If it is differences of opinion that make a healthy restaurant scene then Australia clearly has it. We asked Crikey readers to nominate their favourite eating place in two categories — for everyday eating and for a special night out — -and 652 different restaurants scored at least one nomination. There was no run away winner in any state with selections in the everyday category being especially widespread. The nearest our Crikeyparticipants got to a consensus was in Sydney where Tetsuya’s was the first choice of nearly 10 per cent of eaters in the special night out category.
The Crikey winning choices are listed below.We will bring you a comprehensive list by state and restaurant type on Monday.
EVERYDAY EATING
- Canberra: Dickson Asian Noodle House and Portia’s Place (equal)
- Melbourne: Cookie, Swanston St and Station Hotel, Footscray (equal)
- Adelaide: Europa Glenelg and Jasmin (equal)
- Sydney: Maya Masala, Cleveland Street
- Brisbane: Beccofino Teneriffe
- Perth: Cantina, Mt Lawley
- Hobart: Me Wah
- Darwin: Asian Gateway, Nightcliff
FINE DINING
- Canberra: Ottoman and Rubicon (equal)
- Melbourne: Flower Drum and Vue de Monde (equal)
- Adelaide: Jasmin
- Sydney: Tetsuya's
- Brisbane: Cafe dell Ugo
- Perth: Lamonts and Restaurant Amuse (equal)
- Hobart: Me Wah
- Northern Territory: Hanuman, Alice Springs
