Must-see restaurants in Western Australia

  • Vancouver Street Cafe

    Albany

    This heritage cafe features balcony views and delicious home baking. Toasted Turkish sandwiches combine with bigger dishes such as Moroccan lamb balls…

  • Frankie's on Rotto

    Rottnest Island

    Boasting Rotto's first home-delivery service (free from 5pm to 7pm), Frankie's does excellent sourdough pizzas and a few salads and pastas, plus…

  • Piper Lane Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    With an alleyway strewn with mismatched furniture, Piper's is primarily a brunch joint serving brekkie burritos, smashed avo on sourdough with beetroot…

  • Thomsons

    Rottnest Island

    With mod boathouse vibes in a primo waterfront position (only compromised by netting to keep the seagulls out), Thomsons is Rotto's most upmarket option…

  • Lamont's

    West Coast Australia

    Look forward to lazy tastings and heaving plates of tapas (shaved pastrami with black-olive salsa, coconut crumbed prawns) under the wide WA sky. The wine…

  • Mantaray's

    Exmouth

    At Mantarays Ningaloo Beach Resort, this brasserie offers a postcard-pretty al fresco area, tropical-fruit cocktails and light lunches of crab sandwiches…

  • Union Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Unionise your hangover at this marina-side cafe: a big bowl of chilli mussels with fresh bread will right your rudder, or maybe some pumpkin-and-leek…

  • Occy's Food & Brews

    West Coast Australia

    Best bet for families or large groups, Occy's does not disappoint, from its colourful street front to its friendly staff serving crowd-pleasers such as…

  • Kakulas Sister

    Fremantle

    This provedore – packed with nuts, quince paste and Italian small goods – is a cook's dream, and an excellent spot to stock up on energy-filled snacks,…

  • Central Hotel Restaurant

    Western Australia

    In the evenings, this place fills up with a lively crowd of miners, younger locals and visitors, with many congregating around the bar (standard beers on…

  • Blanche Bar

    West Coast Australia

    A popular spot for after-work cocktails and beers (craft brews as well as good ol' Emu), Blanche aims to dazzle with its culinary repertoire of globally…

  • Relish

    Western Australia

    Coffee can be hit and miss here, but the breakfasts are uniformly good: these include freshly made waffles, eggs Benny and more. Lunch brings interesting…

  • Ironwood Estate Wines

    Southern WA

    Bailey, the friendly labradoodle, usually welcomes visitors who come to enjoy the stunning Porongurup views at Ironwood's tasting room, where you can…

  • Nao

    Perth

    Asian students, CBD desk jockeys and savvy foodies all gravitate to this spot serving the best Japanese-style ramen in town. At peak times you'll need to…

  • Bumbak's

    West Coast Australia

    Bumbak's, a working banana and mango plantation about 10km north of town (signposted off the highway), sells a variety of fresh and dried fruit, preserves…

  • Soul Karratha

    West Coast Australia

    City-style sophisticated breakfasts (until 11am) are followed by an all-day menu of crowd-pleasers, from gourmet burgers to tempting share plates (sliders…

  • Dhuey's Fish Market & Takeaway

    West Coast Australia

    Stocked with 100% WA seafood, Dhuey's sells fresh and cooked Shark Bay crabs, snapper, whiting, barramundi, red emperor, Exmouth tiger prawns…all with…

  • Pilbara Room Restaurant

    West Coast Australia

    The Pilbara Room is a solid local favourite for hearty cooked breakfasts, generous servings of surf 'n' turf in the evenings and more creative fare, such…

  • Pinelli Estate Wines

    West Coast Australia

    Low-key and old school, Pinelli plates up authentic Italian risottos, platters, pastas and meaty mains. Order a bottle of its summer-fresh chenin blanc…

  • Twilight Hawkers Market

    Perth

    Ethnic food stalls bring the flavours and aromas of the world to central Perth on Friday nights in spring and summer. Combine your Turkish gözleme …

  • Raugi's

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Sitting above the red pindan cliffs of Cape Leveque's Western Beach, Raugi's BYO restaurant is an ideal lunch choice, with affordable dishes highlighting…

  • Studio Bistro

    West Coast Australia

    Studio Bistro's gallery focuses on Australian artists, while the garden restaurant showcases subtle dishes such as pan-fried fish with cauliflower cream,…

  • Kalamunda Farmers Market

    West Coast Australia

    One of the Perth area's best farmers markets, with up to 70 stalls and some rather good buskers. There are lots of street eats – don't even think about…

  • Wongan Hills Bakery & Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    In WA's wheat-belt towns, a visit to the local bakery is generally rewarding. Wongan Hills' version does sandwiches, rolls and wraps made to order, plus…

  • Watershed Premium Wines

    West Coast Australia

    Famous for its 'Awakening' cabernet sauvignon, and regularly rated one of WA's best vineyard restaurants, Watershed offers dining options that include an…

  • Tarts

    Perth

    Choose from massive tarts piled with berries, apples or lime curd; rich scrambled eggs tumbling off thickly sliced sourdough; and reviving Buddha bowls…

  • Seaspray Beach Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Particularly popular for its imaginative breakfasts, Seaspray cooks up large portions of eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs with spinach,…

  • Earl of Spencer

    Albany

    Locals crowd in for the Earl’s famous pie-and-pint deal or hearty lamb shanks. Live bands are regular visitors on weekends, often with a jaunty Irish…

  • Jaffle Shack - Foreshore

    West Coast Australia

    Inside an old shipping container, the beachside shack doles out coffee and tasty toasted sandwiches (from beans and mozzarella to smoked salmon, asparagus…

  • Wild & Woods

    West Coast Australia

    Wild & Woods' Australia-meets-Scandinavia decor is a relaxing backdrop for excellent breakfasts and counter food like falafel wraps for lunch. Fresh…

  • Jack's Bar & Restaurant

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Is that the Indian Ocean or your glass of pinot gris? You're so close it's hard to tell. The succulent (though pricey) morsels washed up onto your plate…

  • Gorges Café

    West Coast Australia

    Just opposite the jetty, Gorges has excellent breakfasts and lunches, and bright friendly service. Look forward to the best coffee in town, ace eggy…

  • York Street Cafe

    Albany

    The food is excellent at this cosmopolitan and versatile cafe on the main strip. Breakfast options include a terrific egg, bacon and hash-brown wrap and…

  • Bill's on the Ningaloo Reef

    West Coast Australia

    The interior courtyard at Bill's is a fine spot to enjoy a menu of classic hits (burgers, fish tacos, catch of the day) prepared with flair. Try the…

  • Subiaco Farmers Market

    Perth

    Every Saturday morning this market fills with gourmet-food stalls, fresh fruit and veg, naturally leavened breads, fresh flowers, pretty cupcakes and live…

  • Perth City Farm

    Perth

    Local organic producers sell eggs, fruit, vegetables and bread at the Saturday-morning markets, and there's an excellent cafe on-site from Monday to…

  • A Taste of Thai by Fon

    West Coast Australia

    Authentic Thai flavours add spice to Carnarvon's dining scene. Ask Fon to kick the heat up a notch when she makes your red, green or mussuman curry, or…

  • Swings & Roundabouts Taphouse

    Margaret River

    Wine from its nearby vineyards and craft beer are served with tapas plates and gourmet pizzas, making this a popular cosmopolitan option at the northern…

  • Forest Fresh Marron

    West Coast Australia

    Live, sustainably farmed marron (fresh water crayfish) for sale. Transport packs – to keep the wee beasties alive for up to 30 hours – and cooking pots…

  • Moreton Bay Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    This cute little place serves daytime coffee, sandwiches and cakes (with some Asian dishes too), then an evening menu of decent Thai and Chinese mains …