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

Kiama

Discover the best restaurants in Kiama: A food lover’s guide

Kiama restaurants are a highlight on any NSW South Coast itinerary.

A table topped with plates of food and drinks.

Melbourne

The definitive guide to the best bottomless brunches in Melbourne

Here’s my take on Melbourne’s best brunches. And by that, I mean the bottomless kind.

A retro Indian tiffin lunch box filled with vegetarian food. And chapati.

Australia

Indian tiffin culture lands in Australia – here’s where to get yours

These Aussie tiffin services are serving up authentic, home-cooked Indian meals – and they’re perfect for curious travellers hungry for culture.

An artist's impression of what could become Australia's biggest coffee roastery, Yahava KoffeeWorks in the Swan Valley, set to open in 2028

Perth

A coffee dreamland is brewing and it’s like Willy Wonka for grown-ups

WA is brewing up its largest walk-in coffee roastery.

Sydney

Sydney’s floating winter lounge is serving firepits and Biscoff fondue

Because winter tastes better by the water.

View of the water from inside Chez Basho Boatshed Cafe in Iluka

NSW North Coast

This Aussie fishing village is home to a remarkable Japanese eatery

In a little-known coastal township, where paper-wrapped fish and chips has served as the cuisine of choice for half a century, the winds of change are gently blowing.