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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…