | $4 pb | |
| Bakehouse Korean Garden BBQ |
9-11 George Street
North Strathfield
Ph. 87460299
|
Authentic Korean / GeoffG | $15-$19 | $3pb | OK |
| Balzac | 141 Belmore Rd Randwick 9399 9660 | Modern French/British | $28 | $10 Tue-Thu | |
| Billy Kwong | 355 Crown St Surry Hills 9332 3300 (no bookings) | Modern Chinese / RB | $22-$37 | $5 pb | Ok |
| Bistro Stock |
3 Beattie St, Balmain 2041 02) 98107707 |
Modern Oz / FV | $20-$30 | $7pb | Ok, maybe take own red glasses |
| Blanc Mange (formerly Manna) |
1 Station
St Petersham (02) 9568 4644 |
Modern European | $23-$26 | $5 pb | ? |
| Brass Razoo |
533 Willoughby Road, Willoughby (02) 9958-5734 |
Modern Australian / GK | $26 | $5 pb | Good |
| Cantina Uno |
152 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst (02) 93616442 |
Italian / JS | $20-$35 | $7pb | ?? |
| Claude's | 10 Oxford St Woollahra 9331 2325 | Modern French / (Many) | Set price menu $135 / $165 | $15 pb | Poor (Flutes Ok, white awful, red maybe OK for Pinot), but decanters no prob. |
| Elio | 159 Norton St Leichardt 9560 9129 | Italian | $24-$30 | $5 pb | |
| Emma's on Liberty | 59 Liberty St Enmore 9550 3458 | Lebanese | $11-$15 | $1.50 pp | |
| Golden Century | Chinatown (393 Sussex St, 9212 3901) | Chinese (Cantonese)/Seafood | $16-$25, seafood market price. | $5 pb | |
| Jaspers | 54 Alexander St., Hunters Hill 9879 3200 | Modern Australian / Peter O'S | $34-$38 | $7 pp | Good |
| Kingsleys Steakhouse | 29A King St Sydney 9262 4155 (Other Kingsleys locations may not be BYO) | Steakhouse | $20-$40 | ||
| La Gouloue | 17 Alexander St Crows Nest 9439 1640 | Modern French | $26-$30, dégustation $77 | $2.20 pp | Not good, has decanters |
| Linda's on King St | 341 King St Newtown 9550 6015 | French Inspired / CamW | $24-$27 | $3 pb | ? |
| Maitre Karl |
197 High St Willoughby Phone (02) 9958 1110 |
Alsace/German / Sanjay | $25-$29 | BYO $8pb | Good, Decanters |
| Manna |
1 Station
St Petersham (02) 9568 4644 |
Modern Australian | $23-$26 | $5 pb | ? |
| Marque | 355 Crown St Surry Hills 9332 2225 | French / RB | $35-$45, dégustation $135 | $30 pb | Good, decanters |
| Mixing Pot | 178 St Johns Rd Glebe, NSW 2037 (02) 9660 7449. | Italian-Cosmopolitan / Andy L | entree ($16-$18) mains ($25-$30) | $3 pp | Good, decanters |
| Milsons | 17 Willoughby St Kirribilli 9955 7075 | Modern Australian / apjordan, Neval Blanc | $32-$38 | $12 pb (No BYO at w/e, may be negotiable) | Good, decanters |
| Mohr Fish |
202
Devonshire Street, Surry Hills 02 93181326. No bookings. |
Seafood/Fish and Chips | $13 and up | $nil | Take own |
| Mrs Top |
242 Military Road Neutral Bay 02 9909 1969 |
European/French | $30, set menus and dégustation | $nil | OK, decanters |
| Oliveto Ristorante & Bar |
Brays Bay Reserve 443 Concord Road Rhodes 9517 4700 |
Italian / Andrew J | $28-$38 or pizza $13-$22 | $4.50 pp | Good (ask), decanters |
| Oscillate Wildly | 275 Australia St Newtown 9517 4700 | Modern Australian / Various | $21 | $3 pp | Poor, decanters |
| Osteria dei Poeti |
73 Glebe Point Rd Glebe Phone (02) 9571 8955 |
Italian / Sanjay C | $? | $?pb | Poor, take own |
| Paradox Restaurant Français | 98 Falcon St Crows Nest | French Provincial | $40 3 courses | Free | Ok |
| Pony |
Shop 15, 10 Playfair St The Rocks (02) 9252 7797 |
Mod Oz / Sanjay | $24-$45 | $?pb | Good, Decanters |
| Red Chilli | Little Hay St 9211 8122 | Chinese (Sichuanese) / RB | $10-$40 | $2 pp | Not good |
| Restaurant Sojourn |
79 Darling St Balmain East 2041 NSW Phone: (02) 9555 9764 |
European |
Mains: $30 Degustation menu: 10 courses, $95 |
$10 pb Tue-Thu only | OK |
| Ripples Cafe | North Sydney Olympic Pool Olympic Drive Milsons Point, Sydney 2061 9929 7722 | Bistro/Cafe / Peter S | Entrees... $19, Mains...$29, Dessert... $12 | BYO only, $6 pb | OK |
| Ristorante Riva |
379 Liverpool Street Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW 2010 02 9380 5318 |
Italian / Various | $29 | $7 pb | Good/Decanters |
| Rocket |
Cnr Help & Railway Streets Chatswood 2067 02 9411 8233 |
Modern Australian (French inspired) / Paul V | $35 | $4 pb | Good/Decanters |
| Sapporo | 94 Willoughby Road Crows Nest 9436 3435 | Japanese / Robert (many unlisted dishes, ask for the specials/recommendations) | $16-22, hotpot for 2 is $45 | $5.50 pb | Acceptable |
| Spice I am |
88 Wentworth Av Surry Hills (02) 9280 0928 (No bookings) |
Thai | $$7-$20 | BYO only | ?? |
| sugaroom | 2/1 Harris Street, Pyrmont (water views) 02 9571 5055 | Mod Oz / Peter S | $26-$28 | $10pb (only for less than 10 diners) | ?? |
| Tabou | 527 Crown St Surry Hills 9319 5682 | French | $26-$30 | $7 pb Sun-Thu | Not too flash |
| Tetsuya's | 529 Kent St Sydney 9267 2900 | Japanese/French / Everyone | Set menu $175 | $18 pb | Good |
| The Book Kitchen | 255 Devonshire St Surry Hills NSW 2010 9310 1003 | International / rooman | $20-$35 | $5 pp | Good |
| Two Rooms |
38-40 St Pauls St Randwick (02) 9398 1011 (Tue-Sat 6-10pm) |
European / Mark C | $24 | $8pb | Good, Decanters |
| Ying's | 270 Pacific Hwy Crows Nest 9966 9181 | Chinese (Cantonese) | $14-$40 | $5 pp | |
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