Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Timboon Fine Ice Cream

    Great Ocean Road

    Timboon's ice creamery produces a range of seasonal flavours using fresh local dairy products, as well as some vegan options. It also makes sorbets and…

  • Pepper & Salt

    Southern WA

    With his Fijian-Indian heritage, chef Silas Masih's knowledge of spices and herbs is wonderfully showcased in his fresh and vibrant food. Highlights may…

  • Blue Ocean Fish & Chips

    West Coast Australia

    Oft-rated best fish and chips ever eaten (no overstatements here obviously), this very basic blue-plastic-chairs and simple-wall-menu fast-food joint…

  • Thub Thim Thai

    New South Wales

    This Thai restaurant is the kind of hidden gem that you hope to stumble across in a rural town, off the tourist trail. Gracious service and indubitable…

  • Silica

    South Coast NSW

    Directly opposite the northern pocket of the main beach, Silica is Kiama's finest seafood restaurant, emphasising subtle flavour and elegant presentation,…

  • Lobster Shack

    The East Coast

    Sit on the outside deck of this waterside shack and you'll think you're at the railings of a ship. The lobster comes myriad ways – baked, grilled, inside…

  • L'Espresso

    Victoria

    A mainstay on Ballarat’s cafe scene for over 30 years, this old-school European-style cafe doubles as a cool record shop – choose from the impeccable…

  • Baccomatto Osteria

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Sleek and modern, this smart Italian restaurant nevertheless conserves the warm and genuine welcome of your favourite trattoria. There's a real verve to…

  • Lilotang

    Canberra

    Artfully strung rope distracts from an industrial-looking ceiling at this upmarket Japanese restaurant in the Burbury Hotel. Highlights include steamed…

  • Lo's Cafe Fusion Bistro

    West Coast Australia

    This bright and breezy cafe mixes local ingredients with Asian influences to create its signature sweet-potato waffle with fried chicken, poached eggs…

  • Miss Lee

    South Coast NSW

    The daughter of a local Cantonese matriarch oversees this big, buzzing restaurant which re-creates the fast, cheap, authentic diners of Southeast Asia for…

  • Little Miss Korea

    Darwin

    Darwin's first real Korean barbecue place is a good one, with a dining area that manages to be classy, casual and contemporary all at once. Dishes are…

  • Quarterdeck Marina

    South Coast NSW

    This 'little red house of tunes' overlooking Forsters Bay is a dreamy venue, ideal for farewelling the sun and welcoming a plate of lime-buttered scallops…

  • Highroad

    Canberra

    Locals fill the tables in the spacious corner building from lunch to dinner, supping on speciality-blend coffee in the mornings and local wines as the sun…

  • Golden Lotus

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Delicious bowls of pho, crunchy textures and fresh flavour bursts make this one of the best of Newtown's sizeable crop of vegan and vegetarian restaurants…

  • Morning Glory

    Canberra

    Nestled in the heart of the New Acton complex, this sprawling cafe has a sleek, contemporary vibe and is a popular coffee stop for local office workers…

  • Blue Manna

    West Coast Australia

    Pan Asian–style bistro specialising in seafood dishes with excellent staff who manage well given its buzzing popularity. Dishes range from mouth-watering…

  • Candied Bakery

    Melbourne

    An Australian bakery with an American twist: anything is possible here. Sit at the communal table or order from the concrete counter to go. Try a…

  • Yacht Club

    Victoria

    Owned by the Ballarat Yacht Club (established 1877), this bright and breezy modern cafe has a prime location directly on the lake. Grab a table on the…

  • North Street Store

    Perth

    If ever you have a hankering for a crispy pork roll or a cinnamon scroll, this is your happy place. Perched on a corner away from the beachfront, this…

  • Xanadu

    West Coast Australia

    Escape into your own personal pleasure dome in the hip and chic restaurant filling Xanadu's vast space. The menu of small and larger shared plates changes…

  • Scratch Patisserie

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    All-organic flours, butters and fresh produce go into the region's favourite sourdough, beautiful pastries and gourmet sausage rolls, served along with…

  • Paddock

    Victoria

    One of the best spots for coffee in South Gippsland is this rustic cafe-provedore with a countrified inner-Melbourne vibe. Its menu is big on local…

  • Yachty

    Port Douglas

    One of the best-value nights out is the local yacht club, where well-crafted meals, from kangaroo spring rolls or cauliflower arancini to dukkah-spiced…

  • Laura

    Victoria

    Pt. Leo Estate's flagship restaurant is named after the Jaume Plensa work seen from its panoramic windows, which looks onto the estate's impressive…

  • Marrickville Pork Roll

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Some of Sydney's best bánh mì are served out of this little hole in the wall, where the crisp bread rolls are baked on-site. The pork rolls are delicious,…

  • Factory Espresso

    New South Wales

    Egg dishes with a twist; inventive toast toppers; delicious, local-made cakes; and coffee that is worth coming back for – this industrial-style cafe hits…

  • Bress

    Victoria

    Set over 7 hectares, this cellar door offers tastings of its French-style wines and ciders. It's most popular, however, for its alfresco provincial-style…

  • Port Albert Wharf Fish & Chips

    Victoria

    If there's one reason to visit Port Albert, it's to drop in for a bit of flake from this renowned fish and chippery on the jetty. Expect lightly battered,…

  • Wild Ginger

    South Coast NSW

    The most urbane restaurant in the Jervis Bay area, appealing to a Southeast Asian palate, Wild Ginger is a showcase of flavours complemented by trendy…

  • Sweet Sour Salt

    New South Wales

    This modern Asian eatery is a crowd pleaser. Perhaps start with Korean spicy chicken wings, then move to wok-fried XO mussels and Sumatran chicken? Save…

  • Deegan Seafoods

    Great Ocean Road

    This fish-and-chip shop famously serves the freshest fish in Victoria, caught daily off its boat. Whether you go the flake or the calamari rings, you're…

  • Press Dubbo

    New South Wales

    This buzzy cafe located in a beautiful heritage building is usually swarming with people enjoying their meals (made mostly from local produce) and the…

  • Morries Anytime

    Margaret River

    Settle into the intimate clubby atmosphere of Morries for lunch, or come back later for expert cocktails and Asian-style tapas for dinner. Local beers…

  • Alchemy Art & Food Hub

    New South Wales

    It's a predominantly vegetarian menu at this popular cafe, with plenty of al fresco seating in the leafy garden and a small gallery to peruse pre- or post…

  • IKON

    New South Wales

    Sure, it's a pricey option for town, but the modern and inventive menu will impress even the finickiest of eaters. The crispy skin pork belly and sumac…

  • Alby & Esthers

    New South Wales

    Down an alleyway is this supremely pretty courtyard cafe, serving up fine local produce and good coffee. The service is exemplary and it morphs into a…

  • Arimia

    West Coast Australia

    Down an unsealed road you'll find this organic and biodynamic winery and restaurant creating excellent seasonal meals with ingredients almost entirely…

  • Wills Domain

    West Coast Australia

    A restaurant and gallery with wonderful hilltop views over vines. An innovative seven-course tasting menu (with or without matching wines) is also…

  • Green Mango

    Broome

    This great healthy brunch choice in Broome's Chinatown has a wide selection of juices, smoothies and salads, as well as more traditional breakfast fare.

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