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Diplomat Bar & Grill, Griffith, AU-ACT

Diplomat Bar & Grill

4.5
4.5
35 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Diplomat Bar & Grill specializes in delicious food featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by our culinary team. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and snack at the bar, Diplomat Bar & Grill lively, casual yet upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–10:00 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 6295 2277
  • Website
    https://diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au/dining/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Heshan Bandara
  • Catering
    Please visit us on https://diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au/events/ or email events@ramadacanberra.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Location
    2 Hely St, Griffith, AU-ACT 2603
  • Area
    Kingston
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Wentworth Avenue and Canberra Avenue.
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Canberra Train Station - Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $49 - Diplomat Set Menu

    A$49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your dining experience with our specially designed set menu. Choose from 2-course dining ($49), or indulge in a 3-course ($59) experience, with the option to enhance each course with our expertly selected wines. An exceptional culinary experience beckons.
    $49 - Diplomat Set Menu photo

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    A$99.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at Diplomat Bar & Grill. Indulge in a specially crafted four-course set menu, with the option of expertly selected wine pairings. Reserve your table now and make this Valentine’s Day truly special. Spaces are limited.

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 17:00 - 18:00
    Happy hour from 5pm-6pm everyday! $6 Basic spirits, house beers, house wines & $12 cocktails!

    Happy Hour photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

35 Reviews

  1. Vicki

    Canberra

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall nice place to eat. The amount of food to be shared felt miniscle. Sadly our main meal also was not impressive .. lamb was soo dry, salad, what salad ? We were dates under a skylight .. the sun did move aroznd .. but we toasted in thr middle of thr day. Surely this has happened to others .. possibly put a blind up on it at times of full sun? Then we were moved to a walled area, felt segregated .

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  2. Ivy

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice dining atmosphere with high quality food, deliciously meals & good size portion, value for money.

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  3. Joseph

    Canberra

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I had high hopes for our dinner at Diplomat, especially given the occasion—a special weekend for the engagement of myself and my partner. Unfortunately, our experience left much to be desired. First, I want to acknowledge the staff, who were clearly under-staffed and handling a lot. Despite this, they did their best to accommodate us and even offered a complimentary drink, which was a nice gesture. However, the service and overall experience were overshadowed by the long wait and the average quality of the food. We waited a full hour before receiving our first course, which meant we didn’t get our first food until 8:30 PM. This lengthy wait was incredibly frustrating and, quite frankly, unnecessary for a relatively simple two-course set meal. When the food finally arrived, it was disappointing. The quality felt more in line with a lower-end restaurant, which was a stark contrast to the expectations I had for a place with Diplomat’s reputation. For the price, it didn’t feel like good value at all. The extended wait made the experience even less enjoyable, and I left feeling let down, especially considering this was a special occasion. While I have no complaints about the staff’s effort or their direct service, the overall experience, from the wait time to the meal itself, just didn’t meet the mark. Given the price and the overall letdown, I’m not sure I’ll be returning anytime soon. It's unfortunate, but I was hoping for much more from what should have been a memorable evening.

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  4. Nerri

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended, great value great food and excellent service.

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  5. Fiona

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group had the risotto, chicken an barramundi All were excellent meals, tasty well presented and just right size servings.

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  6. Jonathan

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I opted for a two-course meal, starting with a light entree (prawns) that was beautifully presented and full of fresh, vibrant flavors. But the real highlight was the main course: a chicken dish that was nothing short of spectacular. The chicken was cooked to absolute perfection—juicy, tender, and seasoned just right. Beyond the delicious food, the service was fantastic. Our server was attentive and ensuring our glasses were always full. staff were professional with a friendly warmth that made the experience feel personal and welcoming. Overall, it was a truly delightful evening. Highly recommended!

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  7. ROBERT

    Tahoe

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The dinners were very good. We had the 3-course meal with a delicious beetroot salad, mushroom risotto, and yummy sticky date pudding. The service was nice; because the restaurant is on the lower floor of the atrium area, there wasn't a lot of ambiance. However, the tasty dinners were the stars of the evening.

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  8. Jacqueline

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a large group of 24 people seated at three different tables. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The steak, in particular, was cooked to perfection and highly praised. It is not always easy to cater for a large group but the staff handled this easily and with aplomb. We were staying at the Ramada Diplomat Hotel for two nights and enjoyed dinner at the Diplomat Bar and Grill for two nights, also breakfast each morning. Happy Hour was great and bar staff very good. We are already planning our next visit to this excellent hotel in Canberra.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The meal was delicious, the barramundi was cooked to perfection. Only thing we didn’t like was how cold the restaurant, the heating was set to 15 degrees & the staff said they couldn’t turn it up. I’ll be back when it starts warming up.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Entree was good and the main was ok. Overall it took us over an hour for the food that is for both entree and mains we waited 45 mins for calamari and almost an hour for the salmon and chicken. The mains didn’t even arrive together for the table and by the time one of us finished the salmon only then the other person got his mains. Food was good just need better time management

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FAQs

Diplomat Bar & Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6295 2277.

Diplomat Bar & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Diplomat Bar & Grill

2 Hely St, Griffith, AU-ACT 2603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Wentworth Avenue and Canberra Avenue.
  • Area
    Kingston
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–10:00 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Canberra Train Station - Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Heshan Bandara
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au/dining/
  • Phone number
    (02) 6295 2277
  • Catering
    Please visit us on https://diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au/events/ or email events@ramadacanberra.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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