Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • bills

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Bill Granger almost single-handedly started the Sydney craze for stylish brunching. This sunny corner cafe with its newspaper-strewn communal table was…

  • Loquat

    Victoria

    An in-crowd frequents this trendily converted cottage, but its staying power is due to its reliably tasty Mediterranean-inspired food – on Saturdays a set…

  • Sprout

    Newcastle

    What at first glance appears to be a generic Aussie sports pub has a gourmet secret going. Upstairs in the Crown and Anchor Hotel an airy space with an…

  • Bagus

    Cairns

    The heady aromas of traditional Indonesian street food waft from this friendly little hole-in-the-wall cafe; the nasi goreng and chicken satay could be…

  • Bonditony's Burger Joint

    Sydney

    The squelch comes oozing out as you bite down on one of these sinfully tasty burgers from a rock 'n' roll–themed spot a couple of blocks back from the…

  • Aangan

    Melbourne

    Ask any westsider where to find the best Indian and they'll tell you it's here. Aangan is nothing flash, but it's cheap, flavour-filled and speedy. It's…

  • UMU Organic

    Sydney

    An organic cafe, deli and naturopath in one, this licensed cafe serves up a healthy range of salads, quiches, vegetarian pies and tennis-ball-sized…

  • Novaro's

    Launceston

    This much-loved Italian restaurant is the type of place where local families celebrate big occasions and young couples come for first dates. The tight…

  • Momo

    Newcastle

    In a striking, high-ceilinged former bank building that at first seems too big for it, this friendly cafe specialises in wholefoods. Textures, colours and…

  • Gundary Kitchen

    South Coast NSW

    Candy-sweet decor suits the full cake displays at the Gundary Kitchen: lemon tart, caramel triangles and a toothsome almond wheel. Iced coffee arrives…

  • On the Inlet

    Port Douglas

    This local institution was moved out of its overwater location on Dickson Inlet in 2018, but it has been reborn across the road on Wharf St. No water…

  • A Touch of Salt

    Townsville

    Although the favoured high-end dining experience for Townsville's posh set doesn't look very stylish upon entry, the bar is slick, the service is fussy…

  • Bluewave Seafoods

    South Coast NSW

    Overlooking the marina, this smart takeaway joint is the reincarnation of the original fishermen’s co-op, cooking all the deep-fried classics to order, as…

  • Chupacabra

    Byron Bay

    Located in Suffolk Park, a 10-minute drive from Byron's centre, this colourful Mexican cantina is tucked at the back of a group of shops. Drop by to lunch…

  • Bar Coluzzi

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Legendary Coluzzi has been here since 1957 and still attracts an odd-ball mix of old Italian gents, lycra-clad cyclists, judges, Kings Cross dealers,…

  • Union Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Unionise your hangover at this marina-side cafe: a big bowl of chilli mussels with fresh bread will right your rudder, or maybe some pumpkin-and-leek…

  • Saltwater Cafe

    South Coast NSW

    Generous platefuls of grilled barramundi, crumbed calamari and parsley-flecked prawns offer a variety of ways to enjoy Kiama favourite fish and chips…

  • Foxhole

    Victoria

    Repurposed furniture and country cottage chic combine at this friendly cafe that does good coffee, hearty counter food and a fine line in fruit-laden…

  • Boneless Vegetarian Cafe

    South Coast NSW

    A friendly skeleton adorns the logo of this inventive veggie hangout in the middle of pretty Lamont St. Aside from the fine coffee and sweets, you can…

  • Délice Coffee

    New South Wales

    The plougman's lunch mixed platter is a great lunch choice at this cafe away from the centre of town, but so is anything on the changing blackboard menu…

  • Dahab Cafe

    New South Wales

    Locals love this friendly cafe which brings Middle Eastern and Western flavours together to create wonderful breakfasts and healthy lunches including…

  • Occy's Food & Brews

    West Coast Australia

    Best bet for families or large groups, Occy's does not disappoint, from its colourful street front to its friendly staff serving crowd-pleasers such as…

  • Oyster Farm Shop

    Kangaroo Island

    Run by a local oyster farm, this little shack acts as an outlet for sustainable seafood producers from all over KI. Oysters, marron, abalone, King George…

  • Golden Sea Dragon

    New South Wales

    An old-school rural Australian Chinese restaurant (with a fabulous, golden-arched, dragon-festooned dining room straight from the 1980s), the Sea Dragon…

  • Blue Café Bar

    Launceston

    In a converted chunky-concrete power station next to the Queen Victoria Museum, this cool cafe serves creative local, organic dishes to architecture…

  • Carmichael's Restaurant

    Northern Territory

    The most sophisticated dining option at Kings Canyon Resort, Carmichael's uses local ingredients where possible in dishes such as kangaroo satay, pan…

  • Ze Pickle

    Gold Coast

    Ze PIckle might overwhelm the burger purist but it does a roaring trade in its signature hand-pressed Wagyu mince burgers, available straight-up or as a…

  • Central Hotel Restaurant

    Western Australia

    In the evenings, this place fills up with a lively crowd of miners, younger locals and visitors, with many congregating around the bar (standard beers on…

  • Apostle Whey Cheese

    Great Ocean Road

    Apostle Whey Cheese offers free tastings of delectable, award-winning blue cheeses, bries, cow's-milk feta and gumtree-smoked cheddar on its dairy farm…

  • Harvest Food & Wine

    Victoria

    A classy operation in the centre of Bendigo's art district, this suave bistro is known for its buttery homemade croissants and pastries, European…

  • Otway NouriShed

    Great Ocean Road

    An old potato shed converted into a rustic cafe, NouriShed serves sourdough toasties, pies and burgers, along with fair-trade coffee. Scattered about are…

  • Mister Raymond

    Victoria

    Breakfast, brunch or lunch at Mister Raymond is a good choice, with blue-swimmer-crab omelettes, smashed pumpkin and feta on sourdough, pulled-pork and…

  • Baba Curry

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Authentic Indian curries (gluten-free) with lots of vegetarian options make this a popular dine-in or takeaway place on Atherton's main street. Rich…

  • Closet Hippy

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This is as much bookshop and offbeat clothing store as cafe, with all the crystals, wind chimes, batik sarongs and organic delights you would expect. Pop…

  • Pickled Evenings

    Launceston

    Pickled evenings and holidays go hand in hand, but a visit to this excellent Indian restaurant will not (necessarily) involve excessive drinking. What you…

  • Mexican Republic

    Great Ocean Road

    This cosy taqueria does authentic soft corn-tortilla tacos, pulled-pork quesadillas and vegan burritos with smoky chipotle mayo. All go beautifully with…

  • Blanche Bar

    West Coast Australia

    A popular spot for after-work cocktails and beers (craft brews as well as good ol' Emu), Blanche aims to dazzle with its culinary repertoire of globally…

  • Kata-Anga Tea Rooms

    Northern Territory

    Within Hermannsburg Mission, Kata-Anga Tea Rooms, in the old missionary house, serves Devonshire teas, sandwiches and strudel, and displays historic…

  • Relish

    Western Australia

    Coffee can be hit and miss here, but the breakfasts are uniformly good: these include freshly made waffles, eggs Benny and more. Lunch brings interesting…

  • Bush Theatre Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    At this relaxed cafe with seating under the trees amid the bush-food gardens, you can drop by to breakfast on granola and free-range eggs on toast, or…

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