Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Georgie Bass

    Victoria

    A prototypical contemporary Australian cafe with good locally roasted coffee (in this case from Commonfolk in Mornington), Georgie Bass serves delicious…

  • Vaughans Cafe & Deli

    Victoria

    Get a taste for the region at this cafe-deli-provedore that specialises in South Gippsland flavours. It does all the charcuterie and cheese boards from…

  • Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co

    Noosa

    Betty's has achieved cult status all the way down Australia's east coast, which explains the queues at its lush, semi-al-fresco Noosa outlet. The burgers…

  • El Attar

    Brisbane & Around

    Toowoomba may be a long way from Egypt, but sprawling El Attar brings it significantly closer with its heady Arabic music, bold colours and authentic…

  • Lickety Split

    Melbourne

    An outdoor hang-out from adjoining Back Alley Sally's, you're likely to see young, trendy parents knocking back craft beers and jugs of sangria while kids…

  • Print Hall

    Perth

    This sprawling complex in the Brookfield Pl precinct includes the Apple Daily, featuring Southeast Asian–style street food, the perfect-for-leaning Print…

  • Cowboys Leagues Club

    Townsville

    Right in the heart of town, this sprawling complex connected to the North Queensland Cowboys Rugby League Club has two restaurants. The Match Restaurant &…

  • Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Cafe

    Tasmania

    Come here to indulge in everything raspberry. Set next to a berry farm, this cafe has a lakeside deck and an indoor space with open fire. Menu offerings…

  • Bushfire Flame Grill

    Cairns

    Carnivores, sharpen your fangs. This superb Brazilian steakhouse offers beef (and token lamb, fish and chicken dishes) by the bucket load. The steaks are…

  • Killiney Kopitam

    Melbourne

    The first of these Singaporean hawker-style shops opened in the motherland in 1919. Today there are three shops (also in the city and Abbotsford), but…

  • Biota Dining

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    The innovative fine-dining menus focus on produce sourced from Biota's close relationships with local farmers and growers. Menus are continually refined…

  • Stormie D's Cupcakery

    Sunshine Coast

    Stormie Dutton could easily front an indie rock group, but she's too busy baking in her pink sugar temple. Her cupcakes are the stuff of local legend,…

  • 250 Grammi

    Noosa

    Buzzing, convivial and contemporary, 250 Grammi has a real-deal Italian pizzaiolo (pizza maker) who serves up excellent wood-fired pizzas that easily…

  • Bathers’ Pavilion

    Sydney

    Spanish Mission–style architecture, harbour views and outstanding food collide at one of Sydney’s most enduringly popular restaurants. The seasonal menu…

  • Agrestic Grocer

    New South Wales

    This rustic cafe-grocer, a few kilometres north of town on the Mitchell Hwy (also known as Molong Rd), celebrates local produce. Breakfast on house…

  • Fundies Wholefood Market

    Brisbane

    An organic food store and holistic cafe combined, this is the place to stock up on wholesome groceries before tucking into feel-good grub like scrambled…

  • Black Footed Pig

    Hobart

    Exposed brick, white marble tables, black leather seats – the colours and textures here are appropriately dramatic for an upbeat waterfront diner, serving…

  • Junk Asian

    Brisbane & Around

    One of several trendy eateries at the Walton Stores redevelopment, this casually hip Pan-Asian place is the brainchild of two-hatted chef Tony Kelly…

  • Frank

    Hobart

    At the base of the much-maligned Marine Board Building, Frank brings fabulous South American–inspired flavours to the Hobart waterfront. Everything is…

  • Green House Cafe

    Sunshine Coast

    A showcase for local ingredients, this chilled laneway spot serves up fresh, organic and filling vegetarian grub such as avocado on sourdough with either…

  • Barra Bar & Bistro

    Kakadu National Park

    The casual open-air Barra Bar & Bistro within Cooinda Lodge serves cafe-style cooking in a breezy open-sided dining room. It's not flash but servings are…

  • Acre

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Part of Camperdown Commons, a conversion of a bowling club into organic farm and family-friendly cafe, eatery and play area, Acre is a breezy, good…

  • Mamasita

    Melbourne

    Up a staircase above a 7-Eleven is the restaurant responsible for kicking off Melbourne's obsession with Mexican food. Mamasita remains one of the city's…

  • Capital

    Hobart

    Authentic Italian pizza, pasta and dolci (dessert) in the thick of the Elizabeth St action – an experience made even better by one of Hobart's best…

  • Anouk

    Brisbane

    What was once an apothecary is now a casually chic Paddington cafe, adorned with bay windows, oh-so-French bentwood chairs and spinning ceiling fans…

  • La Bimba

    Great Ocean Road

    Come to this relaxed upstairs fine-diner bistro for a seafood-heavy selection driven by seasonal, local catch and produce. Ocean views and a good wine…

  • Gelateria Cremona

    Brisbane

    Cremona peddles authentic, preservative-free gelato famous across the city. Flavours are fresh and real, ranging from Dutch chocolate and cappuccino, to…

  • Kauri Bistro

    Tasmania

    Named after the Kauri Timber Company and constructed using plenty of its product, the massive bistro at Tall Timbers serves pub-style meals that make the…

  • His Boy Elroy

    South Coast NSW

    With a menu equally balanced between burgers and booze, His Boy Elroy is one of Wollongong's trendier picks for a bite. Burgers range from Wagyu beef…

  • Monica’s Cafe

    Sunshine Coast

    Monica’s all-day menu includes hearty, wholesome dishes, innovative salads and vegan bites. Tuck into fresh, generous options like savoury mince on…

  • Stefano's Cantina

    Victoria

    Stefano de Pieri was a celebrity chef before the term was invented. The Italian-Australian introduced fresh and simple farm-to-plate cuisine to households…

  • Betty's Burgers

    Brisbane

    Noosa's boutique burger chain is now flipping patties in hot, hip Newstead. Sporting Betty's trademark beach-shack look, its coveted, juicy burgers…

  • Brunetti

    Melbourne

    Bustling Brunetti looks like a movie set with its polished surfaces and staff in black waistcoats and bow ties. There are different sections, from a drool…

  • Wilde Kitchen

    Brisbane

    Chow guilt-free at this lean, low-key cafe, where everything on the menu is paleo, vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free. Kickstart the AM with warm…

  • Albert & Co

    Victoria

    Bringing some urban style to the Esplanade is this diner doing a menu of modern breakfasts, local seafood and Gippsland steaks. The front bar is perfect…

  • Falls Teahouse

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The teahouse has been around since the 1930s and retains a warm country atmosphere with homemade scones and pies plus a tempting menu of burgers, toasties…

  • The Store

    Sunshine Coast

    A cafe and gourmet grocery store in one airy, welcoming package, The Store is perfect for lazy breakfasts and good-value lunches. Sip locally roasted…

  • Oceanic Bar & Grill

    West Coast Australia

    Fronting onto the boardwalk overlooking Mandurah's safe Swimming Beach, Oceanic is big, bold and brassy. Sport flickers across the screens above the bar,…

  • Hand of Fatima

    Sunshine Coast

    A friendly, lo-fi cafe where barefoot beach-goers banter with the staff while waiting for their impeccable macchiatos. In one corner is the tiny open…

  • Prom Country Cheese

    Victoria

    Get among Gippsland's rolling green countryside, famed for its dairy products, and pay a visit to this family-run farm producing award-winning soft…

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