Smith & Western

You're walking down East Street towards the town centre and you catch the smell of chargrilled meat. That's Smith & Western calling you in. This place does American diner food the way it should be: unfussy, generous, and actually good. The menu reads like a love letter to the States—burgers that don't muck about with pretension, proper ribs that fall off the bone, and sides that aren't an afterthought. It's got that casual neighbourhood feel where you're just as happy popping in solo for lunch as you are bringing mates for a proper night out. The crowds speak for themselves: nearly 1,600 reviews and a solid 4.3 rating means locals keep coming back.