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Is your local one of Australia's most reviewed regional fish and chips shops?

These are the eateries everyone's talking about.

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There's nothing like a Google review to help you decide which cafe to eat at when you're travelling, or which fish and chip shop does it the right way.

Sarah Falson
February 20, 2025

To celebrate 20 years of Google Maps, the search engine has shared the most-reviewed establishments in regional Australia.

Photo by Andy Wang on Unsplash
Photo by Andy Wang on Unsplash

So whether you're ducking to Canberra for the weekend or heading up to the Blue Mountains outside of Sydney for a getaway, we have you covered.

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The following establishments made the top-20 list among the best in the country in their respective categories.

Most reviewed cafes

When you travel, sometimes the best food comes from the regions. Are you looking for a homey establishment that makes great apple pie? How about the best barista coffee in town?

These are the regional Australian cafes with the most Google reviews, as well as their rating among the top 20 in Australia.

Yellow Deli in Katoomba, NSW. Picture by Google Maps
Yellow Deli in Katoomba, NSW. Picture by Google Maps

One reviewer said of Yellow Deli, "Absolutely bangin' place. Don't miss this if you're in Katoomba!"

Another said the interior was top-notch, and felt like it was "straight out of a storybook".

Some of the most popular dishes were the Reuben sandwich, jalapeno bread and cheesecake pie.

Most reviewed fish and chips

If you order chicken salt, you're from NSW. "Minimum chips" is how they say "small" in Victoria. Do you want a battered sav with that?

Here are regional Australia's most reviewed fish and chip shops, along with their placing among the top 20 in Australia. We've included Hobart because it's not one of the big three (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane).

Mures Lower Deck in Hobart, Tasmania. Picture by Google Maps
Mures Lower Deck in Hobart, Tasmania. Picture by Google Maps

According to reviews, Mures Lower Deck is known for its oysters, seafood chowder and seafood baskets.

A reviewer said: "The fisherman basket for one is good enough for both of us to share, and the fries are one of its kind! Will come again if have time."

Most reviewed visitor attractions

If you're heading away on a trip, you'll also want to know about the most reviewed visitor attractions in regional Australia.

An establishment in the Blue Mountains tops the list again, and lighthouses are clearly popular.

Diamond Tours, Scenic World, Katoomba. Picture by Destination NSW
Diamond Tours, Scenic World, Katoomba. Picture by Destination NSW

In case you're wondering what Nobbies Centre is, it is on the western tip of Phillip Island where you can view rock formations, penguins and seal colonies, and learn about Antarctic exploration.

One reviewer said: "Really picturesque walk and even saw some young penguins in their burrows. So pleased to see a seal rising up on the waves a few times. watching the blow hole was great too. No fee to walk this boardwalk."

Sarah Falson
Words bySarah Falson
Sarah is ACM’s travel producer. She believes regional travel is just as fun (if not better) than staying in the big cities and loves any travel experience to do with nature, animals and food!.

My all-time favourite destination is ... Cornwall. From the giant seagulls to the blustery beaches, Cornish pasties and fishing villages, it stirs something romantic and seafaring in me.

Next on my bucket list is … Mongolia. I want to go somewhere really unique that feels totally foreign and challenges my way of life.

My top travel tip is … Don’t plan too much. Walk the streets and let it happen. And make sure you check out what’s within a few blocks of your hotel - sometimes the best local food is found that way.