The Best Restaurants in Perth: Where to Dine Out in Style

Perth’s culinary scene is having a moment—and it’s only getting hotter. With sleek new openings popping up across the city each month, from elegant fine diners to boundary-pushing wine bars, there’s never been a better time to eat your way through the west. Our chefs work with world-class local produce, our venues are effortlessly stylish, and the atmosphere is always on point.

From long, luxurious lunches to intimate degustations and everything in between, this is your definitive guide to the quintessential Perth restaurants you need to visit. Trust us—your next unforgettable meal starts here.

Tiny’s 

Ready for the good times? So are we at this small but mighty restaurant in Perth’s CBD. Say hello to Tiny’s, a bar, restaurant and liquor emporium at QV1. They boast a South American edge, and big flavours with family-style plates of protein roasted on a wood-fired grill and rotisserie, fresh vegetables from their rooftop garden, and bar snacks taken to the next level. The rotisserie chicken with mole poblano and dirty rice is must-try, and we love the charred corn with chipotle mayo and lime. 

Drink-wise? They take them seriously, with a drinks list designed by the pros. It’s extensive, with loads of great boutique beer, seasonal cocktails (give us all the spicy margs) and small-batch wines. 

QV1 Plaza, Milligan Street, Perth 

Garum

This is the first restaurant in Perth by Guy Grossi, the chef behind Melbourne’s Italian fine-dining restaurant Grossi Florentino. 

Situated in the historic Hibernian Hall in Perth’s east end, Garum is based on the feel of ancient Rome and the ideals of Roman cooking, albeit with contemporary consideration. The menu also highlights the richness of Western Australia’s produce, with dishes like Fremantle octopus served in the Gaeta style, and casarecce swimming in a prawn, crab, cime di rape, colatura, and chilli sauce. Roman style round sourdough is served with moretum (a type of herbed cream cheese), and a focus on offal and off-cut meats is also inspired by the Italian capital; try their ox-tongue skewers. 

Finish with a rather non-traditional tiramisu, or a fig tart with mascarpone, pistachio, and olive oil ice cream. 

The Westin, 480 Hay Street, Perth 

UMA

Premium Peruvian food isn’t something you get to experience too often in Perth, and certainly not with the creativity, refinement and panache that award-winning consulting Executive Chef Alejandro Saravia brings to the table at UMA. The dishes feature West Australian produce – offering paddock to plate – and native Peruvian chillies straight from the motherland.

Grab a Pisco Sour or a Caipirinha and take a ‘Journey through Peru’ – aka the Chef’s selection – a progressive dining experience created just for you. Or simply go a la carte. You can knock yourself out with several different types of ceviche (don’t skip on the Abrolhos Island scallops, smoked yellow chilli sauce, and chalaca salsa). Cone Bay barramundi steak, served up with picante sauce and Peruvian white corn, is a mains highlight – and there’s plenty of traditional Peruvian steak cuts to choose from as well, all made with Wagyu beef.

The restaurant itself is a design lover’s dream, created by leading Perth architect and design firm State of Kin – think vibrant, warm colours and bold art that catches the eye. 

207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth 

Fleur

Seductively moody and reminiscent of a French saloon where literary giants might have once graced, Fleur cocoons its diners in lavish floral flare; after all, fleur translates to flower in French. Set within the grand Royal Hotel, Fleur’s menu is both bold and delicate with the stand-out whole roasted spiced Wagin duck, a caviar menu, foie gras and boeuf aux poivre paired with carefully curated champagne, wine and cocktails. The finale of crepes suzette set alight at your table fuels the drama before resuming to refined elegance.

531 Wellington Street, Perth

Wildflower

Contemporary in design and adorned with images of Kings Park’s native trees by artist Valerie Sparks, the COMO The Treasury’s signature Wildflower restaurant celebrates Western Australia’s abundance while perched above the city. With ingredients sourced from local farmers and foragers, the menu revolves around the six Indigenous seasons: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. Much like the Noongar calendar flows with the environment, the menu often features rare treasures such as acacia, Geraldton wax and finger lime; and when available, the delicately poached Manjimup marron is life-changing.

The State Buildings, Level 4, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth

Balthazar

An oldie but still a goodie. If only Balthazar‘s walls could talk – an institution since the 90’s, this place has hosted everyone from celebrities to businesspeople to musicians. It’s where anniversaries of the oldest and most timeless loves have been celebrated and where people have counted their years with pride. An interior refresh a few years back has transformed Balthazar from a dark, den-like vibe into something still atmospheric and moodily lit, but lighter and in line with a more contemporary aesthetic.

Food wise, grab a seat at the table for indulgent, classic dishes such as scallop crudo, beef tartare, truffles and steaks, and a touch of Australian decadence, with kangaroo loin present on the menu. The wine wall might be intimidating, but the sommeliers are friendly and exceedingly ready to help you navigate your way through the Old World selections, or through some fresh new drops. 

6 The Esplanade, Perth 

Furaibo Izakaya Bar & Restaurant

Serving chopstick-friendly Japanese-inspired tapas, meaning ‘izakaya,’ Furaibo is situated in a wing of the heritage Royal Hotel; and is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Perth’s CBD. Book a table upstairs on the balcony shielding the unsuspecting pedestrians below from your gluttony with over 35 variations of Kushiyaki yakitori sticks or their signature fried Tabasaki chicken cooked in a secret recipe of sweet peppery sauce and sesame seeds. Leave the decision-making to the chef with the pretty sashimi platter, and depending on the seasons, it could feature Tasmanian salmon, Australian kingfish, scallops and yellow-tail tuna. Down with sake-based cocktails or Japanese beers before heading downstairs into the fray.

Raine Square, 300 Murray Street, Perth

Santini Bar & Grill

Squid ink risotto, bistecca Fiorentina and wood-grilled Berkshire pork cutlet are just some of the dishes that have earnt the Santini Bar & Grill their ‘Restaurant of the Year’ accolade at the 2022 (AHA) Annual Accommodation Awards for Excellence. Set within the luxe QT Perth hotel, the Italian-Mediterranean menu is in the expert hands of executive chef Stephen Clarke. Paying homage to their Italian roots, the extensive curated wine list features European and local labels showcasing Leeuwin Estate Art Series alongside rare labels such as the 2014 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Masseto from Tuscany and 2010 Tinto Pesquera Reserva Especial from Spain’s Ribera del Duero region.

Level 1/133 Murray Street, Perth

Grand Orient

Refined Cantonese dining at the Grand Orient will have you rethinking Chinese cuisine. Drawing upon modern and authentic cooking techniques, The Melbourne Hotel’s signature restaurant has mastered the art of combining the flavours of the orient with local and international premium produce. Steamed barramundi, Patagonia toothfish, live WA lobster, wok-fried Angus beef, Atlantic live snow crab, green lip abalone and braised superior bird’s nest soup are just some of the starring ingredients on their extensive menu. The opulent décor compliments the menu with a luxe colour palette served with equally vibrant cocktails.

33 Milligan Street, Perth

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Dandelion

Located in Karrinyup Shopping Centres stunning West End entertainment precinct, Dandelion’s two-story restaurant, including a sprawling balcony space, is big on immaculate vibes, excellent cocktails (there’s a stylish in-house gin distillery) and phenomenal woodfired Asian-inspired eats. 

The menu features WA’s leading producers, and honours the ingredients through some of the simplest and most satisfying techniques. Menu standouts include a massaman curry with braised lamb shanks, slow roasted beef short ribs and beef rendang spring rolls that are to die for. 

Karrinyup Shopping Centre, 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup

Yiamas

Dining alfresco under the olive trees at Subi’s stunning Greek-inspired eatery, Yiamas, is a total treat. With glorious Euro vibes, delicious share-style Greek plates and plenty of sensational sips, Yiamas is a perfect spot for a special occasion, a sunny weekend afternoon or a mid-week catch up with friends. On the menu you’ll find all the Ancient Greek-inspired favourites, like lamb keftedes, bakaliaros and sardeles, which are their must-try cured sardines with onion. Make sure you save room for the house baklava. 

26 Denis Street, Subiaco

Daph’s 

Daph’s is has become a slow-burning classic, not least because its menu consists of a set tasting menu cooked over open fire – with sommelier paired wines to compliment the food thrown in for good measure!

An intimate 20-seater with a whole lot of character and warmth, it offers two sittings a night, as well as Sunday BBQ-style lunch. Praise your lucky stars if you settle in for the evening and find one of their expertly crafted terrines on the menu – it’s one of our favourite dishes in Perth right now. 

1/226 Oxford Street, Leederville

Sauma

Sauma invites diners to meander the streets of India on the actual streets of lively Northbridge, specifically on the corner of William and James streets. Start your modern Indian street food experience with a zesty pani puri shot of crisp wheat bubbles filled with herbs and a chilli shooter. Follow with a selection of starters such as the wagyu beef samosa, watermelon cured ocean trout and the twice-cooked lamb ribs coated in sweet tamarind. It would be a sin not to try their curries, especially the homestyle goat curry and duck korma eaten with your hands as the locals do wrapped up in tandoor baked paratha. Cool your tastebuds with one of Sauma’s creative cocktails like the strawberry gin-based Pink Panther in Hollywood and Chilli Mojito.

200 William Street, Northbridge

The Shorehouse

Perched on the pristine shores of Swanbourne beach, The Shorehouse stands as a beacon of elegance and relaxation, effortlessly bringing together the sophisticated charm of coastal living with breathtaking ocean views. Take a seat on the sun-drenched deck, unwind and indulge in the fresh, housemade menu as you gaze out at the horizon. The vibe is serenity and luxury, so it’s no wonder the Shorehouse is one of Perth’s best.

278 Marine Parade, Swanbourne

Coogee Common

Yes, it’s indeed a trek to head out to Coogee, but any trip to this farm-to-table restaurant is one you’ll remember for a long time. A heritage-style cottage (circa 1894) has been renovated and dressed handsomely; its front rooms act as private dining rooms, that open onto a large, barn-like renovated hall with polished concrete floors, and overhanging branches. The hall then transitions seamlessly into a modernist al fresco area and market garden. The menu at Coogee Common is built around the garden, and changes based on the day’s harvest. As you would expect of the people that brought us Bread in Common, the wood-fired bread is a must for the table. The salads and vegetables are as fresh as if you’d picked them off a plant in front of you (this place is a vegetarian’s delight), with flavoursome dishes like the smoked kohlrabi, served with lavosh, pickled shiitake mushroom and horseradish.

The wine list is equally impressive, with plenty of fine, lo-fi Australian drops, beer from Single Fin, as well as a bunch of botanical cocktails. Don’t skip on desert – the dark chocolate, honey, and buttermilk ice cream is made with honey from Coogee Common’s own hives.

Book in for the garden tour lunch, slowly ambling your way to your table through Coogee Common’s magnificent backyard.  

371 Cockburn Road, Coogee 

Le Rebelle

If you’ve ever dined at Print Hall, Star Anise, Miss Kitty’s Saloon or Lalla Rookh, you have to check out Le Rebelle, a fabulous nouveau-French bistro from husband-and-wife duo Sarah and Liam Atkinson, who both have played a big part in what made all those previous destinations so good. If you miss New York and France, this gem will take you right back to a bistro in either city – with its black bentwood bistro chairs, timber finishings, and leather banquettes.

There’s a delicious, 50 bottles strong wine list, handwritten and filled with plenty of Burgundy and old world French drops, and peppered with a few standout local drops. 

You’ll find French staples like steak tartare, fillet steak au poivre, moules et frites, and côte de boeuf, alongside roast duck breast and incredible house-made fromage, that varies depending on the day (think house made camembert and crottin-style goat’s cheese ). Finish up with the vanilla bean creme caramel and Grand Marnier – trust us. 

676 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley 

Casa

If you enjoy going somewhere nice but more “neighbourhood” in style, CASA in Mount Hawthorn offers some seriously good food and wine, with a laid-back, European dining approach. Settle in and start sipping, with plenty of delicious lo-fi and French wines on the menu (there’s also the option to buy from the in-restaurant bottle store). Si Paradiso chef Paul Bentley and Enrico Tomelleri, a Sydney-based chef (of Fratelli Paradiso/ 10 William Street fame) have come together on an array of creative dishes, from roast chicken mole and whole grilled fish with chilli adobo sauce, to doughnuts with taramasalata and mussel escabeche. Pasta lovers will struggle to pick between the agnolotti with corn, ricotta, jalapeno butter and parmigiano, or the stracciatella with charred cucumber and yuzu juice.

Make a special occasion extra special here and go fishing on the menu with the Frutti Di Mare, a two-person seafood-lovers tower. Nostalgic vibes are feed well here too, with a Golden Gaytime ice cream dessert (in collaboration with local iconic gelateria, Chicho Gelato). 

399 Oxford Street, Leederville 

Marumo

Marumo only release reservations a couple of times a year, but if you get in, their omakase menu is a theatrical performance, immersive experience and meal all in one. Omakase is a Japanese form of dining meaning ‘I’ll leave it to you’, where the chef decides what will be served up each course, and applies their creativity and artistry to a range of different dishes. These might range from soups to sashimi to sushi. Clocking in at three hours, it all happens in an unassumingly intimate dining room, and is only $75 per head – about a third of the price of most omakase experiences (but just as lauded).   

22/145 Stirling Highway, Nedlands 

Will St

Western Australians have a deeper-than-most knowledge of Bali’s dining scene—thanks to the island’s ease and affordability as a holiday escape from Perth. So chances are, many locals are already familiar with Bali’s cult-favourite eateries Mama San and Sarong, and the acclaimed chef behind them, Will Meyrick. Now, he’s brought his signature flair to Perth with Will St—a 120-seat, Asian-inspired restaurant that blends bold regional flavours with refined, modern execution.

Expect a flavour-forward menu influenced by Moroccan, Indian, and trans-Asian cuisines. Seafood and spice collide in spectacular style with dishes like the slow-braised Muslim-style goat nihari, char siew pork hock served with mandarin pancakes, and comforting traditional desserts like black sticky rice.

Drinks are far from an afterthought. In collaboration with local legends Running With Thieves, Meyrick has created two bespoke pours available exclusively at Will St—a clean and crisp rice lager, and a nuanced gin infused with juniper, green cardamom and cubeb berries. For the adventurous, the cocktail list leans creative, pairing perfectly with the restaurant’s bold culinary palette.

228 Carr Place, Leederville  

There’s no doubt the best restaurants in Perth deliver big on both food and décor. Eat your way through the city with these delicious breakfasts and fantastic bakeries.