Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Frogs

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Frogs has been on the Kuranda eat-scene since 1980: even the local water dragons hang out here. It's extremely popular but retains a casual Kuranda vibe…

  • Cafe One 3

    Airlie Beach

    Everything about this family-run cafe says 'wholesome': the menu, full of vegetarian and vegan dishes (vegan muffin with avocado and chutney, homemade…

  • Pompei’s

    Sydney

    The pizza here is among the best in Sydney, but it’s the northern Italian dishes whipped up by expat Giorgio Pompei that are really special. Try the…

  • Orso Thai

    Brisbane & Around

    If you're craving chilli, galangal or kaffir lime leaf, this casual Thai joint has you covered. Expect the usual staples, from fish cakes and satay, to…

  • Cullen Wines

    West Coast Australia

    Grapes were first planted here in 1966, and Cullen has an ongoing commitment to organic and biodynamic principles in both food and wine. Celebrating a…

  • Mures

    Hobart

    The big fish in Hobart's seafood scene, bottle-green Mures has a Lower Deck with fishmonger, fish-and-chip shop and ice cream, while the Upper Deck is a…

  • Nhu Lan

    Melbourne

    Arguably Melbourne's favourite banh mi, Nhu Lan pumps out dirt-cheap, takeaway Vietnamese rolls at super-human speed. Choose from salad with or without…

  • Jones & Co Counter

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This bright little roadside space has a loyal following who grab an Allpress coffee and a delicious pastry from Mullumbimby's Scratch Patisserie. You can…

  • Marakoopa Cafe

    Tasmania

    Visiting the Marakoopa Cave on a Sunday? If so, be sure to stop at this pretty garden cafe in Mayberry, on the approach road, for a light lunch or coffee…

  • Yots Greek Taverna

    Darwin

    With a prime deck overlooking the marina, Yots serves up classic Greek and Mediterranean fare from saganaki and souvlaki to moussaka and spanakopita,…

  • Wharf Bar & Restaurant

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Take in the Richmond River views from this breezy wharf restaurant. While most of the food is a little disappointing, come here for the tasty wood-fired…

  • Harry's Steak Bistro & Bar

    Gold Coast

    Harry's is a stylish paean to 'beef, booze and banter' which is superserious about its steaks, with each accredited with the name of its producer and…

  • Vanidol’s

    Hobart

    A pioneering North Hobart restaurant, Vanidol’s has a diverse menu that travels effortlessly around Asia with dishes including spicy Thai beef salad,…

  • Street Eats @ Franko

    Hobart

    This buzzy night market showcases fabulous southern Tasmanian food, with stalls ringed around the fountain in Franklin Sq. There's live music and plenty…

  • Bartlett's Tavern

    Rockhampton

    Ask locals where to find superlative steaks in Rocky and most will direct you to this unassuming, family-run bistro. What it lacks in character it makes…

  • Beechworth Bakery

    Victoria

    In a magnificent old building with a wraparound balcony and deck overlooking the Campaspe River, this cheerful bakery prepares breads, pies, cakes and…

  • Babajan

    Melbourne

    For a small corner cafe, Babajan whips up some big Turkish flavours. Kirsty Chiaplias, who runs the show, has culinary cred going back years from working…

  • Belgrave Cartel

    Manly

    This well-established cafe serves perhaps Manly's best espresso in a soothing vintage atmosphere with a couple of laneway-style outdoor tables. Breakfasts…

  • Courtney's Brasserie

    Sydney

    Just up from the ferry wharf, Courtney's is a local institution for quality fare using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. There are degustation…

  • Les Bistronomes

    Canberra

    Wine bottles line the wall and the melodious French language radiates from the kitchen at this excellent little bistro. At $55, the five-course Saturday…

  • Erciyes

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Shamelessly kitsch Erciyes flaunts its fluoro lighting, mirror-faced wall, plastic tablecloths, disco ball and audience-participatory belly-dancing on…

  • Wharf Restaurant

    Broome

    Settle back for a long, lazy seafood lunch with waterside ambience and the chance of a whale sighting. OK, it's pricey and the service fluctuates, but the…

  • Paymasters

    Newcastle

    In a heritage weatherboard cottage overlooking a park and the river, this is a charming spot indeed. It packs out for weekend breakfasts and offers classy…

  • Fish

    Kangaroo Island

    Takeaway fish and chips like you ain't never had before − grilled, beer-battered or crumbed whiting and garfish − plus giant KI scallops, marron …

  • Pourhouse Bar & Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    An unpretentious modern pub, with comfy couches, weekend DJs and an upstairs terrace, the Elevator Bar. The pizzas are varied, and burgers come in a…

  • Moon & Mountain

    Victoria

    A further boost to Ballarat's dining credentials, this city diner fires up the wok for its modern hawker food. Start with the hard-to-resist sampler…

  • Ten Acres

    Sunshine Coast

    Melody Flood and her husband Jamie have quite a reputation for their organic, sourdough bread and gorgeous pastries. It's all made on their farm, using…

  • Hogget Kitchen

    Victoria

    A short detour off the main highway from Warragul is this fine-dining winery-restaurant showcasing everything that's great about the region. Its ever…

  • St Charly

    Melbourne

    A bright gem among the old-school Italian restaurants of Lygon St, this cafe feels like an emissary from Melbourne’s contemporary brunch scene. A light…

  • Gozleme Palace

    Victoria

    A fine example of the contribution of migrants to Shepparton's culinary culture, this excellent Turkish restaurant turns out tasty gozleme (traditional…

  • Kuranda Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Locally known as the ‘bottom pub’, the Kuranda Hotel has generous, good-value pub-grub meals, with some higher-end options as well. The broad deck…

  • T Cavallaro & Sons Pasticceria

    Melbourne

    Virtually unchanged since 1956, this tiny Italian-style bakery is famed for its cannoli, often dubbed the best in Melbourne. It bakes other lip-smacking…

  • Bluebonnet BBQ

    Melbourne

    Up to 280kg of meat can be cooked in the tank at this restaurant and bar, which serves some of the best barbecue in Melbourne. With lots of timber,…

  • Chocolate Gallery & Cafe

    Tasmania

    Chocolate lovers rejoice! This cafe and chocolaterie makes and offers tastings of fudge and truffles, serves chocolate cake with coffee and also offers…

  • Milkwood

    Melbourne

    This airy cafe with its blond wood furniture and lofty ceiling is the perfect place to fuel up for the day. The menu is colourful and inviting, with such…

  • Johnn Johnn's

    Darwin

    Ice cream and Darwin are a fine combination – it's always warm enough for one – and this terrific central place has nearly 50 flavours of fantastic gelato…

  • Lucy Lui

    Melbourne

    Clamber over cobblestones and follow the red neon to this buzzing mod-Asian restaurant, characterised by high ceilings, concrete beams and colourful…

  • Bruno's

    New South Wales

    With a wood-fired oven, home-made pasta and even a little cocktail bar, Bruno's is something unusual in Lightning Ridge. Augmenting classic pizzas such as…

  • Mudbar

    Launceston

    This is the pick of the eateries in the Seaport enclave. Chill with a beer at the bar, then migrate to your table for superior Asian-inspired fare and…

  • Empire Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    The 'grand old lady of the west coast' delivers hearty pub standards, including parmas, pastas and steaks, with a hefty side serve of atmosphere. The…

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