Gold Coast
It's all cool tunes and friendly vibes at this little open-walled espresso shack across from the beach. Join local surfers for their dawn espresso or cold…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Great Ocean Road
With a menu of 20-plus inventive burgers, all stacked with fresh ingredients, it's hard to go wrong at this popular hang-out on the main strip. As well as…
Perth
Don't be fooled by the bare-bones ambience of this corner Vietnamese restaurant, or you'll miss out on the fresh rice-paper rolls and top-notch, steaming…
Great Ocean Road
Bright and perky, Kaos typifies Lorne’s relaxed foodie philosophy – barefoot patrons in boardies or bikinis tuck into first-class sandwiches, wraps,…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Tasty sandwiches and healthy burgers, seasonal salads and rotisserie chickens to take away. Select your baste of choice – Jamaican jerk or truffle butter,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
One of Sydney's standout artisan bakers, Infinity has delicious sourdough and Turkish breads, as well as coffee and a small selection of cafe fare: rolls,…
Adelaide
Affordable, breezy Thai joint right in the high-rent Rundle St mix. Mango and coconut chicken, spicy pepper beef (or kangaroo!) clattering chairs and…
Cairns
The Night Markets have a cheap, busy Asian-style food court; despite the name, the eateries here are open all day.
Victoria
Across from the station, the art nouveau Provincial Hotel has been returned to its former splendour thanks to a boutique makeover in 2018. Its refined…
Derwent Bridge Wilderness Hotel
Cradle Country & The West
This large, barn-shaped hotel offers the best eating and the warmest welcome (thanks to possibly the largest fireplace in Tasmania) around Lake St Clair…
Brisbane & Around
Stanthorpe's finest restaurant by a country mile, Varias sees student chefs from the adjunct Queensland College of Wine Tourism (QCWT) hone their culinary…
The West Coast
Cashew-crumbed chicken and duck-leg confit feature on a Europe-tinged menu at Kumara's landmark hotel. There's also a quarter-pound of whitebait (in…
Sydney
Fresh, local ingredients are given an Italian spin and roasted over an open hearth in this airy and convivial space. But the real treat here is peeking…
South Coast NSW
The most popular (read: Instagram-worthy) of Kiama's growing seam of cafes, Hungry Monkey distinguishes itself by superb coffee, gourmet burgers and a…
Melbourne
When a cheese craving strikes, head to this licensed fromagerie for baked camembert with a crusty baguette or a farmer's board of country-style bites. The…
Melbourne
The Italian equivalent of a diner, locally famed Pellegrini’s has remained unchanged since 1954. There's no menu; staff tell you what's available. Expect…
Victoria
Occupying a cavernous old department store on Korumburra's main drag, this stylish complex comprises two cafes and a cellar door stocking Gippsland wines…
Hobart
Almost difficult to find in the courtyard behind the Henry Jones Art Hotel, Peacock & Jones is a marvellously atmospheric space with huge timber beams and…
Victoria
This rustic inn has recently changed owners, and is now run by a local woman who's returned home after a successful stint running a pub along the…
Victoria
The restored platforms of Wodonga's former railway station have been transformed into a foodie hub. Grab a brew at Bean Station (7am to 4pm) before…
Victoria
The Shed Restaurant at the Epicurean Complex serves tasty wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas as well as pastas and classic Italian mains. Housed in a…
Perth
Presenting a stylish spin on rustic Greek cuisine, off-the-main-drag Brika is a load of fun. The whitewashed interior is enlivened by colourful…
Victoria
Every superhero has a special power and here it's prowess in manifesting superb, authentic banh mi. Filled with anything from classic roast pork to five…
Victoria
So named because it was originally built to service the train line before the age of the dining car, this small corner cafe opposite the train station is…
Fiordland & Southland
This friendly cafe, surrounded by food gardens, bees and a chook run, stands out for its homemade cookies, pies and truffles, and smoothies thick enough…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
At the time of writing, Allan Nation is 64 years old. He's been getting up at 2am to bake since he was 17. Allan learned from his late father, who also…
Waiheke Island
Secure a table shaded by umbrellas in the Shed's rustic courtyard. It serves shared plates imbued with global influences and delivered by the restaurant's…
Victoria
The latest chapter in the history of this long-standing pub (established 1842) sees contemporary Australian artist David Bromley take over the reins,…
Brisbane & Around
Toowoomba's favourite Turk draws the crowds with its cosy, homely vibe and gorgeous Ottoman flavours. Feast on generous mezze-style peynirli sigara böreği…
Sunshine Coast
Covering the likes of ricotta pancakes to sweet potato and zucchini fritters, the short, all-day menu at this casual cafe focuses on quality. The gelato (…
Brisbane & Around
Using local, grass-fed beef, chipper Phat plates up brilliant, juicy burgers like the Morning Glory, packed with 110g of succulent rump, bacon, egg,…
Melbourne
Named for the temperature of the wood-fired oven, 400 Gradi stretches some of Melbourne's best Neapolitan-style pizzas. It's headed by pizzaiolo Johnny Di…
Byron Bay
The hip industrial decor at Barrio blends in well to its industrial estate surrounds, where Argentinian-chef Francisco Smoje serves a flavour-filled menu…
The East Coast
Excellent pub bistro food, striving for minimal intervention between paddock and plate. The menu features the likes of wallaby pies, plus an unsurprising…
Sunshine Coast
The best place to eat round here is on the mainland side of the bridge. This sprawling, modern waterfront pub is divided into numerous bars and dining…
Parnell & Newmarket
Some of Auckland's best counter food – including stonking cream doughnuts – partners with innovative cafe culture at this always-busy eatery near good…
Melbourne
Run by third-generation Italian Australians, D.O.C. is one of the best casual Italian options at the Carlton end of Lygon St. The espresso bar specialises…
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
Giraffe combines a stylish but casual harbourside dining room with an intensely local and seasonal menu. The restaurant was named by owner Simon Gault's…
Victoria
In addition to its acclaimed Dining Room restaurant (two-/three-course menu $76/89), featuring locally sourced contemporary fare, this sophisticated…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Though this large open space has a modern industrial look, with exposed surfaces and visible ducting, the cuisine takes its inspiration from more…
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