Perth’s dining scene has never been better
Whether you’re popping down the road for an impromptu visit to your neighbourhood fave, or heading somewhere schmick for a special occasion, our beloved city is positively chock-a-block with great restaurants for any occasion.
We’ve pored through the archives, recommendations and long-time favourites to bring you a comprehensive guide to 50 of the very best restaurants in Perth, organised by vibes… So you don’t have to waste any time wondering where to go when you could be eating!
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Special Occasion Spots
Looking for somewhere extra special to celebrate an extra special occasion? From anniversaries to birthdays, we’re always looking for an excuse to head to one of these special occasion-ready restaurants.
Nextdoor
Following a brief closure and reset, Nextdoor re-emerged into 2023 with a renewed vigour. Rising culinary star Elliot Sawiris has taken the helm of the fire-powered kitchen as Head Chef, and has created a playful, snack-able, neighbourhood-friendly menu – from retro-classic burgers to hot honey-drizzled stuffed chicken wings inspired by a KFC x siu mai crossover. As playful as the snacks are, proteins are taken seriously here – the restaurant is a family business sprung from the neighbouring Olsen Butchers… In fact, one bite of the 9+ Wagyu Denver practically had us weeping with joy. While the newest iteration of Nextdoor takes a more casual form, we’ll look for any special occasion excuse to treat ourselves to their bougiest steak.
79 Angelo Street, South Perth
DATE NIGHT DELIGHTS
Finally landed that hot date but now you’re panicking about where to actually take them? No stress! We’ve got you covered, whether you’re looking for sun-drenched seafood spots or dimly-lit fine diners – we’ll even let you take all the credit
Capri
You didn’t think we’d forget Capri, did you? While we’ve categorised it as a date night favourite, it’s really perfect for just about any occasion. Stepping into this family-run restaurant feels like stepping back in time, to bustling ’50s Fremantle and all of its Italian glory. Prices are, suitably in line with this old-school approach: incredibly reasonable, if not unbelievably low at times. Now with four generations of Pizzales involved in the restaurant, Capri is as good as ever. In fact, its determination to stand strong against any changing whims of fashions might be its greatest strength.
21 South Terrace, Fremantle
CHEAP & CHEERFUL
Not every meal can be Michelin-level fine dining – but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in huge flavours. These are our favourite dining destinations more suited to midweek meals and budget-conscious bites.
Kalye Filipino Streats
We had been keeping a close eye on the opening of Filipino street food spot Kalye, hidden in plain sight down its little Northbridge arcade – cautiously optimistic for what was to come. Well, once we finally got to visit the eatery ourselves, that cautious optimism was well and truly taken over by full-throttle, delirious enthusiasm. Coowners Eloise Bayaras and chef Arldee Indoy were also behind Filipino fine dining pop up Luma, however Kalye strikes the balance between low-key street food stylings and trendy, stainless-steel-and-small-plates kind of action. Lugaw, a Filipino-style congee, is the comforting bowl for a cold night – especially when topped with fragrant chilli oil – but we’re particularly obsessed with the braised beef pares, made more indulgent by the inclusion of roasted bone marrow. (Make sure to also grab an order of charred snake beans with adobo glaze – a glorious way to get your daily greens.)
Shop 8, 189 William Street, Northbridge
BARS & BITES
Sipping and snacking? Wining and dining? Beers and bites? If you’re craving something to nibble on while yapping with your besties, these beaut bars have a top-tier snack game.
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Beaconsfield Wine Bar
We’ve been tooting the Beaconsfield Wine Bar horn ever since they opened their doors in 2023 – and two and a bit years in, the bar has settled into a comfortably delicious rhythm. Chef Drew Dawson’s residency came to an end, but don’t panic just yet: chef Kyo Kim (previously of Madalena’s, Gibney and Lulu La Delizia) has taken the reins, and owner Matt continues the bar’s blueprint as a pop-up incubator of sorts, welcoming foodie figures from near and far to get on the pans.
Lefroy Square, corner of Lefroy Road and Gibson Street, Beaconsfield
COSY COMFORTS
Whether the weather has cooled or you need something to nourish your soul as well as your stomach, these spots are sure to comfort.
Hifumiya / Jigoro
It’s a testament to the quality of Hifumiya’s offerings that – in spite of its hidden location down a laneway running between Murray and Wellington Streets – it’s become a cult favourite amongst Perth noodle lovers. While their lunchtime offerings are excellent, in the evenings the restaurant changes its name to Jigoro and takes a pivot to traditional izakaya fare (alongside that now-iconic udon) and a menu that is rarely seen in Perth – think seared stingray fin, monkfish liver, fermented squid guts and sea grapes with ponzu. Approaching its warm golden glow on a chilly evening? Truly immaculate vibes.
McLean Lane, 100-104 Murray Street, Perth
GROUP GATHERINGS
The group chat’s been abuzz with scheduling snafus and you’ve finally got the gang together… But where the hell do you go? Whether you’re walking the dietaries tightrope or you’re just looking for somewhere that won’t mind a crowd, these are our go-to spots when our party is more than two:
Double Rainbow
Part of multi-level behemoth the Rechabite, ground level restaurant Double Rainbow has quietly become one of our go-to spots to start a lively night out, before catching a show upstairs, or just about any reason we can cook up. Serving up a mixture of fast and furious Asian fusion with a big Korean tilt, you can expect big flavours and some party vibes.
224 William Street, Northbridge
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