Last updated Australian Restaurants

Yellow Bistro and Food Store

This restaurant has now closed Step through Yellow Bistro’s sunny exterior for delicious meals morning, noon and night, as well as oh-so fancy takeaway dishes and some of the best sweet treats in town.

Logan Brown

This fine diner in Wellington, New Zealand is the prized venture of dynamic restaurateurs Al Brown and Steve Logan (who went on to become TV personalities as hosts of the New Zealand-based food and cooking show Hunger for the Wild). Housed in a revamped 1920’s bank chamber this elegant, yet relaxed space offers new world cuisine and a full-spectrum of top local and international wines. It is well suited for a casual drink at the bar, a quick bite before the theatre, a special occasion or a private function.

Waku Ghin

Waku Ghin, meaning ‘silver knives’, is the first restaurant to open outside Australia from our very own lauded chef Tetsuya Wakuda. Much like his eponymous fine diner in Sydney, this foreign venture located at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands complex offers a premium fine dining experience, serving only a modern European-meets-Japanese degustation menu.

Passello Restaurant

Lying on the edge of Darling Harbour’s iconic waterfront, Passello is a fully licensed restaurant specializing in Italian and modern Australian cuisine. With chic interior and exterior dining, that complement the surrounding harbour views, this versatile eatery is great value for its prime positioning.

Paradise Marina

Paradise Marina is unique to Forster having both boats for hire and an award wining family cafe nestled on the waterfront of Wallis Lake. Situated just five minutes stroll from Forster CBD the café offers a varied menu for breakfast and lunch. Well supported by the locals in the off season Paradise Marina has become iconic to the region. Booking for lunch is recommended.

Pierre Restaurant @ Mandarin Oriental

The two-starred Michelin restaurant Pierre, situated on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, is Pierre Gagnaire’s pied a terre, where Parisian emotion meets eastern energy. Diners can expect accomplished modern French cuisine in sumptuous surrounds with creative re-interpretations of the classics by Chef Olivier Elzer. Those with time constraints will appreciate the one-hour express lunch, while gourmets can indulge in the lavish degustation menus and carefully-composed wine list.

Cafe Opera

After a stunning transformation, Cafe Opera has now re-opened its doors. With a market-fresh offering on the buffet as well as a creative a la carte selection, a team of passionate chefs are uncompromising in their search for the freshest ingredients available in our local markets.

The Union Restaurant

Winning cookbook author and food writer Ross Dobson is taking the Penrith foodie scene by storm with the opening of a Spanish tapas restaurant on the weekend. Located in the heart of the Penrith city centre, the former Bills chef believes that there’s a demand for what he explains is his style of eating. Dobson will source his ingredients from local products and smallgoods company Montecatini in Penrith. The menu at The Union will feature tapas classics such as proscuitto and cotechino. Anna Lisle

Roberts Restaurant

Robert's Restaurant, situated in the Hunter Valley has a strong reputation for being home to some of the finest cuisine in this leading wine region, winning many prestigious awards over the years. Combine this unique dining experience with a wine tasting at renowned Tower Estate or with the superlative accommodation of Tower Lodge and you have the ultimate dining experience.

Kathmandu Palace Restaurant

Now here’s something you don’t see everyday- an authentic Nepalese restaurant tucked in the beautiful natural surrounds of South Australia’s Gleneg, making diners feel as relaxed as a Nepalese mountain dweller. It’s not just the name and beautiful rustic interior that makes Kathmandu such a unique experience, one mouthful of the seko ko ko kukhura and you’ll lose all concept of space and time. The rich and spicy flavours will have you in a tizzy, be prepared.

Nelson 382

Nelson 382 in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs is a local favourite with its warm, friendly ambiance and consistently impressive food. From the polished wooden floorboards and cosy space, the decor at this Wantira South restaurant is simple yet elegant. The modern Australian menu features all your standard fare with Atlantic salmon and eye fillet steak however, for those a little more adventurous, order the kangaroo fillet on sweet potato mash – it won’t disappoint.

Sun Wah

Located only footsteps away from Mordialloc Bay, Sun Wah is one of Beaumaris Bay’s hidden gems. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting with a sumptuous blend of contemporary and traditional Chinese décor. The Cantonese inspired cuisine has a definite European twang, with colourful dishes bursting with flavour.

Overflow

A new addition to the hotel is Overflow, available 7 days offering a wide variety of meal options for guests looking for a relaxed casual experience with efficient, friendly service. A feature of this venue in addition to the gas fireplace, lounge area and large plasma screen is the climate controlled wine room. This venue also includes an outdoor terrace for guests wanting to take advantage of refreshments or meals al fresco style.

Clancy's

Clancy’s Grill offers great service, wine selection, ambiance and spaciousness. However, there is a slightly different look and a delicious new menu focus. Focusing on a great range of the finest meats, fish & seafood, cooked on the hickory smoke char-grill ~ the new Grill dishes will you have your mouth watering.

Flying Fish Restaurant & Cafe

Relax on the deck, sip on a cocktail and take in the scenery, the atmosphere and the food at Flying Fish, a superb seafood restaurant and cafe on the foreshore of magnificent Horseshoe Bay.

Neptune Palace

You might think that Neptune presides over his kingdom from the seas – not so, Neptune Palace is a regal restaurant in Sydney’s Circular Quay; and along with the fruit of the sea it offers a truly expansive menu of authentic Chinese and Malaysian halal dishes.

Marquis Restaurant

With over 700 wines to choose from, don’t expect to simply saunter into the Marquis for a quick pinot. Sommelier Marcel Bellenger has put together an impressive international and local list that he describes as ‘food-friendly’, rather than a meal in itself. This bistro, bar and wine store on Gouger Street offers a flexible bistro menu with an emphasis on house-made charcuterie.

Mr Carsisi

Awarded Best New Regional Restaurant in The Age Good Food Guide 2012 Wooden floorboards, timber beams and wrought iron sheeting make diners at Mr Carsisi feel like you’re in a shearing shed in the heart of Kyneton. Given the decor, diners may expect a hearty pie or a rib eye steak to feature on the menu, however, contrary to assumptions, Mr Carsisi serves Modern Turkish with Lebanese, Greek and Spanish flavours.

Umi Sushi & Udon

Umi Sushi & Udon is a Tokyo-inspired urban sushi restaurant in the Darling Quarter complex. The traditional Japanese Kyoto style décor creates a sense of nostalgia – taking you back to the historic days of old Japan. Umi serves over 100 different types of traditional and creative sushi plus freshly made Japanese Sanuki-style udon with a superb chewy texture that only fresh udon can provide.

Eves on the River

Situated in the historic Mactaggarts Place Woolstore in Teneriffe, Eves on the River offers one of Brisbane's best riverfront destinations offering an almost 360 degree view of the water. Under Head Chef Brendon Hull, the modern Australian menu is fresh and innovative.