Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Bibelot

    Melbourne

    Part patisserie, gelateria, coffee bar and chocolate shop – this one is for the sweet-toothed. It's hard to resist pressing your hands against the glass…

  • Auction Rooms

    Melbourne

    This industrial-chic former auction house turned North Melbourne success story serves some of Melbourne's best coffee, both espresso and filter, using…

  • Mason

    Newcastle

    This elegant dining room near the beach opens pleasantly to the street, where extra tables sit under the plane trees. The cuisine is refined and stylishly…

  • Wild Duck

    Canberra

    Known as a favourite haunt of parliamentarians, this discreet restaurant impresses for its cuisine and its clientele. Try slow-cooked pork baked in lotus…

  • Riceboi

    Sunshine Coast

    Neon signs, red lanterns and aerosol art collide to hip effect at loud, buzzing, riverside Riceboi. The izakaya-inspired menu peddles mouth-watering pan…

  • Veneziano Coffee

    Melbourne

    Veneziano has been roasting coffee for nearly two decades, but the warehouse cafe opened in 2018, revealing one of the more impressive fit-outs we've seen…

  • Lanzhou Beef Noodle

    Melbourne

    Lanzhou has developed a cult following for its numbingly spicy, rich beef noodle soups. Pick up cold side dishes and interesting Chinese drinks from the…

  • Mama Dough

    Canberra

    These folks do fabulous takeaway pizzas, but if the weather is nice an even better option is to nab a seat under the fairy lights at the handful of…

  • Mango Tree

    South Coast NSW

    The third instalment of this delicious Indian restaurant business (the flagship is on the beach in North Wollongong) opened smoothly in late 2019…

  • Vasse Felix

    West Coast Australia

    Vasse Felix winery is considered by many to have the best fine-dining restaurant in the region, with a big wooden dining room reminiscent of an extremely…

  • Le Vietnam

    Perth

    The best banh mi (Vietnamese baguettes) in town are served in this tiny, central spot. Classic flavour combos blend pork slivers, pâté, chilli and…

  • Leaping Frog Tavern

    Victoria

    Port Albert's historic pub burnt down in 2014, but the adjacent Leaping Frog Tavern has stepped up to assume duty as the town's watering hole. It's doing…

  • Harvest

    Victoria

    Utilising the region's rich bounty of produce, the menu here focuses on locally grown food and wine. There are all-day gourmet breakfasts, and bites like…

  • Miriam's Restaurant

    Victoria

    The upstairs dining room at Miriam’s overlooks the waterfront, and the Gippsland steaks, local-seafood dishes and casual cocktail-bar atmosphere are…

  • Meeka

    Perth

    In Subiaco's Rokeby Rd restaurant enclave, Meeka combines Modern Australian cuisine with the flavours of the Middle East and North Africa. Of the many…

  • Goose

    West Coast Australia

    Next to the jetty, stylish Goose is a cool and classy cafe, bar and bistro. The drinks list bubbles away with WA craft beer and wine, and a versatile menu…

  • Locale

    Noosa

    Dark, glossy and buzzing, upmarket Locale takes Manhattan glamour and gives it a lush tropical twist. In our opinion, the best seat is at the bar, where…

  • Boatshed Coffee House

    Darwin

    If you can snaffle one of the outdoor tables overlooking the marina here in Cullen Bay, you'll have found one of the best breakfast spots in Darwin. The…

  • Malaysian Chapter

    Canberra

    Fans of authentic Kuala Lumpur hawker cuisine should make the trek around 8km northwest from Civic to this unassuming, family-run spot in the surprisingly…

  • Livefast Cafe

    Victoria

    Halls Gap's best coffee and a sunny atmosphere are the hallmarks of this cafe. It does interesting breakfasts, including Spanish- and Asian-influenced…

  • Muum Maam

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Packing a punch for eyes and taste buds, this buzzy spot is beloved by creative types who work hereabouts. It has a double identity that really works,…

  • Glebe Point Diner

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A sensational neighbourhood bistro, where only the best local produce is used and where almost everything is made from scratch. The compact menu is…

  • Kilcunda Ocean View Hotel

    Victoria

    An iconic coastal pub, the Killy is worth a stop for a meal or a pint. Enjoy ocean views from the terrace or sit inside by the fire. The classy bistro…

  • Tea Club

    South Coast NSW

    A secret garden, amiable service and excellent caramel slices are among the many reasons to duck into Nowra’s low-slung, boho hang-out. Generous salads,…

  • Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant

    Cairns

    One of Cairns' best restaurants isn't along the waterfront or in the lobby of a flash hotel, but attached to a midrange apartment complex. The Balinese…

  • The River

    South Coast NSW

    Perched right over the river and attired in nautical blue and white, this understated restaurant offers flavourful presentations, with a French influence…

  • Rockpool Bar & Grill

    Melbourne

    The Melbourne outpost of Neil Perry’s empire offers his signature seafood raw bar complete with caviar, but the star is the dry-aged beef. The masculine…

  • Char Restaurant

    Darwin

    Housed in the grounds of historic Admiralty House is Char, a carnivore's paradise. The speciality here is chargrilled steaks − aged, grain-fed and cooked…

  • Chaco

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This little place has a simple, effortless Japanese cool and some seriously good food. The ramen is good, and there are very succulent gyoza and delicious…

  • Henry Summer

    Perth

    The size of a pub with the feel of a small bar, Henry Summer woos with cascading plants and fronded canopies, open-air spaces and a welcoming vibe. The…

  • Chiswick

    Sydney

    Though owned by celebrity chef Matt Moran, the real star of this show here is the kitchen garden that dictates what's on the menu. Meat from the Moran…

  • Yarri

    West Coast Australia

    The talk of the region when we visited, this elegant restaurant serves a modern Australian menu aligned with the seasons and using indigenous ingredients…

  • Bang Bang

    Byron Bay

    Byron's gone bonkers for Bang Bang and it's obvious why: outdoor eating on high benches, hot and tasty Asian food served up plate after sizzling plate and…

  • Estabar

    Newcastle

    The punchy single-origin coffee, refreshing frappés and delicious gelato are great at this hugely welcoming spot, and the location right opposite…

  • The Caf

    Sunshine Coast

    Off the main drag, this relaxed cafe has pleasant, shaded seating and whips up creative, feel-good fare. The menu is always changing, but expect veg and…

  • Tathra Beach Tapas

    Tathra & Around

    In a brilliant location staring onto Tathra Beach, this charming seaside shack serves food made to share: flavourful feta-spiked salads, calamari and lip…

  • El Gordo

    Victoria

    Hidden down a city lane is this Spanish cafe doing authentic tapas such as patatas bravas as well as bocadillos (baguettes) and a good menu of raciones…

  • Il Buco Cafe & Pizzeria

    Byron Bay

    The best pizza in town with authentic thin-crust wood-fired pizzas sparingly topped with outstanding flavours using as much local produce as possible –…

  • Trio

    Sydney

    Brunch in Bondi has become de rigueur in Sydney in recent years, and this friendly, unpretentious cafe is one of the top spots to do it. The menu covers…

  • Colonel Tan's

    Melbourne

    In the back corner of pumping Revolver Upstairs, retro Colonel Tan's dishes out Thai-American fusion. Expect such creations as Wizz Fizz sherbet chicken…

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