TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

"Love this place and everything we've had here! food is always beautiful, portion sizes are generous, decent price too. Staff are very friendly and..."

Luke Buono

Heather

The Huni Pot

100/100 (3 ratings)

Coffee & Tea

Drinks

Island View Restaurant

100/100 (4 ratings)

"Stayed here early Feb 2022. Very clean, quiet and best views to Magnetic island and beyond. Will definitely stay again if I find myself in..."

David Me

"Very clean, very quiet, very nice views. Very pet friendly Sophie our foxy wants to come back as it is closer to the top of Castle Hill goat track...."

Len Cox

"Great hotel with magnificent views out to Magnetic Island and the Whitsunday. Great deck area to enjoy breakfast (Get the Omelette) or watch the..."

Matt Lonergan

"We needed a quick escape from the Melbourne winter and The Island View Motel was absolutely perfect. It was wonderful after a day in Townsville and..."

Richard Walker

"So pleasant to stay with our dog. The room was spacious with all amenities. The best part is outdoors with breathtaking view and lush gardens. Lovely..."

Lyndall Holmes

"Very convenient location if you have a car. Close to the Strand and supermarket and restaurants. Room was clean and comfortable. Quiet location but..."

Sara Dryden

"Very good location, not too far from The Strand. Room was tidy, clean and well presented. Staff were very friendly and..."

Andrew Lendrum

Mangiamo Townsville

100/100 (1 ratings)

Rock Island Australia

100/100 (1 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

The Grind Co

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Specialty Coffee Trader

Free off-street parking

"Fantastic coffee! Definitely the best coffee in Townsville! Can not recommend it enough. JP is fully of knowledge and his passion for coffee shows..."

Jody Mogs

"Hate to say I've become addicted, and a touch of a coffee snob. JP's knowledge is outstanding, and is often the subject matter. So if you're looking..."

Paul Briced

"Went for coffee this morning after seeing posts on fb. It was excellent, great service, the coffee was divine and a beautiful space. Also got to..."

Sue Skinner

"These guys are the secret to any coffee business success and the coolest place to stop for a..."

Cassandra Jones

"I’m rating this a month after visiting because I can’t stop wishing this cafe was in my home town! This is top quality coffee that isn’t..."

Joané

"Best coffees in town and the best customer service. Been my daily for a few months and I’ve enjoyed every time I go..."

Jaiwaan Singleton Geary

"Good coffee, nice staff. It's a little off the well worn track, but it is worth a visit. I'll definitely be back. The coffee is excellent, but..."

Matt Cochrane

"I come here often. Best coffee in Townsville. Always friendly staff. Highly..."

James

"Best coffee in Townsville I believe Awesome staff and my regular coffee..."

I’dratherbeoutdoors

"Excellent coffee and friendly staff, I purchased a bag of beans from them, they smell great and I'm sure they will make an awesome..."

Mark Dias

"Some of the best shopping centre food ivee ever had and great servive and nice to see they give young kids a job as..."

Dieter Leimann

"Best coffee in Townsville, and even better customer..."

Sophie Huxley

Stripes Coffee

Copper Bar & Grill

Rocket and Parmesan Salad

Grilled Tiger Prawn

Reef & Beef

Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce

Ginger Beer on Tap

Tropical Bowl Salad

Copper Old Fashioned

Affogato and Creme Brulee

Ribs and Boerewors with Slaw

Ribs Combo with Rumpsteak

Hyve

Accepts American Express

Carlyle Restaurant & Bar

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food, great service, cold beer. Had the dusted calamari, Tasted amazing, very refreshing to get a decent sized serve that actually fills you..."

Brad Lumb

"Took a business colleague for lunch and could not have been more impressed. Great setting and atmosphere. The food was beautifully presented and..."

Roxanne Graham

"Great food at a great price friendly and helpful staff ...will be back to try the new menu ... we were lucky to get a sneak peak at the new..."

Steve Finnerty

"The food was fantastic, very reasonable prices and great staff, just found ourselves a regular new spot..."

Nathan Size

"Went tonight for dinner and could not fault it at all. The meal was huge, staff are very kind and make you feel very welcome. Will be back many more..."

Crystal Kliendienst

"Thanks to the wonderful staff and the chefs for a great night. Bloody great food loved..."

Denise Farrow

"Really enjoyed our meals it was so yummy well worth the money staff are very friendly too we enjoyed our time there and will be back again many of..."

Lawrence Knight

"Have been here a few times. The ribs are ridiculously good! The smashed avo has the perfect amount of avocado and feta to fit all over the Turkish..."

Kyla Wing

"Since Michael, Megan and crew took over I have never had a bad meal or bad service. They keep on innovating and what they offer today can only be..."

Ron Whalan

"Had catering for my daughters 21st last night. Food was amazing would highly..."

Linda Buskell

"Took the family last night....have been explaining to the kids lately about supporting local people...Amazing, great service, food wonderful. We will..."

Stacey Sean Turner

"Thank you for a wonderful night last night. It was a great place for a birthday dinner and everyone agreed the service, food and quiet atmosphere was..."

Prue Neate

"Awesome took the family out for dinner. All meals were amazing and staff friendly. Pricing was very reasonable... will definately be going back. ..."

Amanda Trail

"Delicious , large, well priced meals. Drinks are cheap and service is second to none.....thanks for making my night even more..."

Josephine Tonna- Lenz

Saunders Beach Bistro & Pizzeria

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Dropped in yesterday and we tried the barra n chips, scotch fillet with prawns covered in a tomato based sauce and a meat lovers pizza. Everything..."

Ben Jensen

"Randomly dropped on in while visiting Saunders beach, and we're very glad we did! Greeted warmly at the door by the owner, inside was cosy and clean,..."

Danielle Dittmann-Bloxsom

"Wow what a hidden gem! We will definitely be back with a tribe! Great food, and the friendliest..."

Ange Betteridge

"Went to have a look and staff was friendly, great service, lovely atmosphere and pizzas were very tasty! Had a great night..."

Krystal Löija

"Good food ))) the place is nice. Price is ok! Fire oven gives a good wooden taste..."

Simon Kreimer

"Great place to go for a good wood fired pizza�. I heard they will start with a menu..."

Sabine Orda

"Delicious! It was very busy tonight but the staff were super helpful and friendly. The pizzas were definitely worth the wait. We will be back for..."

Conrad Monty

"The pizzas are amazing. We especially love the Diablo. We placed a huge order and they had it all ready on time and piping hot. Thank..."

Kathy-Lee Maudsley

"Had the best scotch fillet I’ve had in a long time tonight. Thanks Eric and..."

Darryl Schneider

"The steak was amazing!! Tender and perfectly cooked!! Congratulations ... was lovely food all..."

Lynette Estreich

"Amazing pizzas, friendly staff and quick service. Great place for a feed. Also the sticky date puddings were great too! � will definitely be back..."

Cam Sean

"Winning Winter Warmers. Hubby had the venison ragout and I had the bangers and mash, just delicious! The staff were friendly and Eric a great host...."

Michele Ruda

"Awesome pizza and steak! Looking forward to the next..."

Jens Orda

Freelance Roasting

Heydays Cafe & Events.

Non-smoking restaurants

Otto's Fresh Food Market

92/100 (1075 ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Picked up a fruit platter and a 8 person mixed deli platter this afternoon, so very happy with the end result. The presentation is beautiful and..."

Ammy Coates

"My Weakness and Go To treat is the Brisket Roll and the Incredible Hulk Shake. Its like a party in my mouth. Went on Saturday and they had a guy..."

Dot Cionti

"Wonderful experience- fantastic food and atmosphere. Only issue is the smell from the nails business which is a bit of an issue. However, just a..."

Morris Jones

"Loved your little Asian corner today. Hands down, best Pad Thai in town. Generous portion yet so tasty! Thank you...."

Kwanho Jo

"After working thr as a butcher for 4/5 months great staff in meat and deli thanks to pip michelle danny harry in kitchen tony jason sophie wayne..."

Bob Edwards

"We discovered Otto's right at the beginning and have never had a bad experience! My fiancé is German, so he loves being able to buy "real bread"!..."

Sylvia Kaufmann

"My partner and I come to Ottis quiet often on a sunday for breakfast and coffee. Everytime we arrive the staff are friendly, service is prompt and..."

Brittany Kelsall

"Hands down the best coffee AND the best service in Townsville. Cheers..."

Alyce Herbert

Thai Smile House Restaurant And Take Away

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great, friendly customer service. The Green Curry I ordered was fantastic, and I was impressed that they have the option to make your food "Thai..."

Lucee Rose

"Great food at reasonable prices. Some of th best money bags / golden sacks we've ever had. My wife's garlic pepper beef was delicious too. ..."

Alf Katz

"Fantastic fast service and delicious food every time we..."

Estelle Griffiths

"Was pleasantly surprised by this place and would happily go again! Very friendly and helpful service, and a menu with refreshingly unique options..."

Carly Sheil

"As always the quality of the meals are outstanding. The menu incorporates all your favourites and also provides interest with use of seasonal..."

Mike Soric

"This is the 2nd visit here in a week & the food is as delicious as the first visit. Fresh & so tasty, just live the food here...."

Suzanne Clark

Yayo's Restuarant Townsville

Me Myself & Coffee

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Family style

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Bridgewater Q Restaurant

89/100 (1379 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thankyou so much to Angela and all the staff who recently hosted our Wedding. Angela (the event manager) had everything organized and coordinated..."

Lee Develyn

"Well fine dining at its best. Want to be fussed over and meals cooked to perfection than this is the place to be in Townsville. The 300g rump was..."

michael laidlaw

"I would have to say my partner and I are speechless! the service from the staff was incredible, they were so kind and helpful and couldn’t be..."

Sharon Edwards

"One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to in Townsville with incredible staff and innovative food. I had the cured coral trout as my entree,..."

Nicky Jurd

"Welcoming stuff, beautifully presented and delicious food. Lovely atmosphere. Love absolutely everything we..."

Elizaveta Pankova

"Extremely nice atmosphere in a very pleasant environment. The staff are extremely friendly and the degustation menu is absolutely divine! Great to..."

Miriam Hebling Almeida

"Amazing food an superb service. ..."

David Bonnell

"Great view, amazing cocktails, fantastic food, and professional service. The staff were delightful, and really making an effort to stay COVID-safe..."

Andrew Martini

Vietnamese Colour Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Match Restaurant & Grill

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Sushi Yum Yum

Accepts American Express

Commonwealth Hotel

Rock Paper Scissors Stockland

Wheelchair Accessible

"I go to Stockland often in the summer for a coffee in a nice cool air conditioning an anytime I just like to go in you can park easy close to where..."

Ray Coggiola

"Lots and lots of ladies shops here. Nothing for the men of your life here to see. The girls are doing plenty of shopping here in the ladies fashions...."

michael laidlaw

"I like Stockland in Townsville, it's a very pleasant shopping mall located in the very heart of Townsville. You will find a very large range of..."

Steven Best

"There's plenty of food kiosks to choose from , within Stockland food..."

Marty

"find this mall to be busy at times but that depends on the day visiting, it is quite accessible and amazing..."

BM

"Wow an amazing array of shops a d food places. Very helpful staff and friendly. 👍 Thumbs..."

toni simpson

"Smaller stockland complex with coles and kmart, plenty of parking, but it can get congested at peak times. 13 or so smaller businesses with also,..."

Ann Wilson

Bellevue Hotel Restaurant

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Strand Souvlaki Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was really pleased with my meal at The Strand Souvlaki Bar. The Keftethes Side was excellent - the meatballs were cooked perfectly and the sauce..."

Levai Young

"Food was delicious. We did take away and the young boy who served us did an amazing job with taking our order. Highly recommended. Being a good..."

Anicka

"Always a favourite, food is always fresh. I'm a fan of the Souvlaki Pack. Good value at around..."

Philip Chen

"Excellent plates and friendly staff, highly recommend and definitely back again😁 ✅lunch menu fish&salad ✅vegetarian plate ✅Alfa..."

Sarah Chandler

"Friendly service, excellent food! Honey Puffs and a traditional Greek coffee are a must! Something for everyone! Does get busy but so worth..."

Megan Eid

"Best food in the area. Was probably best lamb plate I've had. I recommend the open plate lamb yiros, will leave anyone satisfied. Extra points for..."

RichCor

"Love this place great family run place with great food! Wish I lived next door then I would never have to cook. The tzakiki is to die for, I would..."

Just Luke

Molly Malones Irish Pub

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been going to molly malones for years, every Tues for crumbed steak, (and the best gravy in the world!), and more recently on a thurs, for the..."

Heather Armstrong

"Meals were huge, well presented and tasted so damn good. Lamb shanks were devine and literally fell off the bone. Definately value for money and the..."

Shelley Bowman

"We went there for a quick drink and because I needed to sit somewhere to breastfeed my 3 month old girl. We sat on the outside just when the place..."

Melissa Bridson

"Great home cooked pub food. Awesome atmosphere. Will definitely recommend and..."

Wendy Twining - Feenan

"Great place, great food, great location. Lunch or dinner on a Wednesday is 2 for 1 - go, eat,..."

Helen Smith

"Every time I visit Townsville it Molly Malones for a meal .lovely food n..."

John Long

"Top Quality Pub Lunch served with a Smile then many pints ending with live music! Thank You for looking after..."

Wayne Perkins

"Great food; terrific music & a brilliant place to catch up with..."

Mark Hain

"Fantastic service. Highly recommended. I'll definitely be back. Thank..."

Melena Hammond

"Great service, great atmosphere and awesome..."

Matthew Ackehurst

Bayview Bar & Bistro

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

The Brewery

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Called in for a in house beer & pizza. What fantastic place, looks great, brilliant beer & food with quality service. Well done Townsville..."

Albeare Rowley

"Food restaurant side was perfect, quality and quantity. Brought the beer paddle $12 amazing price to try every beer. Definitely..."

Jason Murrell

"My Husband and I had dinner New Years Eve at the Brewery and were very impressed! It looks really nice inside and we thought dinner was well priced..."

Hayley Pratt

"My new favorite place, ordered the steak burger on the lunch menu and it was amazing (for a thin steak, it wasn't leathery at all, nice change). The..."

Ash Moore

"Fantastic atmosphere - lovely building and decor. Staff are friendly and efficient. Food was delicious! Dessert platter highly recommend..."

Zahn Bester-Forno

"Awesome place! A MUST do if you come to Townsville! They brew amazing beers! Such a shame you can t buy them in Sydney..."

Katia Morosi

"Great place to hang out and talk, or listen to live..."

Becky Baragar

"Beautiful food and drinks, amazing service, great big cushy lounge - loved this place and will no doubt be back again next time we're in Townsville!..."

Genevieve Sommer

"An enormous shout out to all the amazing staff working on Thursday night (Dec 7th 2017) helping with our Christmas Party! You all went above and..."

Elle Forbes

"The food was excellent, loved how you could choose to have it paired with craft beer. Bloody nice..."

Andrew Jones

"Great food and even better beer, planning our next trip back before we have even..."

Jay Holland

"Great atmosphere, have lots of great house brewed beers on tap. Food was nice and great prices especially the specials, game same palmie and pot for..."

Justin Wardill

"Had a delicious main meal there (crispy skinned salmon) last night. It was so good and accompanied with lovely asparagus and potato. The service..."

Louise !

"Nice relaxing atmosphere, good selection of beers and light lunch menu. Live music and friendly..."

Craig Reid

"Had the best night. Our 1st night there. Loved the food, atmosphere and service. Loved it. Thank you to all the staff. Bar and kitchen, well done...."

Karina Wickens

"Nice salt n pepper squid, air-conditioned with comfy booths, service is friendly. Basic..."

Vanessa

"An eclectic pub located in the old Townsville post office building. Great atmosphere created blending homely furnishings with modern technology...."

Peter Baskerville

Mm& Coffee + Baking

Wheelchair Accessible

Reset

There are 58 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Drinks in Townsville

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Bari Anne Forde

Rissa Daisy

Matt Muller

Katherine Thomson

Aaron Hayes

Kim Rowe

Michael Peters

Linda Maher

Daniel Milkovic

Jenelle O'Shannessy

Katie Lee Gatis

Luke Buono

Heather

David Me

Len Cox

Matt Lonergan

Richard Walker

Lyndall Holmes

Sara Dryden

Andrew Lendrum

Jody Mogs

Paul Briced

Sue Skinner

Cassandra Jones

Joané

Jaiwaan Singleton Geary

Matt Cochrane

James

I’dratherbeoutdoors

Mark Dias

Dieter Leimann

Sophie Huxley

Brad Lumb

Roxanne Graham

Steve Finnerty

Nathan Size

Crystal Kliendienst

Denise Farrow

Lawrence Knight

Kyla Wing

Ron Whalan

Linda Buskell

Stacey Sean Turner

Prue Neate

Amanda Trail

Josephine Tonna- Lenz

Ben Jensen

Danielle Dittmann-Bloxsom

Ange Betteridge

Krystal Löija

Simon Kreimer

Sabine Orda

Conrad Monty

Kathy-Lee Maudsley

Darryl Schneider

Lynette Estreich

Cam Sean

Michele Ruda

Jens Orda

Ammy Coates

Dot Cionti

Morris Jones

Kwanho Jo

Bob Edwards

Sylvia Kaufmann

Brittany Kelsall

Alyce Herbert

Lucee Rose