OTIS Dining Hall

Arrived with my dad at Otis and selected our own meals from the menu. We started with drinks which were prompt and aided by attentive and incredibly friendly, engaging staff. Selected the entree Pumpkin Ravioli, which is one of the best I've ever had, and absolutely fantastic flavors. We then selected the Peppercorn Steak, it was again one of the best I've ever had, cooked perfectly and paired with a lovely Shiraz, it was so brilliant, if I had become vegetarian it would be a mi-STEAK. I then ended the night on a Tiramisu and an Espresso Martini, while rich, the flavors were creamy and delicious, I highly recommend trying if you enjoy coffee. Overall, a brilliant experience, I loved all the food served, and enjoyed the engagement with the staff, I cannot recommend Otis enough.

I truly hope you’re reading this review in time to attend one of the truffle lunches at OTIS 😍😍 I was blown away. Absolutely every dish was divine! The whole experience was wonderful. From the customer service from Cara and Max. To then the special appearance and chat with executive chef Damian Brabender himself. Damian took the time out to tell me about my main dish, as he swapped the beef out for pork due to cater to my dietary requirements. He made sure to tell me he cooked it on a seperate pan and wanted to make sure I had enough sauce (it was perfect). He was so warm and you could tell how much passion he had for creating such memorable food for his guests. Dining at OTIS was amazing and I will gladly be back very soon!

Wow! Where do I start with my account of dining here? Let's start with the first things you'll encounter: the environment and staff. The restaurant is quite unassuming from the outside but welcoming, but also its exterior belies the dining experience ahead of you. Inside, the restaurant has hues of brown and other earthy colours that are bathed in soft warm lighting that creates an intimate and welcoming environment. Tables are arranged to give diners a sense of separation from one another, and is very welcome in an age where some restaurants put customer quantity before their dining privacy. The staff compliment the restaurant and are extremely friendly, helpful and attentive. They are also well presented which all adds to the impression you're going to have a superior dining experience. Which is exactly what you get. The food here is next level, and cooked to perfection. Everything I devoured was sublime and plentiful. Flavours and tastes supported each other rather than competed or overpowered one another. The texture of my food was also noteworthy. Nothing was over or under cooked. Meats weren't chewy, vegetables weren't soft, fish wasn't pulpy and salads hadn't wilted. Sauces were warm and zesty and helped carry the flavours of the dishes I ate. The presentation of the dishes that adorned my table were top drawer too. A real treat for the eyes. Plates weren't overcrowded with food, likewise the food wasn't dwarfed by the plates either. Signature dishes were worthy of their reputation and clearly demonstrated the abilities of the kitchen staff, as did the non-signature dishes. I must also mention the thought and effort that went into my wife's vegan menu / dishes. They didn't feel like, or taste like, an afterthought or a poor cousin of the main menu. The food that was served to my wife was original and a delight to eat. In fact, the vegan dishes I tasted should be a choice on the main menu so more people can enjoy their brilliance. There is a marvellous balance and synergy to the food at OTIS, but not just with the flavours. The whole place informs you there is a real treat awaiting you. The mood, the decor, the staff, the beverage list and food are all important parts of one marvellous package. If you live in, or are just visiting, Canberra get yourself to OTIS for a dining experience no amount of hyperbole can do justice too.

Popular restaurant, service was great. Had the Chef's menu and the stand out dishes for me were the Spanner crab and beef skewer. The flavours were amazing, and I could have eaten more. The restaurant loses a star because I did not like the steak. The flavours eclipsed the beef and it is not something I would want to eat again. The poached apple dessert was too sweet. I liked the chai panacotta part.