The Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Perth

When dining out in public, if the kids are happy, the parents are happy, too. And we think everyone will be especially content 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 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 or be keen 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. 

Clancy’s Fish Pub

Clancy’s Fish Pub is a classic when it comes to kid-friendly dining in Perth. With three convenient locations across the city, there’s triple the opportunity to kick back and relax in the sunshine with a pint in hand while the little ones run amuck. The Fremantle venue is the most appealing to families, with an outdoor nature playground for the kids to play on while you dig into crispy and golden beer battered fish and chips. The kids menu is equipped with all the classics you know and love, plus each kids meal comes with a complimentary juice!

Clancy’s also runs plenty of school holiday activities, including craft workshops, to keep the kids preoccupied on their time off—and to give you a few hours of relief!

51 Cantonment Street, Fremantle

Orchard Bistro at Core Cider

Escape to the Perth Hills on a sunny weekend afternoon to enjoy a lunch or early dinner with the kids at Orchard Bistro. Overlooking lush green orchards, this picturesque spot dishes up seasonal share plates and cider pairings for the grown-ups, while the kids can roam and play around in the orchard. Come for a casual weekday lunch or pack a picnic blanket and sprawl out on the grass while you enjoy live music and entertainment, with apple trees as your backdrop and crisp cider in hand—it’s the perfect recipe for a laid-back day out.

The team at Orchard Bistro ensure the kids never get bored, planning exciting events that line up with the school holidays, including fruit picking, fairy magic, bubbleology and more!

35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook

Silly Goose Cafe & Bar

Formerly Brixton Yard, Silly Goose is a haven for parents and their kids to have a fun family night out together—especially on a Wednesday night. Think free face painting, activities,  arts and craft and a bunch of meals on the kids’ menu for free. Hallelujah!

Plus, for the big kids (you), there are delicious drinks and a marvellous menu to crack into, best enjoyed under the twinkling fairy lights in the yard. Plus, they do $12 cocktails and $9 wine or beer during happy hour from 5pm to 6pm.

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

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 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 Quarter Acre Hotel 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 agile enough to partake. This family-run brewery is set in the Swan Valley, channeling 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 alike, 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 Honore

Maison St Honore in the Swan Valley might serve fancy high teas, French pastries and crepes, but the casual dining and playground overlooking sprawling vineyards is what’s most enticing to parents.

Plus, their Petit Chef Classes inspire creativity, making it the perfect spot for children’s creativity. Famed for their macarons and cakes, you’ll find their take-home treats near impossible to resist. So, it’s great to know that they also have outlets in East Perth, Mount Pleasant, Ellenbrook and Floreat.

100 Benara Road, Caversham

Playdates Kids Cafe

The Playdates Kids Cafe is designed purely for families with an indoor play centre for the kids and a cafe for the grown-ups. The play centre integrates learning into the high-end facilities spanning over 600 square metres 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 cafe is the birthday party venue for any princess or prince, making it one of the coolest kid-friendly restaurants in Perth. 

Karrinyup Shopping Centre, 200 Karrinyup Road, Karrinyup

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 hour between 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, this pub 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 Cafe

Set within the ultimate park, the appropriately named Kings Park that hovers vibrantly over Perth’s CBD, Zamia Cafe overlooks the May Drive Parkland, one of Perth’s most epic playgrounds and gardens. It’s easy to understand why Zamia Cafe 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 cafe 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 Cafe, Twin Fin and Little Creatures Brewery.

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. It’s one of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth. 

605 Albany Highway, Victoria Park

We trust the kids burnt off some energy after “reviewing” the best kid-friendly restaurants in Perth while you hopefully savoured the opportunity to relax and enjoy some delicious food and drink. For more family-friendly activities, check out our guides to Fremantle and Perth.