Cairns & Far North Queensland
Don't let the easy-breezy beach-shack vibe fool you into thinking the food here is anything less than top class. Pastas are superb, and dishes such as…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Quarry Restaurant & Cellar Door
New South Wales
Four kilometres out of Cowra, the Quarry Restaurant is handsomely set amid the vines, and the kitchen output wins regular praise (especially the puddings!…
Tasmania
Worthy of an honourable mention in the list of best cafes on the north coast, this cafe down near the old train station specialises in tasty meals made…
Melbourne
A quirky location within the Federation-style Middle Park tram station, Mart 130 is a cute, sun-filled cafe that serves up corn fritters, toasted pide and…
Dunedin & Otago
An ornate Victorian draper's shop provides a suitably gracious ambience for this hip little cafe. A concise brunch menu offers the usual suspects, from…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Hot summer days beg for fresh Thai cuisine and this modern plant-filled restaurant delivers the goods. Thai chefs cook up the classics from an extensive…
Fiordland & Southland
No need to head up to Te Anau for a satisfying feed and a few beers, hurrah! Plates heavy with steaks, burgers and butter chicken are hauled to tables in…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This hip burger joint is the perfect setting to feast on tasty gourmet burgers and crispy fries, topped with chef Al's special spicy sauce. There's a…
Hobart
Washing machines and dryers; pavement chessboard; retro styling; parmesan, caramelised onion and spinach pancakes; and the 'mental lentil' panini…
Tauranga
All your Texan favourites are served up at this rustic and relaxed spot in the Wharf St dining precinct. Grab an outdoor table and combine ribs, a fried…
West Coast Australia
Famous for its 'Awakening' cabernet sauvignon, and regularly rated one of WA's best vineyard restaurants, Watershed offers dining options that include an…
The Daintree
For a real splurge, head out to this stunning riverside restaurant at exclusive Silky Oaks Lodge. The innovative menu features char-grilled kangaroo loin…
Darwin
Pull up a stool at this hip sushi circuit, hidden down a lane off Mitchell St. Despite the obscure location it's hugely popular, and deservedly so with…
Perth
Choose from massive tarts piled with berries, apples or lime curd; rich scrambled eggs tumbling off thickly sliced sourdough; and reviving Buddha bowls…
Townsville
This neat midrange restaurant, on happening Palmer St, understands its casual northern Queensland clientele. Jam serves a wide menu with celebratory…
Canberra
Set in an elegant garden pavilion, Ottoman has long been a favourite dining destination for Canberra's power brokers. Familiar dishes (meze, dolma, kofte)…
Gold Coast
A stylish Italian restaurant cranking out homemade pasta and authentic thin-crust pizza with warm and efficient service. Pair the delicious tartufo pizza …
West Coast Australia
Particularly popular for its imaginative breakfasts, Seaspray cooks up large portions of eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs with spinach,…
Melbourne
Tucked away opposite Lincoln Sq is this intimate, rustic spot with white-linen-covered tables. You can smell the pizza from the park – try the broccoli…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Rural Europe comes to Mangawhai at this atmospheric chocolaterie and its accompanying cafe. Sample handmade chocolates, then fill up on the all-day…
Canberra
Rest your museum-weary feet at this petite cafe inside the National Portrait Gallery. A range of hot and cold dishes – including sandwiches, soups and…
Dunedin
Not surprisingly, this extension of the art gallery has a stylish look about it. Start the day with the interesting breakfast selections, dabble in some…
Brisbane
Up-tempo, eternally busy and in a prime West End location, the LGT is a solid spot for Hellenic feasting and people watching. Launch into a prawn and…
Cairns
Caribbean-Indian street-food-style roti (flatbread) curry wraps are on the menu at this cheap and tasty joint. Choose from chicken or beef curries or the…
Cairns
Cairns' award-winning waterfront steakhouse doesn't fail to deliver on its promise of succulent, juicy steaks, tender burgers and delectable starters …
Airlie Beach
This breezy cafe combines efficient service with ample breakfast choices (pancakes, smashed avo, Tuscan baked eggs…), international lunch mains (chicken…
Great Ocean Road
Worth a stop for its homemade pork-and-fennel sausage rolls, as well as pies and pulled-pork rolls. There's plenty of local produce on offer, as well as…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
At this 1930s beach house, start the day with perfect coffee, moreish milkshakes (made with homemade ice cream) and the signature pork belly and green…
New South Wales
Coffee and cakes in a designer-rustic setting is the staple here. Lunchtime deliciousness comes in the form of beef-and-shiraz pies, or flathead fillets…
Thirsty Dingo Bar & Outback BBQ
Northern Territory
The mainstay and most popular restaurant of the resort, this place does OK pizza in the Thirsty Dingo and steaks, barramundi fillets, Wagyu burger or…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
When he's not busy terrorising contestants on TV cooking shows, Irish-born chef Colin Fassnidge can be found cranking out hearty, meaty dishes at this big…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This little shop not only showcases the plethora of cheeses made on-site (including delicious Parmesan- and Gruyère-style ones), it doubles as a deli with…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Encouraging lingering with books, memorabilia and mountain views through picture windows, the village's best eatery also supports local and organic…
West Coast Australia
Inside an old shipping container, the beachside shack doles out coffee and tasty toasted sandwiches (from beans and mozzarella to smoked salmon, asparagus…
New South Wales
All your favourite home-style Thai dishes, like pad see ew (stir-fried rice noodles) and spicy yellow, green and red curries, are represented in this…
Adelaide
At this brilliant organic pizzeria, thin crusts are stacked with tasty toppings like free-range roast duck, Spencer Gulf prawns and spicy Hahndorf salami…
West Coast Australia
Wild & Woods' Australia-meets-Scandinavia decor is a relaxing backdrop for excellent breakfasts and counter food like falafel wraps for lunch. Fresh…
Canberra
Canberrans know the best spot for a late-night bite is this big yellow bus, which sits in the car park at the top of Lonsdale St. There are no white…
The East Coast
This harbourside fish-and-chipper does wonders with seafood, all of it hook-caught on its boat, the Insta-gator. The 'Captain's Basket' is hard to beat:…
Canberra
Serving expertly cooked Nyonya dishes in a colourful dining room referencing Penang farmhouses from the colonial era, Lanterne Rooms is sophisticated and…
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