Must-see restaurants in Western Australia

  • Pinchos, wide shot, Leederville.

    Pinchos

    Perth

    Iberian-inspired good times constantly rock this corner location amid Leederville's many cafes, casual restaurants and bars. The must-have tapas are the…

  • Yada Thai

    Western Australia

    Stylishly decorated, this stellar Thai restaurant would be a credit to any world capital. The raw oysters with spicy Thai sauce are a revelation, and the…

  • Long Chim basement restaurant floor State Buildings Perth

    Long Chim

    Perth

    Australian chef David Thompson is renowned for respecting the authentic flavours of Thai street food, and with dishes like a tongue-burning chicken laap …

  • Chicho Gelato, Northbridge.

    Chicho Gelato

    Perth

    Hands down Perth's best gelato. With innovative flavours like avocado with candied bacon, and everything made from real ingredients (no fake flavourings…

  • Bivouac Canteen & Bar, Northbridge.

    Bivouac Canteen & Bar

    Perth

    Flavour-jammed, Middle Eastern–influenced cuisine partners with a good wine list, craft beers and artisanal ciders. Always-busy Bivouac's white walls are…

  • Karijini Eco Retreat Restaurant

    Karijini National Park

    The restaurant at Karijini Eco Retreat has fantastic food, with the chefs offering high-quality dishes that are often accented by bush-tucker ingredients …

  • Rose & Crown

    West Coast Australia

    WA's oldest still-operating pub (1841) has a rambling beer garden and quirky heritage corners to explore inside. Have a beer in the enticingly dim cellar…

  • Manuka Woodfire Kitchen

    Fremantle

    Relying almost exclusively on a wood-fired oven, the kitchen at Manuka is tiny, but it's still big enough to turn out some of the tastiest food in town…

  • Wildflower

    Perth

    Filling a glass pavilion atop the restored State Buildings, Wildflower offers fine-dining menus inspired by the six seasons of the Indigenous Noongar…

  • Hotel Rottnest

    Rottnest Island

    It's difficult to imagine a more inviting place for a sunset pint of Little Creatures than the front terrace at this chic waterfront pub. A big open-sided…

  • Ostro Eatery

    West Coast Australia

    This arty waterfront cafe with broad shared tables morphs into an effervescent evening option on weekends. The pulled-pork breakfast burger will kick…

  • Jalangurru Mayi Cafe

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Nourishing, healthy, paleo food is the mantra behind Jalangurru Mayi ('good mood'), which eschews refined ingredients and sugars, a smart move in a town…

  • Whalers Restaurant

    Exmouth

    This Exmouth institution has a pretty poolside location, smart service and a mega seafood menu (but vegetarians and vegans get some loving too). Don't…

  • Good Cartel

    Broome

    The hippest place in town to grab a great coffee, healthy juice and Mexican-themed brekkies. Locals queue for its fabled lunchtime burgers. Follow the…

  • Social Society

    Exmouth

    If you don't believe that breakfast is an exciting meal, this cafe will blow your misconceptions out of the water. Everything is vegan or vegetarian and…

  • Must Winebar

    Perth

    One of Perth's best wine bars, Must is also one of the city's slickest restaurants with a cheeky, playful vibe that particularly resonates on Fridays,…

  • Oceans Restaurant

    West Coast Australia

    Overlooking aquamarine waters at Ocean Park, breakfast is served here until 11am, and you can partner craft beer and award-winning wines with the freshest…

  • Empire 6714

    West Coast Australia

    Sure, you can get your standard bacon and eggs here, but why wouldn't you go for banana-flour waffles or tuna poke? There's lots of organic, hard-to…

  • Miki's Open Kitchen

    Margaret River

    Secure a spot around the open kitchen and enjoy the irresistible theatre of the Miki's team creating innovative Japanese spins on the best of WA's seafood…

  • Cafe Mungarri in the Park

    Broome & The Kimberley

    The nicest coffee option in Halls Creek, Mungarri serves up cheap, simple wraps, toasted sandwiches and fresh juices on a shady verandah in the same…

  • Beached Barrel

    West Coast Australia

    Love doughnuts? Love burgers? This beachfront shack combines the two in a genius move by using doughnuts instead of buns – from its lunchtime Angus Beef …

  • Wines of While

    Perth

    A 50-seater wine bar that's fast become known for its great value and incredibly flavoursome food. Surprisingly, the bar's run by a young, qualified…

  • Bread in Common

    Fremantle

    Be lured by the comforting aroma of the in-house bakery before staying on for cheese and charcuterie platters, or larger dishes such as lamb ribs, octopus…

  • Saltdish

    West Coast Australia

    The hippest cafe in town serves innovative, contemporary brekkies, light lunches and industrial-strength coffee, plus homebaked sweet treats. The menu is…

  • Burnt Barrel

    West Coast Australia

    If you happen to be exploring Chapman Valley, north of Geraldton, you may be lured inside this self-proclaimed 'Outback brewBQ' by the wafting scents of…

  • Flic's Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Perfectly aligned to snare the afternoon sun, fabulous Flic's is infused with city cool, with outdoor seating and a versatile menu spanning breakfast to…

  • Aarli

    Broome

    Ask any Broome local where they love eating and most will say the Aarli, with its wonderful outdoor relaxed dining and the share plates that Broome does…

  • Ootong & Lincoln

    Fremantle

    Catch the free CAT bus to South Fremantle for this top breakfast spot. Join the locals grabbing takeaway coffee or beavering away on their laptops, and…

  • Emu Point Cafe

    Albany

    This locally legendary breakfast joint does everything right: from Albany's best cup of coffee and cold-pressed juices to imaginative morning offerings,…

  • Loose Goose

    Southern WA

    Easily the most creative restaurant in town, the Goose also doubles as a lively bar that serves its own lager plus a handful of craft beers on tap. It's…

  • Just a Little Cafe

    Western Australia

    Mismatched furniture, striking art and mining photos on the walls, and the best coffee in town all add to the appeal of Kalgoorlie's most popular cafe…

  • Whale Song Cafe

    Broome & The Kimberley

    This exquisitely located eco-cafe overlooking Pender Bay serves fabulous organic mango smoothies, homemade gourmet pizzas and the best coffee on the…

  • PumpHouse

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Idyllically situated on Lake Kununurra, the PumpHouse creates succulent dishes featuring quality local ingredients. Watch the catfish swarm should a…

  • Tokyo Jack's

    West Coast Australia

    With a contemporary fit-out, polished concrete and a mural, Tokyo Jack's offers izakaya (bar) style Japanese tapas. Moreish highlights include popcorn…

  • Neaps Bistro

    Broome & The Kimberley

    A favourite among Derby locals, succulent dinners draw from a wide palette, while breakfasts ($8 to $23) are simply outstanding, showing a level of…

  • Market Eating House

    West Coast Australia

    Focuses on a custom-made wood-fired grill that is used for everything from chicken and fish to pork and beef. Turkish and Middle Eastern flavours underpin…

  • Wild Mango

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Hip and healthy offerings include breakfast burritos, succulent salads, mouth-watering pancakes, chai smoothies, real coffee and homemade gelato. The…

  • Gourmandise & Co

    Albany

    Squeeze inside this bright and cheerful little French bakery and help yourself to quiche, freshly baked croissants and bread, organic coffee and all…

  • Ravens Coffee

    Southern WA

    Denmark's best coffee, as well as the most creative breakfasts – from avo crisp to poached eggs with a spicy, Tunisian-style tomato sauce.

  • Propeller

    Fremantle

    A blue shipping container doubles as a coffee-window and bar inside this sunny cafe-bistro in North Fremantle, enclosed in glass from sometimes-icy winds…