Whitsunday Coast
One of the highlights of Mackay's food scene, Fusion 128 blends low-lit industrial design and casual atmosphere. On the menu Asian flavours meet classical…
Must-see restaurants in Queensland
Sunshine Coast
One of several casual, canal-side eateries at this shopping plaza, Betty's renowned for its burgers. Fillings include classic Angus beef, southern fried…
Brisbane & Around
Super-casual Fishes serves top-notch fish and chips, plus other surf staples like seafood chowder and salt-and-pepper calamari. A short list of breakfast…
Cape Tribulation
Everyone calls into Mason's for tourist info, for the liquor store (open until 5.30pm), or to dine out on exotic meats. Pride of place on the menu at this…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
In the restored, heritage-listed Paragon Theatre (c 1927) is a charming cafe serving toasted sandwiches, Buddha bowls, cakes, Mammino gourmet ice cream…
Hamilton Island
Right on the water, this bright and airy restaurant distinguishes itself with a succinct menu, prompt service and smart composition of ingredients. There…
Brisbane & Around
Occupying the billiard room of historic Clifford House (1860), Gip's is one of Toowoomba's fancier dining options. The lunch menu includes a daily special…
Noosa
A breezy cafe spotlighting local produce in the likes of chia, hempseed and flaxseed bircher with coconut yoghurt, caramelised figs, fresh berries and…
The Daintree
The restaurant of the Heritage Lodge serves up some of the Daintree's finest cuisine in a delightfully atmospheric indoor/outdoor setting by the babbling…
Brisbane & Around
A reasonably priced, family-friendly cafe overlooking a park at the northern edge of Redcliffe. Grab a table on the large, shaded terrace and tuck into…
Brisbane & Around
For reasonably priced local fish and seafood, stop by this family-run fishmonger. You'll find everything from fresh fish fillets and Moreton Bay bugs to…
Noosa
Fronted by rows of street-facing cane chairs, sultry Aromas celebrates Parisian-style people watching. There’s the usual array of morning pastries, muesli…
Brisbane & Around
Pillow-soft brioche buns and high-quality fillings have made Noosa-based Betty's a national success story. The compact list of burgers includes a classic…
Brisbane
Locals love Dicki's, a chilled, vegan cafe run by affable siblings Justine, Lexi, Choy and Diana. Buzziest at breakfast, its fresh, wholesome bites range…
Sunshine Coast
The award-winning chefs at this bright, casually chic restaurant – flanking Peregian Beach's lush green square – pump out a concise, seasonal,…
Sunshine Coast
While the crispy-thin pizzas (alas, not wood-fired) and evening pastas are heavy on the Italian accent, the nosh at casual cafe-bistro 'Little Brothers'…
Brisbane & Around
Opposite the train station, this former ball-bearing factory is now an upbeat cafe, pimped with quirky murals and dishing out fresh, flavourful cafe grub…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
Step behind the grand, columned facade of this former bank to discover a delightful family-run restaurant serving both Indian and Thai food. While the…
Brisbane & Around
On Manly's main street, Cambridge Lane dishes out good coffee and fresh, honest cafe grub, including all-day breakfast options like smashed avocado with…
Cairns
With humongous feasts, from crêpes to wraps and a truckload of vegetarian options, this is one of the best-value options in town. It's a little bit hippie…
Noosa
With outdoor seating overlooking the river across the street, casual Depot serves wholesome, flavour-packed cafe grub. Chow down corn fritters with…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
This slick, upbeat cafe down an arcade off Bourbong St is the place to go for well-made coffee in Bundaberg. The food's great too: breakfasts like corn…
Cairns
This superfresh vegan cafe has been a stalwart on Cairns' healthy-eating scene for more than a decade. Tucked down a quirky little arcade running between…
Brisbane
Grab a plate and pile it high with the likes of vegetarian curry, salads, poppadoms, chutneys and semolina fruit pudding at this no-frills budget eatery,…
Outback Queensland
This friendly timber corner pub is an incongruous foodie destination, with generous, reasonably priced pub food (crumbed steak, mixed grills, chicken…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Though it's but a hole-in-the-wall, you won't be able to miss 27 Degrees, thanks to its bright Miami Vice decor and gaggle of satisfied customers chowing…
Cairns
Multi-award-winning Meldrum’s deserves the accolades bestowed upon its seemingly innumerable renditions of the humble Aussie pie; it's been at it since…
Brisbane
This vintage neighbourhood shopfront was vacant for 17 years before Scout showed up and started selling bagels. The vibe is affable and creative, with…
Rockhampton
Occupying the most scenic position on Rockie's historic riverfront Quay St, Boathouse doesn't rest on its photogenic laurels, but augments them by…
Airlie Beach
This place keeps somewhat erratic hours, but catch it open and feast on punchy kimchi, delicate steamed dumplings, Korean drumsticks that pummel your…
Cairns
In an old refurbished bank building, the Chambers is three charming venues in one: a cafe, a restaurant and a bar. SoMa is the signature dinner-only fine…
Rockhampton
Actually facing the Fitzroy River, on the ground floor of the Empire Hotel on Victoria Pde, this Italian trattoria has been run by the same family since…
Sunshine Coast
Tiles-and-concrete Good Bar serves quality American comfort food with craft beers, spirits and cocktails. Succulent and indulgent burgers dominate the…
Gold Coast
A passionate place, this atmospheric eating and drinking den uses premium produce; the epic steak list takes in quality cuts from Queensland, NSW and…
Gold Coast
Occupying a prominent corner spot in Nobby Beach, Ally Chow dishes up share-style plates in a youthful Asian-inspired dining space with inky walls and…
Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast
A double garage on the edge of Bundaberg's city centre is the unlikely venue for Bundaberg's most cosmopolitan cafe. Lounge on leather armchairs under art…
Surfers Paradise
A lovely concept that still seems to be finding its feet, the 4217 is home to a serious coffee haunt, Paradox, as well as an American burger and beer bar,…
Brisbane & Around
Better quality than the average suburban Thai joint in Brisbane, this corner eatery is rarely short of a crowd; book ahead or arrive early. Dishes focus…
Sunshine Coast
Although not even vaguely Cuban, this popular, casual spot does enjoy a Fidel-like longevity thanks to its mouth-watering repertoire of mainly…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Aussies do brunch in a big way; nothing new there. But Whisk deserves credit for adding fun twists to the classics to make them particularly hipster…
