Sydney
In an appealing block of cafes close to the beach action but more peaceful, this little square place has more kitchen than customer space, but it's worth…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Victoria
A tiny hipster diner of exposed brick and neon signage, Harpoon has Godzilla-comic menus full of tasty modern Japanese and Asian dishes. Slurp down bowls…
Auckland
Head along Tamaki Dr to this classy eatery with harbour views. No bookings are taken, but the switched-on crew soon find space for diners. Look forward to…
Southern NSW & The Murray
One of the tastiest – and definitely the healthiest – places in town serves up energising breakfast treats like acai, granola and muesli bowls, while…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Formerly the National Hotel, this heritage space is now one of the Waikato's best restaurants. Sit outside for a leisurely lunch of confit duck leg or…
Tasmania
The views from the rear windows of this fine diner on the main street are impressive, and the dining room's interior is very attractive, making it a…
Coromandel Peninsula
This charming wooden church is Hahei’s swankiest eatery. A concise seasonal menu of European-influenced mains could include slow-roasted beef cheeks with…
Adelaide
Everything at this split-level, rustic Italian eatery – adorned with breadbaskets and beautified by Italian staff – is cooked in the wood oven you see…
Sydney
Perhaps not Sydney's absolute best seafood, but few can compete with Doyles' location or history – it first opened in 1885. Catching the harbour ferry to…
Launceston
Pierre's has been here since 1956 and the retro trim – velour walls, gold-starred ceiling, theatre lighting – is so gaudy it's good. Days begin and end in…
Great Ocean Road
Not your average fish-and-chip shop, this oceanfront joint does original takes on the classics, such as gummy-shark tacos, sticky-fried-snapper wings and…
Melbourne
This branch of one of the world's fanciest Japanese restaurants features dimly lit dark timber and minimalist gold-and-brown decor to match. There's a bar…
Adelaide
Make like an Argentine cowboy and swagger into Gaucho’s, arguably the best spot in town for a carnivorous iron infusion. Grain-fed, 28-day-aged steaks are…
Auckland
Of Auckland's bustling night markets, held in a different suburban car park each night of the week, the Henderson market is the most convenient for…
Great Ocean Road
One of the better choices along the main drag, this health store and cafe offers the full gamut of cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, and decent vegetarian…
West Coast Australia
Pram-pushers of all persuasions favour Little Guildford – there are plenty of highchairs on hand, and room to pram-park on the shady street-side terrace…
Airlie Beach
This place keeps somewhat erratic hours, but catch it open and feast on punchy kimchi, delicate steamed dumplings, Korean drumsticks that pummel your…
Cairns
In an old refurbished bank building, the Chambers is three charming venues in one: a cafe, a restaurant and a bar. SoMa is the signature dinner-only fine…
Canberra
In the foyer of the National Library you'll find Bookplate, an award-winning cafe with a technicolour stained-glass backdrop. It's equally good as a lunch…
Rockhampton
Actually facing the Fitzroy River, on the ground floor of the Empire Hotel on Victoria Pde, this Italian trattoria has been run by the same family since…
Kangaroo Island
An unexpected find along the North Coast Rd near Stokes Bay, this casual timber-and-stone tapas shack does oysters, antipasto platters and share plates…
Gold Coast
A passionate place, this atmospheric eating and drinking den uses premium produce; the epic steak list takes in quality cuts from Queensland, NSW and…
Coromandel Peninsula
The closest Whangamatā comes to fine dining is this stylish and compact space just back from the town's main street. Mediterranean and Asian starters like…
Melbourne
Brought to you by the team behind ever-popular Chin Chin, this hipster take on a Southeast Asian food hall attracts shorter lines. With playful Tokyo…
Sunshine Coast
Tiles-and-concrete Good Bar serves quality American comfort food with craft beers, spirits and cocktails. Succulent and indulgent burgers dominate the…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This motel complex offers comfortable chalets overlooking bird-filled gardens (doubles $140 to $160), but it's the up-and-coming culinary hub that's the…
Hobart
Run by (you guessed it) three Japanese friends, this mod little black-and-white restaurant sources its produce as much as possible from organic producers…
Newcastle
A happy indoor-outdoor venue that had just opened at the time of research and brings new life to the former railway signal box near the waterfront. Eggs,…
Gold Coast
Occupying a prominent corner spot in Nobby Beach, Ally Chow dishes up share-style plates in a youthful Asian-inspired dining space with inky walls and…
Sydney
Carrying on the tradition of its Darlinghurst sister, Bondi's A Tavola gathers around a big communal marble table where, before the doors open, the pasta…
Byron Bay
Drenched in white with woven straw accents, this chic bar-restaurant nails the Greek Islands vibe. Enjoy a lazy afternoon grazing on share plates of…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Dusky pink walls and candlelight set the scene at this atmospheric restaurant on the hill. Traditional French cuisine is tweaked with a modern approach by…
The East Coast
Ebullient, all-day Saltshaker gets the urban vote in Swansea. This bright, chic, waterfront dining room serves fresh lunches and classy dinners that are…
Launceston
Sixties retro cool and 21st-century chic collide at Milkbar, which serves excellent coffee, organic tea, huge milkshakes, delicious sandwiches and home…
Coromandel Peninsula
This cool cafe-bar sits among fields 3km south of town. Mussels are served with Thai- and Mediterranean-tinged sauces or grilled on the half-shell. In…
Melbourne
Join young and old at this side-street bakery-cafe, serving everything from impossibly light custard doughnuts to generously stuffed sandwiches, made-from…
Newtown & the Inner West
You can tell a good yum-cha joint by the number of Cantonese diners inside and by that measure Hung Cheung is the best in the inner west. Gung-gungs …
Canberra
Catch takes regular fish and chips and turns up the dial. Choose from market-fresh hake, flathead, snapper, barramundi or salmon, battered or grilled,…
Coromandel Peninsula
Easily reached on the short harbour crossing linking Whitianga to Ferry Landing, Cooked is a colourful homage to Mexican street food. There's an authentic…
Wellington
Shepherd your dining companions up the pink-and-purple steps into Shepherd for on-trend fusion cuisine – just three entrées, three mains and three…
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