Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Doubleshot

    Canberra

    Always busy, this friendly cafe is a hotspot for locals who come here for fresh, on-trend breakfast options like açai bowls and breakfast burritos. At…

  • Mrs S

    Perth

    Mrs S has a quirky retro ambience, the perfect backdrop for beautifully decorated cakes, a healthy breakfast or a lazy brunch. Menus – presented in Little…

  • Bocados

    Newcastle

    A block away from Newcastle Beach, Bocados (the name means 'mouthfuls') has a menu featuring an intriguing range of small and large tapas plates that…

  • Wedge

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Cut a corridor out of the side of a building, open it to the street and add artful industrial decor and you have the Wedge, which has delicious single…

  • Redd Catt

    Victoria

    Along Sale's main strip, this happening cafe is often packed with folk who've come for the excellent coffee, and breakfasts such as mushroom and whipped…

  • Jafflehead

    Cairns

    If you're not familiar with the term, a jaffle is a filled and sealed toasted sandwich made in a jaffle iron and that's just what Jafflehead makes…

  • Home Ground

    Adelaide

    Leading the charge in the culinary emergence of the Torrens riverbank, Home Ground is nooked in under the Adelaide Convention Centre. To call it a 'Food…

  • Fish Creek Hotel

    Victoria

    Within an impressive art deco building (c 1939), this iconic pub, with a big mullet plonked on its roof, is Fish Creek's best spot for a meal. Food is…

  • Bayviews

    Tasmania

    An upmarket establishment right on the beach, Bayviews serves a limited menu of dishes featuring produce including local free-range pork, the region’s…

  • Landscape

    Hobart

    Adjunct to the flash Henry Jones Art Hotel is this top-flight restaurant and grill. It can get pricey in here, but the hushed, moody atmosphere – with…

  • Johnny & Lyle

    Victoria

    This ticks the right boxes in terms of colour: not only the cups (an array of bright hues), but the lovely courtyard and the vibrant dishes – granola with…

  • Cafe the Prevue

    Victoria

    The fabulous Prevue, whose large windows and terrace afford views over the Ovens River, is the spot to visit. Local friends, businesspeople and families…

  • Sweets on Maple

    Sunshine Coast

    There are many ye olde lolly shops in this neck of the woods, but Sweets on Maple licks them all. The old-fashioned sweets parlour lures in passers-by…

  • Bay Restaurant

    The East Coast

    When the sun goes down over Great Oyster Bay, Freycinet Lodge wheels out the fine dining. Expect delicacies such as chargrilled Tasmanian wallaby with…

  • Birdrock Cafe

    Great Ocean Road

    No longer doing pizzas, the new owners of this iconic Jan Juc surfer hangout now cover both ends of the spectrum: healthy and not-so healthy. At one end…

  • Piano Bar

    Sunshine Coast

    Bohemian down to its tasselled lampshades and Liberace tomes, Piano Bar peddles generously sized, pan-Mediterranean tapas (order one or two at a time)…

  • Raspberry Fool

    Hobart

    The all-day menu here features dressed-up comfort food with a chef's spin. Try the cheesy leeks on toast with bacon and a fried egg, or the baked eggs…

  • Dongara Hotel Motel

    West Coast Australia

    Locals love the Dongara's legendary servings of fresh seafood, steaks and 'Asian Corner' curries, mie goreng and pad thai. There's a shady outdoor terrace…

  • Nornabar

    Southern WA

    This light, sunny bar and cafe soundtracked with cool jazz and enlivened by colourful local art serves playful, globally inspired dishes. There's a…

  • Lucio Pizzeria

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    One of a cluster of eateries in an attractive courtyard off Palmer St, Lucio's has impeccable Italian credentials: the pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired…

  • Fire Cure Bar & Grill

    Gold Coast

    The Fire Cure crew brings a little bit of BBQ to the beach, though this is no snags-and-thongs affair but more of a Latin American twist. Share-style…

  • Tannin Restaurant

    Tasmania

    Named after the tannin that gives the Pieman River its distinctive colour, the bistro in Corinna's lodge is arranged around a wood stove and serves hearty…

  • Stefano's Cafe

    Victoria

    Fresh bread, Calabrese eggs, pastries and, of course, good coffee – this casual daytime cafe and bakery keeps things fresh and simple. It’s also a gourmet…

  • Raw Energy

    Sunshine Coast

    Tuck into brekkie or lunch at this bright, easy chain. The focus is on healthy, nutritious grub, from a 'super muesli' bowl laden with seeds, goji berries…

  • Grassroots Deli Cafe

    Great Ocean Road

    Bringing some contemporary style to PC's main strip is this tasteful little cafe-provedore, with a tasty menu of gourmet breakfast and brunch dishes made…

  • Arbour Kitchen

    Adelaide

    At the base of an apartment tower fronting Whitmore Sq (the least-loved of Adelaide's five squares), Arbour is a stylish cafe focusing on SA produce with…

  • Sweet Envy

    Hobart

    A delicate diversion along North Hobart’s restaurant strip, Sweet Envy conjures up gossamer-light macarons, madeleines and cupcakes, plus gourmet pies and…

  • Nile Street Cafe

    New South Wales

    Located away from the main street, this cute cafe is usually chockfull of locals. Plant yourself down in the sun-filled courtyard, order something…

  • Cairns RSL

    Cairns

    If you're chasing good old-fashioned tucker without any fancy-schmancy accoutrements (or a hefty price tag), head to the bistro at the local RSL club…

  • Railway Cafe & Tracks Bar

    Victoria

    Inside Maryborough's grand railway station is this lovely space with polished floorboards and period furnishings. It's now used as a cafe and bar, with…

  • Queen's Terrace Cafe

    Canberra

    If Question Time has worn you down, stop for a bite at this (somewhat surprisingly) excellent cafe on the terrace above the main foyer. A wide range of…

  • AJ Vietnamese Noodle House

    Brisbane

    When it all gets too much, find solace in a steaming bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup) at this cheap, humble bolt-hole. AJ's broth is fragrant and…

  • Blk.Mlk

    Victoria

    The deconstructed name might be a tad pretentious (black milk, get it?) but the coffee and food are anything but. If you're like us, you'll find yourself…

  • Table View

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The coffee is just about perfect here and the breakfast, brunch and lunch menu holds a few happy surprises. Sure, there are breakfast bowls, chia pud and…

  • Crowded Lounge

    Tasmania

    Latrobe's arty residents tend to congregate in this gallery and cafe near the Court House Museum, often whiling away an hour or two browsing the small…

  • Two Before Ten

    Canberra

    Two Before Ten is our pick of Canberra's vibrant coffee scene. Bringing a touch of Cape Cod to the centre of a city block, the excellent coffee comes from…

  • Hugos

    Manly

    Occupying Manly's prime location on the wharf, Hugos has super views from its open windows and sought-after outdoor deck. Relax on the banquette seating…

  • Chica Bonita

    Manly

    This upbeat place rises above its unprepossessing location: straddling the end of a dingy shopping arcade, with carpark views. It offers zingy, inventive…

  • Tidal River General Store & Cafe

    Victoria

    Tidal River's general store has grocery items, ice, some camping equipment and gas bottles, but if you're hiking or staying a while it's cheaper to stock…

  • Mr T & Me

    Great Ocean Road

    Modern and stylish, this cafe is run by a well-travelled couple and is popular for all-day breakfast rolls, including the signature 'Mr T & Me', with…

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