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

Rottnest Island

10 of the best restaurants on Rottnest Island

Chow for now: the best places to eat and drink while exploring Rottnest Island.

Australia

The weirdest foods that only Aussies know about

From Chiko Rolls to vegemite, Australia has offered the world some very weird culinary creations.

coffee and brunch menu at Toast Café, Pambula

Merimbula

8 of the best cafes in Merimbula and beyond to start the day

Wake up to the fact it’s easy to find a caffeine fix with our guide to the best Merimbula cafes.

Patrons enjoying a drink at Three Tails Brewery

Mudgee

8 Mudgee pubs and brewpubs to visit

Hopheads and food-lovers alike will be well-watered at these Mudgee pubs and breweries.

Adelaide

9 of the best pubs in Adelaide

Finding a good local is a prerequisite for visiting any capital city.

food bowls on the table at Flinders Food Co

Flinders Ranges

Skip the roadhouse pies at these Flinders Ranges restaurants

From cute diners championing native ingredients to classic country pubs and a pop-up bakery with a difference, here’s your guide to the best Flinders Ranges restaurants.

Australia

Raise a glass: The top 16 Australian breweries

Wherever you find yourself in Australia, there’s a top-notch brewery waiting just around the corner – or thereabouts.

Top down aerial photo of guests wading amongst oyster racks

Australia

10 foodie wonders in Australia worth travelling for

From destination diners and spirits that distil a sense of place to twists on the classics and a national dish (read: sausage sizzle), these are the culinary treasures that fuel our foodie obsessions.