The Dry Dock
A charmingly renovated inner west pub that’s worth the ferry ride from the city, writes ALEXANDRA CARLTON.
Top 100: Best restaurants in Australia
This list of the best restaurants in Australia is all you need to ensure you enjoy countless dining experiences wherever you might be. Our team of reviewers spend months crisscrossing the country, knife and fork in hand, kicking the tyres of old favourites, putting new players through their paces and generally taking stock of the […]
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The best restaurants in Western Australia right now
These are the best restaurants in WA, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
The best restaurants in South Australia right now
These are the best restaurants in South Australia, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
The best restaurants in Victoria right now
These are the best restaurants in Victoria, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
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The best restaurants in Queensland right now
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The best restaurants in NSW right now
These are the best restaurants in New South Wales, as reviewed for our Restaurant Guide.
The best restaurants in Sydney right now
The best restaurants in Sydney, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide. There are old favourites, new trailblazers, and a lot of dining out to be done in the harbour city. Pull up a seat.
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The best restaurants in Adelaide right now
Here are the restaurants we love in Adelaide, as reviewed in our Restaurant Guide — from long-standing favourites to exciting new hot spots shaping the city’s culinary scene.
The best Canberra restaurants to visit in 2025
The best restaurants in Canberra, as reviewed for our Restaurant Guide. From intimate wine bars to hilltop fine-diners, there's something for everyone.
The best restaurants in Tasmania right now
These are the best restaurants in Tasmania, as reviewed by critics for our Restaurant Guide.
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The best restaurants in Melbourne right now
We review old favourites and new trailblazers to determine the best Melbourne restaurants. And there's a lot of dining out to be done.
The best restaurants Brisbane has to offer right now
The hottest restaurants in Brisbane swing between old favourites and shiny new jaunts. These are the best restaurants in Brisbane for 2025.
Revealed: Winners of the Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Awards
Celebrating the best and brightest in Australian dining this year.
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Berowra Waters Inn is the first NSW restaurant to win Gourmet Traveller’s Icon Award
This waterfront dining institution is the third Readers Choice Icon Award winner in GT history.
Staġuni in Barossa is the winner of our Best Destination Dining Award
Chef Clare Falzon channels her Maltese heritage, and the rural site's charming history.
Molli
A handsome neighbourhood bistro embraces fermenting and preserving, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
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Wines of While
Who says natural wine (bars) don’t age well?
Station Road
French fare with a redeveloped Festival Plaza view lands in Adelaide’s CBD, writes KATIE SPAIN.
Golden Century
A reborn Cantonese classic still glitters, writes ALEXANDRA CARLTON.
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The Grill at The International
Sydney’s latest chophouse is classy, confident and cosmopolitan in the same breath, writes Matty Hirsch.
Anchovy
Thi Le and Jia-Yen Lee’s mod-Viet returns with gusto in its latest incarnation, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
Botanic Lodge
Casual long lunches and leafy tranquillity still sit in the heart of
Adelaide Botanic Garden, writes KATIE SPAIN.
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Song Bird
Neil Perry’s presumed swan song in Double Bay has found its melody and pitch, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Central
An underground dumpling bar and restaurant is bringing the flavours and energy of Hong Kong to Brisbane’s CBD, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Asha
Contemporary Middle Eastern and North African fare in a neighbourhood setting is the bright new kid on the block, writes KATIE SPAIN.
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Naldham House Brasserie and Terrace
A once-exclusive building now houses a European-style eatery blending modern elegance with old-world charm, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
Reed House
Refined Anglo-Aussie comfort food is back in full force at the fringe CBD dwelling restaurant, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
The best waterfront restaurants in Australia for alfresco sipping and snacking
Whether you're sipping and supping somewhere balmy and coastal or rugged up lakeside, these are the waterfront diners to keep front of mind.
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Bossa Nova
Con Christopoulos’ new venture with chef Victor Liong brings a sushi train loaded with delicious hits and Brazilian good times, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
Doju
An intriguing, exciting addition to the burgeoning Melb-Korean food scene arrives in the CBD, writes MICHAEL HARDEN.
Maria
Sun-drenched flavours on the water’s edge get a Tasmanian twist, writes ALIX DAVIS.
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The Waterloo Inn
Thanks to the work of a plucky young couple, the sleepy Tasmanian town
of Swansea is now a dining destination, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Ester
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These are the best restaurants across the state, as reviewed for our annual Restaurant Guide.
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Bosco
Inside a dark industrial warehouse, a veteran restaurateur is highlighting bread and open-fire Mediterranean cooking, writes ELLIOT BAKER.
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Bar Olo
The new wine bar from Italian veteran Scopri lands with style, charm and confidence.
Good Luck Restaurant Lounge
It's been a minute, but Merivale is back with a vengeance – and a concept that's hard to pin down, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Lola’s
Aussie nostalgia plus modern-day restaurant and wine-bar thinking equals a likeable new player in WA’s pizza landscape.
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Threecoins & Sons
Old-school pleasure plus modern-day kitchen skills equals a neighbourhood Italian restaurant delivering the best of both worlds.
The Waratah
A new boozer with a keen native focus is putting back some much-needed pep in the step of inner-city Sydney, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Jim’s Greek Tavern
Old-school Greek hospitality is alive and well after more than four decades, which is a rare feat.
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Funda
At a new Korean hotspot in Sydney's CBD, the level of creativity is as high as the decibel count, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
Commis
The art of hospitality is on show with Gerald's Bar alumni forging something new and excellent.
Raja: Restaurant Review
In Sydney's inner east, an accomplished young chef is quietly rewriting the rules for Indian dining.
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First look: Josh Niland’s new restaurant Fysh Singapore is now open
Josh Niland's first international restaurant, Fysh, has opened in Singapore's brand-new Edition hotel. And the pescatarian steakhouse concept might just be the chef's most extravagant venue yet.
MoVida Aqui: Restaurant review
The Spanish sibling returns with a serious new look and seriously good food.
Tama Brisbane: Restaurant Review
Two of Brisbane’s finest hospitality talents bring glitz and glamour to the new (and improved) GPO building.
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Longshore: Restaurant Reivew
Where once Automata stood, you’ll now find a playful aquatic adventure fuelled by some seriously skilful cooking.
Reine and La Rue Melbourne: Restaurant Review
One of Melbourne’s most ambitous openings of 2023 is also one of the priciest, but it’s all part of the experience.
Four unique Hong Kong dining experiences
The culinary capital of Asia undergoes an exciting transformation.
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Komeyui Brisbane: Restaurant Review
Melbourne’s Komeyui has a slick new Brisbane outpost and it’s bringing a little Zen interconnection to the everyday.
Fino Seppeltsfield
As far as last meals go, you'd be hard pressed to go out with a more satisfying bang than Fino's Basque cheesecake and a nip of Seppeltsfield Para Vintage Tawny.
Hentley Farm
Chefs momentarily down tools to welcome guests and lead them to the dining room, where views over the gum-lined creek and single estate vineyard delight.
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Alberto’s Lounge
Anchovy toast has gained peak popularity, but Alberto’s Lounge takes the road less travelled, serving up umami-rich sardine pâté on triangles of crisp-fried crostoli.
Bentley
The nugget of rosemary-skewered kangaroo that opens your Bentley voyage might look simple, but a bite detonates a flavour-packed core.
Same Same
Same Same's main room provides dining drama aplenty: flames flashing, woks hissing in the central open kitchen, bustling communal tables channelling Thailand's streets through a glamorous lens.
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Anekawa
This pint-sized, chef-run venue isn't quite a portal to Shibuya, but it does leave the Gold Coast behind.
Institut Polaire
It's a rare and impressive feat for a restaurant to both rock a theme and look cool doing it.
Van Bone
Van Bone exemplifies destination dining, with every mouthful as uniquely Tasmanian as the stunning coastal views.
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Arkhé
Of course there's (very good) steak at a restaurant focused on cooking with fire, but the joys of Arkhé are in the unconventional.
Tulum
Perhaps it's the glowy backlighting, moody as all get-out. Or maybe it's the genuine sense of hospitality, instantly evident in the bright-eyed welcome.
Omnia
Old-school, theatrical hospitality is where Omnia shines.
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Kazuki’s
The dramatic transformation that occurs as you step from hectic Lygon Street into the upholstered serenity of Kazuki's is one of Melbourne's great dining overtures.
Clarence
You'd be crazy to forgo the flavour-forward $75 prix fixe menu at this bastion of fair pricing, but be sure to add a turnip cake or two.
Morks — CLOSED
Morks may no longer be the well-kept secret it was when the brothers Ratanakosol took over their parents’ restaurant back in 2013, but its relevance and fandom have not waned.
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Chae
Patience. You'll need it to land one of six seats at chef Jung Eun Chae's Cockatoo home, where the seasonal, medicinal, ferment-heavy Korean menu unfolds.
Her Bar
Her Bar keeps feet on the ground with a swanky fit-out and a menu delivering greatest hits in the key of France.
Market Bistro
Don’t let the location – in the heart of Maroochydore’s new CBD, surrounded by construction – put you off.
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Patch Kitchen and Garden
Andrew Davies, much loved for his work at Osteria Oggi and Press Food and Wine, recently took over a cottage-style building in Stirling – and, of course, diners have followed.
Topiary
The flora-packed Newman’s Nursery grounds provide a fitting backdrop for Topiary.
Yiamas
The title of “cool new kids on the block” looks good on team Yiamas.
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Bar Vincent
Some restaurants like to surprise. Bar Vincent prefers to delight.
Brasserie 1930
The signature restaurant at the swish new Capella Sydney nails the five-star hotel restaurant brief.
The Dining Room at Promenade
It shouldn't be so surprising that the food in Promenade's Dining Room is this good.
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Clam Bar
In a city so packed with New York-style chophouses it's starting to feel like Manhattan Lite, Clam Bar's edgier riff on the genre is a welcome relief.
Alta Trattoria
A Piedmontese trattoria promises to become a Fitzroy favourite with impressive dishes and wines to match.
Stanley
There’s an appropriate seafood skew at Brisbane’s top Chinese fine-diner, named after Hong Kong’s Stanley Bay.
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Alta Trattoria: Restaurant review
A Piedmontese trattoria promises to become a Fitzroy favourite with impressive dishes and wines to match.
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Clam bar: Restaurant review
The team behind Pellegrino 2000 and Bistrot 916 go Americana with rollicking results.
Léonie Upstairs: Restaurant review
This serene eatery is a lesson in temaki sushi and female-brewed sake.
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Ruby, My Dear: Restaurant review
Good times (and good tunes) are in abundance at this Brisbane newcomer.
Bandit Pizza and Wine: Restaurant review
A friendly neighbourhood pizza joint brings wood-fired Italian-inspired dishes and good times to Adelaide.
Yiamas: Restaurant review
Greece is the word at this formidable newcomer where open-fire cooking and sharp restaurant craft come together.
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Alt Pasta Bar: Restaurant Review
Left-of-centre pasta plays lead alongside excellent snacks at this new-wave Italian-ish spot.
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Clarence: Restaurant review
Housed in an historic inner-city terrace, Clarence doesn't appear avant-garde but it's quietly radical.
Frankie Italo Dining & Disco Lounge: Restaurant review
Pizze, good times and silky gelato make this disco-diner a destination
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Yūgen: Restaurant review
It's time to live large at this glitzy multi-faceted restaurant.
Mr Vain: Restaurant review
Brisbane's Mr Vain is a call to party like it's 1999.
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Such and Such: Restaurant review
More is more at the sequel to Pilot – and Canberra dining is better for it.
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Osteria Il Coccia: Restaurant review
An Italian-accented tasting menu licked by open flames sets a high standard for finer dining on the Central Coast
Clover Vin de Cav: Restaurant review
A new dining trend is taking over Melbourne with this wine bar at the fore.
Lost Phoenix Farm: restaurant review
Come for the pastoral eye candy and linger for a long lunch at this cool farmhouse.
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Alberta’s: Restaurant review
A freewheeling newcomer combines global dining pedigree with love for its hometown
Bar Copains: Restaurant review
Good friends should go into business more often if this is the result.
Casa: Restaurant review
This neighbourhood bar finds its groove with great classics and service.
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Moonhouse: Restaurant review
Commune's newcomer delivers good times and plenty of Aussie-Cantonese soul.
Bandita: restaurant review
Bandita’s freewheeling wood-fired take on Mexican cuisine is a breezy crowd-pleaser.
