Adelaide
Unpretentious, authentic and reliable neighbourhood Thai just off the main North Adelaide strip. Head for the scatter of chairs on the faux-grass footpath…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
If the alpine scene on the wall induces the urge to yodel, quickly shove one of Sample's deliciously moist muffins in your mouth. The food is limited to…
Byron Bay
Right on the beach, this takeaway shop sells traditional battered fish and chip packs, and burgers, perfect for dining on the sand. The attached…
Sydney
This upmarket fish and chipper offers much more than your standard deep-fried cod. There’s everything from barbecued shrimp and peppered marlin to…
Sydney
Barzura's views are among the best of any cafe in Sydney. The sunbaked stretch north along Coogee Beach is a stunner, as are the deliciously uncomplicated…
Byron Bay
Caffeine fiends flock to this place to sip the excellent coffee while soaking up the morning sun. You can build your own eggs-and-sides breakfast or opt…
Perth
Tasty, carbon-neutral gourmet burgers and sliders. As well as regular beef, they serve a vegan 'beef' patty by Beyond Burger. There's another branch in…
Byron Bay
Tables spill out onto the street from this cute little licensed cafe. The breakfast options are great, including a section of eggs hollandaise choices,…
Gold Coast
Fast-moving, black-clad waitstaff shuffle out plates of pasta, gourmet pizza, steaks, tapas, seafood and hearty trad Italian mains. Live music on Sunday…
Newtown & the Inner West
Cheerful and upbeat, this is a top budget lunch stop for Vietnamese street food, whether it be delicious pork rolls, steaming pho or refreshing rice paper…
Perth
Tasty gourmet burgers and sliders made from 100% local, never frozen produce. There's another branch in Subiaco.
Perth
Gourmet burgers and chips with the rather fun option of takeaway to the bar upstairs, Mechanics Institute.
Perth
Line up with locals for brioche, sandwich baguettes and other baked goodies at this Subiaco bakery – it always smells amazing as you walk by.
Byron Bay
This alley eatery is one giant step above a falafel stall. Its hearty meze plates are ideal for picnics. BYO (corkage $1.50 per person).
Melbourne
'Simple sustainable seafood' is the mantra at this upmarket eatery in the casino complex.
Byron Bay
Head to this bright bakery for flaky croissants, seeded sourdough and excellent coffee. Sit down at one of the outdoor tables and linger over goodies…
Byron Bay
Wander a little way out of town to find this relaxed neighbourhood cafe. While its name fondly recalls the location's history, the leafy decor and healthy…
Brisbane & Around
This cottage-turned-cafe peddles a girth-expanding selection of handmade chocolates and sweet treats, from chilli-infused pralines to choc-dipped musk…
Hobart
A red-brick bank turned super-moody tequila bar and restaurant with Day of the Dead skulls, pressed metal lanterns and stained-glass windows – it's like…
Tasmania
Old-fashioned pub food – the sort that still believes in coleslaw and a slice of beetroot – isn’t extinct in this hotel's Tassie Tiger Bar, where dishes…
The West Coast
Spotty opening hours are the only blight on this brightly painted caravan diner overlooking Jackson Bay. Cray Pot serves honest seafood, from big portions…
Newtown & the Inner West
The specialities at this breezy cafe are the fantastic pastries, lovingly made by owner Yvette Lever, who also bakes the scones, banana bread and muffins,…
South Coast NSW
Bread's the pride of this spare and simple brunch place, with freshly baked loaves and cakes within ogling distance of the tables. There's eggs benedict,…
Sydney
This historic no-frills spot at Cottage Point caters for both national park visitors and passing boat traffic. It's got a lovely deck overlooking the…
Brisbane & Around
Although lacking finesse and atmosphere, this carpeted eatery is loved locally for its quality Aussie beef, much of it sourced regionally. Steaks aside,…
Victoria
Formerly known as the Bridge Hotel, this historic spot and Echuca's oldest pub was built in 1859 by town-founder Harry Hopwood. Now it's a family-oriented…
Adelaide
The prefix ‘nano’ applies to a one-billionth measure of something…something extremely small. But neither the servings nor this ebullient Italian cafe…
Auckland
From downtown Auckland, make the short ferry journey to Devonport to visit this laid-back cafe packed with Turkish influences. Combine harbour views with…
Fiordland & Southland
The best of the Owaka bunch, Catlins Cafe has something to tempt most palates: it's a motley menu of Moroccan lamb pies, vegan nachos, beef noodles and…
The West Coast
Three kilometres north of Haast township and attached to the Heartland Hotel, Frontier's menu of country pub classics seems all the better when perused in…
The East Coast
Artifakt has Swansea's takeaway coffee market cornered, but if you want to linger there are local art displays and leather lounges inside, plus a couple…
Brisbane
On restaurant-lined Grey St, Ahmet channels the Bosphorus with its Grand Bazaar murals, riotous colours and decent Turkish fare. Tuck into pides stuffed…
Hobart
Perpetuating the Australian trend towards silly non sequitur 'something and something' business names, Basket & Green redeems itself with excellent…
Hobart
Adhere to the 'When in Rome' dictum and take yourself out for a Tasmanian seafood dinner. Malaysian seafood laksa, oyster po'boy sandwich with Cajun mayo,…
Great Ocean Road
The pick of Aireys' cafes at the bottom (as opposed to top) shops, this predominantly vegetarian and vegan spot offers healthy concoctions such as yogi…
Cradle Country & The West
The quality of food and service doesn't live up to the relatively high prices at the self-professed fine-dining restaurant at Cradle Mountain Lodge. The…
Brisbane & Around
Set in Towoomba's heritage-listed old post office – complete with relaxing verandah and an intimate dining room – GPO serves tasty (though not especially…
Noosa
This local stayer pumps out thin-crust, Aussie-style pizzas with names like 'Hoisin Duck' (with fresh chilli, cucumber, cashews and spring onion) and …
Hobart
Inside the excellent Henry Jones Art Hotel, this atmospheric cafe is jam-packed at breakfast time. If you’re sporting a hangover of some description, the…
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