Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Wilkies Cafe

    New South Wales

    Inventive breakfasts and lunches (including a few vego options; the vegetarian bruschetta is a lovely medley atop sourdough), good coffee and pleasant…

  • Mubble

    Victoria

    There are always 36 flavours on offer at this hugely popular ice creamery on the main strip, but the most popular is undoubtedly the eponymous mubble, a…

  • Pancake Train Restaurant

    The Southeast

    This upbeat flapjack shack occupies a carriage of the going-nowhere Margate Train. Order the Tasmanian-salmon version with creamy caper sauce. Soup, pies,…

  • El Grecko

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Souvlaki, spanakopita and moussaka are among the staples at this lively taverna, along with Greek beer and ouzo. Good meze platters; belly dancing and…

  • Croajingolong Cafe

    Victoria

    Overlooking the inlet, this cafe has a vintage nautical theme and a terrace with views over the water; it's the place to read the newspaper over coffee,…

  • Percy & Percy

    Victoria

    An appealing space inside a former milk bar, this corner cafe does a mouthwatering array of rolls, gourmet pies and all-day breakfasts. It has a pleasant…

  • Torres Strait Hotel

    Thursday Island & Horn Island

    Claim bragging rights by chowing down on a crayfish pie, soft shell crab or a Torres T-Rex burger at ‘Australia’s Northernmost Pub’. Friday night karaoke…

  • Pollen Cafe

    Canberra

    This elegant, airy cafe nestled right in the heart of the Botanic Gardens is a great option for brekkie or lunch, with large, tasty meals and decent…

  • Bramston Beach Cafe & Store

    Cairns

    This cool cafe is the social heart of Bramston Beach. Come down for a home-cooked meal (fish and chips, burgers and the like) or a coffee and a meet the…

  • Gallery 5

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A solid breakfast choice, Gallery 5 has a bright feel with its scarlet decor, artworks on the walls and tables on the footpath. Lunch offers a tempting…

  • Bellakai

    Gold Coast

    Open extra early for presurf coffee and sustenance, Bellakai is popular with locals as a meeting and chatting spot. Substantial cooked breakfasts shift…

  • Chilly's Pizza & Trattoria

    Port Douglas

    This sociable garden restaurant and bar specialises in wood-fired pizza – the seafood pizza is something to behold – and classic pasta dishes. Toppings…

  • Teapots Cafe

    New South Wales

    Light meals and decent coffee are served at this pretty garden cafe, which is located in Stoke House Carcoar, a few streets away from the centre of town.

  • Scrumptious on Summer

    New South Wales

    This family-run licensed cafe is a great place to enjoy seriously delicious breakfasts (the big breakfast is killer) and light lunches, including healthy…

  • CJ's Bar & Cafe

    The Daintree

    This simple, licensed cafe has a deck overlooking Thornton Beach and regular $10 lunch specials such as homemade pie or fish and chips. Otherwise enjoy…

  • Jackman & McRoss

    Hobart

    City branch of the famous Battery Point bakery-cafe, catering to the weekday lunch crowds. Not quite as charming as the original, but just as delicious.

  • Belotti's Italian Dining

    New South Wales

    Don't be fooled by the Motor Inn location: Belotti's offers upscale Mediterranean dining featuring mains like panko-crumbed lamb (sourced from nearby…

  • Annie’s Old Fashioned Ice-Cream Parlour

    New South Wales

    Step back in time for sweet treats in a gorgeous 1950s colourful and kitsch milkbar-style shop. All the ice cream is made on-site daily, with the locally…

  • Goanna Bakery & Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    As well as baking organic sourdough bread and a delectable array of sweet things (gluten-free options too), this cavernous bakery-cafe serves a great…

  • Racine at La Colline Winery

    New South Wales

    High-class cooking and a fine rural setting are a knockout combination at this lovely vineyard off the road to Lake Canobolas. Lunches are a la carte,…

  • Jacky Jacky Herbs & Spices

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Authentic and aromatic Thai curries, soups, pad Thai and spring rolls are on offer at this simple family-run restaurant across from the waterfront. BYO…

  • The Kitchen

    Tasmania

    Embracing the paddock-to-table ethos, the restaurant at Entally Lodge delivers simple and tasty meals – it's a good place to enjoy a steak or a hefty…

  • Bancroft Bites

    Victoria

    A seriously good cafe with great coffee, Bancroft does build-your-own brekkies and hearty lunches, including its popular seafood hotpot with sourdough…

  • Zephyr

    Cairns

    Fitzroy Island's fine dining restaurant features expertly craft Modern Australian cuisine such as FNQ lamb shanks and baked Tasmanian salmon. Advance…

  • Dancing Waters Café

    Gold Coast

    Next to the Purling Brook Falls car park, this affable cafe serves salads, soup and toasted sandwiches, along with homemade cakes and scones. Open fire in…

  • Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op

    Great Ocean Road

    The best fish and chips in town is at the local fisherman's co-op, directly on the wharf. Most of its fish and crayfish is caught locally; check the…

  • Cottage Bakery

    The East Coast

    Duck into this famously good bakery to pick up picnic fodder, biscuits, cakes and real cream pies. It also does a mighty fine curried scallop pie (be here…

  • Trinity Beach Tavern

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Local watering hole with top ocean views and an extensive, upmarket pub-grub menu including burgers, barbecued ribs and Malaysian laksa. Kids meals are …

  • Kuranda Veranda

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Hidden away in the foliage at the Kuranda Rainforest Park, this superb restaurant serves up massive portions of steaks, stir-fries and salads.

  • Nannup Bridge Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    This gorgeous riverfront cafe morphs into an evening bistro from Thursday to Saturday. Standout dishes include the pork belly and the smoky duck pancakes…

  • Mojo's

    The Daintree

    Mojo's is a delightful surprise with elegant fare including crocodile san choy bow, pork belly spring rolls and smoked barra pie. There's an Italian…

  • Shakes Gelati Bar

    Port Douglas

    Cool off with Port Douglas' best ice cream and gelati with all the classics represented and some tropical twists: sea-salted caramel, coconut and lime…

  • Oceanic Gelati

    Brisbane & Around

    Lick yourself silly at this much-loved, Italian-style ice cream peddler. Get indecisive over clean, refreshing flavours like guava, passionfruit and…

  • German Tucker

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Fill up on classic würste or try the tasty emu and crocodile sausages at this amusing place, where they blast oompah music and splash out steins of top…

  • Malanda Pub

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This impressive corner pub is reputed to be the largest timber pub in the country. Good pub meals, including pizzas in the evening. Motel rooms (single…

  • Clock by the Bay

    Great Ocean Road

    Within the former post office (c 1882) is Portland's best restaurant for fine dining, known for its French-inspired cuisine and dishes made with fish…

  • Happy Wife

    West Coast Australia

    Grab a spot in the garden of this Cape Cod–style cottage a short drive from the centre of town. Excellent homestyle baking and regular lunch specials make…

  • Urban Thyme

    Canberra

    We can't walk past the manouche (Lebanese-style pizza topped with zaatar) at this lovely little bakery. It also does great cheese and spinach pies and…

  • Tokyo Dumpling

    Cairns

    This spotless little takeaway delivers ludicrously moreish homemade dumplings and exceptional rice and noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi. Lunch specials…

  • Dolce Dolce

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This boutique family-run restaurant prepares modern and traditional antipasti and dinner dishes, as well as desserts, tortes and gelato in a classic,…

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