Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • Nannup Bridge Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    This gorgeous riverfront cafe morphs into an evening bistro from Thursday to Saturday. Standout dishes include the pork belly and the smoky duck pancakes…

  • Mojo's

    The Daintree

    Mojo's is a delightful surprise with elegant fare including crocodile san choy bow, pork belly spring rolls and smoked barra pie. There's an Italian…

  • Oceanic Gelati

    Brisbane & Around

    Lick yourself silly at this much-loved, Italian-style ice cream peddler. Get indecisive over clean, refreshing flavours like guava, passionfruit and…

  • Little Vintage Espresso

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    This petite whitewashed cottage just off SH1 has the best coffee in town, with food to match. All-day breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches and delectable…

  • German Tucker

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Fill up on classic würste or try the tasty emu and crocodile sausages at this amusing place, where they blast oompah music and splash out steins of top…

  • Malanda Pub

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This impressive corner pub is reputed to be the largest timber pub in the country. Good pub meals, including pizzas in the evening. Motel rooms (single…

  • Clock by the Bay

    Great Ocean Road

    Within the former post office (c 1882) is Portland's best restaurant for fine dining, known for its French-inspired cuisine and dishes made with fish…

  • Dragonfired

    Waiheke Island

    Specialising in 'artisan wood-fired food', this caravan by the beach serves the three Ps: pizza, polenta plates and pocket bread. It's one of Waiheke's…

  • Happy Wife

    West Coast Australia

    Grab a spot in the garden of this Cape Cod–style cottage a short drive from the centre of town. Excellent homestyle baking and regular lunch specials make…

  • Urban Thyme

    Canberra

    We can't walk past the manouche (Lebanese-style pizza topped with zaatar) at this lovely little bakery. It also does great cheese and spinach pies and…

  • Dolce Dolce

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This boutique family-run restaurant prepares modern and traditional antipasti and dinner dishes, as well as desserts, tortes and gelato in a classic,…

  • Tokyo Dumpling

    Cairns

    This spotless little takeaway delivers ludicrously moreish homemade dumplings and exceptional rice and noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi. Lunch specials…

  • Relishescafé

    Wanaka

    A cafe by day with good breakfast and lunch options, this place transforms into a sophisticated restaurant with a fine wine list at night. Central Otago…

  • Salsa Bar & Grill

    Port Douglas

    Salsa is a stayer on Port's fickle scene. The menu ranges from Creole jambalaya (rice with prawns, squid, crocodile and smoked chicken) to drunken chicken…

  • Belvedere Pizzeria Ristorante

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    The top pizza spot in town, plus the surprise of its very own Tresetti craft lager. Phone ahead for very popular takeaway pizza. Service can be a tad…

  • Waipu Cafe Deli

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Enticing salads, sandwiches, cooked breakfasts, pasta dishes, muffins and organic fair-trade coffee are served at this pink weatherboard cafe on the main…

  • Thai To You

    New South Wales

    Authentic Thai cuisine served in large portion sizes is served at this popular restaurant. It's so popular, in fact, residents from nearby towns travel to…

  • Peter's Fish Market

    Gold Coast

    A no-nonsense fish market and fish-and-chip shop selling fresh and cooked seafood, which can be eaten on a few tables out the front by the river. The…

  • Farmers Market

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    A good one-stop shop for stocking the larder or prepping for a picnic. Local produce, much of it organic, includes honey, berries, pickles, smoked meats…

  • Barking Cow

    West Coast Australia

    Colourful, cosy and serving the best coffee in town, the Barking Cow is also worth stopping at for daily vegetarian specials and world-famous-in…

  • Gelato Messina

    Gold Coast

    Get lickin' on gelato and sorbet flavours such as salted coconut and mango salsa; dulce de leche; pistachio made with Sicilian pistachios; and classics…

  • Full Moon Cafe

    Western Australia

    Norseman's only restaurant, this brisk, cheerful cafe hits the spot with authentic Thai curries, as well as pad thai, burgers, soups, fish and chips and…

  • Morrell’s Cafe

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This cafe and craft shop occupies a former cheese factory. It's the last good eatery before Dargaville so drop in for coffee, an eggy breakfast or a…

  • Bunkers Beach Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    In a staggeringly good location, just metres from the sand, this breezy cafe has limited hours, but a great menu, excellent wine list and sophisticated…

  • Yuen Wing

    Broome

    This friendly grocery is your best bet for spices, noodles and all things Asian. Also stocks beach and camping gear. Find them on Facebook (search for…

  • Cafe Fresq

    Port Douglas

    Fresq is always busy at breakfast with tables spilling out onto the footpath. Good coffee, gourmet breakfasts, pancakes and lunch items such as soft-shell…

  • Kulata Academy Cafe

    Yulara

    Run by trainees of Uluru's Indigenous training academy, Kulata is a good place to pick up a coffee in the morning and a light lunch (including pies) later…

  • Morganics

    Victoria

    A hang-out for Gippsland greenies, this earthy cafe and organic grocer also hosts live Sunday gigs. Enjoy organic coffee, toasted sandwiches and cheese…

  • Church St Cafe & Bar

    New South Wales

    Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, this smart and funky cafe is all about excellent breakfasts and delicious lunches, with outdoor seating spilling onto…

  • Little Ricardo's

    Cairns

    This romantic old-school neighbourhood Italian joint serves up pizzas, pastas and home-style dishes including calamari and veal every which way. Takeaway…

  • Hunt & Gather

    South Coast NSW

    Reassuringly rough-hewn decor (wooden tables, brick walls) sets the organic tone of Hunt & Gather. Expect big salad bowls, tasty banana bread and silky…

  • Gill'd & Gutt'd

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Fish and chips the way it should be – fresh and smack on the waterside wharf. Choose from Spanish mackerel, barramundi and coral trout. Also sells fresh…

  • Malanda Dairy Centre Cafe

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Malanda's best breakfast and lunch cafe features generous meals from burgers and omelettes to steaks and open grilled sandwiches, along with good coffee…

  • Margaret River Farmers Market

    Margaret River

    The region's organic and sustainable artisan producers come to town every Saturday. It's a top spot for breakfast. Check the website for your own foodie…

  • Moruya Country Markets

    South Coast NSW

    This riverside market is a popular Saturday event in Moruya, whether you're looking for cupcakes and ice cream, farm-fresh fruit and veg or honeys and…

  • Mt Cook Alpine Salmon

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    An outpost of Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, the highest salmon farm on the planet, which operates in a hydroelectric canal system some distance away. Sashimi…

  • Bundegi Beach Shack

    West Coast Australia

    This beach shack with mismatched furniture is your post-diving/surfing pit stop for good coffee, ample brekkies, homemade burgers and buckets of Exmouth…

  • Sono

    Brisbane

    One of Brisbane's best Japanese restaurants – hushed, muted and polite – is hidden unexpectedly at Portside Wharf, a few ferry stops downriver from the…

  • Captain of Aireys

    Great Ocean Road

    Named after a seafaring character who lived in the area during the early 20th century, this popular pizzeria does authentic Neapolitan-style wood-fired…

  • Urban Retreat

    New South Wales

    This new-in-2018 venue is a cafe by day and restaurant and bar by night. The food is decent and there's a great kids' space to keep the young ones…

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