Leading online restaurant reservation platform OpenTable has revealed their Top 50 Restaurants in Australia for 2019, as determined by diners around the country. The annual top 50 list was based on 173,000 restaurant reviews this year from verified OpenTable diners, covering more than 2,000 Australian restaurants.
For the second year in a row, Melbourne came out on top as Australia’s most popular foodie hub, claiming nearly half (46 per cent) of the spots on the list. New South Wales came in second, securing 12 spots followed by Queensland with 11 eateries making the top 50.
European cuisine made a comeback as the most popular choice at 32 percent, however Australia’s tastes were noticeably much more diverse this year. For the first time restaurants from this year’s top 50 list included cuisines from Africa and Chile.
Some of the stand-outs include:
Alibi, Sydney
This design led destination bar + kitchen, is considered to be the perfect little harbourside hideaway located in the picturesque surrounds of Woolloomooloo Wharf. It’s menu is created by renowned plant-based chef Matthew Kenney who is all about pushing the boundaries of vegan cuisine.
A Touch of Salt, Townsville
At a Touch of Salt serves up eclectic Modern Australian cuisine designed to spark conversation. Enjoy waterfront views on their alfresco balcony or dine indoors in air-conditioned comfort.
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar, Northcote, Victoria
Mesob is a traditional Ethiopian restaurant in High Street, Northcote, Melbourne, where diners can enjoy the rich culture of Ethiopia through their authentic cuisine and charming decor.
Osteria Oggi, Adelaide
Osteria Oggi is all about using fresh seasonal produce and creating a dish that is designed to share. ‘Oggi’ is ‘today’ in Italian so it’s no surprise that they specialise in sophisticated Italian food, with a carefully chosen wine list to match.
Citrico, Melbourne
This fresh Chilean and South American bar and restaurant new to Fitzroy North has been a popular choice this year.
Frogmore Creek Cellar Door & Restaurant, Tasmania
Frogmore Creek is not only established as a fine winery but also an impressive restaurant serving up modern cuisine using fresh, seasonal produce including seafood, which Tasmania is known for.
In alphabetical order, here are Australia’s Top 50 Restaurants 2019
- A Touch of Salt, Townsville / Queensland
- Alibi, Sydney / New South Wales
- Bella Brutta Pizza, Sydney / New South Wales
- Cafe Sydney, Sydney / New South Wales
- Captain Moonlite, Anglesea, Melbourne / Victoria
- Circa 1876 at The Convent, Pokolbin, Sydney /New South Wales
- Citrico, Melbourne / Victoria
- Continental Deli Newtown, Sydney / New South Wales
- Cutler & Co, Melbourne / Victoria
- Donovans, Melbourne / Victoria
- Eau De Vie, Melbourne / Victoria
- Elio’s Osteria, Brisbane / Queensland
- Frogmore Creek Cellar Door & Restaurant, Tasmania
- Glasshouse, Timbumburi, Sydney / New South Wales
- Kepos & Co, Sydney / New South Wales
- Kepos Street Kitchen, Sydney / New South Wales
- Laura, Melbourne / Victoria
- Little Valley, Melbourne / Victoria
- Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa, Noosa, Brisbane / Queensland
- LP’s Quality Meats, Sydney / New South Wales
- Lucy Liu Restaurant, Melbourne / Victoria
- Mamasan Kitchen and Bar, Broadbeach, Brisbane / Queensland
- Marion, Melbourne / Victoria
- Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar, Northcote, Melbourne / Victoria
- Meze Mazi, Adelaide / South Australia
- Mjolner, Melbourne / Victoria
- Mjolner, Sydney / New South Wales
- Nour, Sydney / New South Wales
- Oriental Tea House, Melbourne / Victoria
- Osteria Oggi, Adelaide / South Australia
- Park Street Pasta & Wine, Melbourne / Victoria
- Pt Leo Restaurant, Mornington Peninsula Melbourne / Victoria
- Restaurant Hubert, Sydney / New South Wales
- Rick Shores, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane / Queensland
- Rickys River Bar and Restaurant, Noosa, Brisbane / Queensland
- Sails Noosa, Noosa, Brisbane / Queensland
- Season Restaurant, Noosa, Brisbane / Queensland
- Shobosho, Adelaide / South Australia
- Smith & Daughters, Melbourne / Victoria
- Sum Yung Guys, Sunshine Beach, Brisbane / Queensland
- Sunda, Melbourne / Victoria
- Supernormal, Melbourne / Victoria
- The Cape Kitchen, Philip Island, Melbourne / Victoria
- The Carlton Wine Room, Melbourne / Victoria
- The European, Melbourne / Victoria
- The Woodhouse Restaurant, Bendigo, Melbourne / Victoria
- Tinamba Hotel, Tinamba, Melbourne / Victoria
- Tokyo Tina, Melbourne / Victoria
- Vaquero, Brisbane / Queensland
- Walter’s Steakhouse, Brisbane / Queenslan
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