Newcastle
Delicious pizza and endearingly old-school decor make this one of Newcastle’s most popular pizzerias. The dynamic is simple, and it works. The pasta is…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Broome
Local vegetarians (and vegans) swear by the dips, salads and falafels at this humble kebab shop, while huge platters of charcoal-roasted meats will sate…
Melbourne
Minh Minh specialises in fiery Laotian dishes – the herby green-and-red-chilli beef salad is a favourite – but it serves plenty of Vietnamese and Thai…
Melbourne
Arguably the most painfully fashionable spot in Richmond, this bold and buzzy pizzeria has a good vibe and cheery service – and you might spot the odd…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The folk from the acclaimed Harvest restaurant and bakery in nearby Newrybar opened this tiny joint that delivers excellent Allpress coffee and indulgent…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Big bistro meals and a cavernous dining room. Join the locals in social bowls Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Kids meals are $10 and various…
Byron Bay
Hustle for a street-side table for big and tasty, if not mind-blowing, Thai salads, stir fries with coconut, lime and lemongrass, and laksas at this Bay…
Western Australia
Upstairs in the Palace Hotel is the flash Balcony Bar & Restaurant serving steak and seafood. Great atmosphere on weekend nights, but the food is merely…
Coromandel Peninsula
Serving audacious burgers with names like Soul Blues Brother and Vegan Vibe, this hip corner joint is also licensed so you can have an ice-cold beer with…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Eclectically furnished in mismatched retro furniture – much of it for sale – this side-street cafe is a nice spot for a relaxed coffee and a cheeky slice…
Western Australia
Classic counter meals including steaks, burgers, and bangers and mash. It's a popular place to start the night before moving on to Kalgoorlie's other…
Coromandel Peninsula
Order everything from L&P-battered onion rings and fish and chips through to L&P-braised pork belly. Leave room for dessert of L&P ice cream. Of course.
Verve Restaurant & Cider House
Brisbane
Snug, subterranean Verve stocks an epic selection of ciders, handy for washing down its repertoire of stock-standard pastas and risottos, salads, steaks…
The East Coast
Bridport's main-street tavern plates up fresh, locally caught seafood, roasts and wood-fired pizzas. There are also 10 basic motel rooms out the back …
Launceston
The best sushi in Luanceston emerges from the kitchen at this bright corner shop on Charles St. Grab a rice bowl to go, or hit the footpath tables if it's…
Gold Coast
This old-style fish-and-chip shop has been here since 1948, and its takeaway queues can get lengthy. There are some simple footpath tables if you want to…
Victoria
Located in one of only eight surviving art-deco buildings in Wodonga, this friendly spot, housed in a former city office, is popular for its all-day…
New South Wales
This cafe offers basic but well-executed breakfast and lunch menu options. The local-made cakes and the lovely al fresco area with garden views are…
Auckland Region
Call in for pies and other baked goods, groceries and ice creams. The attached Lion Rock Surf Shop (www.lionrocksurfshop.com) rents surfboards and body…
Auckland
This Devonport cafe is set a little back from the main tourist strip, and serves a tasty mix of cafe classics and Southeast Asian dishes to locals in the…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Set up on the side terrace of the Kohukohu Hotel, this little pavement cafe serves decent coffee and simple food including bagels, pies and cooked…
South Coast NSW
As you wind up the hills heading north to Central Tilba, make time to stop at this authentic French cafe in Tilba Tilba for scrummy crêpes and hot…
Fiordland & Southland
If you're a fan of freshly smoked salmon, pop up to the smokehouse to see if anyone's in. This sweet, hot-smoked fish is a tasty treat for a picnic or…
Wellington
Down on the corner, the curvaceous Lido just keeps packing them in with its funky retro architecture, live music on Saturday nights and excellent cafe…
Canberra
The bar is front and centre at this industrial-looking multipurpose place, which transitions from cafe to bistro to restaurant to bar as the day…
Canberra
Inside the Village Centre, this friendly cafe offers fresh, simple food like fruit salads and sandwiches, as well as tea and coffee and other refreshments.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
This stylish and buzzing restaurant and bar offers excellent Southeast Asian flavours, mainly from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Try the Madurese goat curry.
New South Wales
This stylish cafe makes seriously good coffee, freshly squeezed juices, healthy breakfasts and light lunches for you to enjoy amidst the urban-chic decor.
West Coast Australia
The only restaurant in Tom Price to speak of, Red Breeze covers all Asian bases with massaman curry, Indian samosas, satay chicken, tom yum soup and more.
West Coast Australia
Excellent fish and chips, bumper burgers, seafood boxes ($20) and salads to takeaway. Pop across the road and dine at one of the outdoor picnic tables.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
If you haven’t packed a picnic, this idyllically situated eatery serves tasty lunches, Devonshire teas with freshly baked scones, and hearty dinners.
Millthorpe Chocolates and Station Cafe
New South Wales
You can get a decent lunch here, but it's the sweet stuff that gets the big tick, with handmade chocolates, gelato and cake all very agreeable options.
Wellington
This cheery noodle house cranks out tasty vegie and vegan Malaysian and Chinese dishes (including kick-ass dumplings) in easy-clean, overlit surrounds.
Southern WA
Off Walpole's main road, Top Deck kicks off with breakfast, and graduates to dinner options, including spinach-and-feta pie and a daily curry special.
Coromandel Peninsula
Although the bright lighting may not induce romance, the tangy Thai dishes will provide a warm glow at this long-established and popular local eatery.
Auckland
Part of a culinary makeover of a former department store, the Commons is a spacious and sophisticated combination of elegant restaurant and buzzy bar.
Christchurch & Canterbury
If you want to stock up on supplies, this is your best chance, with odds-on for egg sandwiches, hot chips, decent coffee, basic groceries and petrol.
Perth
Good-value Japanese standards such as teriyaki, udon and sushi, made fast in a cafeteria-like setting. Great for a quick bite if you're out drinking.
South Coast NSW
Friendly waitstaff and fresh food make the Wharfside a decent enough spot for fish of the day or a cooked breakfast, though service is inconsistent.
Newtown & the Inner West
In the heart of bustling Newtown, this gelato place is totally vegan and have some excellent creations. There's a wide range of delicious flavours.
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