Victoria
The upstairs dining room at Miriam’s overlooks the waterfront, and the Gippsland steaks, local-seafood dishes and casual cocktail-bar atmosphere are…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Perth
In Subiaco's Rokeby Rd restaurant enclave, Meeka combines Modern Australian cuisine with the flavours of the Middle East and North Africa. Of the many…
West Coast Australia
Next to the jetty, stylish Goose is a cool and classy cafe, bar and bistro. The drinks list bubbles away with WA craft beer and wine, and a versatile menu…
Darwin
If you can snaffle one of the outdoor tables overlooking the marina here in Cullen Bay, you'll have found one of the best breakfast spots in Darwin. The…
Noosa
Dark, glossy and buzzing, upmarket Locale takes Manhattan glamour and gives it a lush tropical twist. In our opinion, the best seat is at the bar, where…
Canberra
Fans of authentic Kuala Lumpur hawker cuisine should make the trek around 8km northwest from Civic to this unassuming, family-run spot in the surprisingly…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packing a punch for eyes and taste buds, this buzzy spot is beloved by creative types who work hereabouts. It has a double identity that really works,…
Victoria
Halls Gap's best coffee and a sunny atmosphere are the hallmarks of this cafe. It does interesting breakfasts, including Spanish- and Asian-influenced…
Victoria
An iconic coastal pub, the Killy is worth a stop for a meal or a pint. Enjoy ocean views from the terrace or sit inside by the fire. The classy bistro…
Newtown & the Inner West
A sensational neighbourhood bistro, where only the best local produce is used and where almost everything is made from scratch. The compact menu is…
Cairns
One of Cairns' best restaurants isn't along the waterfront or in the lobby of a flash hotel, but attached to a midrange apartment complex. The Balinese…
South Coast NSW
A secret garden, amiable service and excellent caramel slices are among the many reasons to duck into Nowra’s low-slung, boho hang-out. Generous salads,…
Melbourne
The Melbourne outpost of Neil Perry’s empire offers his signature seafood raw bar complete with caviar, but the star is the dry-aged beef. The masculine…
South Coast NSW
Perched right over the river and attired in nautical blue and white, this understated restaurant offers flavourful presentations, with a French influence…
Coromandel Peninsula
Excellent counter food and creative breakfast and lunch mains make Weta one of the region's standout cafes. Sit outside in the courtyard on a warm day and…
Darwin
Housed in the grounds of historic Admiralty House is Char, a carnivore's paradise. The speciality here is chargrilled steaks − aged, grain-fed and cooked…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This little place has a simple, effortless Japanese cool and some seriously good food. The ramen is good, and there are very succulent gyoza and delicious…
Perth
The size of a pub with the feel of a small bar, Henry Summer woos with cascading plants and fronded canopies, open-air spaces and a welcoming vibe. The…
North Island
Conjuring a vaguely Robinson Crusoe–esque look, this chipper cafe offers a sophisticated menu and terrific views of Kāpiti Island out the front window…
Sydney
Though owned by celebrity chef Matt Moran, the real star of this show here is the kitchen garden that dictates what's on the menu. Meat from the Moran…
West Coast Australia
The talk of the region when we visited, this elegant restaurant serves a modern Australian menu aligned with the seasons and using indigenous ingredients…
Dunedin
We wouldn't recommend walking to this sophisticated cafe at the top of Maori Hill, but luckily it's well worth the price of a cab. The fancy cafe fare…
Byron Bay
Byron's gone bonkers for Bang Bang and it's obvious why: outdoor eating on high benches, hot and tasty Asian food served up plate after sizzling plate and…
Newcastle
The punchy single-origin coffee, refreshing frappés and delicious gelato are great at this hugely welcoming spot, and the location right opposite…
Sunshine Coast
Off the main drag, this relaxed cafe has pleasant, shaded seating and whips up creative, feel-good fare. The menu is always changing, but expect veg and…
Tathra & Around
In a brilliant location staring onto Tathra Beach, this charming seaside shack serves food made to share: flavourful feta-spiked salads, calamari and lip…
Rotorua
A spinning wheel and a Mary Poppins–style bicycle lend a folksy feel to Rotorua's best cafe. But there's nothing old-fashioned about the town’s most…
Victoria
Hidden down a city lane is this Spanish cafe doing authentic tapas such as patatas bravas as well as bocadillos (baguettes) and a good menu of raciones…
Byron Bay
The best pizza in town with authentic thin-crust wood-fired pizzas sparingly topped with outstanding flavours using as much local produce as possible –…
Sydney
Brunch in Bondi has become de rigueur in Sydney in recent years, and this friendly, unpretentious cafe is one of the top spots to do it. The menu covers…
Melbourne
In the back corner of pumping Revolver Upstairs, retro Colonel Tan's dishes out Thai-American fusion. Expect such creations as Wizz Fizz sherbet chicken…
Great Ocean Road
Timboon's ice creamery produces a range of seasonal flavours using fresh local dairy products, as well as some vegan options. It also makes sorbets and…
Queenstown
Occupying a light-filled corner site near the gondola, Bespoke delivers everything you'd expect of a smart Kiwi cafe. It has a mouthwatering selection of…
Wanaka
As Wānaka as that tree, this local institution is where the town seems to congregate on a sunny evening for a liquid sundowner over excellent pizza…
Christchurch
You will find one of Christchurch's biggest and best cafes packed to the rafters most days. A compact shop selling fair-trade gifts jostles for attention…
Southern WA
With his Fijian-Indian heritage, chef Silas Masih's knowledge of spices and herbs is wonderfully showcased in his fresh and vibrant food. Highlights may…
West Coast Australia
Oft-rated best fish and chips ever eaten (no overstatements here obviously), this very basic blue-plastic-chairs and simple-wall-menu fast-food joint…
New South Wales
This Thai restaurant is the kind of hidden gem that you hope to stumble across in a rural town, off the tourist trail. Gracious service and indubitable…
South Coast NSW
Directly opposite the northern pocket of the main beach, Silica is Kiama's finest seafood restaurant, emphasising subtle flavour and elegant presentation,…
Wellington
A big industrial-minimalist space houses the city's slickest espresso bar and roastery, owned by long-time Wellington caffeine fiends. Beautiful house…
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