Must-see restaurants in New South Wales

  • BenBry Burgers

    Manly

    A popular takeaway in the pedestrian zone assembling juicy gourmet burgers for beach bums and backpackers.

  • Sonoma

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Glebe branch of a popular chain of sourdough bakery cafes.

  • Messina

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Surry Hills branch of Darlinghurst's legendary gelateria.

  • Woolworths

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Centrally located. There's a good multi-cuisine food court in the Wagga Marketplace location.

  • Family Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This old-style country pub serves dishes such as chicken schnitzel and gravy or T-bone steak.

  • Green Zebra

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Homemade pasta, salads and other organic dishes are all winners at this main-street cafe.

  • Sonoma

    Sydney

    Bondi branch of the Sydney chain of 'artisan sourdough bakers'. Enter via Gould St.

  • Evolution

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Drop in for flavourful Indian dishes at this relaxed spot with friendly service.

  • Coles

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Centrally located and convenient for self-catering travellers.

  • Josh's Café

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    An eclectic cafe in Berrima with a focus on Turkish flavours.

  • Strong coffee and plenty of seating at Twisted Sista

    Twisted Sista

    Byron Bay

    Bounteous baked goods include huge muffins, calorific cakes and overstuffed sandwiches on beautiful bread. Tuck in to them at one of the outdoor tables or…

  • Enjoy your deli lunch at the tables outside

    Blue Olive

    Byron Bay

    Fine cheeses, deli items, take-home salads, and baguettes or burgers to order; enjoy the beautifully prepared foods at shady pavement tables or decamp to…

  • Harrington Hotel

    Mid-North Coast

    Locals like to hang out at this spacious pub, sipping beer on its large waterside terrace or dining on classic pub bistro fare while gazing out big…

  • Filling Groovy

    New South Wales

    With an emphasis on food that is healthy and filling, this cheery open-fronted cafe in Tamworth offers salad-stuffed baguettes, wraps and sandwiches that…

  • Hocko's Chicken Shop

    Broken Hill

    You can't go past Hocko's for the best fried chicken and general fast-food goodness (burgers, fries, all top-notch!) in Broken Hill. Drive through or sit…

  • Happy Dragon

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Griffith's go-to Chinese joint, serving standard Australian Chinese fare, for when you just can't stomach another bowl of pasta. Lunch specials are good…

  • Beanz

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    For healthy fast food check out this salad bar on the main strip. Its predominately veggie options include falafel wraps, burgers and salads.

  • Seafood Co-op

    South Coast NSW

    Fresh from the trawlers, this yellow shack by the harbour sells quality fish, tiger prawns and oysters to take away.

  • OzyMex

    Byron Bay

    Order your spicy takeaway treats and hotfoot it to the beach. Tip: the fish tacos make for a tasty pre-swim snack.

  • Tilba Teapot

    South Coast NSW

    Hefty cooked breakfasts, sandwiches and great gateaux in a sweet, old-fashioned tea shop on the main street.