Best Restaurants

6 hand-picked places · curated by locals

• 01

  Modern AustralianMacrossan St$$$

  Salsa Bar & Grill

  The Macrossan Street institution, book a table and order the reef fish.

  UnmissableCouples

  
• 02

  Fine diningTown$$$$

  Nautilus

  Dining beneath the palms in a tropical garden; the grown-up special-occasion choice.

  CouplesLuxury

  
• 03

  SeafoodMarina$$$

  Melaleuca

  Relaxed waterfront tables, generous plates, easy with kids in tow.

  Family

  
• 04

  BreakfastMacrossan St$$

  Little Larder

  Where locals start the day. Get there early for the best breakfast in town.

  FamilyKids

  
• 05

  BreweryCrystalbrook Marina$$

  Hemingway's Brewery

  Brewed on the marina, wood-fired pizzas, a breezy deck, sunset beers.

  Family

  
• 06

  Modern AustralianMacrossan St$$$

  Zinc

  Theatrical tropical dining under fairy lights, a perpetual local favourite.

  Couples