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Sir and M'Lady Dine Out a lot - and right across Australia. We know what we like and don't like. We are prepared to try restaurants and share our views. We recognise that not everyone likes the same things (even we don't between the two of us) and not every experience at a restaurant is the same - we all want different things. We have one of Australia's fastest growing diverse restaurant blogs.

Short/Sharp: Canberra Places Visited

1. Sage - Canberra CBD: At here with a group recently and had a very nice meal. It was a limited three course menu where you choose from several options for each course. The food quality was great and well presented as well. The decor is pleasant - with an indoor/outdoor feel to it. It can get a bit warm inside though on a hot day if its crowded. This is a nice place to go for a good meal.
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2. Playground Martini and Tapas Bar - Canberra CBD (on the mall): I joined a few friends for a drink here. They have an extensive cocktail list with some interesting options. Most cocktails are $16. They aren't huge but they do taste great. The decor is quirky here and its now spread out even further into the mall giving it a nice indoor/outdoor feel. The food has been praised by friends that have eaten here. I'll find out for myself soon though!
Playground Martini and Tapas Bar on Urbanspoon

3. Turkish Pide House - Canberra CBD: Went with two friends and had the $31 banquet. Some banquets require four people but this one didn't. Wow - so much food! We couldn't eat it all. It just kept coming. Great dips, lovely pide (as you'd hope for based on their name) and tender meats. They do it in style here and yet seem to go unnoticed a bit. Quite surprising really considering the great quantities and quality of their food.
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4. Smoque - Canberra CBD: Visited Smoque with a group of six as the place had been recommended. We were lucky enough to get a booking as it's a popular place. They have sittings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm then 7:30pm till 9:00pm then 9pm onwards. We were dining early so the 6pm time slot fitted well. Smoque is a meat place. If you like slow cooked tender meat that falls off the bone then this is for you. They also have share plates - big ones! Three of us shared a large meal - called the Hi-Five Platter. It consisted of pulled pork, pork ribs, brisket, half a chicken, beef rib and two sides of our choice. It was a meatfest that we couldn't finish - for $79.00. It does say on the menu that it serves one to four people. It would have to be a VERY hungry one person! Some in our group liked it more than others - but I think this sums the place up.
















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