Diplomat Bar & Grill

Diplomat Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tori

   Canberra1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This place is never to miss whether your a local or tourist. High-class service staffs especially Jlo who runs the service gracefully. Food was divine and drinks selection is amazing! Highly suggest to make a booking as they get pretty busy for dinner.
   

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   Alexis

   Canberra1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful ambiance and delicious food - the service was impeccable, thanks for a lovely dinner. Will be returning.
   

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   Rob

   Dublin1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great location to eat for either a quiet dinner for 2 or a group. Choice on the menu was good and the set menu was great on both quality and cost. The staff were great always checking on how things weee going very efficient Will be going back
   

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   TM

   Sydney1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service just great. Knowledge of our wine host was spot on and the dessert was a gorgeous surprise - the yoghurt icecream was soooo yum. Well done
   

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   Vicki

   Canberra1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   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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   Ivy

   Canberra1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 21, 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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   Joseph

   Canberra1 review

   2.0

   Dined on November 15, 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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   Nerri

   Canberra1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 8, 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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   Fiona

   Canberra1 review

   5.0

   Dined on October 31, 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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    Jonathan

    Canberra2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 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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