Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Darling Cafe

    Melbourne

    This busy cafe is the best this end of South Yarra. At the bottom of an office block with concrete pillars and shiny metal finishes, it remains bright…

  • The Baths

    Victoria

    The glassed-in waterfront deck of the former sea baths is a perfect spot for lunch or a romantic sunset dinner overlooking the jetty and the Queenscliff…

  • Hellyer's Restaurant

    Cradle Country & The West

    Small plates come with a big view over Cradle Valley and the treetops at this fine restaurant in the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. Try the Tasmanian…

  • Time Out on Emmett

    Tasmania

    A local institution, this cafe and bakery is owned by Bunny and Cheryl, who make the delicious sausage rolls and pies – try the curried scallop, seafood…

  • North Eastern Hotel

    Victoria

    Known locally as the 'Northo', our pick for Benalla's best pub is a versatile and friendly spot combining Beechworth craft beer, a verdant beer garden,…

  • Le Café on St George

    Launceston

    Crowded with conversations, this local favourite faces onto St Georges Sq on top of the hill in East Launceston. Beyond the beautiful old shopfront …

  • Coffee Pedlar

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    With gleaming white subway tiles and modern furniture, Coffee Pedlar is a surprisingly contemporary addition to Gundagai's historic main street. The…

  • Elephant Rock Café

    Gold Coast

    On the refreshingly underdeveloped Currumbin beachfront you'll find this breezy, two-tier cafe, which morphs from beachy by day into surprisingly chic at…

  • Buffalo Dining Club

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Describing itself as a mozzarella bar, this tiny but massively popular eatery limits its output to high-quality antipasto plates, cheeses and a couple of…

  • Bumbak's

    West Coast Australia

    Bumbak's, a working banana and mango plantation about 10km north of town (signposted off the highway), sells a variety of fresh and dried fruit, preserves…

  • Zumbo

    Sydney

    It all began here for celebrity patissier Adriano Zumbo. The slenderness of the shop will be inversely proportionate to the girth of your waistline if you…

  • Happy Wombat

    Newcastle

    Bringing a very convivial atmosphere to the West End, this marsupial serves up a good range of craft beer and quality local cider. It's a worthwhile place…

  • The Rocks

    Victoria

    The open-sided deck overlooking the marina makes this eatery at Mornington Yacht Club a great summer choice. The menu is dominated by fresh seafood and…

  • Village Bakery Cafe

    New South Wales

    Award-winning meat pies, sandwiches and a kids’ playground make this an easy choice while in Dubbo, helped along by cabinets full of old-school cakes and…

  • Lucia's Pizza & Spaghetti Bar

    Adelaide

    This little slice of Italy in the Central Market has been around since Lucia was a lot younger. All her pasta, sauces and pizzas are authentically…

  • Very Good Falafel

    Melbourne

    We're calling it: this is Melbourne's best felafel. What started as a venture selling dips at markets is now a small, clean shop that's popular with…

  • Capulus Espresso

    Hobart

    You can get a slice of tart, a bit of cake or a biscuit at this little low-tech coffee nook behind a roller door just south of the NoHo strip, but what…

  • Lilydale Larder

    Tasmania

    This providore, cafe and bar is the best in the region in all three categories. Owned by a group of locals who share a love of fine food and beverages,…

  • T’Gallant

    Victoria

    A firm family favourite, this rustic trattoria serves antipasti, pastas and wood-fired pizzas; you'll sit in a repurposed shed or at outdoor tables…

  • Maple & Clove

    Canberra

    Great coffee draws the crowds to this sleek cafe in the back blocks of Barton. Large sliding doors make the interior seem like an extension of the small…

  • Park Street Pasta Bar

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Covered pavement tables and a cute roadside terrace make this a great balmy-night option, even though there's no view. Park Street makes most of its own…

  • Olé

    Great Ocean Road

    Channelling Frida Kahlo's blue house is this charming weatherboard decorated with vibrant furniture and cactus pot plants. It does authentic street-style…

  • Soul Karratha

    West Coast Australia

    City-style sophisticated breakfasts (until 11am) are followed by an all-day menu of crowd-pleasers, from gourmet burgers to tempting share plates (sliders…

  • Italian Diner

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Sitting on the verandah of this buzzy bistro, enjoying a Campari and a bowl of linguine gamberi made with sweet local prawns, it's hard not to imagine you…

  • Don Camillo

    Hobart

    Claiming to be Hobart's oldest restaurant (since 1965), venerable Don Camillo is still turning out a tight menu of classic Italian pastas, risottos, meat…

  • Foxy's

    Cairns

    The more relaxed of the two eating options at Fitzroy Island Resort, Foxy's offers pub grub, burgers, fish and chips and steaks; there's also a kids' menu…

  • Finn Poké

    Byron Bay

    Made-to-order bowls of the Hawaiian raw fish speciality poké are a quick healthy option for lunch or dinner at this bright takeaway spot. Mix-and-match…

  • Butcher's Diner

    Melbourne

    Open nonstop, offering breakfasts of steak and eggs between 6am and 11pm; and classic burgers, hand-made dim sims and offal yakitori any time. A curved…

  • Rockpool Café

    Kangaroo Island

    Don't worry about sandy feet at this casual, al fresco joint by the beach in Stokes Bay. 'What's the house special?', we asked. 'Whatever I feel like doin…

  • Gaffney's Pie Kitchen

    Victoria

    World famous around these parts, Gaffney's award-winning pies, pasties and sausage rolls include a chicken parma pie (Australian as!) with tomato sauce…

  • Gorge Restaurant

    Launceston

    It’s worth eating here for the photogenic setting alone, especially when sitting outside in summer watching the peacocks strut their stuff. Walk off your…

  • Outback Pioneer Barbecue

    Yulara

    For a fun, casual night out, this lively tavern is the popular choice for everyone from backpackers to grey nomads. Choose between kangaroo skewers,…

  • Centennial Vineyards

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This flash winery restaurant serves innovative lunch mains and smaller shared plates. Cellar-door sales and tastings are also on offer. From 11am to 4pm…

  • Astor Grill

    Hobart

    Indulge in old-school meaty treats at this sumptuous stalwart, in a blood-coloured 1920s art-deco brick building on the CBD fringe. Start with some…

  • Salty Dog Cafe

    Great Ocean Road

    Sharing space with the Torquay Angling Club right on the sand, this kiosk is just the place for hungry beachgoers to recharge, with homemade sausage rolls…

  • Ritzy

    South Coast NSW

    Ritzy does a clever take on Aussie tapas in its cocktail-infused, playful restaurant just above the town centre. Dishes like kingfish sashimi on crispy…

  • Dhuey's Fish Market & Takeaway

    West Coast Australia

    Stocked with 100% WA seafood, Dhuey's sells fresh and cooked Shark Bay crabs, snapper, whiting, barramundi, red emperor, Exmouth tiger prawns…all with…

  • Bangpop

    Melbourne

    Bangpop breathes the colour, vibrancy and flavour of Thailand into otherwise grey surrounds with its bar made from Lego and dangling filament bulbs…

  • Campos

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Trying to squeeze into crowded Campos can be a challenge. Bean fiends come from miles around – hat-wearing students, window-seat daydreamers and doctors…

  • Massimo's

    Noosa

    While the 'no tastings' policy seems a little mean-spirited, rest assured that Massimo's icy treats are creamy and natural in flavour. You'll find both…

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