| Dining out Food, glorious food! You might not want to break into song as you discover the plethora of restaurants Perth has to offer, but one of the most exciting aspects of the city is the enormous range of delicacies available. Perth is a city of new taste sensations, and there are restaurants and cafes which cater for every tastebud. Australia's multicultural society is never more evident than in the choice of restaurants available to diners. A wander through Northbridge on any evening will bring to your senses delicious aromas from around the globe; well-established Italian, Greek and Chinese restaurants abound, and newer to Perth but equally well-received are Indian, Thai and Vietnamese. Fremantle and Perth are renowned world-wide for delicious fresh local treats from the ocean. The port city's restaurants are mostly situated along the water, with a variety of specialty dishes including barramundi, tiger prawns, lobster, and the delicate and subtle flavoured marron (freshwater crayfish). Japanese cuisine has started to take hold in Perth - the popularity of these restaurants attests to the freshest raw seafood used for sashimi and sushi. Mouth-watering steaks are also a speciality of many Perth restaurants, particularly those using Harvey beef from WA's South West dairy region, and will tempt all but the vegetarians. Visitors should be aware of liquor licensing laws in Western Australia. Alcohol cannot be served to those under 18, and proof of identification may be required if your waitstaff are unsure. A passport is usually sufficient. You should also be aware that smoking in restaurants is limited to certain areas; your waitstaff will advise. With the variety of fine dining establishments in and around Perth and Fremantle, we are sure you will not be disappointed for choice. Carnegies Satisfy your hunger with a hearty burger, or traditional fish and chips; try the great daily specials including a complimentary drink; or for a light meal sample a gourmet salad or club sandwich. Open daily for lunch and dinner, fully licensed. 356 Murray Street, cnr King Street Perth Phone 9481 3222 Email... Char Char Bull Fremantle's award-winning waterfront restaurant with panoramic harbour views. Choose to dine inside or on the deck overlooking the bustling boardwalk. Specialising in prime Australian beef and contemporary dishes. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner, fully licensed. 44 Mews Rd, Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle Phone 9430 5005. Coolgardie Safe Tastes of Australia - innovative, contemporary 'Australian Fare' with relaxed and friendly service in an authentic Australian restaurant that caters for everyone. Sample kangaroo, emu, crocodile and more. Distinctive Australian ambience. Open Friday and Saturday from 6pm. Plenty of parking, just minutes from the city centre. BYO. Currently closed for renovations, re-opening December 2008 at 309 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland, Ph: 9274 7423. No 44 King Street serves fine and interesting fare created from fresh local produce with diverse European and Asian flavours. Bread, cakes and biscuits baked daily. The wine list has over 300 choices with around 70 available by the glass. Open early till late, no bookings required. 44 King Street Perth Phone 9321 4476. Peninsula Tea Gardens Perth's premier, riverside tea gardens, set in the grounds of 'Tranby', a superb National Trust property. A unique experience for discerning diners looking to relax in French Provincial elegance. Open Tue - Sun, 10am - 5pm. Bookings recommended Johnson Road, Maylands Phone 9272 8894 Email... Kailis Fish Market Cafe Located on the waterfront, Kailis' unique multi-award winning tourist complex includes dine-in or take-out seafood, cafe facilities, wine and beer, and a fresh Fish Market. Kailis' has an international identity and reputation for the highest quality seafood and customer service.
Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle
Phone 9335 7755 Fax 9430 4695 Email... Joe's Fish Shack The funkiest restaurant in Fremantle - enjoy fresh local seafood with a view to die for. Stuffed tiger prawns are a house specialty. Open 7 days a week with a selection of world-class WA wines available. 42 Mews Rd, Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle Phone 9336 7161 Email... Mussel Bar Seafood Restaurant With the freshest seafood and local produce,
creative cuisine, extensive wine list and
fabulous location over the water, the Mussel
Bar is the perfect venue for all occasions - a
romantic dinner, business luncheon,
corporate events, weddings or just for a fun Simon's Seafood Restaurant Simon's offers what must be one of Perth's best value seafood lunches, with three courses featuring seafood and lots of choices. A huge a la carte menu is also available. Dine in confidence at a restaurant that has a reputation for serving only the freshest seafood. 73 Francis Street, Northbridge Phone 9227 9055. Smörgåsbord Western Australian Wine & Beer Australia is in the top ten nations of the world for beer consumption (per head of population) - so naturally we know a thing or two about it! Perth is home to large brewing companies who export across the country and overseas, and has smaller boutique breweries who create new taste sensations on a regular basis. For the beer connoisseur, Perth can be a very exciting place! Swan Brewery is WA's own major manufacturer of 'regular' beer, as much a local icon as the black swan on its logo. You can find its 'Swan' and 'Emu' beers on tap at most pubs throughout the state, and also in bottle shops. A word of warning - Emu Bitter is not for the faint-hearted! Matilda Bay Brewery is the largest of Perth's 'gourmet' breweries, and their products include Brass Monkey Stout and Matilda Bay Pilsner, but their signature beer, which most locals will swear by, is Redback. This wheat beer is refreshingly thirst quenching with plenty of flavour, and no visit to WA is complete without sampling it. The Little Creatures Brewery in Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle has two standout products, the Pale Ale and the easy-drinking Rogers beer. Set inside a massive converted boat shed, the cellar door bar and restaurant are open seven days till late. © 2008 COUNTRYWIDE PUBLICATIONS Disclaimer: The information on this website, which is believed to be accurate and current at the time of publishing, has been prepared in good faith and is given as a guide only. The publisher accepts no responsibility for loss, injury, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of using this information. Customs, travel, safety and health issues should all be confirmed with the relevant authorities before you travel. |