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

Sydney

15 of the best Paddington cafes to indulge at

Renowned for its fashion and culture, Paddington offers leisurely brunch spots, freshly baked goods and specialty coffee that will keep you wanting more.

Kangaroo Valley

12 Kangaroo Valley restaurants and cafes every visitor must try

From cafes with house-fermented kombucha to character-filled pubs with buzzy beer gardens and delis helmed by award-winning chefs, it’s a great time to explore the Kangaroo Valley restaurant and cafe scene.

Newcastle

22 of the best Newcastle restaurants

From street-food eateries to fine dining, here are the top spots that are redefining Newcastle's culinary scene.

Breakfast on the patio at Arlo at the Oaks Ranch

Batemans Bay

17 of the best restaurants in Batemans Bay and beyond

Be it a slick bar serving dumplings or a hidden gem where a Michelin-trained chef is at the helm, these are the best Batemans Bay restaurants and cafes.

Brisbane

The best Brisbane bars to let the good times roll

Toast the weekend with the city’s most fun-loving locals at the best Brisbane bars.

Brisbane

Your ultimate guide to Eat Street Northshore in Brisbane

Get swept up in a dizzying smorgasbord of entertainment and international fare at Eat Street Northshore in Brisbane.

Byron Bay

18 scrumptious cafes in Byron Bay (and beyond)

Byron Bay’s cafes are up there with some of the best in the country. Heres a list of some of our favourites.

Byron Bay

15 top bars to visit in Byron Bay

A bunch of drinking dens have joined Byron’s popular bar scene, offering holidaymakers plenty of options for sophisticated sips in this free-spirited town.