Great Ocean Road
Sharing space with the Portland Maritime Discovery Centre, directly overlooking the ocean, this cafe boasts unquestionably the best view in town. Its…
Must-see restaurants in Australia
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This airy cafe is part beachside kiosk (partial water views through the trees), part easy-going cafe with a large wooden deck for taking in the sea breeze…
Adelaide
Hispanic Mechanic’s owners dropped a bomb of dollars on this joint, transforming it into a stylin' south-of-the-border diner. The graphics and interior…
Kangaroo Island
Sun going down, waiting for the ferry, getting hungry and eaten all your supplies? Duck into gaudy, Americana-themed Fire & Smoke for some pasta, ribs, a…
Hobart
Excellent roast duck (the whole bird $46), steamed dumplings, and squid studded with ginger and spring onion feature at this clean-cut, glass-fronted…
Hobart
Plonk yourself down on a saffron-coloured chair at this waterside North Indian/Kashmiri diner, with great views over Victoria Dock to the city and, on a…
The East Coast
Head to the Edge of the Bay resort early to snare a window seat for dinner. The chefs serve up fresh east-coast produce with prodigious amounts of seafood…
Perth
Concealed down a heritage arcade, Stables Bar manages to be both an energetic, bustling bar and a worthwhile destination for interesting food. On weekend…
Kangaroo Island
Food businesses come and go in Penneshaw – the summer tourist boom here is followed by a devastating winter bust. But Fat Beagle seems to be hanging in…
Hobart
Tried and true Greek dishes and Adonis-like staff come together perfectly at Mezethes. All the classics (moussaka, souvlaki, lamb, fish, saganaki, baklava…
Launceston
Charles St's pioneering cafe serves sandwiches, pastas, risottos, salads and all-day breakfasts, plus an interesting array of craft beers and wines…
Mt Field National Park
A few hundred metres past the park turn-off is this old country pub (1920), cooking up mixed grills, chicken dishes and steaks. The bartender shakes her…
Melbourne
Sandblasted oak stools, whitewashed timber and a wintry forest mural evoke Scandinavia at this contemporary cafe with smooth coffee and a smart, produce…
Cradle Country & The West
Enjoy your meal or drink on the grassed terrace or around the wood stove in the tentlike dining room at Tullah's best eating option. Lunch is a simple…
Launceston
The Seaport development on the North Esk riverbank can feel contrived and soulless, but most of the eateries here are at least decent. Spice Lounge is…
Tasmania
The grassed sea-facing terrace at this modern cafe in the surf lifesaving club features bean bags and umbrellas and is hugely popular with local families…
Melbourne
The southside branch of Fitzroy burger royalty, Huxtaburger is famed for its sweet brioche buns, grass-fed wagyu patties and crinkle-cut chips (best…
West Coast Australia
In a great position butting up to JB's caravan park, Jetty serves up decent breakfasts, burgers, grilled fish and toasted sandwiches. It's a supercasual,…
Hobart
A slice of urban cool, Raincheck’s bohemian room and street-side tables see punters sipping coffee, reconstituting over big breakfasts, and conversing…
Byron Bay
With flickering candles and a rainforest backdrop 4km south of town, this intimate resort restaurant offers grazing plates and Modern Australian mains…
Brisbane & Around
Tuck into stock-standard, Italian-inspired dishes at this busy, casual eatery on Redcliffe's main street. While its cast of salads, pastas, pizzas and…
The East Coast
Sit under the wisteria-draped pergola at Kate's (3km south of Swansea) and decide which handmade berry incarnation suits your mood: berry ice creams, jams…
Hobart
Ignore the slightly clinical decor and dive into some of Hobart’s best seafood. Stand-outs include scallop linguine, curried seafood chowder with grilled…
Ricky's River Bar & Restaurant
Noosa
The biggest selling point at linen-clad Ricky's is the location, right on the Noosa River. Fresh seafood is the focus, be it scallop tartare with potato…
Sydney
Near Taronga Zoo, this handsome building has lovely harbour views from its verandah. Essentially a function space, it makes a tempting lunch stop on a…
Melbourne
Fun, thumping Fonda serves Mexican-with-a-twist street food. Tacos are from La Tortilleria in Kensington and the crispy prawn version with guacamole and…
Melbourne
Reflecting Melbourne's current obsession with American cuisine, this dark, smartly fitted-out restaurant serves up the ol' American-Italian classic…
Hobart
This cosy red-painted nook inside the Salamanca Arts Centre serves up a range of cafe classics (BLTs, toasties, scrambled free-range eggs, salads, house…
Sunshine Coast
Smart-casual Bella Venezia cooks up decent Italian dishes with an emphasis on local produce. Ditch the pizzas (from $25) for dishes like local-fish and…
Melbourne
This wooden restaurant with sake bottles and Japanese lanterns is mostly casual and affordable, but what really gets people in the door is the $40 all-you…
Brisbane & Around
Fronting Allure Resort is this boho-spirited mash-up of timber, corrugated iron and bamboo. Breakfast offers a standard mix of croissants, muesli, egg…
Melbourne
Head down a laneway and up some stairs to step into this restaurant – and into another era. Opened in 1947, it still has 1950s drapes, wood panelling and…
Gold Coast
Barefoot is every bit as laidback as its name implies, but with keen attention to detail. All produce is local, down to the organic herbs, and there is a…
West Coast Australia
The closest thing Guilderton has to a pub, the Country Club (golf, bowls, tennis) has a roomy bar/dining space and serves pub-grub meals (burgers,…
Hobart
Sick of too-subtle Japanese and predictable Chinese? Kalbi offers keenly priced Korean on the Elizabeth St strip, its minimalist approach to interior…
Launceston
When magically unified, locally roasted Ritual beans and Ashgrove milk create an excellent cup of coffee. That's what they serve here, along with a range…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This beautifully styled cafe is the work of two couples who love plant-based eating. Expect ceramic bowls filled with warming Asian soups and stir-fries,…
Perth
The coffee may be mediocre but the vibe is chill, care of hundreds of spherical, white paper lampshades swaying in the breeze. Plonk down on one of the…
Perth
Now you don't have to truck across to Northbridge for a hearty bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). The hip Mama Tran also serves excellent coffee, fresh…
Hobart
It’s a little way out of the city, but an excursion to the Foodstore – a pioneering South Hobart cafe – always rewards. It’s an old shop front full of…
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