- Melbourne and Sydney Icons recognised by a panel of leading hospitality voices
- 63% of Australian diners are more likely to try a restaurant if it has an award or appears on a 'best restaurants' list**
SYDNEY, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable has announced its Melbourne and Sydney 'Icons', venues recognised for their contribution to furthering Australia's world-class dining offering.* Alongside this, OpenTable's Inaugural Restaurant Awards have recognised the favourites of Melbourne's dining scene, as voted by both diners and industry professionals.
Selected by a panel of respected hospitality figures, critics, and creatives, the Icons recognise restaurants that have achieved 'Icon' status for their contribution to shaping Australia's dining culture.
