Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Hogget Kitchen

    Victoria

    A short detour off the main highway from Warragul is this fine-dining winery-restaurant showcasing everything that's great about the region. Its ever…

  • Pourhouse Bar & Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    An unpretentious modern pub, with comfy couches, weekend DJs and an upstairs terrace, the Elevator Bar. The pizzas are varied, and burgers come in a…

  • Moon & Mountain

    Victoria

    A further boost to Ballarat's dining credentials, this city diner fires up the wok for its modern hawker food. Start with the hard-to-resist sampler…

  • St Charly

    Melbourne

    A bright gem among the old-school Italian restaurants of Lygon St, this cafe feels like an emissary from Melbourne’s contemporary brunch scene. A light…

  • Gozleme Palace

    Victoria

    A fine example of the contribution of migrants to Shepparton's culinary culture, this excellent Turkish restaurant turns out tasty gozleme (traditional…

  • Kuranda Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Locally known as the ‘bottom pub’, the Kuranda Hotel has generous, good-value pub-grub meals, with some higher-end options as well. The broad deck…

  • T Cavallaro & Sons Pasticceria

    Melbourne

    Virtually unchanged since 1956, this tiny Italian-style bakery is famed for its cannoli, often dubbed the best in Melbourne. It bakes other lip-smacking…

  • Chocolate Gallery & Cafe

    Tasmania

    Chocolate lovers rejoice! This cafe and chocolaterie makes and offers tastings of fudge and truffles, serves chocolate cake with coffee and also offers…

  • Bluebonnet BBQ

    Melbourne

    Up to 280kg of meat can be cooked in the tank at this restaurant and bar, which serves some of the best barbecue in Melbourne. With lots of timber,…

  • Milkwood

    Melbourne

    This airy cafe with its blond wood furniture and lofty ceiling is the perfect place to fuel up for the day. The menu is colourful and inviting, with such…

  • Stoked

    Coromandel Peninsula

    With a charcoal oven as its kitchen hub, Stoked turns out dishes like manuka-smoked salmon, tandoori chicken thigh and good wood-fired pizza. Views of the…

  • Bazaar Interactive Marketplace

    Queenstown

    From one of the loftiest perches along the lakeshore, this new restaurant features a series of 'stations' where chefs turn out the likes of Asian noodles,…

  • Johnn Johnn's

    Darwin

    Ice cream and Darwin are a fine combination – it's always warm enough for one – and this terrific central place has nearly 50 flavours of fantastic gelato…

  • Dizengoff

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    This stylish shoebox crams in a disparate crowd of corporate and fashion types, Ponsonby denizens and travellers. There's a Jewish influence to the food,…

  • Lucy Lui

    Melbourne

    Clamber over cobblestones and follow the red neon to this buzzing mod-Asian restaurant, characterised by high ceilings, concrete beams and colourful…

  • Bruno's

    New South Wales

    With a wood-fired oven, home-made pasta and even a little cocktail bar, Bruno's is something unusual in Lightning Ridge. Augmenting classic pizzas such as…

  • Mudbar

    Launceston

    This is the pick of the eateries in the Seaport enclave. Chill with a beer at the bar, then migrate to your table for superior Asian-inspired fare and…

  • Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery

    The East Coast

    The Bark Mill has two foodie faces: a busy bakery-cafe and a pub, both doing a roaring trade. The bakery serves cooked breakfasts, filled rolls almost as…

  • Empire Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    The 'grand old lady of the west coast' delivers hearty pub standards, including parmas, pastas and steaks, with a hefty side serve of atmosphere. The…

  • Dimitris

    Christchurch

    Amid a cluster of food trucks in the Container Mall, Dimitris rules the roost with souvlaki full of tasty chicken, lamb or falafel, wrapped up with heaps…

  • Au Lac

    Canberra

    Herbivores rejoice: this excellent vegan restaurant has your Asian-food cravings sorted, from stir-fries to laksas to rice-paper rolls. Most dishes use…

  • Perc

    Dunedin

    Hanging plants, flower-filled vases and large art-deco windows give this central cafe a creative, artsy vibe. The well-executed brunch options, fresh…

  • Nada's

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    There are swisher Lebanese restaurants around, but for a no-frills delicious feed at a very fair price, it's hard to beat this old family-run favourite…

  • Charlie Brown

    Wanaka

    Both the retro green 1975 caravan and its owners hail from France, so you can be sure that the sweet crêpes and savoury galettes whisked up within are…

  • Penny Lane

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Down the back of an arcade you'll find this hip, popular cafe turning out well-prepared food from a seasonal menu. Turn breakfast into dessert with French…

  • D.O.C. Pizza & Mozzarella Bar

    Melbourne

    Many come here for thin-crust, bubbly-edged pizzas topped with ingredients like bitter-sweet chicory and lemon or wild mushrooms with truffle oil, but it…

  • Cheese Barrel

    West Coast Australia

    Rope together some travelling amigos for a high-end cheeseboard and wine flight from the adjacent Olive Farm Wines, then stock up on cheeses for on-the…

  • Deli on Kinghorne

    South Coast NSW

    Nourishing brunches and lunches fill the menu at this likeable cafe. Unwind with a flat white, debate between watermelon salad or a mighty 'Wagon Wheel'…

  • Innes' Boatshed

    South Coast NSW

    Since the 1950s this has been one of the South Coast's best-loved fish-and-chip and oyster joints. Innes' has undergone some major renovations – for…

  • Taylor St Quarters

    Southern WA

    This sprawling cafe by the jetty serves fish tacos, burgers, seafood and salads. Locals hang out at the tables on the grass or on the covered terrace. It…

  • Cafe Yasou

    West Coast Australia

    This sunny cafe serves excellent coffee and a Med-inspired menu, including a grilled-halloumi and peach salad, crispy fish tortillas with apple slaw and…

  • Rocks

    Fiordland & Southland

    Tucked away in a shopping arcade, this reliable bistro with chirpy service plates up popcorn squid, slow-roasted pork with fennel, and a smattering of…

  • Holy Smoke

    West Coast Australia

    A gourmet cafe outpost for Holy Smoke, the gourmet food suppliers in nearby Manjimup. This small garden cafe serves the best coffee in town plus a…

  • Jimmy Wah's

    Gold Coast

    Modern Vietnamese is dished up in a relaxed yet stylish setting, featuring a wall mural of the man himself (Jimmy Wah is a character in the film Good…

  • Beach Shack

    Port Douglas

    It's quite a hike down to the southern end of Four Mile Beach, but this locals' favourite is worth the trip for sublime pizzas, tapas and tasty dishes…

  • Le Café de Paris

    Rotorua

    The greeting is très français but this little cafe walks a fine line between a traditional crêperie and the kind of cafe that Kiwi retirees gravitate to…

  • Grille by Eichardt's

    Queenstown

    At this Grille – the newest arrival on the dining scene from Eichardt's Private Hotel – steak unsurprisingly gets star billing, but you can also order…

  • Myu

    Hobart

    Let yourself in on a little Hobart secret at this unsigned, unadulterated dining room in an unprepossessing strip of shops where the ever-changing menu…

  • Rosevears Hotel

    Tasmania

    Built in 1831 but almost totally rebuilt over time, this high-quality tavern offers pub-grub faves (steak sandwiches, pizza, crispy-skin salmon) as well…

  • Halls Gap Hotel

    Victoria

    For generous, no-nonsense bistro food or a family dinner, you can’t beat the local pub with its views of the Grampians. Dishes include pizzas, chicken…

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