Must-see restaurants in Western Australia

  • Little Hanoi

    West Coast Australia

    Contemporary Vietnamese comes to the northern end of the Rockingham strip, with lofty ceilings, industrial lighting and walls adorned with conical straw…

  • Sails Restaurant

    West Coast Australia

    Ask a local for a smart food recommendation and this is it: the town's most upmarket choice, at the Hospitality Inn. The dishes can be hit-and-miss but…

  • Boughshed

    West Coast Australia

    The views are fabulous (and the visiting birdlife is prolific – just don't feed it!). Stylish Boughshed has plenty of areas in which to nurse a coffee or…

  • Jack & Jill

    West Coast Australia

    …went up the hill to fetch an excellent cup of coffee. While they were there they enjoyed some breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, black beans and green…

  • Three Anchors

    Albany

    Located under towering Norfolk pines on the edge of Middleton Beach, Three Anchors is a versatile all-day eatery just metres from the sand. Enjoy a…

  • Little Guildford

    West Coast Australia

    Pram-pushers of all persuasions favour Little Guildford – there are plenty of highchairs on hand, and room to pram-park on the shady street-side terrace…

  • Cervantes Bar & Bistro

    West Coast Australia

    Cervantes' tavern is the hub of town life, serving pub meals that are a cut above. Local seafood is the star – lobster, squid, mussels, snapper and…

  • Duck Duck Bruce

    Fremantle

    Out of the ordinary breakfast dishes are served in this airy, homey cafe that's flanked with al fresco spaces. Think stewed strawberries and rhubarb over…

  • Cafe Poste

    West Coast Australia

    Guildford's faded old post office is an Italianate 1897 edifice, reborn as a garden cafe. Horticulture and interior design are the main thrust here – the…

  • Old Pearler Restaurant

    West Coast Australia

    Built from shell bricks that account for the incredible acoustics, this atmospheric nautical haven serves decent seafood. There are no outdoor tables or…

  • Lobster Trap

    West Coast Australia

    On Lancelin's rather aimless main street, Lobster Trap has the best coffee in town, plus wraps, salads, curries and lobster (aka crayfish) served myriad…

  • Mrs S

    Perth

    Mrs S has a quirky retro ambience, the perfect backdrop for beautifully decorated cakes, a healthy breakfast or a lazy brunch. Menus – presented in Little…

  • Dongara Hotel Motel

    West Coast Australia

    Locals love the Dongara's legendary servings of fresh seafood, steaks and 'Asian Corner' curries, mie goreng and pad thai. There's a shady outdoor terrace…

  • Nornabar

    Southern WA

    This light, sunny bar and cafe soundtracked with cool jazz and enlivened by colourful local art serves playful, globally inspired dishes. There's a…

  • Sandpiper Bar & Grill

    West Coast Australia

    It doesn't look too inspiring from the outside, but this breezy, American-style bar-bistro has a really interesting menu: Thai Penang duck curry, slow…

  • Cafe Moka

    West Coast Australia

    Mandurah's best breakfast option is well positioned to soak up the morning sun on the end of the Dolphin Quay boardwalk – an urbane cafe on the fringe of…

  • Sayers

    Perth

    This classy Leederville brunch cafe has a counter groaning under the weight of an alluring cake selection. The excellent breakfast menu includes coffee…

  • Little Concept

    Fremantle

    Part of the Wray Ave cafe scene, the Little Concept is popular with Freo locals popping in for smoothies, excellent breakfast wraps and stonking slabs of…

  • Skeetas

    West Coast Australia

    A long-running restaurant in a scenic location on the marina, Skeetas is a consummate all-day option, skating from eggy breakfasts to black angus beef…

  • RiverBank Estate

    West Coast Australia

    The pick of the region's winery restaurants, rustic RiverBank delivers excellent Mod Oz cuisine on its wrap-around verandah (or inside if it's hot). It's…

  • Jaffle Shack

    West Coast Australia

    The humble jaffle (toasted sandwich) is showcased at this rustic surfer-chic cafe. Fillings range from classic Aussie combos such as Vegemite and cheese…

  • Low Key Chow House

    Perth

    Noisy and bustling (just like the Southeast Asian street-food places it references) eating at Low Key Chow House is a fun experience best shared with a…

  • Boatshed Market

    Perth

    This upmarket, former boatbuilding shed is stacked with fresh produce, aged meat, local fish, deli goods, French pastries and artisanal bread as well as…

  • BBqFather

    Exmouth

    This popular, licensed al fresco ristorante serves up huge, succulent, smoky slabs of brisket and pork ribs. At the same time, the Italian owners remain…

  • The Common

    West Coast Australia

    Pizza, burgers and hearty mains come with a side order of salty maritime breezes at this relaxed bistro a short walk from the surf at Gnarabup. Pair the…

  • RiversEdge Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Next to the visitor centre, this busy cafe has a fabulous deck out the front overlooking the slow-roaming Avon. The menu offers few surprises (burgers,…

  • Kitsch

    Perth

    Southeast Asian–style street food, Thai beers and a light-strung frangipani tree make Kitsch a great spot for a few laid-back hours of tasty grazing…

  • El Público

    Perth

    Interesting and authentic spins on Mexican street food, all served as small plates that are perfect for sharing. Menu standouts include duck carnitas…

  • Mantle

    Fremantle

    The Mantle is a pop-up foodie haven hidden in a warehouse beside Fremantle’s busy port. Here, small start-up food businesses give bricks and mortar a go…

  • Dôme

    West Coast Australia

    The nicest aspect of this large branch of a WA cafe chain is the glorious old building it's housed in – an old nurses' quarters with a modern annexe. Pull…

  • The Provincial

    West Coast Australia

    Stencil art and a lifesize wire mesh shark adorns this cool little taste of the city, an atmospheric bar particularly renowned for its wood-fired pizzas …

  • White Elephant Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Combining a simple pavilion and a spacious deck, White Elephant's location just metres from the cobalt waters of Gnarabup beach offers some of the best…

  • Cullen Wines

    West Coast Australia

    Grapes were first planted here in 1966, and Cullen has an ongoing commitment to organic and biodynamic principles in both food and wine. Celebrating a…

  • Wharf Restaurant

    Broome

    Settle back for a long, lazy seafood lunch with waterside ambience and the chance of a whale sighting. OK, it's pricey and the service fluctuates, but the…

  • Pourhouse Bar & Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    An unpretentious modern pub, with comfy couches, weekend DJs and an upstairs terrace, the Elevator Bar. The pizzas are varied, and burgers come in a…

  • Cheese Barrel

    West Coast Australia

    Rope together some travelling amigos for a high-end cheeseboard and wine flight from the adjacent Olive Farm Wines, then stock up on cheeses for on-the…

  • Taylor St Quarters

    Southern WA

    This sprawling cafe by the jetty serves fish tacos, burgers, seafood and salads. Locals hang out at the tables on the grass or on the covered terrace. It…

  • Holy Smoke

    West Coast Australia

    A gourmet cafe outpost for Holy Smoke, the gourmet food suppliers in nearby Manjimup. This small garden cafe serves the best coffee in town plus a…

  • Cafe Yasou

    West Coast Australia

    This sunny cafe serves excellent coffee and a Med-inspired menu, including a grilled-halloumi and peach salad, crispy fish tortillas with apple slaw and…

  • Pinjarra Bakery & Patisserie

    West Coast Australia

    The coffee at this cavernous backstreet bakehouse passes muster, but what you're really here for is hot pies (go for the pepper beef), plus wraps, rolls,…