Eight Cafe & Bar

Apart from the cosy, retro-inspired interior dusted in saffron and mandarin tones, what makes this fusion restaurant and bar stand out are the well-priced two and three-course meals that start at just $28. House favourites include the buttery-rich laksa pasta tossed with king prawns, and French-style lamb shank slowly stewed in rosemary, thyme and garlic. The select menu is complemented with daily blackboard specials on which chef Bill Ho airs his new culinary ideas. Service is prompt and the charming wait-staff make an effort to personalise the affair – in other words, all the right ingredients for a relaxed night out. For lunch, they have an $8.80 promotion.