Where To Eat & Drink In Perth

I’ve been smashing dumplings at My House Dumpling for *years* ever since I lived down the road, and yet, naively never realised the iconic back story of the delighfully warm and welcoming owner Judy Wu; a strong, determined female migrant who went from successful CEO in China to starting again from scratch without a single word of English in a completely unknown land.

If you grew up near City Beach, chances are you’ve heard of the original Bert’s—the iconic surf kiosk that was a local hangout from the ’50s to the early ’60s. Now, it's making a comeback, and ready to serve a whole new generation of sandy-footed surfers and locla grommets as it takes over the old Odyssea spot in late August.

Nestled inside The Grove Residences in Claremont, Avalon is a hidden gem bringing together the timeless coastal influences of Italian and Greek cultures, offering a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine with dishes found nowhere else in Perth.

From morning pastries to midnight pours, Casa is the kind of venue you’ll want to linger at. Inspired by the all-day bars of Italy, Casa is a true all-rounder, equal parts café, diner, wine bar, and killer pizzeria. By day, they’ve got coffee brewing, flaky house-baked pastries, sausage rolls, and stuffed focaccias to get you through the day. But after dark it’s all pasta, share plates, and one extensive wine list. With nine perfectly-tempered fridges, it’s an oenophile's dream. And while Casa does a lot right, the pizza here is unmissable. Their deep-pan beauties arrive crispy, cheesy, and generously topped, making them a serious contender for Perth’s best.

Inglewood’s newest neighbourhood venue, House On Beau, is a mid-century lounge that feels like slow living room drinks, only better.  Taking over the much-loved Casa Eventi space, it’s bringing a fresh new chapter to Beaufort Street’s bar scene. 

Pour perfectionists: Perth’s first self-serve beer wall is here, and will forever change the way you share a pint.

Pink Taquito is the latest chapter of the Stories precinct, and the pretty-in-pink partner venue to the upstairs Ugly Baby. Bringing a fiery new take on modern Mexican, it is an electric space where tequila-based cocktails and ‘grammable moments are front and centre. 

We haven’t yet found a box that The Standard in Northbridge doesn’t tick. It’s a bar, with a rooftop and an incredible food and drink offering running the gauntlet from bar snacks to more substantial fare. There’s a gorgeous wine garden out the back and it’s the perfect venue for everything from casual Wednesday night drinks or a quiet dinner date, to a full-blown affair with all of your pals.

If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day – then Lot One is perfect for you. Open every day of the week from early morning to mid-afternoon, Lot One offers an extensive brunch and beverage menu, with plenty of options for the little ones too. Think unique cocktails and a vast food menu ranging from buttermilk pancakes to poke bowls.

Fremantle's home for great brews and harbour views, Gage Roads is the type of venue that makes everyone feel welcome. Bringing their quality beers to a brand new brewpub, the outpost sits pretty on the edge of the Fremantle Harbour in the iconic Fremantle A Shed, offering incredible harbourside views.

Looking for incredible Italian and a stunner of a wine menu south of Perth? Look no further than Vin Populi, a  wine bar offering a thoughtful menu of specialty Italian dishes.

​The wait is over—Magic Apple Wholefoods has officially opened on Cottesloe Beach, boasting an unparalleled destination for wellness-focused dining after a stunning $2 million reno.

One of Perth’s fave Asian fusion dining hotspots is headed down south. Miss Chow’s is setting up shop at the beautiful Edwards Estate in late November.

Headed up by Chef Liem Nguyen (LiDo Restaurant), Newin is serving chef'd up takes on traditional banh mi to rival some of the best around Perth.

With open arms, we welcome Short Order Burger Co's third restaurant—bringing their trademark beef and chicken burgs, FNZ Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, Gelato Bam Bam goods and more to a fresh new space in Baldivis

Ever tried a Berliner kebab? If not, you’ve been seriously missing out. Don’t fret though—now you can get your hands on them right here in P-town. From the brains behind Fremantle’s Belle K Cronut Bar, Shiish Kebab has opened its doors as the first place in Perth to serve up these indulgent foodie delights

The Baysie is back! After a whopping $7m renovation and a twelve month hiatus, beloved boozer the Bayswater Hotel will re-open its doors from 4 October, more than 150 years since it poured its first pint.

Fire-kissed cuisine is what it's all about at Fallow Liquor and Eatery, Northbridge's new multi-level tavern brought to us by some of Perth's most leading restaurateurs. 

We’re officially calling it—this new retro-inspired lunch bar in Margaret River is flipping some of the best breakfast burgers in the South West. And with a motto of “Flipping Good Food,” it’s easy to see why locals are already flocking to this spot, led by the friendly trio Liz, Miki and Arlo. 

When a former industrial chemist decides to apply their lab-like precision and natural curiosity to macaron baking it should come as no surprise that the outcome is nothing short of perfection.

White tablecloths, marble, jacketed wait staff and caviar bumps—Gibney is hands down the fanciest of all the venues under George Kailis' name. And honestly, it might just take the cake for 'most opulent dining destination' in all of Perth. 

Start locking in your chicken shop dates, 'cause the crew behind Northbridge icons The Bird and Ezra Pound have just unveiled their new direction for the former North Bird space on William St—a dedicated Nashville hot chicken joint called South Bird. 

Big call, but the roast chicken roll at Coffee Heads might just be our favourite thing to come out of 2023. The warm, succulent roast chicken, the herby remoulade, the slightly toasted potato bun—it's giving rooster roll nostalgia in the very best way and is the one thing we'll always make time for on a road trip down south.

One of the few silver linings to come out of COVID was when Will Meyrick—the chef-owner behind super popular Balinese establishments Sarong and Mama San (to name a couple)—decided to move his family here while Bali was in shutdown mode and open up his own Perth venue, Will St.

Guy Grossi's gift to Perth, Garum, is the large-scale Roman restaurant attached to the beautiful Westin Perth hotel on Hibernian Place.

Nestled on the corner of Woodside Street and Scarborough Beach Road, The Corner Dairy has nailed the casual coastal vibe with a standup selection of craft brews and wines, paired with local produce-driven plates courtesy of Chef James Cole Bowen (ex-Le Rebelle).

Just 25 minutes from Perth, Mandoon Estate has established itself as a must-visit Swan Valley destination for wining and dining. 

The charming Sayers cafe site in Leederville has gone through quite the transformation since Mirko Silvestri—the same Roman-born legend behind beloved Mount Hawthorn Italian joint, LupoLab—scooped up the spot last year.

There are few restaurants in Perth that feel as sultry as Yiamas.

There are plenty of awesome pizza restaurants in Perth, but this newbie from the same team who brought us Jetty Bar, Subi Continental, Ruin Bar and Pretty Good Pizza has quickly become our new fave.

Hailing from the east coast, the new Kickin Inn Perth restaurant offers up a southern style seafood boil dining experience with no cutlery or plates.

It’s time to line up a road trip, as the south west’s long-awaited Busselton Pavilion has just thrown open its doors. The brand, spanking new multi-use venue comes from hospo powerhouse, John Parker (The Royal Hotel, Fleur, Willi’s Wine Bar, The Standard and Dandelion) and includes a restaurant, pub, private dining rooms, wine shop and in-house distillery, with enough space for 500 guests inside the breezy heritage-style stunner.

Perth just scored a stunning self-serve acai bar to help you through the summer. Much like the wildly popular frozen yoghurt bar experience at Yo-Chi, Berry Bae will let you completely customise everything. Choose how much acai you want then go to town on the toppings, with everything from fresh fruit and granolas (including gluten-free options) to secret sauces, Nutella and next-level sweet treats. Once you’re done, simply weigh, pay and go. Berry Bae is open in Leederville now.

You'd think this Nedlands gem had been here for decades given how chummy customers are with the man behind the counter.

After two successful heritage transformations, Nokturnl—the hospo crew behind popular multi-venue precincts The Old Synagogue (Fremantle) and The Beaufort (Mount Lawley)—are set to do it all again; this time with a 1908 federation style Police Station on the corner of Labouchere Road and Mends Street in South Perth.

When Cottesloe fave, Canteen Pizza, closed up in March, we shed more than a few tears. Originally launched as a pop-up in 2017, the seaside pizzeria quickly became a staple thanks to its practically perfect woodfired pizzas, great drinks and cruisy atmosphere. Well, now, Canteen Pizza is finally back.

One of Sydney's most iconic steakhouses, 6HEAD, has finally made its way out west, with a super slick new restaurant now open at the base of the new Chevron Tower at One The Esplanade in Elizabeth Quay.

Looks like Northbridge isn’t the only one sporting a cool listening bar these days, thanks to the opening of Ode To Sirens—a new 70s-infused vinyl bar located in the front bar of the old P&H Hotel in the heart of Freo. 

Get excited, Perth. No longer enjoyed by east coasters alone, Gelato Messina is finally bringing its gelato joy out west, setting up a beautiful new shop at 497 Beaufort St in Highgate.

If you're looking for the crème de la crème of Perth restaurants, Wildflower is a good place to start.

Si Paradiso’s retro Italian vibes will have you feeling like vintage Amalfi has arrived in Perth. Think mosaic tiling and stained glass windows inside with vibrant beach umbrellas, abundant greenery and Italian disco tones outside. 

Located within the funky Rechabite building, Double Rainbow is a must-try for anyone with a love of modern Asian-inspired eats.

Glitzy, glamorous booze in the oh-so-luxe surrounds of Crown, La Vie Champagne Lounge is a no-brainer when you're looking for a pre-show cocktail or cheeky little champagne flight between friends.

Anyone who's wrapped their mouth around one of Yalla Bala's iconic shawarmas will tell you these iconic Middle Eastern eats are next-level good. Now, after selling out at pop-ups across Perth and sneaking their products into boutique grocery stores around town, we're finally getting a permanent spot from Benjamin Kotkis and the crew—and yes, we should all be very excited.

Laika Coffee in Lathlain is dishing up amazing brunches and even better coffee (they roast their own on site) alongside pilates classes and a basketball court to keep kids big and small entertained. 

Cecchi’s has recently packed up and moved down the road, with a bigger space that is even more beautiful than the last. We're still obsessed with their gorgeous Italian menu, with tasty antipasti like panzanelle (that's deep fried pizza dough for those playing at home), Le Delizia Latticini stracciatella with heirloom tomatoes and the most moreish prosciutto croquettes around.

Meet Bar Banter, a new Mediterranean-inspired beer and cocktail garden tucked down the laneway behind Mexican cantina La Condessa. 

Apple Daily first burst onto the scene 11 years ago, with its contemporary hawker style share plates catapulting Print Hall’s dining mecca to the top of everyone’s must-book list. 

Celebrating its tenth birthday this year, this beachside wonder has gained legendary status in Perth for its incredible food and unbeatable views.

There’s something wonderful about stumbling upon a neighbourhood bar, and this one’s serving up charm in spades. Secret’s out—we’re a tiny bit in love with Bassendean's newest addition, Bertie.

Opening this Wednesday on William St in Northbridge, Edward & Ida's is the newest venture from the award-winning crew behind Foxtrot Unicorn and Nieuw Ruin.

One of the most popular restaurants in the Crown complex, Rockpool Bar & Grill has cemented itself as one of Perth's favourite special occasion restaurants for good reason. The sophisticated steakhouse boasts an award-winning cellar stocked with 1300+ Australian and international wines, and you really can't go past the in-house aged beef cooked on the open wood fire grill—perfect for matching to aforementioned wine. 

If you’re a Leederville local, you will probably recall the devastation felt the day we discovered the beloved Tom’s Cafe right in the heart of Oxford Street was closing down towards the start of the pandemic. But thankfully since closing the OG, the legends have come back with a new and improved Tom’s in Highgate.

An absolute jewel of King Street, Perth bar Varnish on King has successfully transplanted an American Whiskey bar into Perth’s CBD. And they've been doing a damn good job of it for a whole decade now.

When your next burger craving rolls around, head to Varsity Burgers' newest opening in Whitfords Shopping Centre, Hillarys. This massive new American-style venue is the largest from the Perth burger legends, with enough space for a whopping 800 of you to settle in. 

Say hello to Bread Boy, the latest in Perth's growing gourmet sandwich scene. This one is all centred around Japanese sandos, with an all-Japanese kitchen behind these iconic bready boys.

Sitting pretty alongside the heritage buildings on Pakenham street, Republic of Fremantle is a modern distillery with moody interiors, delicious high-end nibbles and incredible drinks, which should be no surprise considering the effort that has gone into distilling the brand’s signature gin and vodka from grape to glass.

Don’t let the gold glitter bar fool you, The Flaming Galah is here and they are here to serve. Bringing the vibes back to Essex Street, Freo’s first queer bar is brought to you by long-time Freo hospo veterans, and damn does this wife and wife team knows how to make a venue sing, dance and everything in between. 

From humble beginnings in the Freo Markets, this long-standing Freo fave is now a permanent fixture in the newly developed FOMO Fremantle. For those in the know, Suku has been serving up the authentic flavours of Indonesia since 2019, so when the opportunity for bricks and mortar store was on the table, this twosome originally from Indonesia jumped at the chance. 

Freo’s West End now comes with a bit of extra spice, with the welcome addition of Frida Mexicana restaurant on Market Street. Brought to you from the brains behind the already super popular sister venue Sana and situated in the former Sandrinos site, Frida Mexican promises a fresh take on authentic Mexican cuisine right in the heart of Freo. 

A new gourmet soup bar has just opened up in Myaree to help you through the colder months.

Located on Cambridge St in West Leederville, Butters is already a local fave for its great coffee, top notch brekkies and unbeatable courtyard vibes. But the legends decided it was time to switch things up a bit by giving locals a new spot for an arvo wine or three.

Located directly across from Hyde Park on William St in Highgate, Chu Bakery is the ideal spot to pick up a little baked treatie and coffee before strolling down to enjoy it picnic style.

From the same legends behind Gangemi's in West Perth, the newly opened Boobook Bottles And Bar is the perfect spot for a cosy post-work drink.

Is there anything better in life than a good sando? Perhaps pairing it with the coolest lo-fi vibes and fine-dining skills. For this, we say thank you, Peggy's. The sausage and egg muffin is something like no other and while there’s options like eggplant parms and Italian subs, we’re still a little obsessed with the chicken schnitty. Sunday sorted.

North Fremantle has just scored a cracking new neighbourhood bar from co-owners Greg Leaver (Strange Company, Ronnie Nights), Alex Brinis (MRKT Space) and Matt Power (MRKT Space) that's sure to be your new summer fave.

This new retro-style chicken shop from the founder of Short Order is serving up the juiciest hot chicken tenders, beautiful burgs and a covetable chicken skin sandwich that is so time intensive to make, there's only a few available each day (but boy is it brilliant). 

This WA-themed bar is the perfect place to stop for a drink after work. They’ve got a ridiculous amount of tap beer, which rotates regularly, and a real focus on local brews and top notch cocktails.

If you live or work around Osborne Park you're likely well aware that when it comes time to grab an after work drink, your options are incredibly slim. Believe it or not, that's actually what drew entrepreneur Ami Bertagni to the area. He's got a knack for finding Perth burbs that are in desperate need of a good cafe, bar or restaurant and delivering just that—his most notable being Little Nolla.

Tucked down a long driveway in an unassuming rear warehouse along Railway Road in Subiaco, you'll find a very (dare we say) Melbourne style urban distillery, complete with concrete floors, industrial finishes and loads of plants.

The Norfolk Hotel has been much loved by Fremantle locals since it first opened under the name Oddfellows Hotel in 1887. These days, it offers a relaxed, beer garden atmosphere and some of the best damn pub grub this side of town.

The Odd Fellow is the hip guy inside of the Norfolk Hotel. A massive back bar with endless tipples to tickle your fancy plus friendly staff who know their stuff... what more could you want? Come for a pint of beer, an after dinner cocktail or sip and savour a high-end whiskey. PS. Just try counting the number of bottles lined up behind the bar after you've had a few drinks! Ha, now there's a challenge!

Bring on spritzes in the sunshine! The crew behind beloved dumpling eatery Emily Taylor have opened a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and kitchen along Freo’s iconic cappuccino strip.

The cheesiest little haven of grazing goodness has just opened down Electric Lane in Leederville in the form of Powells Fromagerie and Wine Bar. Brought to us by Perth's platter queen, Jasmine Powell (Director of @tapasaddict), the chic new haunt is packed to the brim with the world’s finest cheeses and gourmet nibbles, plus, a cool little list of booze to keep you going all night.

Hyde Perth Kitchen + Cocktails is the perfect warm-weather hangout, thanks largely to the immaculate rooftop vibes and banging pool. So we're pretty stoked to see it finally reopen its doors just as the weather is heating up.

Hospitality legends Chef Leigh Power (The Old Synagogue, The Beaufort, Ginger Boy and Sweetwater Rooftop Bar) and bar extraordinaire Benny Tua (Mechanic’s Institute, The Old Synagogue, Sweetwater Rooftop Bar and El Grotto) have joined forces on Subiaco's new modern Asian eatery, Shui.

Perth cafe May Street Larder has become a mainstay in the East Fremantle brunch scene, and it's not just for their famous fried chicken waffles (which understandably is a major drawcard). Offering an epic breakfast menu—think: smoked beef brisket hash, apple pie french toast and breakfast burritos, May Street Larder's philosophy centres around seasonal foods and the best produce WA has to offer.

If you were lucky enough to make your way to Bagel O's soft launch on Saturday, you'll know two things. One, that the stacked bagels coming out of this shop are bloody good. And two, you'll likely have to battle crowds to get your hands on one when they officially open this week. 

Meet Goods Bakery, a new bakery slash cafe that has just thrown open its doors in West Leedy down near Bad Love Burgers and Nowhereman Brewing. This one comes to us from the legendary crew behind Modus Coffee, so quality coffee and tasty treats are kind of a given. But we're also big fans of its terracotta-hued check floors, sunny window seats and all-round cool minimal aesthetic.

The awesome team behind Bark in Subi have done it again with Lums Wine Bar, the newest charming addition to Hay St. Perfect for an after-work drink or a yarn with friends, this 1920s heritage listed terrace is bursting with comfort and warmth across its two storeys. Sip on an artisanal wine from their extensive wine list featuring local favourites and international winners as you munch on share-style tapas. This place is the talk of the town, so make Lums Wine Bar your next stop for an adventure into the heart of Subiaco.

The stellar team behind Northbridge’s Neon Palms have opened the doors to Volare, a leafy new apertivo-style bar in Maylands’ old Swallow Bar site. Embracing and preserving the 1920’s art-deco features, the beautiful heritage space has been given a slight face-lift to give coastal European vibes, with a food and drinks menu to match. Just think: unique spritzes with nibbles like negroni glazed occie and nduja chilli mussel toast. 

Perth bar El Grotto is on to a winning combination, serving up Mexican street food and a serious selection of tequila down at Scarborough beach, along with a hefty dose of live music.

Housed inside Fremantle’s FOMO lies Yin Yang Wok & Soup Bar, an addition to the hub’s Asian-inspired Street Eats Alley. 

Take one look at the Instagram feed of Carina’s Kitchen and you’ll probably find it hard to believe that almost everything is plant-based. It looks too good to be true! But rest assured, there are no dairy, eggs or animal products to be found in Carina’s dessert cabinet—just light and fluffy filled doughnuts, gooey cinnamon scrolls, cookies, brownies, cakes and more. At her new shop inside Hawaiians Mezz in Mount Hawthorn she's also expanded her offering, with some non-vegan sweets and savouries as well as coffee now on the go too.

After a whirlwind pop-up and a lengthy reno, O Brother has cemented itself as one of the western burbs best small bars.

Owner John Parker (The Standard, The Royal, Fleur) has done it once again with this gorgeous multi-level bar and restaurant situated amongst the endless foodie joints in The West Deck precinct in Karrinyup.

For west coast dessert fans, The Honeycake needs no introduction. With now two stores across the west coast, The Honeycake has developed a cult following and has fast become a dessert destination among Perth locals, foodies and travellers alike.

Aptly named Jetty Bar And Eats, this unassuming "shack on the water" from Miles Hull (Little Creatures, Alex Hotel, Quarter Acre) is easy to miss but step inside and you’ll be rewarded with stunning waterfront vibes, cool decor, approachable wines and some very attractive cocktails. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Chef Marcello Segalin is whipping up the most delicious range of Mediterranean-inspired share plates—paying respect to the migrants that disembarked ships just around the corner throughout the 50s and 60s. Trust us, this is the place to be come aperitivo hour.

Residents of Nedlands, Crawley and surrounding suburbs would already know about the mouth-watering meals from Miky’s Italian, but if not, listen up. Miky’s is a neighbourhood restaurant sitting on Broadway Street, serving us Northern Italian dishes that have a modern twist. There are plenty of pasta dishes on the menu to choose from, including Napoletana, carbonara, ragu or creamy mushroom. The seafood spaghetti is generously loaded with mussels, big juicy prawns and thick bites of fish, all tossed in a rich tomato sauce and perfected with a light squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of pepper. 

If you’re a fan of a good curry, you’ve no doubt heard of 2 Fat Indians. With three existing locations, they've been a favourite for refined Indian cuisine in Perth for years. So when we heard they’d opened up a slick new upstairs bar and eatery within the Doubletree in Northbridge, we couldn’t be more excited. 

After successfully introducing their epic burgers to the east coast, the legends at Hello Harry have finally opened a store in good ol’ WA. They’ve set up shop on Rokeby Road in Subiaco, conveniently close to the train station, and our tummies couldn’t be happier. Open for lunch and dinner daily, Hello Harry also pours icy cold craft beers to pair with your feed. 

Toast My Curry started off as a colourful food truck, introducing Perth to the world's first curry toasties. Luckily for us, they’ve now expanded to an equally as vibrant warehouse in East Vic Park, so there’s no need to wait until the next festival or market to satisfy your curry cravings. Inspired by the colours of Mumbai, the space is splashed in colours of pink and yellow, with murals, plush couches and a sea container turned kitchen. If the inviting space doesn’t put a smile on your face, the food certainly will.