Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Nadina Authentic Fijian Restaurant

    Denarau Island

    This fantastic restaurant specialises in local cuisine, using homegrown and foraged ingredients; it's a great place to try kokoda, or opt for the divine…

  • DDW Beach Cafe

    American Samoa

    This bright waterfront cafe is a local favourite. Its huge breakfasts are legendary; lunches are equally gargantuan and span everything from well-cooked…

  • Jill’s Cafe

    Port Vila

    This bustling American-style diner is always buzzing with expats, tourists and locals, seeking out waffles, burgers, burritos and chilli cheese fries. Try…

  • Cellar

    Port Moresby

    At the Shady Rest hotel, this refined spot serves authentic Indian dishes. Popular picks include tandoori chicken and vegetable samosas, and the…

  • L'Annexe

    Noumea

    A great cafe right on Place des Cocotiers that is perfect for a late breakfast, lunch or coffee break. Sit back and watch the world pass by with whatever…

  • Tables at Muse, 69 Canberra Ave, Kingston

    Muse

    Canberra

    This bibliophile restaurant-bookshop on the corner of the East Hotel effortlessly juggles its roles. Start with a drink from the Australian-only drinks…

  • HAH cafe in front of Lorne Beach.

    HAH

    Great Ocean Road

    This health-conscious cafe has a prime location on the foreshore and a menu loaded with superfoods, protein balls, salads, vegan and paleo dishes, and…

  • Bar at Lazy Su, 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon

    Lazy Su

    Canberra

    Lazy Su’s playful Asian vibe is obvious as you enter past the wall of lucky cats. You can't go far wrong with the menu, but if you can't decide between…

  • Cha Cha Char exterior

    Cha Cha Char

    Brisbane

    Fastidious carnivores drool at the mere mention of this linen-tabled steakhouse, famed for its wood-fired slabs of premium Australian beef. Rib, rump and…

  • Bar Alto interior entrance

    Bar Alto

    Brisbane

    At the arts-pumping Brisbane Powerhouse, this snappy upstairs bar-restaurant draws culture vultures and general bon vivants with its enormous balcony, at…

  • Maggie's Thai in Erskineville

    Maggie's

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Worth the short stroll downhill from the Newtown strip, or as the focus of a night in pleasant Erskineville itself, this small neighbourhood Thai…

  • The Little Kitchen.

    Little Kitchen

    Sydney

    Confident modern Australian fare, strong on presentation, vibrant flavours and quality ingredients, is on offer in this tiny spot. A cheerful, family-run…

  • Cocoro, Ponsonby.

    Cocoro

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Japanese elegance infuses everything at this excellent restaurant, from the soft lighting and chic decor to the delicate flavours of the artistically…

  • Justin Lane exterior

    Justin Lane

    Gold Coast

    One of the key players in Burleigh's eating and drinking scene, Justin Lane has colonised most of an old shopping arcade with a downstairs pizzeria and…

  • Bloodwood restaurant in Newtown

    Bloodwood

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Relax over a few drinks and a progression of small plates (we love those polenta chips!) in the front bar, or make your way to the rear to enjoy soundly…

  • Plenty West End

    Brisbane

    In the far west of West End lies this graphics-factory-turned-cafe, a rustic, industrial backdrop for farm-to-table edibles. Scan the counter for freshly…

  • Lankan Filling Station

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Come here for traditional favourites like pol sambol (coconut-chilli salad), short eats (snacks) and the house speciality, hoppers. These bowl-shaped rice…

  • Morgan's Sorrento

    Victoria

    This breezy beach bistro along Sorrento's foreshore has undergone a smart revamp, as well as a shift in culinary focus to create a menu driven by…

  • Platypi Chocolate

    Great Ocean Road

    A tasteful cafe in a modern architecturally designed space, Platypi has a prime location overlooking the bush where you can enjoy its delectable homemade…

  • Flower Drum

    Melbourne

    Established in 1975, Flower Drum continues to be Melbourne’s most celebrated Chinese restaurant, imparting a charmingly old-fashioned ambience through its…

  • Red Hill Hotel

    Victoria

    In Chewton, 5km east of Castlemaine, this beautiful 19th-century pub has a new Scottish owner who's given it polish while retaining its classic country…

  • Longrain

    Melbourne

    Get in early or expect a long wait – upstairs, Longsong is a beautiful holding space – before sampling this delicious Thai cuisine. Communal tables don’t…

  • Criterion Hotel

    Victoria

    It's pubs like this that make travelling in country Victoria so great. Built in 1865, the Criterion was restored in 2013 and is one of Sale's best spots…

  • Lola's Pantry

    Sunshine Coast

    Prioritising personal values over fame, Alejandro Cancino resigned as executive chef at Brisbane's lauded Urbane to open this simple, outdoor vegan cafe…

  • Tali Wiru

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    One way to combine sophistication with the ruggedness of the outback landscape is the Tali Wiru outdoor dining experience. Organised between April and mid…

  • Julius

    Brisbane

    This svelte Italian fires up proper pizzas, divided into pizze rosse (with tomato sauce) or pizze bianche (without). The former includes a simple,…

  • My Fat Puku

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    Decent pies, big breakfasts and salads combine with good coffee and locally brewed beer at this spot with lots of outdoor seating and funky Kiwiana decor…

  • Messina

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Join the queues of people who look like they never eat ice cream at the counter of the original store of Sydney's most popular gelato shop – clearly even…

  • Cumulus Inc

    Melbourne

    Quintessentially Melbourne, Cumulus is famed for its generous slow-roast lamb shoulder. It's all about beautiful produce and artful cooking here, served…

  • Dainty Sichuan

    Melbourne

    A favourite among spice lovers and chefs since 2009, there's nothing Dainty about the numbing chilli effects of the food here. Among more challenging…

  • Arc Dining

    Brisbane

    Reminiscent of a designer beach shack, Arc is the top dining option at Howard Smith Wharves. Floor-to-ceiling windows deliver smashing bridge-and-city…

  • Cottage Point Inn

    Sydney

    This former general store for boat traffic is now one of Sydney's finer restaurants, in an unforgettable waterside setting in Cottage Point. Sitting out…

  • Meeniyan Store

    Victoria

    The day you can order a turmeric latte in Meeniyan is the day you know country Victoria has come a long way. And here we are: this quality provedore…

  • Portside Food + Wine

    Victoria

    In the Wedge Theatre foyer, stylish Portside attracts a well-heeled crowd for lunch. Grab a coffee made with beans roasted by Proud Mary in Melbourne to…

  • Matilda 159

    Melbourne

    Across from the Royal Botanic Gardens and beneath United Places, this classy restaurant focuses on cooking over flames, be it whole tiger flathead or…

  • Fig Cafe

    Victoria

    This rustic-chic cafe run by a mother and daughter nails the balance between country charm and inner-city style. The brunch menu features French and North…

  • Bellota Wine Bar

    Melbourne

    This handsome wine bar and bistro is an extension of adjoining Prince Wine Store, with an ever-changing wine list and seasonally driven dishes to match…

  • Tanglewood Organic Sourdough Bakery

    Noosa

    Part of the upmarket Belmondos Organic Market, Tanglewood will have you oohing and aahing over its just-made, buttery pastries, artfully displayed on…

  • White House Restaurant & Bar

    Wanaka

    This curious restaurant is, well, yeah, in a house – a white one – looking as though someone dropped a casual eatery into the lounge room of an art-deco…

  • Cornersmith

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Devoted to community and ethical food production, Cornersmith presents a seasonal menu of delicious dishes, as well as pickles, sauces, preserves and…

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