Snowy Mountains
Takayama isn't your typical small-town Japanese restaurant; for starters, sushi isn't the focus of the menu. Beyond small plates of trout sushi and salmon…
Must-see restaurants in New South Wales
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of Camperdown Commons, a conversion of a bowling club into organic farm and family-friendly cafe, eatery and play area, Acre is a breezy, good…
South Coast NSW
With a menu equally balanced between burgers and booze, His Boy Elroy is one of Wollongong's trendier picks for a bite. Burgers range from Wagyu beef…
Mid-North Coast
This stylish, smart-casual cafe within the Birubi Point surf club boasts an absolute beachfront location with stunning views over Stockton Bight and the…
Newtown & the Inner West
Though service can be a little scatty, there's some excellent tapas-sharing to be done at this welcoming Glebe restaurant. A good selection of cured meats…
South Coast NSW
Attached to a neat motor inn at the top of the hill is the surprisingly chic Whale Restaurant. Local knowledge gained by years of exploring the waves and…
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of the buzzy Kensington Street precinct, Automata has minimalist industrial styling with two long tables interrupted by concrete columns. It's a…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Downstairs from the Yamba Beach Motel, this casual eatery serves as a cafe in the morning and morphs into a popular seafood restaurant in the evening…
Katoomba
Descend the stairs to time travel back 40 years, with Australian classic like milkshakes, spiders (fizzy drinks with a scoop of ice cream) and artfully…
Sydney
Right by the wharf, and under 10 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry, this restaurant offers an absolutely stupendous perspective of central Sydney…
Newtown & the Inner West
There's something very sweet about this no-frills but picturesque corner spot with a couple of streetside tables and tiny backyard. Pita pockets…
Sydney Region
The short, seafood-heavy menu does a fine job of stealing attention from the spectacular views at this white-linen place at Terrigal beach's southern end…
Sydney
Queues form here for the surprisingly delicious sugar-free, vegan gelati and cashew-based soft serve in Classic Caramel or Ferrero Rawcher; gluten-free…
Katoomba
This historic building has two distinct spaces. Comfortably eclectic decor in the upstairs bar-diner inspires lounging around enjoying the cocktails and…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Reviving the disappearing Sydney tradition of shopfront-style restaurants in terraced houses, this two-level European-influenced spot has rebranded as a…
Broken Hill
Multiple and consistent recommendations from locals means you won't go wrong at the Astra. Look forward to a classy menu of upmarket pub fare from juicy…
Sydney Region
Bringing a bit of glam to central Gosford, this bar-restaurant complex on the main drag is very OTT, with a vast interior, dark-wood fittings and a…
Newtown & the Inner West
Hidden by the vintage pink-and-purple facade of a '60s hair salon, this sophisticated exploration of traditional Istanbul dishes is excellent. The…
Newtown & the Inner West
It's a pleasure to sit at the counter at this artfully designed deli and snack on charcuterie and fish preserves while quaffing a glass of vermouth or a…
Byron Bay
A short trip out of town, Roadhouse doubles as an excellent cafe by day rocking elixir-based drinks, fish tacos and fantastic coffee, then transforms into…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Many of East Sydney’s celebrated Italian restaurants have closed, but blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Bar Reggio has retained a beautiful budget atmosphere. The…
Hunter Valley
Enjoy a meal in fine country comfort overlooking the paddocks and gum trees in this inviting dining room at Spicers Vineyards Estate. The food is…
City Centre & Haymarket
The noodles and buns are great, but it's the dumplings that made this licensed Taiwanese chain famous, delivering an explosion of fabulously flavoursome…
Newcastle
Watch the Merewether Beach action from one of many spaces in this classic complex. The promenade cafe offers coffee and lazy breakfasts; there's a busy…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This bustling restaurant is Hay's best, with friendly staff and great food prepared in an open kitchen. There's nothing fancy about the standard steak,…
Northern Beaches
With its peaceful outlook over the Narrabeen lagoon, upstairs Limáni (there's a lift) is especially lovely at sunset. It's a cheerful, likeable place…
Sydney Region
In a privileged position by the water at peaceful Patonga, looking across to West Head, this sprawling indoor-outdoor order-at-the-counter restaurant is…
Mid-North Coast
Tables spill onto the street at Wooli's hippest cafe where the seasonal menu delivers a refreshingly interesting range of dishes from coconut sago…
Newtown & the Inner West
Sequestered in the back of a decent second-hand bookshop, friendly Sappho is a beaut bohemian garden cafe-bar, its walls scrawled with generations of…
City Centre & Haymarket
Drawing on Penang home-cooking and street-food traditions, this is a wonderful den of aromas and flavours. Satisfying bowls of noodles come with rich…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Hans Mohr started this fishy takeaway and diner decades ago, plating up fancy fish and chips with Euro stylings. The interior is more East End London eel…
Sydney
Mini-moguls and luncheon ladies while away long afternoons beneath Bistro Moncur’s vaulted ceilings and monochromatic mural. The menu changes seasonally,…
Blue Mountains
A top spot for a pre-walk breakfast or post-falls lunch, this handsome place strikes you on entry with its display cabinets bulging with good-looking food…
New South Wales
This cottage-style cafe and restaurant in West Tamworth is worth seeking out for spot-on French country cooking, rustic baking and lighter options such as…
Outback NSW
With established gardens and outdoor tables, this heritage cottage is a haven amid the wide open country surrounding Wilcannia. Tasty toasted wraps and…
Southern NSW & The Murray
With a spacious and sunny deck, Crossing offers such dishes as Thai beef salad or salt-and-pepper calamari. Other international culinary influences…
South Coast NSW
Stay more than a day in Batemans and it's likely this waterfront place will draw you in. The food's pleasingly varied: mushroom risotto, fish and chips,…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A Tweed Rd shopfront takeaway that's perfect for pre–day trip stocking up. Sister cafe to famous Fleet restaurant, here you'll find platters of amazingly…
Newcastle
A cut above most of the restaurants in this likeable waterside strip, Nagisa has a pleasant indoor-outdoor seating area and a menu of Japanese and…
South Coast NSW
A temple to nourishment for body and soul serving sugar-free, sustainably sourced produce. The results are very tasty, with a strong showing of vegetarian…
