Place to Eat Melbourne

Dining out is seriously fun in Melbourne. Melbourne prides itself on its food and the city’s dizzying array of dining options is proof to its culinary reputation. Book ahead for award-winning restaurant, queue up for iconic cheap eats, and explore famous eat streets.
Explore Melbourne one culinary precinct at a time. Go for Italian in Lygon Street, Carlton, Vietnamese in Victoria Street, Richmond, and Lebanese in Sydney Road, Brunswick. Weigh in on the best-dumpling debate in CBD's Chinatown, and find yourself spoilt for choice in Footscray, where Vietnamese and African restaurants sit side by side. Join crowds of locals at cheap eats institutions across the city – try Richmond's Thy Thy, Flemington's Laksa King and the CBD's Camy Shanghai Dumpling – and hit up social media to follow Melbourne's army of mobile food vans.
Whatever you do, come to town with an appetite.

1. Flower Drum [Recommended]

Address: 17 Market Lane
Melbourne Victoria 3000
Price range: $$$

A table at Melbourne’s notable restaurant is well worth the wait. Being listed in The Age Good Food or Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide, Flower Drum believes in combining great food, fine wine and impeccable service for a unique dining experience each and every time.
The distinctive and enchanting flavours of dishes such as baked crab shell and braised lamb clay pot are loved must haves for many its regulars.
Its signature dish, the “Peking Duck” is featuring tender pieces of roast duck prepared fresh daily that is wrapped within a thin handmade pancake accompanied with sweet plum sauce, spring onion and cucumber. If you after something different and unique menu just for you, the staff would be more than happy to do it.

2. Cup of Truth Coffee and Pastries [Recommended]

Address: 12 Campbell Arcade, Degraves Street Subway
Melbourne VIC 3000
Price range: $

When mentioning Melbourne, we have to spell coffee together. Coffee is highly prized in every occasion, breakfast, lunch, dinner. But look carefully, you might just miss beautiful coffee brews in Cup of Truth in Melbourne CBD. Literally just a hole in the wall, they’re offering the best coffee in the city. It is not a place to stop for lunch, but if you’re looking for a snack on the go you can pick up some fresh pastries by Matt Forbes.

3. Flemington Laksa King

Address: 6-12 Pin Oak Cres
Flemington VIC 3031
Price range: $

Craving for Malaysian curry or maybe laksa? Laksa King located in Flemington, Melbourne, creates everything from scratch. Fresh and high quality ingredients are guaranteed to bring out the authenticity while challenging the boundaries of Malaysian fusion cuisine.

4. The Town Mouse [Recommended]

Address: 312 Drummond Street
Carlton, VIC 3053
Price range: $$

Whether it’s for weekday wheeling and dealing or a weekend crossword marathon, The Town Mouse is the venue to meet your sustenance needs. Like a little mouse you will be scurrying to scavenge the rich, appetizing dishes and a fine wine at Carlton’s the Town Mouse.
Go-to dish: smoked Barramundi with celeriac, lemon verbena, matcha, and lime.

5. The Huxtaburger

Address: 106 Smith Street
Collingwood VIC 3066
Price range: $

Moondarra Wagyu beef, mustard, mayo, ketchup, tomato, cheese, lettuce and pickles tucked into delicious simple hamburgers and crinkle-cut chips while soaking up the rousing atmosphere of an American diner. Please welcome the Huxtaburger amongst many burgers diet options in Melbourne. This beautiful burger is also ready for take away for your late night bites.

Place to Eat in Sydney

As a multicultural country, Australia is home for various delicacies worldwide. From pocket cafes to internationally renowned Chefs, Sydney Restaurants are as diverse as they are numerous.
You can easily spot Italian restaurant, Japanese and Asian cuisine, Portuguese grill chicken, and even the mouth-watering fast-food.
And best of all Sydney does not disappoint!
Feast season = festive food.

1. Porteno [Recommended]

Address: 358 Cleveland Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010
Price range: $15 - $50

Porteno is a heaven for steak lover in Sydney. For many Ozzy, the fire-licked pork and lamb offerings from the asado pit draws mouth-watering attraction and unique experience on its own. In addition, charry and juicy nirvana of buttery wagyu grilled over charcoal is not something to be missed by many Porteno faithful.
Try also the Argentina’s Brussels sprouts with lentils or that homey white polenta with its walnut crunch and creamy Gorgonzola kick on the side dish menu.
While you're seldom left with much room for dessert, the prospect of caramelized custard with peach and blueberries, or tequila granita with tapioca pearls, slivers of young coconut and cubes of coconut-water jelly brought together with coconut cream may be enough to convince your stomach otherwise.

2. Max Brenner

Address: 273 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Price range: $10 - $50

Max Brenner is a specialist in chocolate menu located in the inner city suburb of Paddington. Notable for its beverage and dessert menus, Max Brenner is always present chocolate as the hero in the dish in the most creative ways you could never imagine.
A fountain of chocolate fondue at the entrance, jars filled with chocolate treats lined on the dark mahogany cabinets, pots filled with milk and white chocolate were churning away, it does feel like “Willy Wonka” had been brought to life.
Maybe a mountain of Banana split sundae with caramelized nuts and melted chocolate to indulge your sweet tooth? Or maybe a box of pralines to celebrate your love story?
If you still don’t have “sweet” plan for Valentine’s Day, this place could be a perfect for your gateway with someone special because of its endless sweetness.

3. Holy Basil [Recommended]

Address: Shark Hotel 127 Liverpool Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Price range: $ 12 - $ 60

Craving for some spicy savory food in the CBD? You wouldn't miss Holy Basil. Located inside Shark Hotel, indulge yourself with few drinks in the bar and maybe play pool while waiting for the appetizer to come. Friendly atmosphere welcomes everyone to drop by to have a bite of the famous Asian Curry Puff – not recommended for ones with weak heart for its spiciness. Be alarm for the goodness of melting Holy Basil friend ice-cream. Once you have it, you cannot stop eating!

4. Opera bar and grill

Address: Lower Concourse Level
Sydney Opera House
Sydney, NSW 2000
Price range: $15 - $60

Set amongst the hustle and bustle of the most iconic landmarks, Opera House, this bar is full of vibrant energy of a market place coupled with the sophistication of a first-class hospitality venue. A visit to Opera bar promises a Sydney experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. Choose from the Charcuterie, Raw Bar, Café or traditional Opera bar menu. Enjoy al fresco drinks at the water’s edge and dine on seasonally sourced local produce whilst taking in the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the panoramic harbour views.

5. Pancake on the Rock [Recommended]

Address: Upper level Overseas Passenger Terminal
The Rock, NSW 2000
Price range: $10 - $50

Who doesn't know Pancake? Want to taste the best pancake in Australia? The popularity of Pancake on the Rock goes back to the 50s when some in intrepid Australians went across America to notice the popularity of the food in American restaurants. To bring the love of pancake to Australia, the first Pancake restaurant was opened in Adelaide and as the company grows, the branches are all across Australia inhabitant. A whole new range of salads, crepes, pancakes and the famous beef and pork ribs are now in the menu and proved very popular for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

To Do in Brisbane

Discover Brisbane inside out! This vibrant city has its own distinct vibe, unique personality and seemingly endless offering of things to see and do. Welcoming you to the city are lush parks and historic buildings with an edgy arts scene, pumping nightlife, and great coffee and restaurants are all folded in the meandering Brisbane River. Experience the local low-laying sandy isles, beaches and passing parade of whales, turtles and dolphins as Brisbanites do. “Give me Brisbane any day.”

1. City Hoppers

Sure the City Cats are sleek, fast, and cover Brisbane’s river route from Hamilton to St Lucia but if you’ve got time on your side and want to explore the inner-city at a leisure pace, jump aboard a City Hopper. The free service uses reconditioned Brisbane City Council ferries and meanders along the river, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals. The red-hued City Hoppers run every 30 minutes between 6 AM and midnight seven days a week.

2. Rooftop Cinema

This cinema has the best view in town. The rooftop bar of Fortitude Valley’s Limes Hotel screens classic films and recent releases on Thursday nights at 7.30 PM while moviegoers recline on pillows and couches or set themselves up at bar tables. The bar opens at 5 PM, serving drinks and tapas, and stays open after the movie ends until midnights. Tickets are $10.

3. Visit Southbank Parklands

Featuring a stunning inner-city beach, miles of tree-lined walks, fabulous shopping and restaurants, Southbank is the one place you have to see in Brisbane. Located a short hop over the river from the CBD, it’s easy to get to and easy to spend a full day amongst the many attractions. Don’t forget to jump on the Wheel of Brisbane to get a birds-eye view of the city.

4. Expand your horizons in the Cultural Precinct

The best cultural spaces are grouped together near Southbank in an area called the Cultural Precinct. Just across the river from the CBD, this area features the largest gallery of modern art in Australia (Gallery of Modern Art), the Queensland Art Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Queensland Conservatorium, Queensland Museum (incorporating the kids’ favourite – Sciencentre), Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the State Library of Queensland. There’s always something new and exciting to see and many of the exhibitions are completely free.

5. Taste the local seafood

You’ve heard of Moreton Bay bugs before, so head to one of Brisbane’s fine seafood restaurants to taste the real thing amongst the other delicious local delicacies. Wilson’s Boathouse, Gambaro’s, Brett’s Wharf and Jellyfish are just a few of the award-winning dining establishment around Brisbane.

6. Enjoy the view from Mt Coot-tha

Mt Coot-tha (pronounced Mount Cootha) has breathtaking panoramic views of Brisbane city with views out to Moreton Bay by day. A favourite for locals and visitors alike, enjoy a meal or just a coffee looking out over the city and its surrounds. Catch the local 471 bus from the city or buy a pass for the hop-on, hop-off City Sights Bus.