West Coast Australia
Fresh local seafood (chilli mussels, salt and pepper squid, catch of the day) comes simply but beautifully prepared at this super-quirky Kalbarri…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur
Sometimes rated as Tasmania’s best fish and chips, this unexpected caravan at the Blowhole car park in Doo Town serves up the usual range of battered…
Dunedin
The crafty cooks here sizzle up famously good burgers from a kitchen in a retro caravan parked inside a cool warehouse space. There's tags on the walls,…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
Pick up a box of freshly shucked molluscs and head for the foreshore, or sit up on the rooftop here under an umbrella and watch the road trains rumble in…
Bay of Islands & Northland
This heritage cottage at Waipu Cove covers all the bases, from coffee and breakfast bagels to pizza, gourmet burgers, a small bar and healthy smoothies…
The East Coast
Gobble some east-coast fish and chips from this super-friendly, marina-side caravan. It cooks up flathead, trevalla, barracouta and flake – whatever is…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Sit yourself at the communal table and tuck into a big breakfast, burger or sandwich at this mini-emporium that now takes up two lovely old shops back-to…
Southern WA
Foodies and chefs venture to Porongurup for some of WA's most authentic Thai food. Curries (including the signature massaman prawn curry), soups and stir…
Exmouth
Cute as a button, this pastel-striped food van is parked at the north end of Town Beach and rewards early risers with great coffee, toasties and fresh…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cooktown's coolest cafe looks out over Bicentennial Park and the harbour. It serves fine coffee and smoothies, and excels in all-day breakfast and light…
Port Douglas
This cool little tapas bar with bright red stools and attentive staff brings quality Spanish plates and paella to PD. Authentic share plates include…
Mid-North Coast
Enjoy stunning vistas over the Port Stephens' headlands to the great blue yonder of the Pacific Ocean from this breezy breakfast and lunch spot in the…
Avarua
Head here for fresh fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, barbecued snacks, and stalls selling fresh bread and traditional Polynesian food. Foodie…
Koror
Currently the best address in the city for real gourmet cuisine, Elilai has achieved a fantastic reputation thanks to its painstakingly constructed menu…
Coral Coast
This joint Italian-Fijian enterprise doesn't disappoint. It's a charming open-fronted, wood-and-bamboo place facing directly onto the sea with a mellow…
Tahiti
The country’s famous roulottes (literally ‘caravans’ in French, these are mobile food vans) are a cultural and gastronomic delight. These little stalls…
Savusavu & Around
This is the poshest restaurant in town, though you wouldn't know it from its dilapidated entrance. It has a beautiful deck overlooking the water, great…
Nuku Hiva
This authentic Marquesan restaurant is a relaxing spot, with an open-air thatched terrace opening onto the seafront. Signature dishes include lobster…
Mo'orea
Not your average crêperie, this venture is renowned for its gourmet crêpes prepared to order by an Alsatian chef. Where else could you savour a crêpe…
Koror
One of the most reputable restaurants in town, the Taj serves authentic, richly flavoured korma, curry and tandoori dishes, all prepared with the best…
Around Tahiti Nui
This family-run, very old-school French place in Taravao on the Tautira road has continuously served some of the best French-style grilled meats and fish…
Bora Bora
This highly rated eatery offers excellent Polynesian cuisine with a refined twist, savoured in a vast and stylish dining room overlooking the lagoon (but…
Huahine
In a great location right on the lagoon, this lively restaurant is a favourite local watering hole and the best place to eat around Fare. With polished…
Pape'ete
Inside the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti, this uber-romantic restaurant on the edge of the lagoon is perfect for a special night out; a good excuse to…
Rarotonga
Perched near a sandy beach on the island’s south coast, Vaima is one of Rarotonga’s best eateries and bookings are essential. The stylish dining room…
Around Tahiti Nui
Success has done nothing to dull the buzz at Blue Banana, a hip lagoonside restaurant in Puna’auia. The food is as good as the ambience – feast on…
Rangiroa
For a menu that strays from the familiar ‘raw fish in coconut milk’ path, try this cute eatery at the eastern tip of Avatoru. Run by the energetic Lili,…
Suva
Housed in a converted colonial bungalow that was once home to Ratu Sir Laulu Sukuna, Governors is the newest fashionable eating place on the block. You…
Bora Bora
This breezy, open-air restaurant provides an enchanting dining experience with delectable food. It's well known for its Japanese cuisine (sushi, nigiri,…
Apia
This wonderful place uses organic, locally sourced produce to create incredible meals that combine Samoan flavours with international favourites (coconut…
Mo'orea
This friendly eatery with a casual atmosphere has an idyllic setting on Motu Tiahura that is guaranteed to help you switch to ‘relax’ mode. The choice is…
Tahiti
Dine with your toes in the sand and a view just out the window of fish darting around in the clear blue water -- this is by far the best setting for a…
Mo'orea
In a sublime location overlooking the turquoise lagoon, breezy Mahana is a heart-stealing open-air snack. Linger over burgers, a plate of grilled mahimahi…
Rangiroa
A favourite haunt of hungry divers – it's conveniently located between two busy dive shops – this trusty joint is one of Rangiroa's hottest spots for…
Nadi
Stylish, professionally run and with a cosmopolitan menu featuring stand-out dishes created from local produce, this fabulous restaurant is not just 'good…
Port Moresby
One of Moresby’s best restaurants is an elegant, well-dressed, yet somewhat old-fashioned affair inside the Crowne Plaza. The dishes are cutting-edge,…
Coral Coast
Formerly Le Café, the Beach Bar & Grill is deservedly popular with those wanting to eat outside their resorts. It's a simple thatched outfit, but has an…
Port Moresby
Raising Moresby's cafe culture to international levels by its very existence, Duffy's wouldn't look out of place in any Western capital. The decor? Three…
Savai'i
If you're driving between Salelologa and the north coast, do yourself a favour and stop at this absolute gem of a place. It doesn't look like much, but…
Vava'u Group
Quiz a local about their favourite Neiafu eatery, and they'll most likely point you towards Bellavista – a romantic, top-floor Italian restaurant,…
