Must-see restaurants in Australia

  • On the Bite

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This unexpectedly hip cafe offers imaginatively prepared, super-fresh food with Middle Eastern and Asian bents, not to mention the best single-farm…

  • Fleur's Restaurant

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    You'd never expect such an over-the-top dining room to be lurking within a budget chain hotel, but here it is, and it serves nicely presented if rather…

  • Rainforest Village

    The Daintree

    South of Cooper Creek, Rainforest Village sells groceries, ice and fuel. There's also a small camping ground at the back (unpowered/powered sites $28/32)…

  • Star of Siam

    Launceston

    Launceston’s best Thai joint does generous, value-for-money Thai staples, as well as at least 10 more adventurous chef’s specials that you won’t find…

  • Harry's Corner

    Airlie Beach

    Harry's serves quaint European tea sets, Danish sandwiches, filled bagels and good-sized salads. The all-day breakfasts are popular with locals and…

  • Moby Dicks Breakfast Bar

    Tasmania

    Tuck into an enormous breakfast here before you go out and battle the wild west winds – choose from eggs, pancakes, waffles, breakfast burritos and…

  • Cairo Cafe

    Broome

    Local vegetarians (and vegans) swear by the dips, salads and falafels at this humble kebab shop, while huge platters of charcoal-roasted meats will sate…

  • Delucas Pizza

    Newcastle

    Delicious pizza and endearingly old-school decor make this one of Newcastle’s most popular pizzerias. The dynamic is simple, and it works. The pasta is…

  • Minh Minh

    Melbourne

    Minh Minh specialises in fiery Laotian dishes – the herby green-and-red-chilli beef salad is a favourite – but it serves plenty of Vietnamese and Thai…

  • Baby

    Melbourne

    Arguably the most painfully fashionable spot in Richmond, this bold and buzzy pizzeria has a good vibe and cheery service – and you might spot the odd…

  • Asia Joe's

    Byron Bay

    Hustle for a street-side table for big and tasty, if not mind-blowing, Thai salads, stir fries with coconut, lime and lemongrass, and laksas at this Bay…

  • Sparrow Coffee

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The folk from the acclaimed Harvest restaurant and bakery in nearby Newrybar opened this tiny joint that delivers excellent Allpress coffee and indulgent…

  • Bowled Over Bistro

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Big bistro meals and a cavernous dining room. Join the locals in social bowls Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Kids meals are $10 and various…

  • Balcony Bar & Restaurant

    Western Australia

    Upstairs in the Palace Hotel is the flash Balcony Bar & Restaurant serving steak and seafood. Great atmosphere on weekend nights, but the food is merely…

  • Paddy's

    Western Australia

    Classic counter meals including steaks, burgers, and bangers and mash. It's a popular place to start the night before moving on to Kalgoorlie's other…

  • Verve Restaurant & Cider House

    Brisbane

    Snug, subterranean Verve stocks an epic selection of ciders, handy for washing down its repertoire of stock-standard pastas and risottos, salads, steaks…

  • Bridport Bay Inn

    The East Coast

    Bridport's main-street tavern plates up fresh, locally caught seafood, roasts and wood-fired pizzas. There are also 10 basic motel rooms out the back …

  • Sushi Plus

    Launceston

    The best sushi in Luanceston emerges from the kitchen at this bright corner shop on Charles St. Grab a rice bowl to go, or hit the footpath tables if it's…

  • Fishmonger

    Gold Coast

    This old-style fish-and-chip shop has been here since 1948, and its takeaway queues can get lengthy. There are some simple footpath tables if you want to…

  • Cafe Grove

    Victoria

    Located in one of only eight surviving art-deco buildings in Wodonga, this friendly spot, housed in a former city office, is popular for its all-day…

  • Cowra Japanese Gardens Cafe

    New South Wales

    This cafe offers basic but well-executed breakfast and lunch menu options. The local-made cakes and the lovely al fresco area with garden views are…

  • La Galette

    South Coast NSW

    As you wind up the hills heading north to Central Tilba, make time to stop at this authentic French cafe in Tilba Tilba for scrummy crêpes and hot…

  • Temporada

    Canberra

    The bar is front and centre at this industrial-looking multipurpose place, which transitions from cafe to bistro to restaurant to bar as the day…

  • Sprout Cafe

    Canberra

    Inside the Village Centre, this friendly cafe offers fresh, simple food like fruit salads and sandwiches, as well as tea and coffee and other refreshments.

  • Cafe 89

    New South Wales

    This stylish cafe makes seriously good coffee, freshly squeezed juices, healthy breakfasts and light lunches for you to enjoy amidst the urban-chic decor.

  • Red Breeze

    West Coast Australia

    The only restaurant in Tom Price to speak of, Red Breeze covers all Asian bases with massaman curry, Indian samosas, satay chicken, tom yum soup and more.

  • Jetty Seafood Shack

    West Coast Australia

    Excellent fish and chips, bumper burgers, seafood boxes ($20) and salads to takeaway. Pop across the road and dine at one of the outdoor picnic tables.

  • Millthorpe Chocolates and Station Cafe

    New South Wales

    You can get a decent lunch here, but it's the sweet stuff that gets the big tick, with handmade chocolates, gelato and cake all very agreeable options.

  • Top Deck Cafe

    Southern WA

    Off Walpole's main road, Top Deck kicks off with breakfast, and graduates to dinner options, including spinach-and-feta pie and a daily curry special.

  • Taka

    Perth

    Good-value Japanese standards such as teriyaki, udon and sushi, made fast in a cafeteria-like setting. Great for a quick bite if you're out drinking.

  • Wharfside Café

    South Coast NSW

    Friendly waitstaff and fresh food make the Wharfside a decent enough spot for fish of the day or a cooked breakfast, though service is inconsistent.

  • Gelato Blue

    Newtown & the Inner West

    In the heart of bustling Newtown, this gelato place is totally vegan and have some excellent creations. There's a wide range of delicious flavours.

  • Freckles Cafe

    The East Coast

    This friendly main-street cafe serves decent coffee, wallaby pies and excellent homemade sausage rolls. Some gluten-free stuff too if you need it.

  • Aglio e Olio

    New South Wales

    Enjoy wood-fired pizza, pasta and homestyle Italian cooking, with a frequently changing blackboard menu at this cafe by day, restaurant by night.

  • Blacksmith Gallery Cafe

    Tasmania

    A roaring wood stove on cold days makes this cafe a popular choice in winter. It serves simple fare including homemade pies, cakes and slices.

  • Le Capucin

    Victoria

    One of the few eateries in Portsea, this cafe offers croissants, croque monsieurs, omelettes and other simple but tasty Gallic treats.

  • Ayton General Store

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The local IGA supermarket is the place to stock up on groceries if you're staying along the Bloomfield Rd. Also has the Croc & Barra Cafe.

  • Commercial Club

    Western Australia

    Mt Magnet's only restaurant option, with steaks, fish and chips and chicken parma served nightly. Ample portions, but quality is inconsistent.

  • Hastings Street Bakery

    Noosa

    Ideal for a very cheap feed on Hastings St, this no fuss, old-school Aussie bakery peddles award-winning pies and a delicious vanilla slice.

  • Red Pepper

    Melbourne

    Grab a seat outside or in the fresh-looking interior and tuck into spicy curries, fresh dhal and homecooked naan for very reasonable prices.

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