Hobart
Soup! Hot soup! Just what the doctor ordered on a chilly Hobart afternoon. Warm up with a bowl of potato-and-leek or trad pumpkin, or opt for the bargain…
Must-see restaurants in Australia
Port Douglas
For good old-fashioned Australian-Chinese food, Han Court has been in town forever, and dishes up all the staples, such as honey chicken, chow mein and…
West Coast Australia
This big, bright den of carb-loaded goodness is a great place to stock up for a picnic, a day at the beach or a long drive. Pies, sandwiches, cakes,…
Tasmania
Mosey on down to this memorabilia-filled Devonport diner in the mall to munch on homemade pies, sausage rolls, burgers, slices and cakes. Thickshakes or…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A lovely heritage house decked out in aquamarine walls, cute floral prints and jam jars. It’s a popular place with a menu that strays all over the world,…
The East Coast
Divine wallaby-and-red-wine pie (or chicken and corn, if you're not into eating the natives). Passable coffee, sandwiches, rolls, hamburgers and sausage…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
The Federal is perhaps the most typical Aussie pub on TI – no frills, with cheap bar meals, a pool table, sport on TV and locals propping up the bar…
West Coast Australia
An eclectic gourmet menu changes weekly at this bustling provedore and includes soups, baguettes and cooked meals that are also available for takeaway –…
Brisbane & Around
For casual pub-grub meals that won’t break the bank, head for the local bowls club. Before your burrito bowl, chicken katsu or burger, play some barefoot…
City Centre & Haymarket
Founded in Fukuoka in 1985 and now found across southeast Asia, this excellent ramen house in the Westfield centre serves all the soupy, noodley…
Great Ocean Road
This fudge spot offers an array of flavours, mostly made using local products and all available for free tastings. There's a coffee machine if you want to…
Launceston
The late-afternoon sun on the riverfront deck here makes for a memorable meal. Seafood is cooked fresh to order, and there are salads, antipasto platters…
The Southeast
This 1930s timber seed-drying shed with a chequered history now hosts a cafe. All-day breakfasts, a chicken burger, seafood platter or a scoop of some…
Broome & The Kimberley
Inside the Country Club, you'll find the usual bistro nosh. If you haven't booked or can't face the thought of wearing shoes, stay outside around the pool…
Adelaide
Pub grub that looms large (and has done since 1852): steaks, burgers, hanging-off-the-plate schnitzels and signature Cimarosti Italian sausages. Below-the…
Tasmania
Next to the Gowrie Park Wilderness Village, this place has a welcoming log-cabin ambience, especially when the fire is roaring, and serves hearty, post…
Melbourne Region
This English-style pub has a cosy dining room in which to enjoy hearty meals (the kitchen closes at 8pm), as well as a bar with a big-screen TV and open…
Mid-North Coast
Choose between a casual wood-fired pizza or a schnitzel dinner, or go for the large sharing platters of ribs, salmon, pork belly or slow-cooked lamb…
Mid-North Coast
Cute cosy cafe focusing on ethically sourced and local produce to cook up filling meals such as spicy corn fritters, Thai chicken salad and a steak…
The Southeast
This floating diner on the Huon River near the bridge plates up decent fish and chips, burgers (try the fish burger) and pineapple fritters for dessert…
Cairns
Typically hearty pub meals of steaks, barramundi, veal and chicken are prepared at the restaurant at this historic pub. There's a cheaper bar menu with…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
A local institution, serving homemade meat pies (a couple of vegetarian options, too), mash, mushy peas and gravy. There are a few tables and chairs…
Victoria
Specialising in artisanal cheeses made from sheep, goat and buffalo milk, this farm has a picturesque cellar door surrounded by bush. Stop in for a…
Sunshine Coast
On Maroochydore's main drag, this ornate, raffishly charming eatery pumps out a hefty range of Indian favourites and regional specialties. There's no…
City Centre & Haymarket
This eat-and-run Malaysian joint is one of the most popular cheapies in the city. The satays are cooked over charcoal and are particularly delicious when…
Gold Coast
This back-street cafe has a party vibe from early morning onwards at its picnic-table seating. The menu includes all the cafe favourites – granola, acai…
Melbourne
Cooked ducks hang from the window in this traditional eatery, which is an institution for students looking for cheap but delicious rice dishes. The…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
Grilled meats and seafood are the best bets at this welcoming place, sitting pretty on a prime spot where the river spills into the sea. You can also eat…
Cradle Country & The West
Inside the visitor information centre, this cafe-cum-petrol-station has a menu as straight up and down as Cradle’s cliffs – pies, sandwiches, chips,…
Cradle Country & The West
A popular place near the post office on the main street, the Serenade won't win any awards for its decor or its food, but it is a reliable choice for…
The Daintree
Tuck into a burger or steak and chips or down a cold beer at Daintree's open-fronted end-of-the-road pub. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks…
Melbourne
Family-run, alcohol-free and enduringly popular since 1983, Tiba's is one of Sydney Rd's sure bets for tasty Lebanese food populated by hungry locals…
Adelaide
Budget-minded pub grub (the students love it) featuring curries, burgers, schnitzels, salt-and-pepper squid and gap-filling pasta. Live original bands…
Gulf Savannah
This licensed restaurant and cafe, often called Rosie's after one of the owners, is across the road from the pub serves up a bit of everything, from…
Sydney
This cafe and deli is a one-stop shop for tasty Italian baked treats, pasta, cheese, coffee and anything else that springs to mind. It's in a foodie…
City Centre & Haymarket
There's no glamour at all to this hole-in-the-wall spot, but the simple dynamics work, with a tasty and cheap selection of vegetarian and vegan Thai…
West Coast Australia
The garden bar and bistro at this hotel are a sure evening bet, with an easy menu of favourites (burgers, ribs, salads, steaks) and a great courtyard…
Melbourne
Brave the trendy surrounds and weekend bustle to feast on delicious dumplings and next-level Southeast Asian hawker food and shared plates. Upstairs there…
Broome
The best breakfast view in town, with al fresco tables overlooking Roebuck Bay. The simple food (eggs, bacon, pancakes, coffee and smoothies) doesn't…
The Daintree
If you're craving a decent counter meal, a coldie and that Aussie country pub atmosphere, the Cow Bay is the only real pub this side of the Daintree River…
