West Coast Australia
Built as the Commercial Hotel by runaway Hungarian Gustave Liebe in 1909, the impressive red-brick Drover's Inn does big business in steaks, chicken and…
Must-see restaurants in Australia
Hobart
The brilliant pastas, pizzas, risottos and calzones at Solo have been drawing hungry hordes for decades. Not that you'd know its age from looking at it:…
Yorke Peninsula
Surveying the bay, this glass-fronted tavern is a winner, with a pizza oven in a corrugated-iron water tank and impressive pub standards (try the local…
Mid-North Coast
This relaxed restaurant in the Nelson Bay shopping strip offers a good-value two-course set menu for $45 on weekdays. Port Stephens oysters star as…
Tasmania
The century-old wood-fired oven here produces all manner of pies – from egg-and-bacon to Thai massaman and glistening custard. Also on offer are old…
Hobart & Around
In a black-painted barn on the way into Richmond from Hobart, Wicked Cheese is a top spot for cheese tastings (dig that whisky cheddar), a fresh,…
Perth
Loads of vegan and gluten-free options shine at this cute corner cafe where flavour is definitely not compromised. The menu includes delicious salads,…
New South Wales
This busy cafe in the centre of town does decent coffee and interesting breakfasts such as potato roesti with slow-roasted tomato, balsamic mushrooms and…
Darwin
With drink specials aplenty and a fun, laid-back attitude, this place is recommended as much for the atmosphere and brilliant waterfront location as for…
Victorian High Country
This deli–wine bar does a casual menu of cured meats, antipasti and pasta to go with Italian wine by the glass, as well as its own locally produced…
Yarra Valley
This friendly cafe-bistro is the only place on the mountain where you can source food and hot drinks. It's located in the administration building at Lake…
Cairns
The Cock 'n' Bull is a local favourite for it's hugely proportioned meals, but it's lost its English pub/tavern feel to the pokies. Come here for a good…
Flinders Ranges
At Copley Caravan Park reception, the Quandong Cafe serves delicious quandong pies (a quandong is a kind of native cherry – these guys harvest it from…
Mid-North Coast
All-day breakfast heaven is hidden in an arcade near the waterfront, where this cafe serves up to eight variations of eggs Benedict, fluffy buttermilk…
Tasmania
The small rear terrace here has Bass Strait views and is a lovely place to enjoy a drink or meal. The cafe itself is narrow and perennially bustling,…
Mid-North Coast
The local pub has cold beer, a sun-soaked deck and a massive menu of Vietnamese dishes and pub classics, as well as takeaway pizza ($14 to $28): which in…
New South Wales
Locals love the Lama for its hearty country-style breakfasts and light lunches like loaded foccacia and tasty, healthy salads, soups and quiches. It's all…
Southern WA
Thurlby offers light lunches and cakes accompanied by fresh-picked herbal teas, as well as other herb-based products including soap and aromatherapy…
Fleurieu Peninsula
All the old faves, plus a few good 'with personality' selections: satay chicken, tandoori lamb and a yiros pizza (chicken, tomato, Spanish onion, hummus,…
Mid-North Coast
Grab a seat on the deck overlooking the river and join well-to-do mature diners as they tuck into a plate pan-fried barramundi and local rock oysters with…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Beautiful all-day eggy breakfasts, scrummy muffins, fresh juices and top-notch coffee are the staples of this chilled-out cafe, set in a tree-lined plaza…
Byron Bay
Get stuck into traditional Gallic fare such as steak tartare, duck confit and fromage (cheese) in spades at this old-school French bistro, with outdoor…
Blue Mountains
On the main road in the heart of Blackheath, this is a quaintly decorated spot that does generously-topped, cheesy pizzas, both traditional and gourmet,…
Sydney
Flanked by the Harbour Bridge, the choppy harbour and Luna Park’s insane grin, Ripples does well to compete with the view and come out on top. Expect lots…
Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford
All the enticing breads and pies at this bakery, located at the Abbotsford Convent, are baked in the original 1901 wood-fired masonry ovens. It also does…
Murray River
There are plenty of rambling old pubs around town, but the stately Murray Bridge Hotel is your best bet for a feed, with roasts, sticky BBQ ribs, beef-and…
Sydney
Rock the Kazbah for Moroccan breakfast, weekend brunch or a peppy dinner. On hot summer days the windows fold out to the street. Generous serves feature…
Forster-Tuncurry
This no-frills restaurant, popular with locals, has friendly staff, is invariably spotlessly clean, and serves a wide range of Chinese and Malaysian…
The East Coast
Blue Edge does serviceable sandwiches, pies, Cornish pasties, cakes and salads in a room all a-waft with the aromas of freshly baked bread. The chicken…
Cradle Country & The West
Hearty fare, a pool table, TVs and a roaring open fire make this barnlike dining space at Cradle Mountain Lodge popular with families. The menu features…
Darwin
A long-time family-owned business just across the road from the waterfront at Cullen Bay. The large, shaded, outdoor dining area is often buzzing with…
Gold Coast
Lunches here don't push any culinary boundaries, but the charcuterie platters are satisfying and it's a lovely spot – nab a seat under the covered…
Adelaide Hills
Everyone knows why you’re here, so don’t feel embarrassed. Just plough into the homemade choc desserts and delicious hot chocolates (milk, dark or white)…
Yorke Peninsula
After a dirty day digging down the mine, swing your pick into the Cornish Kitchen for the ultimate pasty. (The chunky steak and onion pies are pretty…
Adelaide Hills
The modest Lobethal Bakery is a Hills institution, spawning franchises in other Hills towns (Woodside, Balhannah, Stirling and Mt Barker). Load up on…
Hobart
Vanidol's in North Hobart proved to be such a winner that Vanidol's in South Hobart was spawned. It's a marginally less atmospheric set-up than in 'NoHo',…
Bungalow Bay Koala Village Restaurant
Magnetic Island
The okay curries, grills and salads at Bungalow Bay Koala Village on-site restaurant are fine if you're already here, but you wouldn't come into the…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Great bánh mì – try the Peking duck one for a change from pork – and rice paper rolls are turned out by this extremely friendly little lunch spot. It's…
Mid-North Coast
Come to this basic beach kiosk for the well-made coffee on the way to a morning surf; drop in for burgers, pizzas and milkshakes at lunch; and finish the…
Canberra
A handy cheaper option in upmarket Barton, Yogi's Kitchen dishes up tasty if mild Indian dishes including all your usual faves like butter chicken and dal…
