Must-see restaurants in Western Australia

  • Chez Jean-Claude Patisserie frontage, Subiaco.

    Chez Jean-Claude Patisserie

    Perth

    Line up with locals for brioche, sandwich baguettes and other baked goodies at this Subiaco bakery – it always smells amazing as you walk by.

  • Jezebelle

    West Coast Australia

    Jezebelle's fine selection of WA, Spanish and Italian wines is as attention-grabbing as its curvy art-deco exterior. Tacos, paella and quesadillas all…

  • Jeanne d'Moore

    West Coast Australia

    This little Gallic slice in far-flung Moora is a real curio, hung with plastic plants and faux-vines creeping across the shopfront windows. It's mostly a…

  • Cervantes Country Club

    West Coast Australia

    The seafood platters at this humble sporting club (shorts and sandals are OK – but don't even think about showing up with a motorcycle helmet) are…

  • Wongan Hills Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    Meals at the curvilicious art deco Wongan Hills Hotel are typical country-pub fare, including decent pizzas and the odd international guest (mango chicken…

  • Stables Bar

    Perth

    Concealed down a heritage arcade, Stables Bar manages to be both an energetic, bustling bar and a worthwhile destination for interesting food. On weekend…

  • Jetty Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    In a great position butting up to JB's caravan park, Jetty serves up decent breakfasts, burgers, grilled fish and toasted sandwiches. It's a supercasual,…

  • Guilderton Country Club

    West Coast Australia

    The closest thing Guilderton has to a pub, the Country Club (golf, bowls, tennis) has a roomy bar/dining space and serves pub-grub meals (burgers,…

  • Green's & Co

    Perth

    The coffee may be mediocre but the vibe is chill, care of hundreds of spherical, white paper lampshades swaying in the breeze. Plonk down on one of the…

  • Mama Tran

    Perth

    Now you don't have to truck across to Northbridge for a hearty bowl of pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). The hip Mama Tran also serves excellent coffee, fresh…

  • Boat

    West Coast Australia

    The kitchen staff at Mindarie's marina-side pub shuffle out generous share-plates of pork belly, salt-and-lime squid and prawn bruschetta, and larger…

  • Indian Curry Planet

    West Coast Australia

    Catchy name; uninspiring car-park location. But hey, the prices are right, and the food – heralded by magnificent aromas wafting across the aforementioned…

  • French Hot Bread Bakery

    West Coast Australia

    Tradies, truckies and hungry Lonely Planet travel writers make their way into this unassuming main-street bakery for pies, sausage rolls, ham-and-salad…

  • Pengo's Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Good coffee, fish tacos, big burgers and buckets of prawns elevate this workaday cafe – right next door to the tour company that runs the ferry to…

  • Seashells Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    Next to the RAC Cervantes Holiday Park, this sea-blue food shack does good coffee and simple breakfasts and lunches (pancakes, bacon and eggs, lemon…

  • Source Foods

    Perth

    An unassuming corner cafe committed to sustainable practices, Source Food has excellent breakfast options that include a massive spring-onion and feta…

  • Kalbarri Motor Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    The garden bar is our favourite spot for a sunset beer, and there's occasional live bands on Friday and Saturday nights. The menu is a roll call of well…

  • Harbourside Café

    West Coast Australia

    At this casual restaurant near the water, the menu is heavy on seafood and veers all over the globe, from pasta made with local prawns to green seafood…

  • Alfred's Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Alfred has been flippin' burgers here, next to the Guildford train station, since 1946. Actually, Alfred is long gone, but you can still get a cheesy…

  • Cola Café & Museum

    West Coast Australia

    Coca-Cola memorabilia runs amok at this coked-up diner, with over 6000 red-and-white ashtrays, yo-yos, signs, cans, bottles, bottle caps, belt buckles etc…

  • Wheatbelt Gallery

    West Coast Australia

    The best coffee in town is at the retro-centric Wheatbelt Gallery, opposite the visitor centre. There's also pizza and toasted sandwiches, and it doubles…

  • Shawny's Country Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Hidden away behind the tavern at the small shopping centre, below a sign saying 'Tucker's Up', Siobhan (Shawny) prepares 'fast food made with love'. Take…

  • Silver Coast Bakery

    West Coast Australia

    This basic backsteet bakehouse does big choc-chip biscuits, custard tarts, jam doughnuts, burgers, hot chicken rolls, hot pies and cold drinks. The local…

  • Pier Hotel Bistro

    Southern WA

    Lots of beers on tap, wood-fired pizzas and good-value bistro meals conspire to make the local pub a firm favourite with both locals and visitors. The…

  • Fraser's

    Perth

    Atop Kings Park, overlooking the city and the glittering Swan River, Fraser's is in a wonderful location. Thankfully, the food is also reasonably good,…

  • Dat n' Thu's

    West Coast Australia

    Checked tablecloths and a low-key location next to a laundromat belies one of Dongara's most popular restaurants. The menu is Vietnamese-y, with a few…

  • Whole Foods Cafe

    West Coast Australia

    In an unlikely location (at the Fortescue Golf Course on the edge of town), this airy cafe offers good coffee, cooked breakfasts and tasty lunches (Thai…

  • Market Juicery

    Perth

    Superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices and zingy salads all feature at this good-value lunch stop amid the funky retailers of Leederville. Wraps and…

  • Wave Rock Bush Bakehouse

    West Coast Australia

    Hyden's little country bakery turns out trays of custard tarts, lamingtons, sausage rolls and meat pies, plus burgers, wraps and rolls. Grab something to…

  • Castle Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    Reputedly the oldest inland hotel in WA (who keeps track of these things?), the balcony-hung 1853 Castle does a roaring trade in pub meals, plus excellent…

  • Ocean Blues

    Southern WA

    Unpretentious waterfront eatery, decked out with gorgeous photos of the local beaches. Consistently good local reputation for ample breakfasts, simple…

  • Pickles Point Seafood

    West Coast Australia

    Close to the small boat harbour, in a building labelled 'The Crab Shack', you can fill your esky with fresh, good-value local prawns, plus crabs, mussels,…

  • Drover's Inn

    West Coast Australia

    Built as the Commercial Hotel by runaway Hungarian Gustave Liebe in 1909, the impressive red-brick Drover's Inn does big business in steaks, chicken and…

  • Veggie Mama

    Perth

    Loads of vegan and gluten-free options shine at this cute corner cafe where flavour is definitely not compromised. The menu includes delicious salads,…

  • Thurlby Herb Farm

    Southern WA

    Thurlby offers light lunches and cakes accompanied by fresh-picked herbal teas, as well as other herb-based products including soap and aromatherapy…

  • Taku Japanese Kitchen

    West Coast Australia

    Away from Mandurah's tourist glitz, this skinny, unpretentious, family-run operation does excellent tempura, sashimi and sushi. The $9.50 lunchtime…

  • Coral Resort Bakery

    West Coast Australia

    Fulfilling all your carb-loading requirements, this bakery in the shopping arcade has sandwiches made to order, plus breakfast toasties, ready-made picnic…

  • Port Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    There's a relaxed cafe feel to this corner pub, and the kitchen's daytime output ranges from eggs Benedict to lunchtime caesar salad and panini. The…

  • Wondabake

    West Coast Australia

    This big, bright den of carb-loaded goodness is a great place to stock up for a picnic, a day at the beach or a long drive. Pies, sandwiches, cakes,…

  • Culinary HQ

    West Coast Australia

    An eclectic gourmet menu changes weekly at this bustling provedore and includes soups, baguettes and cooked meals that are also available for takeaway –…

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