Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific

  • My Italian Baby

    Port Douglas

    Port's newest Italian restaurant, My Italian Baby is a sophisticated but down-to-earth main street eatery that gets rave reviews from locals and visitors…

  • Chill Cafe

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The prime position on the corner of the waterfront Esplanade, combined with fun, friendly and attentive service, sexy tunes and a huge airy deck, are all…

  • Mason's of Bendigo

    Victoria

    Casual yet sophisticated, the acclaimed Mason's has an agreeable mix of inventive, beautifully plated fine food and great atmosphere. Order several…

  • Flic's Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Perfectly aligned to snare the afternoon sun, fabulous Flic's is infused with city cool, with outdoor seating and a versatile menu spanning breakfast to…

  • Ginger Brown

    Hobart

    This perennially popular and well-run cafe presents a wide-ranging menu, including a house crumpet with raspberry mascarpone and lemon curd, a black…

  • Riverview Hotel

    Sydney

    Foodies flock here to try the excellent seafood dishes (such as Balmain bug) and nose-to-tail meat creations in the elegant upstairs dining room, while…

  • Nut Café

    Tasmania

    Cafes at popular tourist attractions are often substandard, but that's decidedly not the case here. Stanley's best eatery by a long shot, the Nut Café…

  • Aarli

    Broome

    Ask any Broome local where they love eating and most will say the Aarli, with its wonderful outdoor relaxed dining and the share plates that Broome does…

  • Harvest

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Putting the tiny hinterland town of Newrybar on the map is Harvest: a restaurant in a rustic open-air Queenslander with a 'wild harvest' menu inspired by…

  • Pipeclay Pumphouse

    New South Wales

    On the grounds of the Robert Stein Winery, this paddock-to-plate stunner is the talk of Mudgee, serving to-die-for weekend breakfasts, à la carte and…

  • Bah B Q

    Sydney

    Sydney's best Brazilian restaurant is just off the Crows Nest eating strip north of the harbour. The rodízio concept of waiters walking round slicing off…

  • D.O.C

    Victoria

    A beachside outpost of the much-loved Carlton cafe and pizzeria empire, this cafe and deli is the best place to eat in Mornington. Molto autentico Italian…

  • Little Humid

    Noosa

    This deservedly popular place serves up beautiful, seasonal bistro fare with subtle twists: flash-fried cuttlefish with green papaya, avocado salsa, palm…

  • Rye

    Canberra

    Scandi-inspired Rye is all blonde wood, bright lights and modish furniture, with a menu to match. Danish smørrebrød (open sandwiches on dark rye bread)…

  • Red Velvet Lounge

    The Southeast

    The journey hasn't been as smooth as velvet for this hippy-happy cafe – it burned down in 2014 – but its reincarnation as a vegetarian and vegan eatery is…

  • Kohli's Waterfront

    South Coast NSW

    Warm service and bay views promise a memorable meal, and the flavourful food delivers. Dishes at Kohli's positively sizzle with fresh herbs and piquant…

  • Zev's Bistro

    Brisbane & Around

    Chef Kyle Zevenbergen has catapulted Toowoomba's dining scene to a whole new level with this lauded bistro, a burnt orange-and-charcoal space pimped with…

  • Hayden’s Pies

    South Coast NSW

    With traditional pies – the likes of Sunday roast or chicken and bacon – and a range of gourmet fillings (such as Atlantic salmon, or mushroom and goat's…

  • Zin House

    New South Wales

    The glorious Lowe Vineyard is home to this weekend highlight: long, leisurely six-course lunches of simply prepared local produce (either home-grown, or…

  • Abacus

    Melbourne

    Big, breezy eatery on Chapel St, with high ceilings, potted plants, and a touch of glam in its marble table tops and timber finishes. It’s a cafe during…

  • Metung Hotel

    Victoria

    In an unbeatable location overlooking Metung Wharf, this iconic pub has big windows and a deck, making the most of the water views. The bistro serves top…

  • Riverstone Kitchen

    Dunedin & Otago

    A riverstone fireplace and polished concrete floors set the scene for a menu that's modern without being overworked. Award-winning chef Bevan Smith…

  • Julaymba Restaurant

    The Daintree

    The superb Julaymba Restaurant features local produce, including indigenous berries, nuts, leaves and flowers, in a lagoon and rainforest setting - try…

  • Yonder

    Queenstown

    With a menu inspired by 'the things we've loved around our travels', this cafe brings to the table a cosmopolitan assortment of dishes: bacon butties,…

  • Lox Stock & Barrel

    Sydney

    Stare down the barrel of a smoking hot bagel and ask yourself one question: Wagyu corned-beef Reuben, or chicken liver with extra pickle? And be sure to…

  • Ganbaranba

    Cairns

    You'll recognise this tiny place by the queues outside: Ganbaranba is a local cult joint, and without a doubt the best place for ramen noodles and gyoza…

  • Ballina Gallery Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Sit out underneath the mango tree, or admire the art inside Ballina's 1920s former council chambers while enjoying some of Ballina's best produce. The…

  • Vulcano Gelato

    Victoria

    Whoa there! If driving through Rye, be sure to stop for a gelato at this exceptionally good gelateria. The pistachio is as good as anything you'll eat…

  • Replete Cafe & Store

    Taupo

    Under the same ownership since opening in 1993, this fabulous spot is one-half cafe and one-half shop selling designer kitchenware, ceramics and souvenirs…

  • Fusion Art Bar & Tapas

    Cairns

    Every item in this crazy cool cafe is a piece of art, and there's a real eclectic charm to everything from the furniture to the thoughtfully designed…

  • Loose Goose

    Southern WA

    Easily the most creative restaurant in town, the Goose also doubles as a lively bar that serves its own lager plus a handful of craft beers on tap. It's…

  • Beach Almond

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The rustic, ramshackle, beach-house-on-sticks exterior belies the exceptional fine-dining experience that awaits within. Black-pepper mud crab, char…

  • Darwin Ski Club

    Darwin

    This place just keeps getting better. Already Darwin's finest location for a sunset beer, it now does seriously good tucker too. The dishes are well…

  • Crustaceans

    Darwin

    This casual, licensed restaurant features fresh fish, Moreton Bay bugs, lobster, oysters and even crocodile, as well as succulent steaks. It's all about…

  • Courgette

    Canberra

    With its crisp white linen, impeccable service and discreet but expensive ambience, Courgette is the kind of place to bring someone you want to impress,…

  • Lolli Redini

    New South Wales

    See Orange's finest produce wrapped in all its glory at this much-lauded restaurant (bookings essential). The matching of food with wines is well thought…

  • Lichen Restaurant & Cafe

    The East Coast

    We’re likin’ what they’re doing here – good coffee, casual days that slide into fine-dining evenings, leisurely weekend breakfasts and locally caught fish…

  • Falafellicious

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Beware: once you've eaten from this unassuming little joint, you're going to be drool-dreaming of the experience for years to come. The authentic,…

  • PM Eat & Drink

    Darwin

    This place buzzes with atmosphere, not to mention great food and excellent service – this is the pick for a casual city-centre meal if your time in town…

  • Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant

    Great Ocean Road

    Feast on memorable ocean views, deliciously fresh seafood and Greek-influenced dishes at Chris' hilltop fine-dining sanctuary among the treetops…

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