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.

Highlights

Blue Mountains

The best restaurants in the Blue Mountains

Inspired by the stunning landscape and rich produce of the region, these beautiful Blue Mountains restaurants invite diners to relish local flavours with their innovative menus.

Blue Mountains

Top spots for the most exquisite high tea in the Blue Mountains

Top off your afternoon with one of these Blue Mountains high teas, whether you seek a luxurious setting with sprawling mountain views or a cosy teahouse complete with fireplace.

Blue Mountains

11 excellent Katoomba restaurants to dine at now

Whether you fancy a fine dining affair or a more low-key night out, you’ll find a menu to whet your appetite in the beautiful mountain-side town of Katoomba.

Blue Mountains

9 cosy Leura cafes to start the day at

For Leura-based explorations of the Blue Mountains, these seven cafes will top up your caffeine levels and fortify your day with delicious food.

Blue Mountains

The 10 best Katoomba cafes to fuel Blue Mountains adventure

Find creamy caffeination and farm-fresh meals at the best Katoomba cafes.

Lightning Ridge

The best restaurants and cafes in Lightning Ridge

Okay, Lightning Ridge isn’t known for its foodie scene. But if you know where to look, there are dining gems (see what we did there?) to be found.

Sydney

A local’s guide to the new Sydney Fish Market

Bigger, bolder and more beautiful than ever, the new Sydney Fish Market is destined to become one of the city’s most iconic waterfront destinations. The seafood is pretty good, too.