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Meet the Chef
Born in Zambia, Owen emigrated to Australia in the early 70s. His mother a cookery teacher and father in the military saw Owen working in restaurants at 14 whilst at school, until beginning his apprenticeship and part of the team who opened New Parliament House in 1988. Cooking was second to his love of ice hockey, always saying he'll cook until he works out what he wants to do. Rubicon has now been operating for 20 years, with Owen's three kids now working alongside him in the restaurant.Restaurant menu
- Average price $85
- Ricotta gnocchi, butternut pumpkin, confit tomato, zucchini, basil, sage butter, Taleggio
- $29
- Pernod cured ocean trout, Madras spice, scallop mousseline, spring veg, black garlic dashi
- $38
- Chicken rolled with kale & mushroom, hazelnut emulsion, beer pickled onion, sprouts
- $36
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Meg L.17 May 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10Rubicon is consistently excellent - the food, the wines, the service, the atmosphere - everything.
- John D.
14 May 2022 • 1 review
9.5/10From our entry to this restaurant to our departure we found a welcoming and attentive staff that was polite, entertaining and ever helpful. The food was excellent in preparation an
- Frieda R.
4 May 2022 • 1 review
10/10The food was so delicious and the service was friendly, attentive and unobtrusive
- Mirko m.
2 May 2022 • 5 reviews
10/10Awesome food with great ambience and old fashioned customer service. A true 10/10 experience.
- Thomas R.
29 April 2022 • 1 review
9.5/10We had a wonderful evening: the atmosphere and above all the food were perfect for the occasion
- Natalie B.
29 April 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10Our waiter was Geoff (hubby was jeff, so they had a good time making fun of each other ) he was incredibly relaxed and witty but very professional at the same time. We all had the
- Amber M.
21 April 2022 • 1 review
10/10Beautiful food, excellent service
- Emma B.
5 April 2022 • 2 reviews
10/10As always, we had a wonderful meal at Rubicon last night. Food impeccable; service impeccable; setting impeccable. Fantastic wine list - spoiled for choice. Would highly recommend
- Johan E.
28 March 2022 • 1 review
8.5/10Was looking for an established restaurant on a Monday night. Rubicon was one of the few that was serving. The food , service and wine selection were fabulous. I will be back at the Rubicon soon.
- Jack G.
25 March 2022 • 1 review
9.5/10This was our first visit. From the street it is quiet and unassuming. Upon entry we were made to feel very welcome for our booking. The food was delicious and our waiter was very w
- Lisa P.
23 March 2022 • 1 review
9.5/10We really enjoyed the evening at this restaurant, the food was outstanding and portions were very generous. Could not fault the service and it had a very pleasant ambience, highly
- John B.
23 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10We were greeted at the door which was welcoming. As we were escorted to our seats we were acknowledged by the other staff. The place has a warm and friendly atmosphere with soft mo
- Carol M.
19 March 2022 • 47 reviews
9.5/10Outstanding food and very good service. Well worth a trip. Best zucchini flowers and incredible duck. Cannot wait to visit again.
- Lyn M.
17 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10Always the most relaxing restaurant to go to. The atmosphere, service and food is always top quality. We love going here. It is quiet. Pretty fairy lights in the back section.
- LINDA H.
16 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10This restaurant was excellent in every way - food, service, and ambience. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Highly recommended! We will be back!
- Paul D.
15 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10Our evening was stunning. The food was amazing, the wines were superb, and the service was impeccable. A perfect way to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Highly highly recommended!
- Keith j.
12 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10As usual everything was excellent. An amazing variety of quality wine to choose from, with a variety of meal choice that blend perfectly. One of Canberra's best restaurants
- Delice S.
11 March 2022 • 1 review
10/10Loved the atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was just delicious and beautifully presented. Our waiter made the evening more enjoyable. All the staff were all very friendly. We
- Kyo M.
7 March 2022 • 7 reviews
10/10Their degustation course was very flexible and they even catered it for our dietary requirements. We all felt we were well looked after by the staff and had an amazing night.
- Kat H.
5 March 2022 • 3 reviews
10/10This is such a great restaurant! The staff are friendly and provide amazing service. The food was exceptional! Can't wait to dine here again soon.
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How to get to the restaurant
6a Barker St, 2603, Griffith (ACT), Australia
Directions to get there
Free parking at front & rear
About the restaurant
A blend of informality and sophistication
Hidden within the leafy inner-city suburbs of Canberra is Rubicon Restaurant, a sophisticated, Modern Australian restaurant that is known for its incredible menu and relaxing, welcoming atmosphere. Owner and head chef Owen Kenyon has carefully crafted a menu that provides diners with a variety of rich and exciting flavours, drawing on some of Australia's most beautiful and natural produce. The a la carte menu is diverse, with everything from gruyere and chestnut twice cooked souffle to Yellowtail kingfish sashimi… and if you're feeling particularly fancy you can also opt for Rubicon's spectacular degustation feast or banquet menu. This venue is a fantastic blend of sophistication and informality, and a meal here is bound to be an unforgettable experience.
Best dish: confit duck, pumpkin & ricotta gnudi, pearl onion, braised carrot and cabbage, orange.
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