Hamilton
The authentic flavours of Malaysian street food are served in this high-ceilinged space just off Victoria St. Partner Asian-inspired cocktails or craft…
Must-see restaurants in Australia & Pacific
Melbourne
This plant-based cafe (eggs and feta are on the menu, but a lot is vegan) on the cusp of Richmond is centred on happiness – the joy that comes from seeing…
Townsville
The coolest place in Townsville for a light meal and a light party overlooking the water is this surf-themed pub-restaurant, which does terrific nightly…
Cradle Country & The West
A focus on local produce, including Petuna salmon, Spring Bay scallops and Sassafras steak, is the defining feature of the menu at Strahan's best…
Launceston
Arrive early and begin with an aperitivo at the bar of Launceston’s most savvy restaurant. There's an up-to-the-moment menu of shared plates, wood-fired…
Surfers Paradise
Sustainably sourced beans are roasted on-site to produce some seriously good brews at this impressive cafe, where red-brick walls support a high ceiling…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Sunshine, rainbows, coffee and gourmet grub make up the experience at this lavender landmark with a great porch for watching the world drift by. Breakfast…
Gold Coast
Watch artisanal bakers at work through the windows at Bam Bam – part bakehouse, part cafe, all amazing. Sitting on the edge of a park, the breezy, buzzing…
Victoria
While the Bridge earned respect as a live-music venue, its new owners have added quality food to the mix, bringing in chefs from the highly regarded…
Hamilton
Mr Pickles is a standout in the Riverbank Lane development. Either sit at the bar near the open kitchen or outside with river views and enjoy shared…
Parnell & Newmarket
Pasture is unlike any other dining experience in the city. You'll need to book a few months ahead – the compact space has just two seatings per night and…
Brisbane & Around
A hip, pared-down, urbane cafe-bakery, the Bakers Duck is a local legend, famed for its artisanal sourdough bread and pastries. These include gorgeous…
Bellarine Peninsula
With beautiful water views that stretch as far as the You Yangs and Melbourne's skyline, Jack Rabbit is undoubtedly one of Victoria's most scenic wineries…
The West Coast
To say this hip place is serious about sandwiches is an understatement. Everything's made to order and served on chunky slices of freshly baked bread,…
Sydney
Poised above the famous swimming pool, Icebergs has sweeping views across the Bondi Beach arc to the sea. Inside, bow-tied waiters deliver fresh,…
Fiordland & Southland
Part tapas and cocktail bar, part chic fusion eatery, Louie's is a great place to while away an evening snuggled into a sofa or a fireside nook. The…
Wellington
A Cuba St institution for caffeine-craving rebels, Fidel's cranks out eggs any which way, pizzas, panini and fab salads, along with the city's best…
South Coast NSW
Post-surf recovery is made much easier at this charming cafe in a converted 1930s general store. Brunch classics like smashed avo, poached eggs on…
Eyre Peninsula & the West Coast
In a lovely old brick-and-stone shopfront on the main street, funky Bay Funktion is part cafe, part florist and part wedding planner (hence the slightly…
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
At the start of the Lake Matheson Track, this cafe does everything right: sharp architecture that maximises mountain views, strong coffee, craft beers and…
Hervey Bay
A wood-fired oven and a proper feeling for Italian food in the kitchen combine at Paolo's to produce the best pizza and pasta in Hervey Bay. Fresh local…
Adelaide Hills
Build it, and they will come… For decades Aldgate eked out a cafe lifestyle with no quality cafe offerings. Then along came Fred, a rather urbane fellow,…
Coromandel Peninsula
On the outskirts of Waihi Beach, the Surf Shack is definitely worth a detour for its plate-filling salads and quite possibly the best burgers in New…
Canberra
By day this atmospheric, contemporary space churns out delectable seasonal brunch dishes and fabulous coffee. At night the rotisserie takes centre stage,…
Kangaroo Island
About 12km east of Penneshaw, KI's pioneering winery has a winning cellar door – a fancy corrugated-iron shed, with astonishing views over a deep ravine…
Canberra
You'll need to travel out to the southern suburbs to find Canberra's top-rated restaurant. While the location may be unassuming, the same can't be said…
Margaret River
Secure a spot around the open kitchen and enjoy the irresistible theatre of the Miki's team creating innovative Japanese spins on the best of WA's seafood…
Wellington
This warmly lit, atmospheric wine bar serves some of Wellington's best food. Euro influences pervade the menu, featuring the likes of charcuterie plates,…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Slink into this split-level, dark, moody and intimate laneway spot to dine on fine Modern Australian dishes to a backdrop of street-art-mural feature…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A five-minute drive from Palm Cove, Coco Mojo at Clifton Beach is worth a special trip. The menu focuses on the wildly varying street foods of the world,…
Broome & The Kimberley
The nicest coffee option in Halls Creek, Mungarri serves up cheap, simple wraps, toasted sandwiches and fresh juices on a shady verandah in the same…
Tasmania
The sleek and ultra-stylish Victoria Arduino espresso machine at this cute cafe in the post office building is put to good use producing coffees to…
Sydney Region
Wow! On the riverbank upstream from Berowa Waters township and only accessible by boat or seaplane, this Glenn Murcutt–designed restaurant is a real…
Outback Northern Territory
Owned by the people who brought you the Black Russian Caravan Bar, this brilliant, sophisticated cafe serves up top-notch burgers, as well as waffles,…
Fleurieu Peninsula
Port Willunga hosts the justifiably busy, clifftop seafood shack the Star of Greece. Named after a shipwreck, it has funky decor, great staff and a sunny…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The restaurant at Yorkey's Knob Boating Club is a diamond find for fresh seafood and views of the marina's expensive floating toys from the expansive deck…
Yarra Valley
One of the area’s culinary showstoppers, historic Healesville Hotel is split into a formal dining room and a casual front bar – the same delicious Mod Oz…
Coromandel Peninsula
Sleek Scandi style makes the Port Road Project a standout in sleepy Whangamatā. Join the locals on the sunny, shared tables and partner the all-day menu…
City Centre & Haymarket
You'll feel like a 1930s Manhattan stockbroker when you dine at this sleek operation in the fabulous art-deco City Mutual Building. The bar is famous for…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Dine on the front deck at this garden eatery that's a favourite of weekend visitors from Sydney and Canberra. There's a subtle Italian influence to the…
