The Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Perth
With so many dining options in the Western Australian capital, we've narrowed it down to the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth.
When dining out in public, if the kids are happy, the parents are usually happy too. We don't want to brag, but we think everyone will be especially happy with this round-up of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth. We've looked beyond the standard chicken nuggets and chips (not that there's anything wrong with that) and hunted down the best restaurants in Perth to keep the kids entertained, while you linger just that bit longer in relative peace.
While you have the kids in tow, your family might also enjoy our guide to the best pizza in Perth and to try at least one of these tempting bakeries.
Here's to the next family outing being one of the best you've ever had at the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth.
Super Tetsudo
Head to Super Tetsudo in Karrinyup’s West End for a sushi feast that’s fun for the whole family. It’s a sushi train, so kids can choose what takes their fancy, or you can opt to order a la carte from the extensive menu of hot foods and elevated sushi. The best part? Food is delivered to your table by robots! The atmosphere is very family-friendly and there’s heaps of seating, so while there’s often a line out the front, it’s not usually a long wait. If so, Karrinyup’s West End playground is only a few metres away.
200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup
22 St Quentin Avenue, Claremont
Westfield Carousel, 1382 Albany Highway, Cannington
Quarter Acre Hotel
With its welcoming atmosphere, kid-friendly specials, and a fabulous sandpit in the beer-garden, it's no wonder that this beloved gastropub has become a favourite among locals and families from all over Perth. Sit back under the shady tree in the garden and soak up the sunshine while the kids have fun in the sandpit, or grab a few colouring in pages to keep them busy at the table.
767 Canning Highway, Applecross
Bailey Brewing Co.
The playground at Bailey Brewing Co. is so fantastic that you'll notice plenty of parents eyeing off the equipment, wondering if they're still agile enough to partake. This family-run brewery is set in the Swan Valley, and is named after the Bailey family. It channels its rural location with old farm equipment and a rustic aesthetic. With the fully-enclosed playground, brews and plenty of bites for big and little people, the kids can safely explore while their parents indulge, making it one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth and surrounds.
9861 West Swan Road, Henley Brook
Maison St Honorè
While we're still in the Swan Valley, Maison St Honorè might serve fancy high teas, French pastries and crepes, but casual dining and the playground overlooking sprawling vineyards invite frivolity. Petit Chef Classes inspire creativity and this beloved venue has been the makings of many cherished birthday parties. Famed for their macarons and cakes, you'll find their take-home treats near impossible to resist, especially knowing that they also have outlets in East Perth, Mount Pleasant, Ellenbrook and Floreat.
100 Benara Road, Caversham
Playdates Kids Café
In a first for Perth, the Playdates Kids Café is designed purely for families with an indoor play centre for the kids and a café for the grown-ups. The play centre integrates learning into the high-end facilities spanning over 600 sqm of fun. Entry is free for babies under six months old, and booking slots keeps the number of kids under control. This exclusive play centre and café located in the swanky Karrinyup Shopping Centre is THE birthday party venue for any princess or prince, by the way - making it one of the coolest kid-friendly restaurants in Perth. .
Karrinyup Shopping Centre, 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup
Brixton Yard
Head to Maylands on Wednesday night for a little Kid's Night action for you and your mini-me's at Brixton Yard. We repeat, Brixton Yard is the place for families to be on a Wednesday night. Think free face painting, free activities, free arts and craft and half price kid's meals. Hallelujah! Plus, for the big kids, there are delicious drinks and a marvellous menu to crack into, best enjoyed under the twinkling fairy lights in the yard. It makes for a great evening outing, and is one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth for dining with a side of fun. Bookings recommended.
217 Railway Parade, Maylands
Herdsman Lake Tavern
You've probably heard the saying, "Kids should be seen and not heard." While you're peacefully tucking into your parmi or steak sandwich, the indoor play area keeps the kids within your vision while their screams (hopefully of joy) are muted behind the glass walls. When they eventually return to your side declaring impressive cries of hunger, the family-friendly Herdsman Lake Tavern serves a well-priced kids' menu with complimentary drinks. Keep all ages happy by timing your visit with happy hours from 5pm to 6pm from Thursday to Saturday, perfect for fun family gatherings.
33 Herdsman Parade, Wembley
Bassendean Hotel
Despite extensive renovations restoring the grand Bassendean Hotel to its former glory, it remains as unpretentious as ever and true to its locals. The addition of a playground in the courtyard ensures the younger generations, and furry family members, are initiated into the local corner pub tradition. Relax on the beautiful wrap-around balcony and intimate lounges nestled into every nook and cranny, including Daphne's Snug, named after the licensee's daughters in the 1950s. Live music, sports matches, weekly specials, happy hours and Sunday roasts have revitalised Bassendean's Old Perth Road, and the neighbourhood's soul.
25 Old Perth Road, Bassendean
Zamia Café
Set within the ultimate park, the appropriately named Kings Park that hovers vibrantly over Perth's CBD, Zamia Café overlooks the May Drive Parkland, one of Perth's most epic playgrounds and gardens. It's easy to understand why Zamia Café is a year-round family favourite, with outdoor movies in the warmer months, takeaway platters in the park and hearty dine-in meals. It's a botanic surrounded beauty and a kid-friendly café to settle into for relaxed fun.
50 May Drive Parkland, West Perth
Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
Few things are as iconic in Western Australia as fish and chips by the ocean, preferably at sunset. The Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour delivers on all fronts with its range of restaurants, including Cicerello's, Kailis Fishmarket Café, Twin Fin and Little Creatures Brewery. Serving seafood that was just swimming by or housed in child-magnet aquariums, you can't go wrong with any of the dishes on offer here. Because big or small, who doesn't love calamari and chips? Located opposite the Esplanade Park, the Ferris wheel, playground, promenades, beaches and surrounding museums, the harbour makes a great day out at any age.
Mews Road, Fremantle
Victoria Park Hotel
Since the historic Victoria Park Hotel received a facelift, the beer garden and colourful playground within regularly buzzes with activity. The kids' menu, sharing plates, dishes hot off the grill, cocktails and sports bar vibes ensure all ages are catered for. Behind its grand architecture lies an intriguing concept with the New York Barber Shop located within the hotel, where you're perfectly positioned for a pint and a haircut, which quite possibly explains why there are so many well-groomed sons and dads in Vic Park! It's one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth.
605 Albany Highway, Victoria Park
