The complete list of venues in the SMH Good Food Guide, by region

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This article presents a list of dining venues included in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide, categorized by region within New South Wales. It includes various types of restaurants ranging from high-end establishments with three hats to more affordable options and Critics’ Picks. The guide aims to help readers find ideal places to eat whether they are at home or traveling.

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The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide has released its latest list of recommended dining venues across New South Wales, categorizing them by region from high-end three-hatted fine diners to more budget-friendly options and Critics’ Picks. This comprehensive guide aims to help readers find the perfect place to dine, whether they are at home or on holiday in various parts of the state.

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“Both articles discuss restaurant listings in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide but cover different regions and are not describing a single specific incident.”

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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 no claims extracted 📰 publisher trust 61

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Newcastle different event · 95%

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Regional NSW different event · 95%

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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 1 📰 publisher trust 61

“Both articles describe lists of restaurants in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide but do not refer to a single specific incident.”

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“Article A describes an awards ceremony guest list, while Article B provides a comprehensive list of venues included in the SMH Good Food Guide by region.”

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⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 1 📰 publisher trust 61

“Both articles discuss restaurants in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide but cover different regions and do not describe a single incident.”

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Who wrote this

Good Food Guide reviewers

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New South Wales the SMH Good Food Guide

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New South Wales GPE · 1× the SMH Good Food Guide ORG · 1×

Narrative

The complete list of venues in the SMH Good Food Guide, by region From three-hatted fine diners to budget-friendly spots and Critics’ Picks, here are the best places to dine in New South Wales right now.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-26

2026-10-26 · The Sydney Morning Herald

The complete list of venues in the SMH Good Food Guide, by region · assertive framing

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places → dine → Wales

This collection has been divided into regions so you can always find the perfect place to book, whether you’re at home or on holidays. asserted

you → divide → holidays