Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • Serotonin Eatery

    Melbourne

    This plant-based cafe (eggs and feta are on the menu, but a lot is vegan) on the cusp of Richmond is centred on happiness – the joy that comes from seeing…

  • Geronimo

    Launceston

    Arrive early and begin with an aperitivo at the bar of Launceston’s most savvy restaurant. There's an up-to-the-moment menu of shared plates, wood-fired…

  • Bushman's

    Cradle Country & The West

    A focus on local produce, including Petuna salmon, Spring Bay scallops and Sassafras steak, is the defining feature of the menu at Strahan's best…

  • Longboard Bar & Grill

    Townsville

    The coolest place in Townsville for a light meal and a light party overlooking the water is this surf-themed pub-restaurant, which does terrific nightly…

  • Bridge Hotel

    Victoria

    While the Bridge earned respect as a live-music venue, its new owners have added quality food to the mix, bringing in chefs from the highly regarded…

  • Bam Bam Bakehouse

    Gold Coast

    Watch artisanal bakers at work through the windows at Bam Bam – part bakehouse, part cafe, all amazing. Sitting on the edge of a park, the breezy, buzzing…

  • The Bakers Duck

    Brisbane & Around

    A hip, pared-down, urbane cafe-bakery, the Bakers Duck is a local legend, famed for its artisanal sourdough bread and pastries. These include gorgeous…

  • Icebergs Dining Room

    Sydney

    Poised above the famous swimming pool, Icebergs has sweeping views across the Bondi Beach arc to the sea. Inside, bow-tied waiters deliver fresh,…

  • Mossy Cafe

    South Coast NSW

    Post-surf recovery is made much easier at this charming cafe in a converted 1930s general store. Brunch classics like smashed avo, poached eggs on…

  • Terra

    Canberra

    By day this atmospheric, contemporary space churns out delectable seasonal brunch dishes and fabulous coffee. At night the rotisserie takes centre stage,…

  • Aubergine

    Canberra

    You'll need to travel out to the southern suburbs to find Canberra's top-rated restaurant. While the location may be unassuming, the same can't be said…

  • Dudley Wines Cellar Door

    Kangaroo Island

    About 12km east of Penneshaw, KI's pioneering winery has a winning cellar door – a fancy corrugated-iron shed, with astonishing views over a deep ravine…

  • Miki's Open Kitchen

    Margaret River

    Secure a spot around the open kitchen and enjoy the irresistible theatre of the Miki's team creating innovative Japanese spins on the best of WA's seafood…

  • Coco Mojo

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    A five-minute drive from Palm Cove, Coco Mojo at Clifton Beach is worth a special trip. The menu focuses on the wildly varying street foods of the world,…

  • The Loft

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Slink into this split-level, dark, moody and intimate laneway spot to dine on fine Modern Australian dishes to a backdrop of street-art-mural feature…

  • Letterbox

    Tasmania

    The sleek and ultra-stylish Victoria Arduino espresso machine at this cute cafe in the post office building is put to good use producing coffees to…

  • Boaties Bar & Grill

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The restaurant at Yorkey's Knob Boating Club is a diamond find for fresh seafood and views of the marina's expensive floating toys from the expansive deck…

  • Clementine

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Dine on the front deck at this garden eatery that's a favourite of weekend visitors from Sydney and Canberra. There's a subtle Italian influence to the…

  • Commune

    Gold Coast

    The hippest kid in Burleigh, this excellent cafe serves all the açai, chia seed and paleo muesli power bowls you could ever hope for, but we'll be…

  • Beached Barrel

    West Coast Australia

    Love doughnuts? Love burgers? This beachfront shack combines the two in a genius move by using doughnuts instead of buns – from its lunchtime Angus Beef …

  • Wildfish

    Victoria

    With a sublime harbourside location and the freshest local seafood, Wildfish is earning a well-deserved reputation for good food. By day it does crumbed…

  • Marketplace Maleny

    Sunshine Coast

    Head uphill to the top of the main drag to this rejuvenated garage for great organic coffee, muffins, big breakfasts, healthy salads and more. Using…

  • Wines of While

    Perth

    A 50-seater wine bar that's fast become known for its great value and incredibly flavoursome food. Surprisingly, the bar's run by a young, qualified…

  • Fishhouse

    Gold Coast

    This stylish whitewashed brick building across from the beach is well known for its seaside specialities, with the best sustainably caught fish sourced…

  • Nash Lane

    Victoria

    Attached to a coffee roastery, Nash Lane's shared tables are popular with savvy locals enjoying brunch and lunch classics. Grab a spot under the…

  • Vivo

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The most beautiful-looking restaurant on the Esplanade is also one of the finest. Menus (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are inventive and well executed…

  • Pasinis

    The East Coast

    This expertly managed outfit does Italian staples much better than most – homemade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and arancini for example, with the occasional…

  • Spice I Am

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Once the preserve of expat Thais, this little red-hot chilli pepper now has queues out the door – no mean feat in a town awash with Thai restaurants. But…

  • Saltdish

    West Coast Australia

    The hippest cafe in town serves innovative, contemporary brekkies, light lunches and industrial-strength coffee, plus homebaked sweet treats. The menu is…

  • Exotic North Indian Cuisine

    Darwin

    Offering outstanding value for quality Indian cuisine, this place is widely regarded as Darwin's best Indian restaurant. It's positioned right on the…

  • Le Monde

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Some of Sydney's best breakfasts are served between the demure dark wooden walls of this small street-side cafe. Top-notch coffee and a terrific selection…

  • Splash Café

    Tasmania

    Well, here's an unexpected treat. Located at the entrance to the tourist park on the eastern edge of town, Splash serves delicious food and excellent…

  • Ranelagh General Store

    The Southeast

    The tame old Ranelagh General Store has been reborn as an inventive burger bar. Furnished like your great-grandparents' farmhouse, its burgers rely on…

  • Burnt Barrel

    West Coast Australia

    If you happen to be exploring Chapman Valley, north of Geraldton, you may be lured inside this self-proclaimed 'Outback brewBQ' by the wafting scents of…

  • Chin Chin

    Melbourne

    Insanely popular, bustling Chin Chin serves Southeast Asian hawker-style food with big flavours, designed to share. It's housed in a glammed-up warehouse…

  • Shuckz Oyster & Champagne Bar

    Airlie Beach

    Some food combinations are so perfect that they require little embellishment. Oysters and champagne are one such combo. Have your succulent Coffin Bay…

  • Mungalli Creek Dairy

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    If you dig dairy, this welcoming biodynamic dairy and farmhouse cafe with gorgeous green valley views is a must-visit. Taste various cheeses and yoghurts…

  • Higher Ground

    Melbourne

    Melbourne's most impressive cafe looks more like an industrial designer hotel as it's housed in a former power station. Within 15m-high ceilings are nooks…

  • Chill Cafe

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The prime position on the corner of the waterfront Esplanade, combined with fun, friendly and attentive service, sexy tunes and a huge airy deck, are all…

  • Flic's Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Perfectly aligned to snare the afternoon sun, fabulous Flic's is infused with city cool, with outdoor seating and a versatile menu spanning breakfast to…

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