Western Australia is one of the most interesting places to eat out. With a heavenly range of fresh produce along with a bustling metropolis culture, Perth offers a culinary ride that’s worth discovering. We decided to put together our list of the best eating joints and drinking holes in and around the city. Make sure you find one of the best hotels in Perth to call home before you venture out on your foodie journey!
Muscat’s Restaurant and Bar
Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort is located about a 45-minute ride from the city. There you will find Muscat’s Restaurant and Bar, that offers an innovative menu, with a delicious buffet breakfast and impressive a la carte dining at night. Enjoy an unforgettable stay in the Australian countryside with the comfort of some of the best cuisine right in your hotel.
Address: Verdelho Dr, The Vines WA 6069
Contact: +61 8 9297 3000; vines.com.au/Restaurants/Muscats-Bar-Restaurant
Getting there: 45-minute drive from Perth
Opening times: Breakfast, 6:30am-9:30am, Dinner, 6pm-late Thursday – Saturday
Price: $32 breakfast, $60 dinner
Reservations: preferred
Rockpool Bar & Grill
One of the best places to find an Australian style steak, Rockpool Bar & Grill is owned by celebrity Chef Neil Perry. While the steak is served with a Béarnaise sauce, there is also a Creamy Potato Gratin that you absolutely must try.
Address: Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, 6100
Contact: (08) 6252 1900; rockpool.com
Getting there: train to Burswood (Thornlie line); self-drive
Opening times: Mon-Fri, midday-3pm, 6pm-11pm; Sat, 6pm-11pm; Sun, midday-3pm, 6pm-10pm
Price: lunch and dinner around A$130 for two
Reservations: recommended
Vasse Felix
One of the earliest wineries of the area, the Vasse Felix has a new menu under the Michelin starred chef Brendan Pratt. The menu features Duck with Wattle Pastrami, Beef with Parsley Root and an Asian dessert comprising of Matcha, Yuzu and Nori. The food can be easily combined with a local Cabarnet Sauvignon that makes for some scrumptious eating.
Address: Caves Rd & Tom Cullity Dr.
Contact: +61 8 9756 5050; vassefelix.com.au
Getting there: Coach to Margaret River; self-drive
Opening times: daily, 10am-5pm (restaurant, 12noon-3pm)
Price: Five-course tasting menu A$95; add matched wines for an additional A$35; a la carte around A$75
Reservations: recommended
Il lido
Beautiful meals being served throughout the day with outstanding service. The location is directly across from the beach, which makes for a lovely breakfast or lunch spot to soak up the amazing weather. The extensive wine list alone will keep you coming back for more.
Address: 88 Marine Parade, Cottesloe 6011
Contact: (08) 9286 1111; illido.com.au
Getting there: bus to Marine Parade or train to Cottesloe Station (Fremantle line), self-drive
Opening times: Mon-Sun, 7am-12am
Price: dinner around A$60 per person
Reservations: welcome but not essential
West End Deli
Planning to try out some homemade Baguettes, the West End Deli serves a range of really tasty interiors that we just had to try out. There’s Pork Belly with Onion Rings, Pastrami with Thousand Island or the Chicken with Roasted Peppers.
Address: 95 Carr St, West Perth WA 6005
Contact: 0437 609 716; westenddeli.net.au
Getting there: bus to Charles St, self-drive
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 6:30am-3pm; Sat-Sun, 7am-3pm
Price: brunch/lunch around A$35-55 per person
Reservations: recommended
Bread in Common
Bread in Common has a heavily wooden, rustic feel with large communal tables for groups to enjoy the atmosphere. Multiple loaves of bread come out from the two volcanic ovens made with organic flour sourced from a local farm and land straight on your table. The lamb ribs on the menu along with the roasted pork belly are to die for.
Address: 43 Pakenham Street, Fremantle, 6160
Contact: (08) 9336 1032; breadincommon.com.au
Getting there: train to Fremantle Station (Fremantle line), self-drive
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun, 8am-10pm
Price: brunch around A$25, dinner around A$50 per person
Reservations: not possible
Pleased to Meet You
This low key eatery is one of my favourite places to head to when in Perth. You can feast on Pigskin Crackers, Smoky Beef Tongue Reuben Buns, Pulled Pork Sliders and Suckling Pig Shavings.
Address: 38 Roe Street, Northbridge, 6000
Contact: 0432 444 090, pleasedtomeetyou.com.au
Getting there: bus to Roe Street, self-drive
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sun, midday-midnight
Price: dinner A$30 per person
Reservations: not possible
