Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • High Thyme

    Victoria

    Eclectic decor featuring a grab bag of pop culture references from the last few decades of the 20th century combines with good coffee and interesting and…

  • HuTong Dumpling Bar

    Melbourne

    Are these Melbourne's best xiao long bao (soup dumplings)? We think so, which is why getting a seat in this three-level building isn't always easy, though…

  • Shakahari

    Melbourne

    Shakahari’s limited, seasonal menu reflects both Asian and European influences, and dishes are made using great produce. Established over 40 years ago,…

  • Anonymous

    Blue Mountains

    It's hard to stay anonymous when you do the best coffee in town, so you might only just squeeze into this bijou two-roomed cafe. There's an appetising…

  • Hardware Societe

    Melbourne

    If you're not prepared for a lengthy queue, go elsewhere, as this wonderful little cafe is always heaving. It's an offshoot of the original across the…

  • Ginger Mule

    Rockhampton

    This laid-back place bills itself as a tapas bar, but there's not much Spanish about it, and in reality everyone's here for the steak (and the drinks)…

  • Jaffle Shack

    West Coast Australia

    The humble jaffle (toasted sandwich) is showcased at this rustic surfer-chic cafe. Fillings range from classic Aussie combos such as Vegemite and cheese…

  • Hub

    New South Wales

    On a Bathurst strip with a few cool cafe options, the courtyard canopy of red umbrellas and green leaves makes this popular spot the perfect place for an…

  • A1 Lebanese Bakery

    Melbourne

    This classic Sydney Rd establishment is the place to fill up on hearty Lebanese food for close to nothing cost-wise, including falafel and chicken tawouk…

  • Low Key Chow House

    Perth

    Noisy and bustling (just like the Southeast Asian street-food places it references) eating at Low Key Chow House is a fun experience best shared with a…

  • Fish Frenzy

    Hobart

    A casual, waterside fish nook, overflowing with fish fiends and brimming with fish and chips, fishy salads (warm octopus with yoghurt dressing) and fish…

  • Pasta Merchant

    Launceston

    Look forward to wonderful fresh pasta with authentic sauces, all made on site at this pint-sized operation. Pull up a bar stool and enjoy spaghetti,…

  • Boathouse Shelly Beach

    Manly

    This sweet little spot on picturesque Shelly Beach makes a top venue for breakfast juices, brunches, fish 'n' chips, oysters, tasty flatbreads and daily…

  • Chianti

    Adelaide

    Classy Chianti has been around since the '80s, but remains a fixture in the upper echelon of Adelaide fine dining. Step inside the welcoming, shady dining…

  • Flinders Wharf

    The East Coast

    Flinders Island's finest restaurant opened in March 2019 beside Whitemark's wharf. To the menu of local produce, including a drinks list featuring the…

  • Annapurna

    Hobart

    It seems like half of Hobart lists modest Annapurna as their favourite eatery (you'd better book). Northern and southern Indian options are served with…

  • Buddha Thai Restaurant

    Launceston

    A boho vibe, BYO policy and reasonable prices mean this small eatery on the Charles St strip is almost always full – book ahead or get here early to…

  • Dulcie's Cottage

    South Coast NSW

    A renovated 1920s cottage is the scene for the Sapphire Coast's coolest, and surely tastiest, burger bar. Food truck outside, bartenders inside, lots of…

  • Boatshed Market

    Perth

    This upmarket, former boatbuilding shed is stacked with fresh produce, aged meat, local fish, deli goods, French pastries and artisanal bread as well as…

  • Lighthouse Beach Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    With terrific views of East Ballina's Lighthouse Beach, this family-friendly cafe at the surf club turns out hearty breakfasts and some good comfort food…

  • Mr Benedict

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Well-regarded Mr Benedict combines the best coffee in town, a concise but well-chosen beer and wine list, and interesting breakfast and lunch blackboard…

  • Kookaburra Hotel

    Victoria

    This stylish pub is a Halls Gap institution, and famed for its excellent food. Its crispy-skin duck is sublime, and there are Aussie dishes such as…

  • Small Axe Kitchen

    Melbourne

    There are not many places where you can have Sicilian meatballs and eggs or brioche with granita for breakfast in Melbourne. With a lovely outdoor area…

  • GORGE Chocolates

    Great Ocean Road

    An essential stop for those with a sweet tooth is this chocolatier 15km from the Twelve Apostles. Sample handmade Belgian chocolates or try one of its…

  • Eltons Eating + Drinking

    New South Wales

    Share plates, tacos and decadent desserts are some of the culinary finds on the versatile food menu. A carefully curated drinks menu – predominantly…

  • Olive at Loch

    Victoria

    This delightful weatherboard cafe along the main road is best known for its dark-ale pies made using Loch Brewery stout. There's also the likes of reuben…

  • Steel Cutters Cottage

    Victoria

    It's only open twice a week, but if you're passing through Great Western on Friday or Saturday drop by this cute little cottage restaurant for locally…

  • The Common

    West Coast Australia

    Pizza, burgers and hearty mains come with a side order of salty maritime breezes at this relaxed bistro a short walk from the surf at Gnarabup. Pair the…

  • Up in Smoke

    Melbourne

    Make a beeline for the bar: it's where you order ribs, brisket and pulled pork from the beast of a smoker, not to mention 10 rotating seasonal tap beers…

  • Small Fry

    Hobart

    Hip Small Fry sure is small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in character. Conversation comes naturally at the shared steel counter: sip some…

  • Feast of Merit

    Melbourne

    This cafe is bright, with whitewashed brick, hanging plants and timber. There's a small rooftop where you can eat and drink from 5pm if there are no…

  • Beef & Beach

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    It's all in the name at this upstairs restaurant opposite the beach at the Lennox Hotel. The large decking area is the perfect place to combine wave…

  • Port Bar

    Sydney

    Opposite the wharf in Parramatta, this is popular throughout the day for everything from breakfast to beers on the terrace. It offers authentic, family…

  • Barefoot Coffee Traders

    Manly

    Run by surfer lads serving fair-trade organic coffee from a closet-sized open-to-the-breeze shop, Barefoot epitomises Manly cool. Food is limited but the…

  • RiversEdge Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Next to the visitor centre, this busy cafe has a fabulous deck out the front overlooking the slow-roaming Avon. The menu offers few surprises (burgers,…

  • Fish Frenzy

    Tasmania

    This modern, bustling fish and chippery crumbs its super-fresh fish or douses it in a beer or tempura batter before frying, ensuring that its creations…

  • El Loco

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    As much as we lament the passing of live rock at the old Excelsior Hotel, we have to admit that the hip, colourful Mexican cantina that's taken over the…

  • Doughnut Dept

    Canberra

    Polished concrete and brass accents give this bright cafe a classy, industrial vibe, but we'd come here even if the floor was made of mud – the doughnuts…

  • Hard Coffee

    Noosa

    One of the cheaper options on Hastings St, super-casual Hard Coffee lurks inside a nondescript food court. The food is simple but tasty, with options like…

  • La Piadina

    Sydney

    A piadina is a filled flat bread common in northern Italy, and the Zizioli brothers are the only ones serving them in Sydney. Fillings include prosciutto,…

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