Eating Out

Australia’s dining scene is vibrant and diverse, blending world-class restaurants with laidback coastal cafes and multicultural street food. From laneway dining in Melbourne to paddock-to-plate experiences across regional towns, it celebrates local produce and global flavours.

Australia’s dining scene is vibrant and diverse, blending world-class restaurants with laidback coastal cafes and multicultural street food. From laneway dining in Melbourne to paddock-to-plate experiences across regional towns, it celebrates local produce and global flavours.

Highlights

The Oriana in Sydney, NSW

A four-level dining venue with dazzling views just opened on Sydney Harbour

Right on time for Vivid Sydney, this newly launched dining destination truly has it all.

Bird in Hand Winery food

The Michelin Guide is finally coming to Australia – but only in 1 state

The Michelin Guide is sinking its fork into South Australia's culinary scene. We speak with the people behind the launch to find out why.

view of Sydney Harbour from Canvas restaurant at MCA

60 of the best restaurants in Sydney for 2026

We’ve scoured the city to find the best Sydney restaurants to put on your radar in 2026.

the lush dining space at The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney

Spoil the kids at the 25 top family-friendly restaurants in Sydney

Keeping smaller humans fuelled while exploring the big smoke is a breeze with the best family-friendly restaurants in Sydney.

Sake restaurant

Where to take your mum out on Mother’s Day in 2026

Show gratitude to the best woman in your life with a heartfelt meal.

Aerial shot of tables at Golden Avenue in Brisbane

Australia has 3 of the world’s best new restaurants, according to Condé Nast

Restaurants in Byron, Melbourne and Brisbane have made Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Hot List – here's what makes each one worth the trip.

Shop, sip and stay at a hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast

NSW South Coast

Shop, sip and stay at this hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast

Just minutes from the coast, this hinterland gem may just be NSW’s best-kept secret.

The Silverton Pub in Broken Hill

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs

Sinking a cold one on a hot afternoon hits differently in the outback – particularly at these Broken Hill pubs.

Thirty Three Degrees restaurant in Tuncurry

The best Forster restaurants for contemporary coastal dining

Dive into a flourishing NSW foodie scene right off the coastline with the best Forster restaurants.

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