Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Reviving the disappearing Sydney tradition of shopfront-style restaurants in terraced houses, this two-level European-influenced spot has rebranded as a…
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Darwin
Cyclone's decor is all rusty corrugated-iron, although it's surprisingly cosy inside, with local art on the walls, upbeat staff, and strong, aromatic…
Noosa
This floating eatery offers numerous sections: cafe, fish-and-chip kiosk, rooftop bar (open for sunset drinks Tuesday to Sunday) and a Cape Cod–style…
Perth
Chu makes a great stop before or after exploring nearby Hyde Park. The coffee is excellent, the doughnuts superb, and the sourdough bread recommended if…
Melbourne
With a chapel-like roof complete with timber trusses and art on the walls, this is not your average Indian joint. White tablecloths and attentive staff…
Noosa
Noosa institution Gaston may have closed but the team are back with this sexy little bistro-bar. Airy, casual yet unmistakably urbane, its shtick is…
Toodouri Korean BBQ Restaurant
Melbourne
Variety makes Toodouri our pick among North Melbourne's Korean BBQ restaurants. Opposite Queen Vic Market, it's cramped and smoky in the best way and…
Adelaide
Dipping into an architectural grab-bag of bygone New York City style, Sean Connolly’s sassy brasserie occupies a prominent corner of Adelaide’s otherwise…
Kangaroo Island
Occupying a former Mexican restaurant (glad they kept the 'Day of the Dead' mural!), Cactus is a progressive Kingscote cafe run by a couple of ex-Southern…
Perth
Low-lit, discreet and sophisticated, with a cool soundtrack and charming staff, Balthazar has an informal vibe that's matched by exquisite food and a…
Great Ocean Road
A hipster option along Torquay's seafront Esplanade is this open-air Vietnamese diner set among shipping containers and Astroturf. As well as its namesake…
Newtown & the Inner West
Hidden by the vintage pink-and-purple facade of a '60s hair salon, this sophisticated exploration of traditional Istanbul dishes is excellent. The…
Melbourne
This cute little cafe offers Japanese food with an Australian twist. Try one of a few matcha drinks with your smashed avocado (their version has edamame…
Sunshine Coast
One of several casual, canal-side eateries at this shopping plaza, Betty's renowned for its burgers. Fillings include classic Angus beef, southern fried…
Launceston
One of the best breakfasts in Launceston is served at this hybrid cafe/homewares store in far-flung Kings Meadows. Eggs done in a variety of ways (we love…
Brisbane & Around
Super-casual Fishes serves top-notch fish and chips, plus other surf staples like seafood chowder and salt-and-pepper calamari. A short list of breakfast…
Melbourne
This seafood spot at South Melbourne Market is bustling towards the end of the week. Diners pounce on outdoor tables and soak up live music Friday through…
Melbourne
This east-coast outpost of the WA craft brewery pours thirst-crushing suds in a huge warehouse decked out with steel tanks and a ping-pong table. There…
Launceston
Locals recommend family-friendly, unpretentious Metz, a good-time bar/eatery in the former St George Hotel building (the old pub signage and resident…
Victoria
Clearly the 'go to' place for regular moneyed-up families (with kids) and the 'date place' for younger lovers, this is Shepparton's trendier eatery. Share…
West Coast Australia
Putting a hippy spin on heritage York since 1990 (Che Guevara poster, World Wildlife Fund sticker, trance tunes, patchouli incense…you get the picture),…
Brisbane & Around
Occupying the billiard room of historic Clifford House (1860), Gip's is one of Toowoomba's fancier dining options. The lunch menu includes a daily special…
West Coast Australia
There's been a pub here since 1911; the 'Pen' is the latest incarnation, a sassy 21st-century bar at the base of the Sebel Mandurah, with a shady beer…
Tasmania
Most Tasmanian pub bistros serve a monotonous and unhealthy menu dominated by fried dishes and grilled steak. Here at the Central, they do things…
The Southeast
On a mesmeric D’Entrecasteaux Channel inlet, jaunty Peppermint Bay is a cool, contemporary bar/bistro, open all day for coffee (or a drink), for lunch…
Noosa
A breezy cafe spotlighting local produce in the likes of chia, hempseed and flaxseed bircher with coconut yoghurt, caramelised figs, fresh berries and…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Many of East Sydney’s celebrated Italian restaurants have closed, but blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Bar Reggio has retained a beautiful budget atmosphere. The…
Newtown & the Inner West
It's a pleasure to sit at the counter at this artfully designed deli and snack on charcuterie and fish preserves while quaffing a glass of vermouth or a…
Melbourne
In a former butcher's shop in the shadow of the Westgate Bridge, this long-time local was serving creative breakfasts when other cafes were learning to…
Byron Bay
A short trip out of town, Roadhouse doubles as an excellent cafe by day rocking elixir-based drinks, fish tacos and fantastic coffee, then transforms into…
Brisbane & Around
A reasonably priced, family-friendly cafe overlooking a park at the northern edge of Redcliffe. Grab a table on the large, shaded terrace and tuck into…
Northern Territory
Some people stop here because, well, it's the sort of name you'd like to tell your friends about when you're back home, but there's more to this place…
The Daintree
The restaurant of the Heritage Lodge serves up some of the Daintree's finest cuisine in a delightfully atmospheric indoor/outdoor setting by the babbling…
West Coast Australia
An impressive estate with tall trees and lawns gently rolling down to the bush, Leeuwin Estate offers behind-the-scenes tours, wine flights and tastings,…
Melbourne
On a sunny street corner, locals sip rosé and specialty coffee – the latter sometimes from a chocolate-lined waffle cone. Umbrellas shade them from UV…
Brisbane & Around
For reasonably priced local fish and seafood, stop by this family-run fishmonger. You'll find everything from fresh fish fillets and Moreton Bay bugs to…
Newcastle
Watch the Merewether Beach action from one of many spaces in this classic complex. The promenade cafe offers coffee and lazy breakfasts; there's a busy…
Victoria
So on-trend that it's almost a parody, the casual eatery in the Jackalope winery features communal tables overlooking the Willow Creek vineyard. The space…
Adelaide
'Oggi' means 'today' in Italian. In this gorgeously styled, piazza-like eatery, this translates to super-fresh pasta, gnocchi and meat dishes, prepared,…
Melbourne
MoVida's location in graffitied Hosier Lane is about as Melbourne as it gets. Line up by the bar, cluster around little window tables or, if you’ve booked…
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