Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Fleet, one of Australia's most cultish dining destinations, seats just 14 guests for communal dining in its effortlessly stylish space – its genuine…
Must-see restaurants in New South Wales
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Southern NSW & The Murray
In an elegant dining room largely constructed from recycled materials, Limone's deserved reputation as one of regional NSW's best restaurants is enhanced…
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New South Wales
Beautifully executed meals starring regional produce, over 600 wines on offer (it's won many accolades for its extensive wine selection), and impeccable…
Byron Bay
The legendary Sydney team behind Three Blue Ducks moved up north to showcase its paddock-to-plate food philosophy. Their heaving barn cafe and restaurant…
Newtown & the Inner West
A quite extraordinary Alexandria spot, the Grounds goes well beyond converted industrial chic. This former pie factory sports futuristic coffee technology…
Byron Bay
Ignore the rather un-Byron arcade location of Chihuahua to delight fully in the supremely fresh and tasty Mexican on offer. The nachos with slow-cooked,…
Sydney
Fish has sometimes been left behind in the race for nose-to-tailery, pulled meat and burgerisation of any land-based beast. It reclaims its deserved pre…
Byron Bay
Squeeze into this busy cafe and relax: everything is made with remarkable attention to detail and a passion for produce and the environment. Breakfasts,…
Newtown & the Inner West
Forget the diet and slink into this cool corner cafe, where an array of sinful truffles and tasty tarts beckons seductively. Ignore them and head straight…
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The award-winning poolside restaurant of Halcyon House is one of the area's best, with chef Jason Barrett, formerly at Raes, at the helm. The sprawling…
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New South Wales
The Glasshouse is just that: a stunningly designed glass-walled dining room set on the historic sheep station of Goonoo Goonoo (pronounced 'gun-oo gun-oo'…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This charcoal-fronted terrace is a laid-back haven of quality eating and drinking. Graze on the short, brilliant menu that changes slightly daily and runs…
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South Coast NSW
The lake-to-plate experience is offered in style at the region's premier oyster farm and restaurant. Set back from the highway between Merimbula and…
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Byron Bay
The eponymous architectural feature here wraps around the building and gives you tremendous views of the passing Byron parade (and the ever-busy traffic…
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Byron Bay
Perch on a stool at this moody modern tapas restaurant, where bar staff can whip up inventive cocktails or pour you a glass of wine from the largely…
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Sydney
Set back from a showroom on its own sunny square – or should that be piazza? – this seductive spot focuses on traditional recipes from Rome and its region…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
Right beside the Murray, the River Deck is a fine place for a leisurely brunch or lunch. Vegetarian options include jackfruit breakfast tacos, and…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This upbeat and deservedly acclaimed Argentine restaurant is a great place to eat. The 'animal of the day' is slow-roasted for eight hours before the…
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New South Wales
Classy Tonic is highly lauded for its sophisticated contemporary food that celebrates the region. Perhaps you'll start with Mandagery Creek venison,…
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Upstairs (Uptown, if you will) is one of northern NSW's perennially excellent restaurants, serving a seven-course degustation menu carefully and…
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South Coast NSW
The former grain silos that give the winery its name overlook this loveable restaurant, which has an inviting verandah space and dining room with dreamy…
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South Coast NSW
A short walk from Seven Mile Beach, this timber-adorned cafe-restaurant impresses through attentive service and perfectly executed seafood. Familiar…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
Run as a sunny and spacious co-op by three different businesses, Trader & Co combines a coffee roastery, an arty homewares shop, and the best cafe in Yass…
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Newcastle
Sweet little Subo gets everything right, from the generous attitude of its enthusiastic young team to its interesting wine selection and romantic…
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South Coast NSW
The risk of fusion food pays off at Babyface, where Aussie meets the rest of the world. Smaller dishes like crumbed pig's head on a saltbush stick, or…
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New South Wales
Hands-down the best lunch-stop in Armidale, the Goldfish Bowl serves top-notch coffee alongside artisanal breads and pastries, and toothsome lunches such…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
Just north of Berrima, this is a top spot for a leisurely lunch showcasing local and seasonal produce. Try the linguine and blue swimmer crab with…
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Sydney
Occupying the house and courtyard of a venerable Balmain mansion, this immersive Turkish restaurant is a buzzy place designed for sociable dining on…
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South Coast NSW
Cheerfully located on the top deck of the wharf, Il Passaggio whips up authentic pizzas and a few out-of-the-ordinary Italian dishes, like saltimbocca…
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
One of the region's tastiest offerings, head here for generous lashings of entrees (like 'eat 'em whole' Clarence River school prawns) and sides like…
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The coffee – using organic beans locally roasted by Moonshine – is the best in town at this delightful cafe with a relaxed rear garden. Dishes range from…
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Sydney
The crisp white minimalism of the decor here belies the food, where there's plenty going on. Marrying Japanese and European ideas along with quality…
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South Coast NSW
Unusual flavour combos like pineapple, ricotta and barbecue sauce, or Gorgonzola, ham and pickled pear, give pizzas at Bussola an edge. Moreish sweet…
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South Coast NSW
Big views of the river are amplified by beautifully presented seafood at understated, elegant Wharf Rd. Rich but creamy rock oysters and sashimi,…
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Yami, appropriately pronounced 'yummy', dishes up some of the crispiest felafel and most flavoursome Middle Eastern vegetarian food you'd never expect to…
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South Coast NSW
With more hats than a milliner, Caveau is at the forefront of native Australian cooking. This lauded restaurant serves gourmet fare such as barramundi…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
Zecca serves up handmade pasta and Italian meals in the modern setting of a converted 1940s Rural Bank building. The kitchen uses local ingredients where…
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Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Out of town opposite Shelly Beach, this destination cafe attracts local and travelling bohemians and their respective entourages. Bliss out over eggs on…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
Harnessing produce from Southern Highlands farmers and growers, the Press Shop is the best of Bowral's excellent cafe scene. Try the super-healthy quinoa…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Ester exemplifies Sydney's contemporary dining scene: informal but not sloppy; innovative without being overly gimmicky; hip, but never try-hard. The menu…
