Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Cook's Landing Kiosk

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This simple over-water cafe is great for fresh seafood off the boat, as well as sandwiches and rolls – combine the two with a prawn and avocado roll or…

  • Bermagui Gelati Clinic

    South Coast NSW

    The authentic gelato made here is delicious, as are the sorbets, luxurious choc ices and other frozen treats. It sources local fruit and milk and is…

  • Skybury Cafe

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The soaring view from the deck at Skybury is worth the trip but the single-origin fresh-roasted coffee and light lunches aren't bad either. Check out the…

  • Wongan Hills Bakery & Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    In WA's wheat-belt towns, a visit to the local bakery is generally rewarding. Wongan Hills' version does sandwiches, rolls and wraps made to order, plus…

  • Leura Gourmet Cafe & Deli

    Blue Mountains

    Perfect picnic prep, with gourmet salads, pies and quiches to take away. Foodies will want to stock up on local jams, olive oils and vinegars. The great…

  • Fratelli on Trinity

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Don't let the easy-breezy beach-shack vibe fool you into thinking the food here is anything less than top class. Pastas are superb, and dishes such as…

  • Food + Brew

    Tasmania

    Worthy of an honourable mention in the list of best cafes on the north coast, this cafe down near the old train station specialises in tasty meals made…

  • Quarry Restaurant & Cellar Door

    New South Wales

    Four kilometres out of Cowra, the Quarry Restaurant is handsomely set amid the vines, and the kitchen output wins regular praise (especially the puddings!…

  • Mart 130

    Melbourne

    A quirky location within the Federation-style Middle Park tram station, Mart 130 is a cute, sun-filled cafe that serves up corn fritters, toasted pide and…

  • Thai In-fa

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Hot summer days beg for fresh Thai cuisine and this modern plant-filled restaurant delivers the goods. Thai chefs cook up the classics from an extensive…

  • Machine Laundry Café

    Hobart

    Washing machines and dryers; pavement chessboard; retro styling; parmesan, caramelised onion and spinach pancakes; and the 'mental lentil' panini…

  • Treehouse Restaurant & Bar

    The Daintree

    For a real splurge, head out to this stunning riverside restaurant at exclusive Silky Oaks Lodge. The innovative menu features char-grilled kangaroo loin…

  • Tarts

    Perth

    Choose from massive tarts piled with berries, apples or lime curd; rich scrambled eggs tumbling off thickly sliced sourdough; and reviving Buddha bowls…

  • Watershed Premium Wines

    West Coast Australia

    Famous for its 'Awakening' cabernet sauvignon, and regularly rated one of WA's best vineyard restaurants, Watershed offers dining options that include an…

  • Go Sushi Train

    Darwin

    Pull up a stool at this hip sushi circuit, hidden down a lane off Mitchell St. Despite the obscure location it's hugely popular, and deservedly so with…

  • Double Zero

    Gold Coast

    A stylish Italian restaurant cranking out homemade pasta and authentic thin-crust pizza with warm and efficient service. Pair the delicious tartufo pizza …

  • Ottoman

    Canberra

    Set in an elegant garden pavilion, Ottoman has long been a favourite dining destination for Canberra's power brokers. Familiar dishes (meze, dolma, kofte)…

  • Jam

    Townsville

    This neat midrange restaurant, on happening Palmer St, understands its casual northern Queensland clientele. Jam serves a wide menu with celebratory…

  • Portrait Cafe

    Canberra

    Rest your museum-weary feet at this petite cafe inside the National Portrait Gallery. A range of hot and cold dishes – including sandwiches, soups and…

  • Little Greek Taverna

    Brisbane

    Up-tempo, eternally busy and in a prime West End location, the LGT is a solid spot for Hellenic feasting and people watching. Launch into a prawn and…

  • Kaprica

    Melbourne

    Tucked away opposite Lincoln Sq is this intimate, rustic spot with white-linen-covered tables. You can smell the pizza from the park – try the broccoli…

  • Seaspray Beach Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Particularly popular for its imaginative breakfasts, Seaspray cooks up large portions of eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs with spinach,…

  • Treehouse

    Airlie Beach

    This breezy cafe combines efficient service with ample breakfast choices (pancakes, smashed avo, Tuscan baked eggs…), international lunch mains (chicken…

  • Roti Shack

    Cairns

    Caribbean-Indian street-food-style roti (flatbread) curry wraps are on the menu at this cheap and tasty joint. Choose from chicken or beef curries or the…

  • Store Deans Marsh

    Great Ocean Road

    Worth a stop for its homemade pork-and-fennel sausage rolls, as well as pies and pulled-pork rolls. There's plenty of local produce on offer, as well as…

  • Waterbar & Grill

    Cairns

    Cairns' award-winning waterfront steakhouse doesn't fail to deliver on its promise of succulent, juicy steaks, tender burgers and delectable starters …

  • Old Mill Cafe & Restaurant

    New South Wales

    Coffee and cakes in a designer-rustic setting is the staple here. Lunchtime deliciousness comes in the form of beef-and-shiraz pies, or flathead fillets…

  • Irons & Craig

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    At this 1930s beach house, start the day with perfect coffee, moreish milkshakes (made with homemade ice cream) and the signature pork belly and green…

  • 4Fourteen

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    When he's not busy terrorising contestants on TV cooking shows, Irish-born chef Colin Fassnidge can be found cranking out hearty, meaty dishes at this big…

  • Thirsty Dingo Bar & Outback BBQ

    Northern Territory

    The mainstay and most popular restaurant of the resort, this place does OK pizza in the Thirsty Dingo and steaks, barramundi fillets, Wagyu burger or…

  • Jaffle Shack - Foreshore

    West Coast Australia

    Inside an old shipping container, the beachside shack doles out coffee and tasty toasted sandwiches (from beans and mozzarella to smoked salmon, asparagus…

  • Rose Garden West Dubbo

    New South Wales

    All your favourite home-style Thai dishes, like pad see ew (stir-fried rice noodles) and spicy yellow, green and red curries, are represented in this…

  • Wild & Woods

    West Coast Australia

    Wild & Woods' Australia-meets-Scandinavia decor is a relaxing backdrop for excellent breakfasts and counter food like falafel wraps for lunch. Fresh…

  • Good Life

    Adelaide

    At this brilliant organic pizzeria, thin crusts are stacked with tasty toppings like free-range roast duck, Spencer Gulf prawns and spicy Hahndorf salami…

  • Captain's Catch

    The East Coast

    This harbourside fish-and-chipper does wonders with seafood, all of it hook-caught on its boat, the Insta-gator. The 'Captain's Basket' is hard to beat:…

  • Lanterne Rooms

    Canberra

    Serving expertly cooked Nyonya dishes in a colourful dining room referencing Penang farmhouses from the colonial era, Lanterne Rooms is sophisticated and…

  • Mandalay

    Canberra

    Canberrans know the best spot for a late-night bite is this big yellow bus, which sits in the car park at the top of Lonsdale St. There are no white…

  • Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club

    Victoria

    The surf club's bar and bistro has awesome views over the water, and there's tasty food, too, with a menu of bacon-and-egg rolls, chicken schnitzel…

  • Harvest

    Sydney

    In business for half a century, this place offers inventive, rich and satisfying vegetarian food in a warm and upbeat atmosphere. There are several vegan…

  • Stunned Mullet

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Everything seems to look photogenic in this town, including this fish and chip shop. It's really not often you can get a 'good green stuff' smoothie to go…

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