Newtown & the Inner West
Comfortably elegant, with striking, well-placed art on the walls, this corner spot offers inventive, tasty modern Australian fare designed for sharing…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Melbourne
It’s unclear whether you’re in a diner or trapped inside a video game at this popular takeaway, which serves the kind of juicy burgers in brioche buns…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
All-day Onyx occupies a lofty space, with onyx-black furnishings and warm-toned timber floors. Wood-fired pizzas are the mainstay, plus salads, tortillas,…
Cradle Country & The West
The last coffee stop for those making their way into the Southwest National Park, this cafe offers simple food, hot drinks and a wood fire to keep…
Waiheke Island
The Oyster Inn is a popular destination for Auckland's smart set. They're attracted by the excellent seafood-skewed bistro menu, oysters and champagne,…
Wanaka
The combination of authentic curry, crispy garlic naan and cold beer is a great way to recharge after a day's snowboarding or tramping. Beyond the spot-on…
Newtown & the Inner West
What a sweet-smelling combo: a florist and a cafe that's stylish, reasonably priced and friendly. The menu at sophisticated and serene Yuga starts with…
Rotorua
Owned by a friendly southern Indian family from Kerala, this riot of yellow and lime-green decor also serves up authentic dishes from Sri Lanka. Try the…
South Coast NSW
The best bread in these parts, from pillowy rolls to the signature light-rye sourdough, comes second only to the freshly baked pies and cakes at this…
Victoria
Tucked away off the main road is this friendly artisan bakery that uses an old wood-fire Scotch oven to bake its organic sourdough. It's only open on…
New South Wales
This handsome old pub, decked with the balconies and latticework that show its 1879 origins, serves traditional Aussie counter meals and substantial…
Adelaide
Big, bright and brassy: quick-fire Chinese on the main Chinatown strip, with an impressive menu ranging from the predictable (braised beef hotpot, steamed…
Launceston
Amelia is a lovely little wood-panelled coffee shop on the lower leg of George St, keeping strict Monday to Friday business hours (when those most in need…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Tucked away in an odd block of shops down the hill from Ponsonby Rd, Nishiki serves up a tasty array of dishes to a largely Japanese clientele. A picture…
Wellington
Let it all hang out after midnight at this devilishly good late opener. Munch on some cheesy lasagne, sticky date pudding, brownies or spinach-and-basil…
The Southeast
This tarted-up monolith lords over Kettering's boat-bobbing harbour, with a couple of broad deck areas and a span of sunny grass rolling down towards the…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
A day started at an Orca window seat looking over the water with eggs Benedict and a coffee is a day well launched. Come back in the evening to combine…
Great Ocean Road
At the back of Timboon, across from the golf course, is this farm where you can pick your own strawberries and blackberries (250/500g $4.50/7) between…
Cradle Country & The West
Steak is the most popular menu item at this bistro, closely followed by burgers, pasta and the ubiquitous pub parmigiana. None of the dishes can claim…
Great Ocean Road
Rebuilt by volunteers from the community after succumbing to a fire in 2017, this much-loved supermarket specialises in regional, seasonal fruit and veg…
The West Coast
Net yourself some excellent fish and chips (try the turbot, blue cod or fried oysters), then scoff them down the road at Sunset Point for an extra…
Wellington
Keen to try some Māori kai (food)? This fun, open-walled cafe is in a top spot by the harbour, fronted by sunny beanbag-strewn lawns. The kai mightn't be…
Hobart
This carnivorous cave has been here so long, it’s almost convict-era. Predictable, yes, but when you’re onto a good thing, stick with it. Steaks, grilled…
Christchurch
Himalayas' minimalist dining room showcases lots of North Indian and Punjabi favourites, including vegetarian options like creamy dal makhani (lentils…
Melbourne
For the best-value veg meal in town, you can't go past this humble Hare Krishna–run institution. The food is both tasty and cheap: the 'feast plate' gives…
Cradle Country & The West
To eat with the locals, make your way to this friendly and down-to-earth pub near the railway terminus 2km around the bay from Strahan’s centre. The…
Wanaka
Fancy burgers (spiced pulled pork, high-country salmon, porterhouse steak) are the mainstay of this white-tiled takeaway bar, but it also does fish and…
Byron Bay
This bright, cheerful outlet serves a selection of Asian street-food favourites, from dumplings to gado gado and nasi goreng. The flavours are punchy and…
The East Coast
A couple of kilometres south of Scamander is a sign pointing towards this fruitarian’s paradise. Try a smoked-salmon omelette for breakfast, or get stuck…
Darwin
Nooked into the arcade on the site of the old Star Cinema (a '74 cyclone victim), this hole-in-the-wall does simple things very well: bagels, toasted…
Cradle Country & The West
In the centre of the town action, this large tourist-focused pub has a bistro specialising in steaks. Those who don't eat red meat can opt for pumpkin…
Newtown & the Inner West
Strewn with vintage motorcycles and kooky two-wheelin’ art, Deus Cafe is an extension of an eccentric motorbike shop on frenzied Parramatta Rd. The menu…
Victoria
Taking over the former premises of a plant nursery, these sisters have opened a charming cafe with a herb-scented, plant-filled courtyard garden that is a…
Melbourne
This basement deli is true to its NYC name, with bagels schmeared with the traditional (cream cheese and smoked salmon) to the local (Vegemite). It also…
Sunshine Coast
The 'Glassy' cooks up hearty, no-nonsense pub nosh, including steaks, schnitzels, burgers and salads. The open fire keeps things cosy during winter and a…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This casual eatery with a thatched palapa has a gorgeous location overlooking the beach, making it a top spot for a milkshake, coffee or chilled tipple…
Hobart
A midrange Italian joint steadily climbing the culinary rungs, with essential pasta and risotto dishes offered alongside peppy mains such as chilli…
Melbourne
This bakery-cafe smells like warm bread and a comforting hug. Order a house pie (with a daily vegetarian and vegan option), panini, simple breakfast or…
Hobart
The Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery has its very own little cafe, good for a coffee and a quick lunch whether you're visiting 'TMAG' or not. Go for the…
Melbourne
Inhabiting one of those post-industrial spaces that Melbourne does so well, the Grain Store adds a touch of class to Melbourne's downtown cafe scene…
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