Coromandel Peninsula
On a corner facing the harbour, this informal restaurant offers good-value seafood meals in a prime location. Steamed mussels, smoked seafood platters and…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Queenstown
A pair of food trucks squeezed into a lane between buildings – order your hoki, monkfish or blue cod from one, and eat inside the other. Ever fancied a…
Darwin
With drink specials aplenty and a fun, laid-back attitude, this place is recommended as much for the atmosphere and brilliant waterfront location as for…
Perth
Loads of vegan and gluten-free options shine at this cute corner cafe where flavour is definitely not compromised. The menu includes delicious salads,…
New South Wales
This busy cafe in the centre of town does decent coffee and interesting breakfasts such as potato roesti with slow-roasted tomato, balsamic mushrooms and…
Cairns
The Cock 'n' Bull is a local favourite for it's hugely proportioned meals, but it's lost its English pub/tavern feel to the pokies. Come here for a good…
Dunedin & Otago
Surprisingly upmarket for a restaurant attached to an SH1 motel, Northstar is a common choice for Oamaruvians with something to celebrate. Expect robust…
Tasmania
The small rear terrace here has Bass Strait views and is a lovely place to enjoy a drink or meal. The cafe itself is narrow and perennially bustling,…
New South Wales
Locals love the Lama for its hearty country-style breakfasts and light lunches like loaded foccacia and tasty, healthy salads, soups and quiches. It's all…
Southern WA
Thurlby offers light lunches and cakes accompanied by fresh-picked herbal teas, as well as other herb-based products including soap and aromatherapy…
Queenstown
Framed by exposed-stone walls, the Captain is both a sailor and a landlubber, with a menu of fish and farm favourites – steak, Mt Cook alpine salmon, lamb…
Byron Bay
Get stuck into traditional Gallic fare such as steak tartare, duck confit and fromage (cheese) in spades at this old-school French bistro, with outdoor…
Blue Mountains
On the main road in the heart of Blackheath, this is a quaintly decorated spot that does generously-topped, cheesy pizzas, both traditional and gourmet,…
Sydney
Flanked by the Harbour Bridge, the choppy harbour and Luna Park’s insane grin, Ripples does well to compete with the view and come out on top. Expect lots…
Sydney
Rock the Kazbah for Moroccan breakfast, weekend brunch or a peppy dinner. On hot summer days the windows fold out to the street. Generous serves feature…
The East Coast
Blue Edge does serviceable sandwiches, pies, Cornish pasties, cakes and salads in a room all a-waft with the aromas of freshly baked bread. The chicken…
Darwin
A long-time family-owned business just across the road from the waterfront at Cullen Bay. The large, shaded, outdoor dining area is often buzzing with…
Cradle Country & The West
Hearty fare, a pool table, TVs and a roaring open fire make this barnlike dining space at Cradle Mountain Lodge popular with families. The menu features…
Gold Coast
Lunches here don't push any culinary boundaries, but the charcuterie platters are satisfying and it's a lovely spot – nab a seat under the covered…
Hobart
Vanidol's in North Hobart proved to be such a winner that Vanidol's in South Hobart was spawned. It's a marginally less atmospheric set-up than in 'NoHo',…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This cheery restaurant on the main drag presents Asian cuisine from Beijing to Bangalore, although the emphasis is more on the Indian. All dishes are…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Great bánh mì – try the Peking duck one for a change from pork – and rice paper rolls are turned out by this extremely friendly little lunch spot. It's…
Canberra
A handy cheaper option in upmarket Barton, Yogi's Kitchen dishes up tasty if mild Indian dishes including all your usual faves like butter chicken and dal…
West Coast Australia
Away from Mandurah's tourist glitz, this skinny, unpretentious, family-run operation does excellent tempura, sashimi and sushi. The $9.50 lunchtime…
Waiheke Island
If you're bored with eggs Benedict, try one of the piquant breakfast tagines at this stylish cafe/mezze bar. Paninis, wraps and salads are served along…
New South Wales
Breakfast at this quality all-day option treads familiar ground (with some fun tempters like Sicilian doughnuts). From lunchtime, the menu skews heavily…
The West Coast
Antlers and a fishing and shooting wall of fame establish the hunting-lodge vibe of Haast's best boozer. Mainly meaty main courses (venison nachos,…
Victoria
Inhabiting the old Echuca post office, this smart contemporary cafe does fabulous coffee, light lunches, sweets and excellent wines, most of them local…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Don your big-eatin' pants for brunch, lunch or dinner at the Wobbly Kea, which offers a short menu of simple but tasty home-cooked meals, such as meaty…
Wanaka
A spin-off from Wanaka's evergreen Francesca's Italian Kitchen, this food truck sits in a rental-car yard among a trio of other food trucks – burritos,…
The Southeast
Reliable takeaway or dine-in pizzas (the 'Sicily' has plenty of pepperoni punch), plus fish and chips in all shapes and sizes (try the blue-eye trevalla)…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Musicians occasionally hang out at the pavement tables at this 1950s-era cafe, scoffing burgers by day and sometimes jamming until late on impromptu…
Sydney
'Artisan sourdough' is the speciality of this bakery cafe on the Five Ways intersection. The toast with ricotta and the sourdough sandwiches are suitably…
Victoria
Gelati on a hot summer’s day? Unbeatable. This little cafe specialises in Italian-style gelati with local fruit flavours, along with great coffee and…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This popular cafe has the creative-sandwich, mini-pizza and pastry market covered. The coffee is good and there are tables aplenty inside and out. A juice…
Gold Coast
This umbrella-shaded, family-friendly place by the water won't knock your socks off, but it does serve something for everyone, with an extensive menu of…
Victoria
Offering an à la carte menu, Pt. Leo Estate's second restaurant has a more casual ambiance than its sibling Laura. In our experience, the food can be a…
Melbourne
Using the old name for Dubrovnik, Ragusa incorporates the likes of Moreton Bay bugs and Wagyu beef into traditional Dalmatian dishes. You'll find them in…
Canberra
This popular brunch spot boasts a chic bistro atmosphere inside and sunny tables in the small square outside. Unfortunately service can be a bit chaotic…
Queenstown
Its popularity is its only detraction, but fight your way in and you'll find 24 superb ice-cream flavours, a host of chocolate and the truly Patagonian…
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