Must-see restaurants in Australia

Iberian-inspired good times constantly rock this corner location amid Leederville's many cafes, casual restaurants and bars. The must-have tapas are the…

Attica is Australia's only restaurant on San Pellegrino's World's Top 50 Restaurants list. Ben Shewry creates contemporary dishes with native ingredients,…

Regarded as one of Australia's best restaurants, Brae was established in 2012 by acclaimed chef Dan Hunter, who made his name at Dunkeld's Royal Mail…

Creating a buzz among food lovers is this latest venture by lauded chef (and local boy) Aaron Turner. The set tasting menus change on a whim,…

They should declare Geoff Mark (Marksie) a national treasure. Head to his re-created stockman's camp, 7km from town, for a night of fabulous food and fun…

Fleet, one of Australia's most cultish dining destinations, seats just 14 guests for communal dining in its effortlessly stylish space – its genuine…

It took three years to transform King and Godfree, an Italian grocer since 1884, into this multi-venue wonder. There's Johnny's Green Room, with 360…

This Italian-centric winery within a modern, architecturally designed space with magnificent views offers free tastings of its Italian varietals including…

In an 1856 bank building, Provenance has elegant but contemporary fine dining. Under the guidance of local chef Michael Ryan, the innovative menu features…

Good things come to those who queue, and here they come in the form of unrivalled pastries, from innovative cruffins to plain croissants often dubbed the…

What many consider to be Sydney's best restaurant matches a peerless bridge view with brilliant food. Chef Peter Gilmore never rests on his laurels,…

In an elegant dining room largely constructed from recycled materials, Limone's deserved reputation as one of regional NSW's best restaurants is enhanced…

Stylishly decorated, this stellar Thai restaurant would be a credit to any world capital. The raw oysters with spicy Thai sauce are a revelation, and the…

Arguably Australia's best Japanese restaurant – if you care to empty your pockets and book two months in advance. It's hidden down a side street; the best…

Beautifully executed meals starring regional produce, over 600 wines on offer (it's won many accolades for its extensive wine selection), and impeccable…

An award-winning, waterside destination restaurant, Wasabi is well known to visiting gourmets. Premium produce from the region and Wasabi's own farm sings…

The legendary Sydney team behind Three Blue Ducks moved up north to showcase its paddock-to-plate food philosophy. Their heaving barn cafe and restaurant…

A quite extraordinary Alexandria spot, the Grounds goes well beyond converted industrial chic. This former pie factory sports futuristic coffee technology…

Australian chef David Thompson is renowned for respecting the authentic flavours of Thai street food, and with dishes like a tongue-burning chicken laap …

Sophisticated bistro fare and relaxing river views make this one of Brisbane's destination restaurants. At crisp, linen-clad tables, urbanites toast to…