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

I ate my way through Western Sydney’s food truck scene – these are the stops worth the drive

Some of the best food in the city can be found in the permanent food trucks dotted around Western Sydney, and they're growing a cult-like following.

Ballarat

In crust we trust: Ballarat’s best pie revealed for 2026

After a fiercely contested search for pastry prowess, one pie has risen above the rest in Ballarat's beloved pie competition.

Blue Mountains

Every unmissable Blue Mountains cafe to fuel your next weekender

Offering excellent meals and cheerful hospitality, a quality Blue Mountains cafe will fuel, nourish and delight.

Katherine

Why I drove 317 kilometres to Katherine for brunch

While best known as the 'crossroads of the north', this remote Northern Territory town is also home to a thriving coffee scene. Discover the top Katherine cafes worth planning a trip around.

Blue Mountains

The best Blackheath restaurants for mountain indulgence

Village life in the Blue Mountains tastes better than ever thanks to these outstanding Blackheath restaurants.

Blue Mountains

The best restaurants in the Blue Mountains

Inspired by the stunning landscape and rich produce of the region, these beautiful Blue Mountains restaurants invite diners to relish local flavours with their innovative menus.

Blue Mountains

Top spots for the most exquisite high tea in the Blue Mountains

Top off your afternoon with one of these Blue Mountains high teas, whether you seek a luxurious setting with sprawling mountain views or a cosy teahouse complete with fireplace.

Blue Mountains

11 excellent Katoomba restaurants to dine at now

Whether you fancy a fine dining affair or a more low-key night out, you’ll find a menu to whet your appetite in the beautiful mountain-side town of Katoomba.