Canberra
This long-standing local favourite became a little more upmarket when it crossed the street into new premises, but the generously proportioned Chinese and…
Must-see restaurants in Australia
Cradle Country & The West
One of a couple of decent cafes on Zeehan's main street, this place serves fish and chips, homemade sausage rolls, sandwiches and ice cream. It often…
Victoria
A popular coffee stop for local vignerons, this contemporary cafe in the Red Hill shops serves gourmet breakfasts, toasties and sandwiches alongside brews…
Gold Coast
An old-fashioned, family-friendly pizza and pasta restaurant on the main drag. Thin, crispy bases are made with a unique wholemeal flour mix, and there…
Victoria
Located in Flinders Hotel, this bistro serves upmarket pub fare including oysters, steaks, pastas and a good range of veggie entrees. The kids menu ($12…
Whitsunday Coast
You can graze on tasty salads, sandwiches and light meals prepared by emergent chefs at Foodspace, the licensed cafe inside Artspace Mackay.
West Coast Australia
Choc-topped banana smoothies, top-notch burgers and home baking are served at this rustic garden cafe, hidden away in the middle of a fruit plantation…
New South Wales
A delightful little, erm, former butcher shop, cleverly transformed. It serves a hearty array of food, all chalked up on the blackboard. The melts and…
Mid-North Coast
Every beach town needs a good ice-cream shop, and this one has a colourful range of flavours. While it isn't entirely authentic, the gelato is made on the…
Whitsunday Coast
This quirky, energetic riverfront joint dishes up 'tapas', jugs of sangria, occasional live music and general good times. Service is erratic, but somehow,…
Canberra
A good stop for refuelling while exploring Questacon, this basic cafe also has some sunny seats outside under the umbrellas on the terrace.
Victoria
Tucked away in a cosy house a couple of blocks south of the centre, this authentic Thai restaurant serves fabulously fragrant curries, noodles and stir…
Sydney
Away from the beachside strip, this cosy restaurant is hugely popular with locals. The menu is modern Australian with a Creole twist; try the signature…
Victoria
This claims to be the best fish-and-chip shop in the state, and we reckon it's a valid claim. It has a good range including river fish (redfin, yellow…
Victoria
The Olive Grove buzzes with locals lingering over coffee, gourmet baguettes, sourdough toasties and tasty salads, or browsing the deli delights of cakes,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
On the main road into town the roadhouse sells gas, ice and basic groceries, as well as serving meals, including massive burgers, and operating the…
New South Wales
This no-frills Chinese takeout with an open kitchen and plenty of tables for dining in, doles out delicious chunky dumplings and a variety of popular…
Flinders Ranges
There are always a few locals in the front bar at the old Austral, giving the jukebox a workout. But don't get distracted: head for the bistro and order…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Serves tasty wraps, salads, rolls, smoothies, an extensive menu of teas and housemade gelato (one scoop $4.50), with flavours such as panna cotta, chai…
New South Wales
The Longyard is a big, rowdy, popular Tamworth watering hole with a decent menu of pub-grub classics (pizzas, burgers, steaks and a few token salads) plus…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This unexpectedly hip cafe offers imaginatively prepared, super-fresh food with Middle Eastern and Asian bents, not to mention the best single-farm…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
You'd never expect such an over-the-top dining room to be lurking within a budget chain hotel, but here it is, and it serves nicely presented if rather…
The Daintree
South of Cooper Creek, Rainforest Village sells groceries, ice and fuel. There's also a small camping ground at the back (unpowered/powered sites $28/32)…
Launceston
Launceston’s best Thai joint does generous, value-for-money Thai staples, as well as at least 10 more adventurous chef’s specials that you won’t find…
Melbourne Region
A bustling corner cafe with wooden tables, bentwood chairs and lots of art on the walls, Koukla offers Mediterranean dishes including pizza and is popular…
Broome
Local vegetarians (and vegans) swear by the dips, salads and falafels at this humble kebab shop, while huge platters of charcoal-roasted meats will sate…
Newcastle
Delicious pizza and endearingly old-school decor make this one of Newcastle’s most popular pizzerias. The dynamic is simple, and it works. The pasta is…
Whitsunday Coast
Whatever you order from this unlikely roadside shack, you'll get a plateful. Grills, sandwiches and burgers are popular, as are the cooked breakfasts with…
Tasmania
Tuck into an enormous breakfast here before you go out and battle the wild west winds – choose from eggs, pancakes, waffles, breakfast burritos and…
Outback Queensland
A fairly typical outback bakery, with pies, pastries, bread and coffee. Sit-down, or pack for a picnic out at Chinaman Creek Dam.
Airlie Beach
Harry's serves quaint European tea sets, Danish sandwiches, filled bagels and good-sized salads. The all-day breakfasts are popular with locals and…
Melbourne
Minh Minh specialises in fiery Laotian dishes – the herby green-and-red-chilli beef salad is a favourite – but it serves plenty of Vietnamese and Thai…
Townsville & Mission Beach
This simple little bakery and cafe close to the western end of the town centre, a few steps north of the visitor information centre, is the place for pies…
Melbourne
Arguably the most painfully fashionable spot in Richmond, this bold and buzzy pizzeria has a good vibe and cheery service – and you might spot the odd…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Big bistro meals and a cavernous dining room. Join the locals in social bowls Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Kids meals are $10 and various…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The folk from the acclaimed Harvest restaurant and bakery in nearby Newrybar opened this tiny joint that delivers excellent Allpress coffee and indulgent…
Byron Bay
Hustle for a street-side table for big and tasty, if not mind-blowing, Thai salads, stir fries with coconut, lime and lemongrass, and laksas at this Bay…
Mid-North Coast
Rolls out great Allpress coffee and breakfasts to get your day started right, all while doubling as a bike showroom. Friendly staff will happily advise on…
Western Australia
Upstairs in the Palace Hotel is the flash Balcony Bar & Restaurant serving steak and seafood. Great atmosphere on weekend nights, but the food is merely…
Mid-North Coast
Daytime cafe fare such as house-cured salmon, inventive risottos and worthy Campos coffee leads into dinner with upmarket, produce-driven cooking and…
