Must-see restaurants in Western Australia

  • Toastface Grillah

    Perth

    Vibrant street art, excellent coffee and a sneaky laneway location combine with interesting toasted sandwiches such as the 'Pear Grillz' with blue cheese,…

  • Vasse Bar + Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    The pub menu mainstays include hearty pizza, pasta, steaks and pale-ale-battered fish. There's a good range of beers on tap, and the outdoor tables are…

  • Lalla Rookh

    Perth

    Escape down a hole in the CBD pavement to this subsurface restaurant specialising in modern Italian food. The fare encourages relaxed grazing with a…

  • No. 140

    West Coast Australia

    Hip, onto-it staff make this welcoming cafe a top spot for a leisurely Bunbury breakfast with a twist – try the cured pork kedgeree omelette or an iced…

  • Coco's Thai

    West Coast Australia

    A little place serving tasty Thai favourites and more adventurous dishes such as a delicious fish curry with apple. Loaded with fresh herbs, the prawn…

  • Cidery

    West Coast Australia

    Craft beer from the Blackwood Valley Brewing Company, cider and light lunches are all enjoyed on outdoor tables. On Friday nights from 5.30pm there's live…

  • Southerlys

    West Coast Australia

    Soak up the rays on the terrace (with sunset marina views) while you enjoy fresh seafood or an award-winning steak sandwich at this casual, family-run,…

  • Samson Beach Bistro & Tavern

    West Coast Australia

    The bistro does great seafood – including highly rated fish and chips, or a budget-busting surf'n'turf – on a shady deck overlooking the ocean (BYO wine)…

  • Yirri Grove

    Southern WA

    Worth a detour if you're headed for Cape le Grand or Cape Arid, this olive grove serves tasting platters of its own olives, along with hummus and…

  • Yallingup Woodfired Bread

    West Coast Australia

    Look out for excellent sourdough, rye bread and fruit loaves at local shops and the Margaret River Farmers Market, or pick up some still-warm loaves at…

  • Hedland Harbour Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    A favourite with early risers and dock workers, this friendly cafe serves up smashed avo with poached eggs, brekkie burritos, kebabs, grilled red emperor…

  • Juel's Bakery & Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    This cheerful place has fine street appeal, and is housed inside an old stone cottage. On offer are cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, cakes, and an array of…

  • Dôme Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Part of the shopping centre, Newman's branch of this popular cafe chain is a reliable stop for good coffee, a bistro-meets-library ambience and popular…

  • Ivanhoe Cafe

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Grab a table under the leafy mango trees and tuck into tasty wraps, salads, tasting plates, dips and healthy burgers, all made from fresh, local produce…

  • South African Gourmet

    Western Australia

    Adding some welcome spice to Kalgoorlie-Boulder's gastronomic smorgasbord, this Zimbabwean-run deli deals in a dozen types of homemade biltong, as well as…

  • Lime 303

    Albany

    Pretty flash for regional WA, Lime 303 showcases local produce in dishes such as spiced aubergine moussaka, emu chorizo and hearty Spanish-style seafood…

  • Lockup

    Broome

    Great coffee, cheap breakfasts and wholesome Southeast Asian–inspired lunches feature at this mostly outdoors licensed cafe on the site of an old jail…

  • DPM Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    The best coffee in town is at this funky hole-in-the-wall, a short stroll from the estuary. Partner your punchy ristretto with a cream-cheese and jalapeño…

  • Colourpatch Café

    West Coast Australia

    The self-styled ‘last eating house before the Antarctic’: you can get breakfast, lunch or fish and chips by the Blackwood River mouth here. Note it can…

  • Cable Beach General Store & Cafe

    Broome

    Cable Beach unplugged – a typical Aussie corner shop with egg breakfasts, barramundi burgers, pies, internet and no hidden charges. You can even play a…

  • Nannup Bridge Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    This gorgeous riverfront cafe morphs into an evening bistro from Thursday to Saturday. Standout dishes include the pork belly and the smoky duck pancakes…

  • Happy Wife

    West Coast Australia

    Grab a spot in the garden of this Cape Cod–style cottage a short drive from the centre of town. Excellent homestyle baking and regular lunch specials make…

  • Russian Jack's

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Probably the best food in Halls Creek with miner-sized helpings of bistro tucker. It's at the Halls Creek Motel. Kids meals are $20.

  • Barking Cow

    West Coast Australia

    Colourful, cosy and serving the best coffee in town, the Barking Cow is also worth stopping at for daily vegetarian specials and world-famous-in…

  • Full Moon Cafe

    Western Australia

    Norseman's only restaurant, this brisk, cheerful cafe hits the spot with authentic Thai curries, as well as pad thai, burgers, soups, fish and chips and…

  • Bunkers Beach Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    In a staggeringly good location, just metres from the sand, this breezy cafe has limited hours, but a great menu, excellent wine list and sophisticated…

  • Yuen Wing

    Broome

    This friendly grocery is your best bet for spices, noodles and all things Asian. Also stocks beach and camping gear. Find them on Facebook (search for…

  • Croc Cafe & Bakery

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Billed as WA's 'most northern bakery', the quirky selection of pies include crocodile and barramundi, best enjoyed under the courtyard mango trees. Find…

  • Jila Gallery

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Jila's fortunes fluctuate with its chefs, who turn out wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and wonderful cakes, all in a shady, al fresco setting. Last…

  • Margaret River Farmers Market

    Margaret River

    The region's organic and sustainable artisan producers come to town every Saturday. It's a top spot for breakfast. Check the website for your own foodie…

  • Bundegi Beach Shack

    West Coast Australia

    This beach shack with mismatched furniture is your post-diving/surfing pit stop for good coffee, ample brekkies, homemade burgers and buckets of Exmouth…

  • Cornerside Cafe

    Broome & The Kimberley

    From flower-garlanded muesli to lavish pancake stacks and delicious zucchini fritters, the Cornerside delights in adding new twists to old brekkie…

  • Zookeepers Store

    Broome

    Fans of deconstructed-hipsterism will love the breakfasts, vegos the wide and varied earth fodder and parents the thoughtful cheese-and-Vegemite toasties.

  • Pickled Bean

    West Coast Australia

    Colourful, cosy cafe with very friendly staff, excellent coffee and surprisingly varied fare – from poached eggs and bacon on sourdough to quiche.

  • Melo Velo

    West Coast Australia

    A red-brick heritage house on the main road has been turned into a cycling hub and cafe. Does excellent coffee, simple dishes and smoothies.

  • Starfish Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Tucked away in the South Beach car park, this casual snack shack offers excellent coffee, cooked brekkies, winter soups and summer salads.

  • Energise Cafe

    Western Australia

    This food van cheerfully caters to the caffeine needs of passerby, as well as serving toasties, fancy sandwiches and very decent burgers.

  • Denmark Bakery

    Southern WA

    Prize-winning pies lauded across WA. Try the spicy Vinda-Roo with everyone's favourite marsupial given a spicy subcontinental spin.

  • Morel's Orchard

    West Coast Australia

    Local fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as natural fruit ice creams. Our favourite are the frozen chocolate-dipped strawberries.

  • Margaret River Bakery

    Margaret River

    Retro furniture and kitsch needlework art – the MRB is a rustic, playful bakery producing quality pastries and big breakfasts.