Mid-North Coast
Relax on the verandah decking looking out to the forest views at this stylish yet relaxed restaurant with exemplary service. Dine on well-prepared Modern…
Must-see restaurants in New South Wales
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…
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…
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…
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…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This heritage sandstone cottage showcases superb modern Australian cooking. Flavours could include lavender smoked duck breast or black tortellini with…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Relocating from the country town of Tintenbar to the rather suburban centre of Ballina, Che Bon, headed by chef Rodolphe who hails from Lyon, is a firm…
South Coast NSW
All gourmet tastes are satisfied at this restored 1851 creamery, 3km west of town. The cellar door showcases exceptional wine, accompanied by cheeseboards…
Coffs Harbour
Join Coffs' cool kids propped up at the open window or on a street-side table sipping on the town's best coffee and digging into delights from a menu of…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Bread Social's concession at Byron Bay's The Farm is the worst-kept secret; now the word is really out with this dedicated bakery and cafe, opened just a…
Snowy Mountains
Located in farmland midway between Jindabyne and Thredbo, this artisanal distillery offers tastings of its excellent schnapps, a rainbow of flavours from…
South Coast NSW
Eden mussels, Tilba cheeses and Gippsland wines find their perfect setting in this shack-chic, upper-floor restaurant overlooking the wharf. The sunset…
Mid-North Coast
Opened in early 2019, CH Dining is a welcome addition to the Crescent Head dining scene. Located at The Med motel, the space is contemporary cool and the…
Mid-North Coast
Settle in on the candlelit verandah or cosy into a table inside the smart contemporary fit-out of this humble weatherboard house, where sophisticated open…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Cookbook author Sevtap Yüce steps out of the pages to deliver her bold Turkish Flavours to the plate at this wonderful little cafe. Most of the tables are…
Mid-North Coast
Fresh from a fabulous, multi-million-dollar refurbishment, the iconic 1930s Shoal Bay Country Club, opposite gorgeous Shoal Bay beach, isn't a country…
Mid-North Coast
An urban sensibility combines with beach-town charm at this busy cafe. Pick up an early-morning latte or grab a seat for crumpets with macadamia crumble,…
Mid-North Coast
A superlight and pretty space to escape the heat and eat the freshest of seafood. The menu changes regularly and might include local snapper fillet in a…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The wood-fire oven here turns out the best pizza in the region. Delicious combos such as pork and fennel sausage with chilli or field mushrooms, parmesan…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This classic boozer has a vast back porch overlooking a verdant valley with seats taken up by a slice of all Nimbin life. The Mended Drum Bistro serves…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The setting is sublime: a two-storey whitewashed wooden Queenslander house surrounded by gorgeous gardens and gazing at Wollumbin/Mt Warning. The country…
Mid-North Coast
Beneath one of First Ave's giant fig trees, this popular cafe turns out great coffee, delicious homemade cakes (raw and gluten-free options too) and…
New South Wales
Ruby's is a gem: a charismatic, eclectically-decorated cafe with stripped-brick walls, deft baristas and garden tables that suggest lazy brunches. The…
Outback NSW
A heart-warmingly unique offering here in Bourke: a well-priced night of bush ballads and storytelling around a campfire under the stars, with a simple,…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Sit yourself at the communal table and tuck into a big breakfast, burger or sandwich at this mini-emporium that now takes up two lovely old shops back-to…
Mid-North Coast
Enjoy stunning vistas over the Port Stephens' headlands to the great blue yonder of the Pacific Ocean from this breezy breakfast and lunch spot in the…
Newtown & the Inner West
Worth the short stroll downhill from the Newtown strip, or as the focus of a night in pleasant Erskineville itself, this small neighbourhood Thai…
Sydney
Confident modern Australian fare, strong on presentation, vibrant flavours and quality ingredients, is on offer in this tiny spot. A cheerful, family-run…
Newtown & the Inner West
Relax over a few drinks and a progression of small plates (we love those polenta chips!) in the front bar, or make your way to the rear to enjoy soundly…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Come here for traditional favourites like pol sambol (coconut-chilli salad), short eats (snacks) and the house speciality, hoppers. These bowl-shaped rice…
City Centre & Haymarket
The memorable descent into the sexy old-time ambience plunges you straight from suity Sydney into a 1930s movie. Delicious French fare comes in old…
City Centre & Haymarket
The fish tank at this frenetic Cantonese place, a Chinatown classic, forms a window-wall to the street, filled with fish, crabs, lobsters and abalone…
Snowy Mountains
As good as any of Canberra's flash brunch spots, Birchwood pours a powerful coffee, bakes its own seed-studded gluten-free bread and lovingly prepares veg…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Join the queues of people who look like they never eat ice cream at the counter of the original store of Sydney's most popular gelato shop – clearly even…
Sydney
This former general store for boat traffic is now one of Sydney's finer restaurants, in an unforgettable waterside setting in Cottage Point. Sitting out…
Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
The curved glass windows of this excellent Barangaroo seafood restaurant offer a water view more ambient than spectacular, but the tinny (a simple fishing…
Newtown & the Inner West
Devoted to community and ethical food production, Cornersmith presents a seasonal menu of delicious dishes, as well as pickles, sauces, preserves and…
Newcastle
Stylishly flaunting its warehouse chic on this light industrial street in the West End, the Edwards is back from the ashes after a disastrous 2018 fire…
South Coast NSW
The warmth of the welcome is only outshone by the tenderly prepared Balinese food at Spice Magic. This standout restaurant serves authentically spiced…
South Coast NSW
From its stylish, open-plan kitchen, Tallwood kicks off the day with excellent coffee and out-of-the-ordinary breakfasts, such as crème-fraiche hash…
