Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Bodega 1904

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A creative menu of wood-grilled dishes is the backbone of the menu in this Tramsheds restaurant from the team behind Bodega and Porteño in Surry Hills…

  • Shepherd

    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…

  • Trail Street Coffee Shop

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    In a leafy neighbourhood on the edge of the CBD, Trail St's tattooed and Doc Marten'd crew serve up Wagga's best coffee and a concise menu of interesting…

  • Catch

    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,…

  • Tio Rico

    Launceston

    It's all things Latin (Mexican, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Spanish…) at this brightly coloured corner cantina near Royal Park, plating up great-value burritos…

  • Adore on Dean

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    European and Asian influences combine with local produce at this cosmopolitan dining room upstairs on Dean St. Try one of Albury's best pre-dinner…

  • Izakaya Fujiyama

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    A good job's been done making a cosy restaurant out of this high-ceilinged former commercial space. It's a pleasure to watch the chef at work from the bar…

  • Canvas Eatery

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Secure a table on the outside deck and combine parkland views with wood-fired pizza and Beechworth craft beer, or more substantial and sophisticated…

  • Taco Taco

    Canberra

    Fabulous Mexican-inspired food is the name of the game at this bright, friendly corner spot in the No Name Lane precinct. The menu changes regularly but…

  • Eightysix

    Canberra

    Prepare to share at this zippy contemporary place, where dishes range from delectable steamed duck buns to a whole lamb shoulder. Solo travellers should…

  • Cafe Melbourne

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Stylish and spacious, this cafe definitely channels the cosmopolitan vibe of a certain Australian city. Shared tables promote a convivial ambience, and…

  • Bar Idda

    Melbourne

    This cosy Sicilian restaurant with hanging pot-plants inside is intimate and relaxed, with a share-plate menu ranging from cotolette Sicilian fried pork…

  • Cervantes Bar & Bistro

    West Coast Australia

    Cervantes' tavern is the hub of town life, serving pub meals that are a cut above. Local seafood is the star – lobster, squid, mussels, snapper and…

  • Bermagui Beach Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    Enjoy seafood and pub classics in a casual historic venue (1895). The hotel's a decent night out with the locals and serves very good burgers, beer…

  • Pauly's Diner

    Taupo

    Two brothers from Auckland set up this popular burger joint in an old fish and chipper, and it seems they've got the formula just right (selling out isn't…

  • Thai Boat

    Brisbane & Around

    Better quality than the average suburban Thai joint in Brisbane, this corner eatery is rarely short of a crowd; book ahead or arrive early. Dishes focus…

  • bills

    Sydney

    With artfully bland modern decor, the focus is on the food at the Bondi outpost of this beloved-of-brunchers Sydney icon. Silky-smooth scrambled eggs,…

  • Castro’s Bar & Restaurant

    Sunshine Coast

    Although not even vaguely Cuban, this popular, casual spot does enjoy a Fidel-like longevity thanks to its mouth-watering repertoire of mainly…

  • Otis

    Canberra

    Sophisticated, Mod Oz cuisine is the centrepiece at Otis, with dishes like salted wallaby with vine leaves and macadamias, or roast lamb with celeriac and…

  • Devon

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    If it's boring old bacon and eggs you're after, look elsewhere. Devon energetically fuses the cuisines of multicultural Australia to deliver an extremely…

  • Cinnabar

    Blue Mountains

    With a mission to take you around the world in a single sitting, this elegant place on the highway offers very tasty fusion share plates. They play fast…

  • Cafe Poste

    West Coast Australia

    Guildford's faded old post office is an Italianate 1897 edifice, reborn as a garden cafe. Horticulture and interior design are the main thrust here – the…

  • Hapī

    Napier

    Welcome to Hapī, where virtuous vegan flavours are also damn tasty, and earnest staff make meaningful eye contact. Breakfast bowls packed with açai, chia…

  • Archies Couch

    Victoria

    Definitely worth making a detour for, this cool little gastropub specialises in local Gippsland beers and wines. The menu is all about regional produce;…

  • High Country Salmon

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    The glacial waters of this floating fish farm, 3km from Twizel, produce mighty delicious fish, available to buy as fresh whole fillets and smoked portions…

  • Beachfront 32

    Hobart

    What are all those people doing over there? Oh, they're eating and drinking at Beachfront 32, a cafe-bar right on Kingston Beach. Scan the menu (pinned to…

  • Liv-eat

    Hobart

    Soups, grilled salads, rolls, sandwiches, wraps, juices and smoothies – all of it fresh and/or made on the spot, and none of it deep-fried. It's a healthy…

  • Plateau

    Taupo

    An ambient place for a handle or two of the Monteith’s range, popular Plateau delivers in the food department, too. Its menu of modern pub classics…

  • Ō Cafe

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Ōtorohanga's most cosmopolitan cafe is a goodie, with big shared tables, lots of natural light and a versatile menu stretching from breakfast classics and…

  • Wisdom Cafe

    Airlie Beach

    The smell of strong coffee beckons you inside this deservedly busy corner cafe. Perch at the limited indoor and outdoor tables and dig into the fresh…

  • Urban Greek

    Hobart

    Fancy Mediterranean offerings in a former garage fitted out with bent copper lighting conduits, a timber bar, polished concrete floors and an intimidating…

  • Selli's

    Canberra

    Black-and-white tiles and neon lights give this American-style diner an air of authenticity, an impression supported by the topping-laden burgers,…

  • Rangoon Ruby

    Christchurch

    Rangoon Ruby is the latest iteration of longtime Christchurch fave Bodhi Tree, which has been wowing locals with the nuanced flavours of Burmese cuisine…

  • Boat Shed

    Sunshine Coast

    On the banks of the Maroochy River, the Boat Shed is an evocative choice for sunset drinks beneath the sprawling cotton tree. When your belly starts…

  • Winnie's

    Queenstown

    It's a Tardis-like journey leaving the mall and finding Winnie's – part pizza joint and part bar, looking a little like a '50s diner with a drinking habit…

  • No Bones

    Byron Bay

    No bones, no problem at this plant-based restaurant that doesn't compromise on flavour. It's not your typical Buddha bowls and tofu here – dine al fresco…

  • Caffe L'affare

    Wellington

    One of Wellington's pioneering coffee-roasting cafes (since 1990), L'affare's mod-industrial lines and backstreet vibes feel as fresh as ever. Aside from…

  • Brodburger

    Canberra

    Brodburger started as a lakeside caravan takeaway joint. Now it has a permanent location, but the flame-grilled burgers are as good as ever. Not only is…

  • Milk & Honey

    Napier

    One of Ahuriri's top options, Milk & Honey combines ocean and boardwalk views with versatile day-to-night menus. Hawke's Bay beers and wines do their…

  • Mimosa Dry Stone

    Tathra & Around

    A corner of Tuscany between Tathra and Bermagui, this winery and restaurant occupies a beautiful ochre-coloured stone building with views across the vines…

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