Townsville & Mission Beach
The place with the giant crab on the roof, the cavernous Seaview is a famous stopover for hungry drivers. Trucker chefs dish up local flavours in the form…
Townsville & Mission Beach
The place with the giant crab on the roof, the cavernous Seaview is a famous stopover for hungry drivers. Trucker chefs dish up local flavours in the form…
South Coast NSW
Aussie post-surf comfort food like pies and sourdough-based brunches come 100% meat-free at Pilgrims, which also has a popular branch at nearby Milton…
Yorke Peninsula
The affiliated Seagate Motel next door may have fallen on hard times, but Sails is still going strong. Pub-style bistro fare is the order of the day:…
Rainbow Beach
This spruced-up pub brings to mind all things plantation with ceiling fans, palm trees, timber floors and cane furnishings – plus the smell of beer…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
Terrific-value Indian scoring points with hungry steel-millers, the Guru does a mean butter chicken, and an even better palak paneer (homemade cottage…
Phillip Island
The vines here are solely for show – this is a winery that doesn't produce its own tipples, instead functioning as a restaurant and gift shop. It's a good…
Gulf Savannah
On-site bar and restaurant at Adel's Grove, with a big open-air deck. A two-course set-menu dinner and breakfast are included in room rates (though…
Melbourne
Melburnians have long adopted the humble chicken parmigiana as their own, but Mrs Parma's takes things to a whole new level with 14 types of parma, of the…
South Coast NSW
Right on the water with a pleasant shady terrace, this cafe offers fresh and tasty Aussie classics like BLTs and fish and chips (though, controversially,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Part of the lively eating scene along this part of Crown Street, this is the Surry Hills branch of Bill Granger's legendary Darlinghurst eatery. Breakfast…
Phillip Island
The food at Harry's can be a bit hit and miss, but it's the only restaurant in Cowes to have a licence to purchase seafood directly from the local boats…
Mid-North Coast
If you're looking for a cheap alternative to the Bay's oversaturation of seafood, pop upstairs to Peter's Chinese for $10 lunches and no-fuss dinners and…
Melbourne
In an Indian eating strip in West Footscray, this place specialises in crispy pancake-like filled dosas, biryanis (baked rice dishes) and a range of Indo…
Murray River
This gargantuan, peach-coloured pub at the base of Barmera's main street has cold beer, hefty pub meals, vaguely art-deco stylings and an unlikely glade…
Hobart
Compact coffee excellence on compact Criterion St, which is a real haven for Hobart's caffeine-addled workers. Villino has been roasting its own beans…
The East Coast
Locals in the know say Branxholm's monolithic, 114-year-old country pub is the best place for a feed within miles. Expect country-sized plates of steak,…
Sunshine Coast
A wide-spanning pub-style menu that covers all the standards, from burgers, fresh fish and steaks, to pasta and (average) pizzas. For the best value, head…
Whitsunday Coast
The decor is old school for a reason: Sam's has built a devoted following slinging Chinese-Malaysian food to the people of Mackay, and there's clearly no…
Melbourne
The views of the city skyline are superb through this 35th-floor restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows (there are even memorable views from the toilets!)…
West Coast Australia
Next to the RAC Cervantes Holiday Park, this sea-blue food shack does good coffee and simple breakfasts and lunches (pancakes, bacon and eggs, lemon…
Murray River
A rusty, iron-clad shopfront on the Waikerie side of Barmera, Backyard Bread is a deli/cafe baking 'bread bites': mouth-sized bits of flavour-packed bread…
Perth
An unassuming corner cafe committed to sustainable practices, Source Food has excellent breakfast options that include a massive spring-onion and feta…
Sunshine Coast
Head in early to this busy fish-market-cum-shop to stock up on fresh seafood, from local sand crabs to crayfish and Moreton Bay bugs. The casual in-house…
Melbourne
The kitchen here is steered by Abla Amad, who arrived in Australia in 1954 and has since inspired a generation of local Lebanese chefs. The flavour-packed…
Melbourne
This down-to-earth meze bar might be tiny, but it's filled with big Greek flavours. Think cauliflower 'popcorn' and slow roasts, best shared and washed…
Limestone Coast
This cheery ocean-blue bakery on the main street is the place for rolls, pies, scrolls, cakes, slices, buns and biscuits. Sourdough pizzas Friday evenings…
Brisbane
A chilled out, bohemian teahouse steeped in pseudo-Moroccan decor and ambience. Low lighting, rustic wood furnishings, tiny nooks and a courtyard make a…
Melbourne
What's not to love about a 24-hour 'souva' joint? Especially when it's been doling out late-night lamb souvlakis in Melbourne for nearly 40 years. Located…
Melbourne
Gilson straddles the line between cafe and restaurant but misses the mark with snobby service. It's not a problem if you're just here to sip coffee and…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
In a neighbourhood crammed with cafes, South of Johnston may not be trailblazing, but it stands out from the pack for its charming space in a warehouse…
Darwin
Brought to Darwin by ship in 1897, this lovely old Methodist church building provides an atmospheric respite in Darwin's botanic gardens. The large…
Darwin
Roma is a local institution and the most reliable place for quality coffee in Darwin. It's a meeting place for lefties, literati and travellers. Well away…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
This rather Mediterranean-looking pub bistro at the entrance to Port Lincoln's marina (check out the tuna fleet while you're in the 'hood) is a top spot…
Litchfield National Park
This busy cafe at Wangi Falls is one of few places in the park for a light meal. There are hot rolls, OK burgers and other bites to eat as well as a small…
Manly
This whole-food minimart has a great little street cafe serving mainly organic vegetarian goodies, including flavoursome flans, salads, nori rolls, cakes,…
Melbourne Region
A self-proclaimed cafe with a conscience, this friendly place on Belgrave's main shopping strip offers a 100% vegetarian menu that includes plenty of…
New South Wales
For a real slice of Aussie culture, try this bistro at the sprawling West Tamworth League Club. It's noisy, you have to provide ID for a temporary…
Hobart
With a global selection of interesting blends, Yellow Bernard (great name!) takes its coffee very seriously. If you're in a hippie mood, its chai – made…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
This unassuming restaurant within the Harbour Sails motel is a surprising setting for some of Gladstone's best food. The prix-fixe menu includes entrees…
Broken Hill
For an upmarket dining experience, the Royal Exchange Hotel does gourmet takes on Australian staples such as 'Beef & Reef' topped with prawns. Consider…