Restaurants in Australia
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Caravanserai
Richly woven tablecloths, red walls and candlelit tables create a warm and inviting atmosphere at this standout Turkish restaurant. Meze platters are great for sharing (with hummus, babagounosh, artichokes, dolma and more). Dine on the back verandah for pleasant river views.
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Cantina 663
It's a Spain versus Italy showdown, from the dishes to the wine list, at this cool but casual cantina, with tables spilling into the arcade.
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Cantina
This atmospheric little hidey-hole in the centre of town dishes up tasty plates of salt-and-pepper calamari, fried chorizo and lamb souvlaki. Not hungry? The bar has a good vibe also.
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Caffé Fiasco
Caffé Wonderful is more apt. Classic Italian fare is prepared in an open kitchen surrounded by widely spaced tables that flow from inside to out. The gardens' herbs are used in the dishes, which include some excellent local seafood. Bar open from 4pm.
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Caffè dell' Isola
The Italian radio station reverberating through the outdoor courtyard attests to the authenticity of the crisp-crust pizzas here (as does the menu that reads 'please do not even ask for pineapple'). Cash only.
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Cafe Zest
This cafe-gallery fills a tiny crack between buildings, but its laid-back vibe and brilliant breakfasts more than compensate for any shortcomings in size. Baguettes and bagels are crammed with creative combos, or you can banish your hangover with some 'Hells Eggs': two potted eggs with tomato, capsicum and rosemary salsa, topped with grilled cheese and Tabasco sauce. Great coffee, arty staff, and vegetarian specials too.
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Café Tapas
This slick venue has funky artwork, dim lighting, red couches, and low tables flickering with coloured lights. Come for Asian-inspired tapas, and linger longer for drinks and music.
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Café Serenade
Look forward to yummy soups, sour dough toasted sandwiches, salads and good vegetarian options, as well as hearty roasts and curries. Also does gluten-free and dairy-free sweet treats, and the coffee is excellent.
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Cafe Rustica
Book ahead to enjoy authentic Italian pastas, traditional crispy-crust pizzas and Italian wines in this contemporary beach shack.
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Café La De Da
La De Da serves generous plates of seafood, big steaks, curries, salads and the obligatory wraps and sandwiches. Big breakfasts.
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Café Culture
This little foodie enclave does organic as much as possible, fair-trade coffee, delicious breakfasts and man-sized meals. Next door, the Trevallyn Deli Grocer offers supplies for a gourmet picnic hamper.
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Café Cirque
One of the best breakfast spots (served all day) in town, the buzzing Café Cirque serves rich coffees and daily specials, along with open-face sandwiches and gourmet salads for lunch.
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Cafe Bouquiniste
Set in the front room of a charming Queenslander, this tiny cafe and bookseller has oodles of charm, if not much space. The coffee is fantastic, service is friendly, and the prices are right for the breakfast fare, toasted sandwiches, savoury tarts and cakes.
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Café Balaena
This waterfront cafe at the marina provides expansive views, atmosphere with a decidedly laid-back twist and wallet-friendly prices. The menu ranges across the board with a good dose of seafood.
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Cable Beach General Store
Cable Beach unplugged – a typical Aussie corner shop with coffee, pancakes, barra burgers, pies and internet, and no hidden charges. You can even play a round of mini-golf.
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Byron Farmers Market
An open-air temple to regional food.
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Butcher Shop Café
A hip eatery in an old butchery with stained glass and interesting artwork. The delicious fare is understated and the coffee is roasted in-house. Yumi, from northern Thailand, cooks on Saturday nights.
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Burp Eat Drink
A swish Melbourne-style restaurant in the tropics, Burp has a small but tantalising menu. The contemporary dishes include an interesting assortment of sharing plates such as Japanese eggplant stuffed with prawns and oyster sauce.
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Bumbles Café
Peaceful cafe opposite the Nerang River with small global menu.
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Bronte Road Bistro
This friendly neighbourhood bistro is the perfect reward/draw for the lovely clifftop walk from Bondi. The casual, always-bustling interior (half indoor, half outdoor) and the menu of French favourites are true crowd pleasers.
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Bowls Club
For tasty, casual meals that won't break the budget head to the friendly Bowls Club, with pub fare and different baked meals nightly.
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Bountiful Thai
Takeaway whipping up noodle and rice dishes, curries and soups in huge portions and quick time.
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Botanic Café
Order from a seasonal menu of quality SA produce in this linen-crisp, modern Italian eatery opposite the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Offerings might include goats-cheese tartlets with pear chutney, or pappardelle with braised lamb shank and thyme ragu. The tasting menu (two courses and a glass of wine for $25) is a steal.
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Boardwalk
Commanding lovely views over the Hastings River, this recently opened tapas and wine bar is just a castanet click away from Town Wharf. Locals love it.
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Blue Olive
Deli and shady pavement tables.
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