10 Best Places To Eat In Perth: Brunch, Lunch & Dinner

Narrowing down where to eat in Perth is a tough job. The WA capital has a host of dining options, from cool and casual cafes to sleek and sophisticated restaurants to cosy eateries serving simple food that warms the soul. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots to enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner in Perth.

BRUNCH

1. Mary Street Bakery

Should you start your day with doughnuts? We think so. But if it’s something a little heartier that you’re seeking for breakfast, Mary Street Bakery has that too. With five locations around the city, this local’s favourite is known for its fresh pastries and doughnuts but also has a killer all-day brunch menu. Each Mary Street Bakery has a slightly different menu but something for everyone – from homely options such as boiled egg soldiers and ‘Old English’ bacon and egg sandwiches to quirky dishes such as its famous buttermilk fried chicken pancakes. But dough-nut forget the doughnuts.

Mary Street Bakery Perth — Start your day with doughnuts – and more – at Mary Street Bakery.

2. Flora & Fauna

Wholesome, vegetarian and oh-so-pretty, the dishes at Flora & Fauna are incredibly Insta-worthy and almost too pretty to tuck into. But do, because they’re also pleasing to the tastebuds. Tucked away in a laneway in the CBD, all items on the menu are made from scratch in the tiny kitchen, including a range of vegetarian and vegan options such as a zucchini stack, tropical waffles, and a breakfast burrito, as well as pressed juices and coffee. Loaded with fresh fruit and veggies, it’s a good way to fuel up for the day.

Flora & Fauna Perth — You’ll find wholesome, vegetarian and oh so pretty, dishes at Flora & Fauna.

3. Bread in Common

Two hand-built ovens named Hansel and Gretel are at the heart of the 1898-built Fremantle building that houses Bread in Common . So it’s no surprise that hot-from-the-oven wood-fired bread, with freshly churned salted butter and housemade preserves, is a simple delight here. The pastries (Portuguese tart, glazed scroll and the like) are also a huge hit, but Bread in Common is not just a bakery – the breakfast menu comprises a range of hearty dishes from simple scrambled eggs to smoked brisket and poached eggs to decadent waffles.

Bread in Common is so much more than a bakery.

4. Bib & Tucker

What’s more Australian than a surf club brekkie? Named after two dapper bushrangers who once roamed the length of WA, this laid-back cafe and restaurant is set upstairs at Fremantle SLSC and boastsfood incredible views of Leighton Beach and the Indian Ocean. The brekky menu offers healthy bites, such as a green bowl and egg-white omelette, belly-warming options such as wood-fired baked eggs, and for those who want to start the day with a bang, there’s a breakfast martini, too.visit

Bib & Tucker was named after two dapper bushrangers who once roamed the length of WA

LUNCH

5. Island Market Trigg

A bright and airy space with pastel pink accents, neon lights and jaw-dropping ocean views just ain’t enough: Island Market Trigg also scored one hat in the 2020 Australian Good Food Guide awards for its tantalising menu that fuses Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, with a strong focus on seafood and wood roasting. The menu at this hip coastal restaurant comprises share plates such as freshly shucked oysters, barbecue octopus, and wood-roasted chicken best enjoyed with friends and while the sun is shining.

Island Market Trigg Perth — Island Market Trigg is a bright and airy space with pastel pink accents, neon lights and jaw-dropping ocean views.

6. Toastface Grillah

Who loves a toastie? Perthites sure do. With two locations under their belt, the owners of toastie and coffee joint Toastface Grillah (named after American rapper Ghostface Killah) recently opened a larger venture on Wolf Lane to service their growing fan base. The digs may be bigger but there’s the same funky vibe, same hip-hop soundtrack and, of course, the same delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. The menu includes savoury and sweet options, such as the Ol’ Faithful (ham, cheese and pickle relish), the Notorious B.A.G (bacon, apple, gouda [and onion]) and Pear Grillz (blue cheese, pear and lime chutney), with the new addition of chips and soups at the Wolf Lane outpost.

DINNER

7. The Flour Factory

Spanning three floors of a historic 100-year-old flour mill, The Flour Factory is known for its extensive gin list boasting more than 150 different types from across the globe. Take a punt and spin the Gin Wheel to choose your drop or opt for the G&T on tap. But it’s not all about gin. Come for the tipple and stay for tea: the modern Australian menu has a strong focus on local produce such as Shark Bay prawns and Torbay asparagus, and the ‘Feed Me’ option is a real hit – at just $50 per person, you get a selection of the most popular dishes to share with your table.

8. Wildflower

Occupying the rooftop space of COMO The Treasury with sweeping city and river views, Wildflower is not your average hotel restaurant. Its concept is centred on the six seasons of the local Noongar people. Traditionally, the Noongar hunted and gathered according to these seasons; Wildflower follows a similar ethos with farmer and forager menus. The artfully prepared dishes incorporate local produce, such as Margaret River Wagyu beef and Rottnest Island scallop, and native bush foods such as blood lime, lemon myrtle and wattleseed.

9. Lulu La Delizia

It may be small and cosy but this Italian eatery packs a punch with its handcrafted pasta – so much so, it was awarded one hat by the Australian Good Food Guide for 2020. Named after Chef Joel Valvasori-Pereza’s grandmother, Lulu La Delizia is a tribute to his northern Italian family, with Nonna’s meatballs and Zia’s (aunt’s) crostoli featuring on the heart-warming menu. But the hero is the lovingly prepared pasta, with simple but flavourful sauces, perfectly matched with an Italian and Australian wine list.

10. Manuka Woodfire Kitchen

Playing with fire is a very good thing at Manuka ; its chef, Kenny McHardy – who originally hails from New Zealand – has a commitment to working with fire alone. The menu of this award-winning restaurant is strictly created with only WA produce, which means it is ever-changing and can feature anything from Toodyay Berkshire pork grilled on coals, to wood-roasted and pickled beetroot salad, to wood-roasted Shark Bay tiger prawns. But one thing is certain, the fire-induced flavours are unique and unforgettable.

Read our ultimate travel guide to Perth for more tips on what to do, see, eat and where to stay or you can read our guide to visiting Western Australia here.

From thundering waterfalls to ancient Indigenous art, Kimberley’s raw beauty will take your breath away.

Wild, pristine, and shaped by nature, the Kimberley Coast is one of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes. A remote and rugged frontier that remains a bucket list destination for many travellers. Its most breathtaking attractions – including Montgomery Reef, King George Falls and Horizontal Falls – are accessible only by sea or air, making a guided expedition cruise aboard Silversea’s luxury expedition ship, Silver Cloud, the ideal way to explore it.

From its intricate intertidal zones to ancient rock art, extreme tides and rare wildlife found nowhere else in Australia – or the world – this journey offers an unparalleled exploration of one of Earth’s last true wildernesses.

Why Silversea?

Silversea offers a 10-day expedition departing Broome, or an extended 16-day expedition voyage from Indonesia, including landings on the hidden gems of Palopo Sulawesi and Komodo. Accompanied by expert guides and specialists in marine biology, history and geology, guests gain a deeper understanding of the Kimberley’s dramatic landscapes, rich cultural heritage and extraordinary biodiversity.

Silversea offers one of the experiential travel industry’s leading crew-to-guest ratios. Along with all-suite accommodation (80 per cent with private verandah), 24-hour butler service, a swimming pool and four dining options. Silver Cloud also has an experienced crew of multilingual expedition guides and specialists in marine biology, history and geology to enhance your Kimberley Experience.

silversea cruise ship pool deck — Take a dip in the pool deck.

1. Koolama Bay

Before visitors see King George Falls, they hear them – a growing rumble in the distance, steady and foreboding as the Zodiac glides through the gorge, the sound echoing off sheer rock formations. At 80 meters tall, the twin cascades carve through the red cliffs, churning the waters below in a spectacular finale – but Koolama Bay holds secrets beyond its striking scenery.

Named after a ship that beached here following an aerial attack by Japanese bombers in World War II, the bay may seem desolate, yet it teems with life. With Silversea’s expert guides on their 10-day Kimberley itinerary, guests gain a sharper eye for its hidden wonders – rock wallabies darting across the cliffs, crocodiles lurking among dense green mangroves, and high above, the silhouette of a bird of prey circling the sky.

King George Falls at koolama bay excursion on Silversea Kimberley Cruise — Take a shore excursion to see King George Falls.

2. Freshwater Cove / Wijingarra Butt Butt

Connect with Country on a wet landing at Freshwater Cove, also known as Wijingarra Butt Butt. Considered one of the most special experiences on both the 16-day and 10-day Kimberley cruises, Silversea guests are welcomed by the traditional Indigenous custodians of the land, painted with traditional ochre, and invited to take part in a smoking ceremony.

Located on the mainland near Montgomery Reef, Wijingarra Butt Butt holds deep cultural significance to the local Indigenous community. Here, rock formations along the shore represent spiritual ancestors, and guests are guided to a nearby rock overhang filled with ancient art, where traditional owners share the stories and meaning behind these sacred paintings.

welcome to country on freshwater cove during silversea kimberley cruise — Take part in a smoking ceremony. (Image: Tim Faircloth)

3. Vansittart Bay (Jar Island)

Modern history, ancient culture and mystery converge in Vansittart Bay, which is also known as Jar Island. Here, the first thing to catch the eye is the dented, silver fuselage of a World War II-era C-53 plane – a striking relic of the past. Yet, the true cultural treasures lie just a short hike away where two distinct styles of Indigenous rock art – Gwion Gwion and Wandjina – can be found.

The Wandjina figures, deeply connected to Indigenous traditions, stand in stark contrast to the enigmatic Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings, which date back more than 12,000 years. Significantly different in form and style, the two different styles create a striking juxtaposition, offering a rare glimpse into the region’s rich and complex past.

aerial view of Vansittart Bay, See it in you Silversea Kimberley Cruise. — Explore ancient Gwion Gwion rock art at Vansittart Bay. (Image: Janelle Lugge)

4. Horizontal Falls

Part illusion, part natural phenomenon, the Kimberley’s much-lauded Horizontal Falls aren’t a waterfall, but a tidal and geographic spectacle that visitors have to see to comprehend. Known as Garaanngaddim, the phenomenon occurs when seawater rushes through two narrow gaps- one just twenty metres wide, and the other seven metres in width, between the escarpments of Talbot Bay.

With each tidal shift, the force of the water creates whirlpools, furious currents and the illusion of a horizontal cascade as thousands of gallons of water are pushed and pulled in through the gap every six hours with relentless movement, making this one of the Kimberley ’s most mesmerising natural wonders.

Horizontal Falls are described as "One of the greatest wonders of the natural world". They are formed from a break in-between the McLarty Ranges reaching up to 25m in width. The natural phenomenon is created as seawater builds up faster on one side of the gaps than the other, creating a waterfall up to 5m high on a King tide. — Watch whirlpools and furious currents collide. (Image: Janelle Lugge)

5. Montgomery Reef

As the tide turns in Montgomery Reef, magic happens. With the Kimberley’s legendary tides varying up to ten metres, at low tide the submerged reef almost appears to rise from the depths: exposing up to four metres of the sandstone reef.

The impact is otherworldly: as the water drains, waterfalls cascade on either side of the channel, turtles left exposed scramble and dive, and fish leap in search of sanctuary in shallow pools. Meanwhile, the dinner bell rings for the migratory seabirds dugongs, reef sharks and dolphins that scavenge and feast in the area.

Using zodiacs, guests cruise through one of the world’s most significant inshore reef systems navigated by experienced guides, exploring the most intricate and fascinating parts of a 300-square-kilometre-wide biodiversity hotspot.

aerial view of boat going along Montgomery Reef — Witness seabirds, dolphins and reef sharks on the hunt.

6. Mitchell Falls by Helicopter

Experiencing the Kimberley by sea allows you to feel the power of the tides, but travelling by helicopter reveals the sandstone tapestry of the Kimberley, a landscape geologists believe is over 1.8 billion years old.

One of Silversea’s most popular optional excursions , guests who opt to fly into the interior from the onboard helipad soar up above the rust-coloured landscape of the Mitchell plateau, taking in one of Australia’s most scenic waterfalls: Mitchell Falls, a series of four emerald-coloured pools gently cascades into each other, before plunging down to the river below.

Seeing the landscape from above reveals a landscape weaved and shaped by the power of the freshwater wet season, juxtaposed to the constant lapping of the relentless and powerful tide on the coast.

aerial view of mitchell falls on silversea helicopter excursion — See emerald pools cascade into the river below. (Image: Tim Faircloth)

7. Indigenous Art Caves, Wandjina Art

The Kimberley Region of Western Australia is home to some of the most striking and significant

Indigenous rock art in Australia. Dotted throughout the landscape are caves, cliffs and rock overhangs depicting the striking, ethereal image of Wandjina, the rainmaker spirit and creation being central to many of the Dreamtime stories in this region.

Some of the paintings are regularly repainted by traditional custodians, while others are believed to be over 4,000 years old. Each artwork serves as both a cultural record and a living connection to the past, offering a rare opportunity to engage with the enduring traditions of the Kimberley’s Indigenous communities.

Freshwater Cover Rock Art the kimberleys — Walk among cultural records preserved in stone. (Image: Tim Faircloth)

See the best of this incredible part of the world on a Silversea Kimberley cruise. Book your 10- or extended 16-day expedition voyage at silversea.com

10 best places to eat in Perth for brunch, lunch and dinner