The best restaurants Australia

Graze is undoubtedly the best restaurant in Apollo Bay and certainly in the surrounding area. This restaurant, hidden away in a street parallel to the waterfront, is a nugget that finally reconciles us with Australian cuisine. All dishes are very well prepared and tasty, with a special mention for the highly original desserts. A fine wine list. Given the quality of the dishes and wines on offer, the prices are more than reasonable. We advise you to discover this restaurant before it becomes too well-known!

An unpretentious address with an original concept in the heart of Melbourne: the toasted sandwiches on offer are all vegan, but they imitate products such as cheese, ham, etc. to perfection. The restaurant's room is tiny but friendly, and there are a few tables on the terrace in a pedestrian alleyway. The drinks menu features the Australian classics: coffees of all kinds, with vegetable milks of course, matcha and fruit juices. For those with a sweet tooth, desserts, always vegan, are on the menu.

This restaurant is a sure bet in Mission Beach. You'll already be won over by its beachfront location. And there's no mistaking the rest of the program: the service is attentive, and the dishes are hearty and tasty. Asian cuisine is clearly a source of inspiration for the restaurant, but a few Italian dishes have also crept onto the menu. Burgers and fine cuts of meat are also on the menu. Enjoy your meal!

This restaurant offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Coral Sea and the Townsville coast. Enjoy good wines, cold beers and share a seafood platter when the sun sets and Townsville's lights turn on. A magical setting!

A nice address for a very inexpensive lunch in Manly. The restaurant is almost hidden away, on the 1st floor above the Alice Dumpling Bar restaurant, but it's well known among locals, who flock there to enjoy the AU$12 lunch special. For this unbeatable price, you can enjoy pad thai, green or red curry, accompanied by your choice of tofu, chicken or beef. The restaurant boasts a terrace with a magnificent view of Manly beach. What's more, the quantities served are quite gargantuan!

This red and blue fronted cafe/restaurant got a makeover in 2021. The new owners still offer delicious Mexican options: tapas, nachos, tacos, fajitas, burritos... not to mention the piña coladas! In a colorful and warm setting, you can eat there for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The breakfasts, with well-stocked plates, are particularly pleasant in the quiet of the morning. Located in front of the sea, this address offers in all simplicity of what to benefit without cracking its wallet.

Don't let your first impression put you off: when you leave the station, the building (the former Savoy Theatre) doesn't look like much... But once you've climbed the stairs, you'll be delighted with your discovery: the bar area is beautifully decorated, and the restaurant offers a magnificent view of the Blue Mountains. On the plate, the dishes are beautifully crafted: we devoured the salmon and the dessert. And if you're feeling a little thirsty, you'll be spoilt for choice with our extensive cocktail list.

Small restaurant and take-away Italian, which prepares a large selection of pasta and pizza at reasonable prices. Home delivery for 4 AU $ at an additional cost from 18 h. 

Nice restaurant and art gallery in a lounge atmosphere. On the menu, excellent steaks but also seafood and pasta.

Ideal for breakfast at the beach, cakes are home-made, delicious coffees and fruit juices are fresh. Sandwiches, wraps and other delicacies available for lunch, and come to taste their fish & chips with a beer on Friday evening. 

In this French restaurant, Philippe Poitou, the chef offers Mediterranean cuisine. The room is only outside and the service is French.

A nice stop for lunch when you arrive in Katoomba. The restaurant, located on Katoomba's main avenue, offers a different concept for lunch and dinner. At lunchtime, the menu is fairly simple and economical, offering vegetarian options. The cookies are very good and the service is quick and good. In the evening, the restaurant is more of a tapas experience, with tasting menus available at AU$70 and AU$80. The setting is pleasant, with a pretty room decorated in a sober, green style.

A restaurant that prioritizes quality over quantity: around 30 covers in a warmly decorated room with ochre walls. The kitchen is open so you can watch the chef at work behind the stove. The restaurant's concept is to share dishes, whether for starters or main courses. The sashimi was delicious, and the dessert original. All in all, a great place to come back to! As a sign of quality, the restaurant was awarded a "hat", the equivalent of our stars or toques.

If you go to Charter Towers, come and dine at the Commercial Hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

This restaurant is worth a visit for its setting alone: it's housed in a former church, superbly enhanced and decorated for its new purpose! There's also a large terrace for those wishing to soak up the sun. It's run by the same team as the Avalon restaurant, which is a guarantee of seriousness and quality. On the plate, fresh produce and a fairly classic menu for brunch. For dinner, the menu features dishes to be shared between guests. Several vegetarian and gluten-free options.

An elegant restaurant without being too chic, it is the favourite meeting place of the inhabitants of Port Fairy, with Tasmanian salmon, oysters, snapper... Very friendly staff.

Beechwoods Cafe offers excellent coffee and food at affordable prices. Gluten-free options are also available and wifi is free.

Excellent value for money. You can stop there to have scones with a coffee. But it is especially for its delicious pancakes, to be tasted in front of the mill, that we make a stop in this establishment. On the menu, pancakes with sugar, maple syrup, a mixture of red fruits, in an apple crumble version... Or on the savory side, shrimp, chicken and bacon pancakes with mushrooms, a vegetarian with feta, spinach and squash... And many other choices. Delicious!

Restaurant that highlights local produce and farmers. Kitchen at the wood fire. Plates to share, medium or large depending on your appetite!

This restaurant has won over 20 awards for its innovative cuisine. In a romantic and enchanting setting, Adele and Wayne propose a gustatory journey for your taste buds: gourmet menus, off the beaten track, based on local produce and well-stocked plates. Tacos, spring rolls, ravioli... but also kangaroo. Everything is delicious and relatively hearty. The real plus? The outdoor garden and the absolutely pleasant "nature" spirit. BYO Restaurant.

A wonderful discovery hidden away in a street near the QAGOMA museum and Fish Lane. This Mexican restaurant is unique in that it offers vegetarian cuisine. The dishes are extremely well prepared, with perfect seasonings. We're still dreaming about the heart-of-palm ceviche or the corn appetizer, very simple but with a sauce to spice up the dish. And unless you take several margaritas, the bill will be easy on your wallet.

This restaurant is yet another reason to stop off in Aireys Inlet. The success of this establishment can be measured by the number of customers, which is always quite high. A large terrace surrounds the building, where you can enjoy the warm summer evenings. The menu features classic Greek dishes, often revisited in original ways. Dishes to share or the tasting menu allow you to discover and taste the restaurant's cuisine. The bread and olive oil at the beginning of the meal are a little extra. Service is efficient and friendly.

This restaurant, tucked away at the end of an alleyway, is the perfect place for breakfast or brunch. The menu features hearty bagels , as well as healthy options such as salads and acai bowls. Gourmets will also find something to their liking with a revisited French toast. As for beverages, Australian coffee in all its variants takes pride of place, but lovers of fresh fruit and vegetable juices will also find something to their liking. In short, an address that should appeal to the widest possible range of tastes.

A golden address! Fiona, the manager, will give you the friendliest of welcomes while preparing fresh, healthy and tasty dishes straight from the ocean. The fish & chips are as good as you'll find anywhere, and you can choose your own fish and sauce. Everything is perfectly seasoned and generously served. Go for the calamari fried in butter and garlic or chilli, which melts in your mouth, or for the fresh oysters.

This is the only place to eat in the small town of Tarana. The establishment, which once had several cabins to accommodate visitors, no longer rents them out since the Covid crisis. The chef's specialty is the Tarana Tiger Burger. Fish, steaks and snacks are always available. The pleasant outdoor terrace offers a lovely view of the surrounding area. Byram and Deborah, the owners, provide impeccable service. An address not to be missed in this superb valley on your return from an excursion.

A contemporary Australianoutback pub, located near the Wildlife Park and swimming at Berry Springs Nature Park. The tavern is especially known for the (baby) crocodile races it organizes! Crocodile on the roof, in an aquarium and crocodile skins above the bar. Decent food with a classic Australian pub menu, with burgers, breaded schnitzels, but also a selection of vegetarian options like Asian salads. Live music on weekends. Lots of toys and coloring for the little ones.

It is rare to find such a modern and original café in the Outback so don't hesitate to stop by and try their bagels, quesadillas, poke bowls, cakes with a good coffee or a refreshing smoothie. Tables inside (well air conditioned) or outside where beautiful trees provide shade. The name of the café comes from the Gouldian Finch, a small colorful bird that lives all over the Top End but is very very rare to see in the wild. The area around Katherine, especially Edith Falls, is one of the best places in the NT to see it.

The Outback Hotel is a good place to go for lunch or dinner in a friendly atmosphere. There are actually two establishments in one: the Outback Kiosk, the more affordable one, which offers mostly pizzas, burgers and salads. Not many individual tables, but maybe the opportunity to meet other travelers over a drink, especially when they host concerts. At the Outback BBQ & Bar, choose your meat or fish to grill on the spot.

The perfect option for a simple and relaxed dinner! Typical Darwin atmosphere, unpretentious, but with very often a beautiful sunset. Very good for families too, with a large lawn, a playground and a pool for the afternoon. Live music from time to time. This is the water ski club; you have to put your name on the register when you are not a member, it may surprise you but it costs nothing. Located right next to MAGNT, the NT museum, so convenient for a pint or a snack after your visit.

This restaurant is located in a historic Sydney house: it was once owned by Andrew Hinchcliff, nicknamed the "Wool King". The recent restoration has managed to preserve the charm of the original building and added just the right amount of modernity, with a kitchen open to the dining room. The menu is Italian-inspired, but also has Australian accents. We were won over by the vegetarian dish and the parmesan butter served with ciabatta. In fact, the restaurant is particularly renowned for its homemade bread.

Between Perth and Wave Rock, there's not much to see, but the village of Corrigin offers a short break. Typical of the Wheatbelt, it also gives the impression of stepping back in time, especially when compared with the modernity of Perth. This small, rustic café is perhaps representative of this, with the great classics of the Australian countryside. The Apple Turnover is delicious. Corrigin's other attractions include the dog cemetery and a fine view of the agricultural plains.

"Experience the eclectic" is the motto of the house! After enjoying the beautiful sunset along the waterfront, take a seat at Drift & Wood, nestled within Sandcastles 1770. Starters are more iodized: squid, salmon fillet, barramundi... while dishes are more Italian-inspired: classic, meaty or gluten-free pizzas. A fine selection of wines(sparkling, merlot, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon...). Take a seat on the outdoor terrace and enjoy!

Located in the heart of Airlie Beach, right next to the lagoon, this cafe stands out first and foremost for the friendliness and hospitality of the staff. If you are looking for a quiet place to have lunch, don't hesitate to come and sit around the tables of this nice café. In the shade of large fig trees, you can enjoy delicious brunches generously served. Order an iced coffee to refresh yourself before opting for a burger, pancake, falafel or pizza. Everything is healthy and beautifully prepared. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

A must for local gastronomy! Treat yourself to a gourmet trip to this intimate restaurant with a definite Mediterranean menu: here, you can sit down to taste the sun-drenched cuisine of Italy. The concise menu is a guarantee of quality. Advised by competent waiters and sommeliers, choose what pleases you: marinated fish, venison tartar, crab tagliatelle, cavatelli with squid ink... Italy meets Australia and it is for the greatest pleasure of our taste buds!We are still salivating...

Straight out of an American TV series with its friendly 50's-60's setting, Betty's Burgers is one of Noosa's institutions. With its well-fitted aprons, long wooden counters, hanging garlands and rockabilly background, you'll feel good right away! In a pastel and acidulous setting, enjoy burgers with an excellent quality-price ratio and the right choice and quality of products: more or less spicy, vegetarian, vegan, classic or more meaty, the burgers are all delicious!

From classic scrambled eggs and cereal bowls to quiches, lasagna and delicious baguette rolls, this charming address offers cuisine that may seem familiar: good cheese croissants and French pastries are also available on the menu. Take a seat on the pleasant terrace of Chezest, also known for its tasty coffees. On weekends, the menu is more generous with several options typical of Australian breakfast (omelets, bacon, pancakes...). Try the Katsu Curry: a treat!

A very good restaurant to try on the way back from Cataract Gorge Reserve. The restaurant's signature dish is the seafood platter for one or two people, but the quantities are gargantuan, so it will suit several people. Red meat lovers will also be delighted by the dishes on offer, always in impressive quantities. And to round off the meal on a high note, if you're still a little hungry, the desserts here are particularly well prepared and can be shared among the table.

A cosy and welcoming Art Deco address where everyone should find their happiness. This establishment is worth a stop after a visit to the Bert Hinkler Museum, located in the botanical garden. Named after this famous Australian aviation pioneer, you will be offered impeccable service by a charming staff. Bert's is a hidden paradise for palates in search of flavors: the dishes are creative and hearty, opt for the tasting menu, enjoy cocktails to die for or prefer the house seafood.

Rarely visited by tourists, Darwin's markets nevertheless play an essential role in the lives of Darwinites, who buy their tropical fruit and vegetables here, often sold directly by the growers. There are street food specialities from all over the world. You can feel (and taste) the proximity of Southeast Asia. Try the green papaya salad, mango lassi or a Top End version of laska (spicy!), which has become a real local specialty. Bring cash with you. Parap Markets on Saturdays are also a must.

Located on the long Casuarina beach to the north of the city, this café is the perfect place to relax. Diverse menu with good ingredients. Order at the bar, sit as you like on the beautiful lawn in the shade of the casuarina trees. They'll text you when your dish is ready. Fish & chips on Friday evenings and live music on Sunday evenings during the dry season. Nearby, beautiful walks, southwards over the Dripstone cliffs, absolutely spectacular when the sun starts to hide.

The Toast Café, in itself, is a classic Australian café, with a menu of avo on toast, or poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. We recommend it for its location, in Claisebrook Cove, which is a little gem off the tourist trail. Small cove with the appearance of an old European port, the place is full of charm, and it seems that dolphins are regularly seen there! Very good restaurants and the Bright Tank brewery in the vicinity.