Top 100 Australian Restaurants

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 nation’s dining scene to compile this comprehensive run-down of the best Australian restaurants for your eating pleasure. Reviews are written independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. Reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way. Learn more about how we compile our national restaurant guide.

From internationally recognised seafood stars in Sydney to hot new coastal spots and unique Tasmanian gems, here are the very best restaurants in Australia to add to your dining hitlist.

This guide to Australia’s best restaurants in 2025 has been edited by Gourmet Traveller’s expert reviewer and national guide editor Michael Harry. Under Harry’s direction, our team of critics has travelled far and wide to visit — and revisit — dozens of restaurants, seeking out the most exceptional meals and memorable experiences in the country.
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