Queenstown
The Hilton sprawls along the lakeside by the Kawarau River outlet, and part of the fun of visiting its signature restaurant is the ferry ride. As the name…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Launceston
This place conjures up nautical vibes – like the inside of a very spacious yacht – with friendly service and super-fresh seafood, particularly crayfish…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Delicious cakes and good-quality coffee are on the menu at this local favourite, tucked away off the main street. Power up with a huge High Country…
Victoria
This place turns out great coffee plus fabulous light lunches. Plates are not overly complicated – BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato, plus avocado, cheddar…
Christchurch
The small-scale, corner C-lab is hooked on coffee, but also cooks up delicious brunches like brioche French toast, house-smoked salmon or chipotle pulled…
Victoria
A light-filled, stylish space with pot plants and gleaming wooden floorboards, this corner spot is a great choice for contemporary cafe fare and well-made…
Perth
Asian students, CBD desk jockeys and savvy foodies all gravitate to this spot serving the best Japanese-style ramen in town. At peak times you'll need to…
Airlie Beach
Blessed with dazzling views across Pioneer Bay, this health-conscious marina cafe does açai bowls, superfood breakfast bowls, delicious nut-meat-stuffed…
Cradle Country & The West
Though located in the historic Queenstown railway station, Tracks has been given a resolutely modern fit-out. The light and airy interior is warmed by a…
Wellington
Yes, it's another Wellington craft-beer bar, but this one is just as much about good food as the good stuff in your glass. Roll up for some baked eggs and…
Wellington
Perpetually brimming with cool cats, Sweet Mother’s serves tasty takes on the Deep South, such as burritos, gumbo, pulled-pork po’boys, jambalaya, grilled…
Great Ocean Road
Catch the sea breeze while digging into authentic thin-crust pizzas, washed down by a craft beer, and enjoying ocean views from the front terrace. There's…
The East Coast
Home to Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods, this little shack on the Gulch foreshore cooks brilliant fish and chips, straight off the boat. What's cooking depends…
Melbourne
This busy cafe is the best this end of South Yarra. At the bottom of an office block with concrete pillars and shiny metal finishes, it remains bright…
Gold Coast
A rambling old mountain pub reminiscent of a Swiss ski lodge, with a large timber terrace and sweeping views. It offers reasonable if basic pub grub, such…
Victoria
The glassed-in waterfront deck of the former sea baths is a perfect spot for lunch or a romantic sunset dinner overlooking the jetty and the Queenscliff…
Victoria
Known locally as the 'Northo', our pick for Benalla's best pub is a versatile and friendly spot combining Beechworth craft beer, a verdant beer garden,…
Launceston
Crowded with conversations, this local favourite faces onto St Georges Sq on top of the hill in East Launceston. Beyond the beautiful old shopfront …
Tasmania
A local institution, this cafe and bakery is owned by Bunny and Cheryl, who make the delicious sausage rolls and pies – try the curried scallop, seafood…
Southern NSW & The Murray
With gleaming white subway tiles and modern furniture, Coffee Pedlar is a surprisingly contemporary addition to Gundagai's historic main street. The…
Cradle Country & The West
Small plates come with a big view over Cradle Valley and the treetops at this fine restaurant in the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. Try the Tasmanian…
West Coast Australia
Bumbak's, a working banana and mango plantation about 10km north of town (signposted off the highway), sells a variety of fresh and dried fruit, preserves…
Fiordland & Southland
The motor inn's cafe serves substantial meals (pizzas, schnitzels, venison stew and a token vegie dish) with a generous side order of lake views from the…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Describing itself as a mozzarella bar, this tiny but massively popular eatery limits its output to high-quality antipasto plates, cheeses and a couple of…
Gold Coast
On the refreshingly underdeveloped Currumbin beachfront you'll find this breezy, two-tier cafe, which morphs from beachy by day into surprisingly chic at…
Sydney
It all began here for celebrity patissier Adriano Zumbo. The slenderness of the shop will be inversely proportionate to the girth of your waistline if you…
Christchurch
Dark wood, gold tiles and purple skull-patterned wallpaper fill this hip restaurant and cocktail bar with just the right amount of sinister opulence. The…
Newcastle
Bringing a very convivial atmosphere to the West End, this marsupial serves up a good range of craft beer and quality local cider. It's a worthwhile place…
New South Wales
Award-winning meat pies, sandwiches and a kids’ playground make this an easy choice while in Dubbo, helped along by cabinets full of old-school cakes and…
Victoria
The open-sided deck overlooking the marina makes this eatery at Mornington Yacht Club a great summer choice. The menu is dominated by fresh seafood and…
Tasmania
This providore, cafe and bar is the best in the region in all three categories. Owned by a group of locals who share a love of fine food and beverages,…
Hobart
You can get a slice of tart, a bit of cake or a biscuit at this little low-tech coffee nook behind a roller door just south of the NoHo strip, but what…
Canberra
Great coffee draws the crowds to this sleek cafe in the back blocks of Barton. Large sliding doors make the interior seem like an extension of the small…
Melbourne
We're calling it: this is Melbourne's best felafel. What started as a venture selling dips at markets is now a small, clean shop that's popular with…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Covered pavement tables and a cute roadside terrace make this a great balmy-night option, even though there's no view. Park Street makes most of its own…
Adelaide
This little slice of Italy in the Central Market has been around since Lucia was a lot younger. All her pasta, sauces and pizzas are authentically…
Victoria
A firm family favourite, this rustic trattoria serves antipasti, pastas and wood-fired pizzas; you'll sit in a repurposed shed or at outdoor tables…
Dunedin
In the heart of Dunedin's warehouse precinct, Vogel St Kitchen offers smashing breakfasts and wood-fired pizzas in a cavernous two-storey red-brick…
Great Ocean Road
Channelling Frida Kahlo's blue house is this charming weatherboard decorated with vibrant furniture and cactus pot plants. It does authentic street-style…
Hobart
Claiming to be Hobart's oldest restaurant (since 1965), venerable Don Camillo is still turning out a tight menu of classic Italian pastas, risottos, meat…
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