Newtown & the Inner West
Cut a corridor out of the side of a building, open it to the street and add artful industrial decor and you have the Wedge, which has delicious single…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Tasmania
An upmarket establishment right on the beach, Bayviews serves a limited menu of dishes featuring produce including local free-range pork, the region’s…
Cairns
If you're not familiar with the term, a jaffle is a filled and sealed toasted sandwich made in a jaffle iron and that's just what Jafflehead makes…
Victoria
Within an impressive art deco building (c 1939), this iconic pub, with a big mullet plonked on its roof, is Fish Creek's best spot for a meal. Food is…
Victoria
Along Sale's main strip, this happening cafe is often packed with folk who've come for the excellent coffee, and breakfasts such as mushroom and whipped…
Queenstown
From the skulls on the walls to the leather banquettes, Coalfire is all about animals – Cardrona lamb rack, wild venison and the 'Pit Master Platter' for…
Sunshine Coast
There are many ye olde lolly shops in this neck of the woods, but Sweets on Maple licks them all. The old-fashioned sweets parlour lures in passers-by…
The East Coast
When the sun goes down over Great Oyster Bay, Freycinet Lodge wheels out the fine dining. Expect delicacies such as chargrilled Tasmanian wallaby with…
Great Ocean Road
No longer doing pizzas, the new owners of this iconic Jan Juc surfer hangout now cover both ends of the spectrum: healthy and not-so healthy. At one end…
Victoria
The fabulous Prevue, whose large windows and terrace afford views over the Ovens River, is the spot to visit. Local friends, businesspeople and families…
Victoria
This ticks the right boxes in terms of colour: not only the cups (an array of bright hues), but the lovely courtyard and the vibrant dishes – granola with…
Taupo
This modern Thai street-food cafe is a local favourite. It's the kind of menu where you won't know what to order because you want to try a little of…
West Coast Australia
Locals love the Dongara's legendary servings of fresh seafood, steaks and 'Asian Corner' curries, mie goreng and pad thai. There's a shady outdoor terrace…
Fiordland & Southland
Epic wraparound windows offer spectacular sea views from this swish restaurant by Stirling Point's signpost. Renowned Bluff oysters (or Pacific oysters…
Parnell & Newmarket
Marrying the flavours and shared dining style of Southeast Asian cuisine with an American approach to meat (smoky slow-cooked brisket, sticky short ribs…
Hobart
The all-day menu here features dressed-up comfort food with a chef's spin. Try the cheesy leeks on toast with bacon and a fried egg, or the baked eggs…
Rotorua
This unexpected and welcoming find in an industrial complex near Whakarewarewa keeps things simple – ciabatta sandwiches done well and a well-named 'long…
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Short for Old Coach Road, OCR has limited opening hours but remains a favourite among locals and visitors. Burgers, sandwiches, salads and breakfasts are…
Sunshine Coast
Bohemian down to its tasselled lampshades and Liberace tomes, Piano Bar peddles generously sized, pan-Mediterranean tapas (order one or two at a time)…
Southern WA
This light, sunny bar and cafe soundtracked with cool jazz and enlivened by colourful local art serves playful, globally inspired dishes. There's a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
One of a cluster of eateries in an attractive courtyard off Palmer St, Lucio's has impeccable Italian credentials: the pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired…
Napier
This stellar subcontinental outfit should really be charging more for its dishes than it does. Factor in one of the city's best selections of local Hawke…
Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter
A makeover in early 2019 incorporated a seafood-focused upscale food court and a relaxed courtyard bar with a good beer and wine selection. Dining options…
Victoria
Fresh bread, Calabrese eggs, pastries and, of course, good coffee – this casual daytime cafe and bakery keeps things fresh and simple. It’s also a gourmet…
Gold Coast
The Fire Cure crew brings a little bit of BBQ to the beach, though this is no snags-and-thongs affair but more of a Latin American twist. Share-style…
Tasmania
Named after the tannin that gives the Pieman River its distinctive colour, the bistro in Corinna's lodge is arranged around a wood stove and serves hearty…
Taupo
Calling all carnivores! SMK slow-cooks beef brisket, pulled pork and shredded chicken on an American wood-fire smoker. It arrives with mac 'n' cheese,…
Hobart
A delicate diversion along North Hobart’s restaurant strip, Sweet Envy conjures up gossamer-light macarons, madeleines and cupcakes, plus gourmet pies and…
Great Ocean Road
Bringing some contemporary style to PC's main strip is this tasteful little cafe-provedore, with a tasty menu of gourmet breakfast and brunch dishes made…
Adelaide
At the base of an apartment tower fronting Whitmore Sq (the least-loved of Adelaide's five squares), Arbour is a stylish cafe focusing on SA produce with…
Waiheke Island
Before school, after school, and on weekdays and weekends, Waiheke locals crowd Island Gelato's shipping-container garden for delicious ice cream, coffee…
Taupo
With a Tiffany-blue colour scheme, local products for sale and 'green dollars' for customers' excess fruit and vegetables, this cafe is all about…
Sunshine Coast
Tuck into brekkie or lunch at this bright, easy chain. The focus is on healthy, nutritious grub, from a 'super muesli' bowl laden with seeds, goji berries…
New South Wales
Located away from the main street, this cute cafe is usually chockfull of locals. Plant yourself down in the sun-filled courtyard, order something…
Cairns
If you're chasing good old-fashioned tucker without any fancy-schmancy accoutrements (or a hefty price tag), head to the bistro at the local RSL club…
Tauranga
This local legend sells fresh fish as well as frying up arguably Tauranga's best fish and chips – you can pick a fresh fillet yourself and have it cooked…
Coromandel Peninsula
Good coffee, fresh-fruit ice cream and burgers made from meat from local Hereford cattle are the standouts at this rustic self-described ‘farm shop’,…
Patrick's Pies Gold Star Bakery
Tauranga
Winner of NZ’s best pie seven years running. More than 30 types of pie are on offer – mince and cheese is perennially popular but we enjoyed the roast…
Victoria
Inside Maryborough's grand railway station is this lovely space with polished floorboards and period furnishings. It's now used as a cafe and bar, with…
Canberra
If Question Time has worn you down, stop for a bite at this (somewhat surprisingly) excellent cafe on the terrace above the main foyer. A wide range of…
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