Wellington
The still-life vegetables and distressed Tuscan wall finishes here are a bit odd, but ignore the decor and focus on the food – some of the best Malaysian…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Gold Coast
Barefoot is every bit as laidback as its name implies, but with keen attention to detail. All produce is local, down to the organic herbs, and there is a…
West Coast Australia
The closest thing Guilderton has to a pub, the Country Club (golf, bowls, tennis) has a roomy bar/dining space and serves pub-grub meals (burgers,…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Hand-rolled, boiled and wood-fired, Best Ugly's bagels are a thing of beauty. Call into its super-hip bakery in a converted heavy-vehicle workshop and…
Hobart
Sick of too-subtle Japanese and predictable Chinese? Kalbi offers keenly priced Korean on the Elizabeth St strip, its minimalist approach to interior…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This beautifully styled cafe is the work of two couples who love plant-based eating. Expect ceramic bowls filled with warming Asian soups and stir-fries,…
Launceston
When magically unified, locally roasted Ritual beans and Ashgrove milk create an excellent cup of coffee. That's what they serve here, along with a range…
Perth
The coffee may be mediocre but the vibe is chill, care of hundreds of spherical, white paper lampshades swaying in the breeze. Plonk down on one of the…
Fiordland & Southland
This cafe with a faux-vintage theme is a sweet spot for coffee, cupcakes and a sit-down after visiting the attached Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre,…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
The Awakino River spills into the Tasman at Awakino, where boats shelter in the estuary while locals find refuge at the rustic Awakino Hotel. Look forward…
Hobart
It’s a little way out of the city, but an excursion to the Foodstore – a pioneering South Hobart cafe – always rewards. It’s an old shop front full of…
Perth
Now you don't have to truck across to Northbridge for a hearty bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). The hip Mama Tran also serves excellent coffee, fresh…
Brisbane
In the thick of the West End action, this Hare Krishna–run diner offers a cheap, meat-free feed. Eat all the lentil soup, mixed-veggie curry, rice,…
Sunshine Coast
While the pub grub here won't blow you away, it's tasty enough and comes with a beachside deck for chilled wave-watching sessions. Expect all the surf…
West Coast Australia
The kitchen staff at Mindarie's marina-side pub shuffle out generous share-plates of pork belly, salt-and-lime squid and prawn bruschetta, and larger…
West Coast Australia
Catchy name; uninspiring car-park location. But hey, the prices are right, and the food – heralded by magnificent aromas wafting across the aforementioned…
Taupo
This Tudor-style pub is fronted by a lovely outdoor deck, while indoors English paraphernalia dominates, from a full suit of armour to bulldog cushions…
Tauranga
Locals head to this elegant venue, incongruously situated across from a suburban mall, for a special treat. The food is highly seasonal, made from the…
Melbourne
If you eat with your eyes, White Mojo is your kind of cafe: the menu has been designed with Instagram in mind. The fitout – all blond wood and white…
HuTong Peking Duck & Dumpling Bar
Melbourne
This Prahran outpost of the city restaurant, known for flawless, made-from-scratch xiao long bao, also specialises in Peking duck. Other bite-size…
South Coast NSW
With a magic location right on North Beach and great views of the rolling waves, this is a decent spot to fill up after a morning surf or to devour a…
Tasmania
During the cooler months, locals drop into this cafe in the general store to enjoy a coffee and simple snacks and yarn with the friendly owners. The…
New South Wales
Dishes, especially those designed to share, don't always live up to aspirations (or their price tag) but the Pig remains one of central Tamworth's…
Victoria
The stylish but unpretentious GPO is rated highly by locals for its lively atmosphere and solid, all-round menu where you can't really go wrong. Choose…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Generously proportioned fry-ups make a great morning-after solution at this friendly cafe whose speciality is a range of good-value dishes using delicious…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This popular restaurant serves Cantonese cuisine in a stylish setting with professional staff. All the faves – san choi bao (mince in lettuce leaves),…
Melbourne
This enticing Italian deli has everything you need for the ultimate cheese and charcuterie board, as well as Italian groceries and affordable panini…
West Coast Australia
Tradies, truckies and hungry Lonely Planet travel writers make their way into this unassuming main-street bakery for pies, sausage rolls, ham-and-salad…
West Coast Australia
Good coffee, fish tacos, big burgers and buckets of prawns elevate this workaday cafe – right next door to the tour company that runs the ferry to…
South Coast NSW
Aussie post-surf comfort food like pies and sourdough-based brunches come 100% meat-free at Pilgrims, which also has a popular branch at nearby Milton…
Auckland
It's an effort to get to, but this suburban cafe serves some of the prettiest and best breakfasts in Auckland, with dishes such as 'the Nest' (a filo nest…
Melbourne
Melburnians have long adopted the humble chicken parmigiana as their own, but Mrs Parma's takes things to a whole new level with 14 types of parma, of the…
South Coast NSW
Right on the water with a pleasant shady terrace, this cafe offers fresh and tasty Aussie classics like BLTs and fish and chips (though, controversially,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Part of the lively eating scene along this part of Crown Street, this is the Surry Hills branch of Bill Granger's legendary Darlinghurst eatery. Breakfast…
Christchurch
Run by students of Indian spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, this colourful vegetarian eatery serves a range of cuisines, from tasty curries and dosas to…
Melbourne
In an Indian eating strip in West Footscray, this place specialises in crispy pancake-like filled dosas, biryanis (baked rice dishes) and a range of Indo…
Dunedin & Otago
Restaurants attached to tourist attractions can be dodgy, but the meals here are perfectly fine (the coffee is hit and miss, though). Big glass windows…
Hobart
Compact coffee excellence on compact Criterion St, which is a real haven for Hobart's caffeine-addled workers. Villino has been roasting its own beans…
Sunshine Coast
A wide-spanning pub-style menu that covers all the standards, from burgers, fresh fish and steaks, to pasta and (average) pizzas. For the best value, head…
The East Coast
Locals in the know say Branxholm's monolithic, 114-year-old country pub is the best place for a feed within miles. Expect country-sized plates of steak,…
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