If you’re staying in Windsor or St Kilda the Pint On Punt pub at St Kilda Junction has a great atmosphere and daily $12 meal specials.
Pint On Punt
Woolworths supermarket (Rundle Mall)
If you’re preparing your own food, the Woolworths supermarket in Rundle Mall is one of the best spots to stock up on groceries in the city centre.
Shrubbery Taverna
Shrubbery Taverna is on the top of many lists, though the views come with a hefty price tag. If your budget won’t cover a meal here, a beer with a view is a good alternative.
Cafe Gecko
For breakfast or lunch, try Cafe Gecko in central Mission Beach for its healthy and surprisingly cheap fare.
Lambs Restaurant
Lambs Restaurant on Lygon Street in Carlton is one of the many contenders for Melbourne’s best souvlaki and kebabs.
Lamb on Chapel
Lamb on Chapel in South Yarra is one of the many contenders for Melbourne’s best souvlaki and kebabs.
Hollywood Palace
Melbourne’s large Greek and Turkish communities mean that the city has a good choice of excellent kebabs and souvlaki. There are many contenders for Melbourne’s best souvlaki and kebabs, but in our opinion Melbourne’s best kebabs come from Hollywood Palace on Bridge Road in Richmond. Like any kebab, they taste best late at night.
Adelaide Central Market
Adelaide Central Market is a good place to stock up on fresh food and grab a snack.
Coopers Alehouse
After numerous research trips to Adelaide, our favourite pub is the Coopers Ale House, aka the Earl of Aberdeen (corner of Carrington & Pulteney Streets, Adelaide). It’s a traditional pub with great atmosphere and food. But don’t limit yourself to our favourite as there are a lot of good pubs in Adelaide.
Foodworks Magnetic Island
There are a couple of small supermarkets on Magnetic Island including a Foodworks at Nelly Bay.
Things are more expensive on Magnetic Island so you’ll save money if you stock up on a few things at the Coles or Woolworths in Townsville before getting the ferry to the island.