A Foodie's Guide to Perth
From outdoor rooftop bars for a drink to donuts to satisfy your cravings to a fine-dining waterfront experience, these are some of my favourites to check out when visiting Australia’s most isolated capital city.
For accommodation in Perth read about my stay at Crown Towers Perth and The Westin Perth
The Aviary | CBD
Boasting the largest rooftop space in the state, spread over a staggering five hundred square metres, The Aviary is the place to head when the sun is beaming and a drink is needed. Featuring timber decking, lush trees and plants, day beds and relaxed furniture, with the city skyline setting the backdrop, this open-air rooftop oasis in the beating heart of Perth makes for the ultimate hangout spot. Although, unfortunately, it was quite busy and a little hot when we visited, as it was a Saturday and close to midday, and therefore did not get a chance to enjoy a drink here, I would definitely give it a try if you're in the city - let me know if you do!
View The Aviary’s food menu.
140 William St, Perth WA 6000
Open 7 Days 11.00am - 10.00pm (Friday & Saturday open till 1.00am)
Long Chim | CBD
Found downstairs in the beautifully restored State Buildings within Perth's CBD is Long Chim, a divine Thai restaurant, worth checking out for its quirky and colourful interior details alone. Although, unfortunately, we did not have the time to dine here this time around, after a perusal of the menu it's definitely on my 'to eat at' list when I find myself back in the city. Interestingly, after a quick Google search I discovered that beyond their Perth location and Singapore, Long Chim can be found a little closer to home, with restaurants on the east coast, in both Sydney and Melbourne. So, it looks like I'll be checking the Sydney one out the next time I am down!
View Long Chim’s menu.
State Buildings, Barrack St &, St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Open 7 Days Midday - 10.30pm
Pretzel | Northbridge
Housed in a pretty pink shipping container and selling the best sweet and savoury pretzels in all of Perth is the aptly named Pretzel. Utterly unique, each pretzel, whether sweet or savoury, is served warm and covered in some kind of topping of your preference. I was craving something sweet so I went with the equally pink-looking pretzel, known as Coconut Fluff, which was coated in pink marshmallow fluff and toasted coconut - scrumptious!
View Pretzel’s menu.
49 James St, Northbridge WA 6000
Open 7 Days 11.00am - 10.00pm (Friday & Saturday open till 2.30am)
WHAT WAS ORDERED:
COCONUT FLUFF Pink marshmallow fluff and toasted coconut covered pretzel.
MOP Donuts | CBD
Simply bombolicious; MOP Donuts is absolute heaven for all donut-lovers (me) and are the kind of donuts worth blowing your calorie budget for! With an array of tempting flavours on offer, making the decision to narrow it down to only one (or two, or three) almost impossible, MOP Donuts, hands down make the best bomboloni donuts in the city. Notably, an individual MOP donut is $4.90, however, you can get half a dozen for $20.00, which is a truly incredible value, so undoubtedly treat yourself and get the half a dozen - think about the calories later!
140 William St, Perth WA 6000
Open 7 Days 7.00am - 9.00pm (Friday & Saturday open till Midnight)
WHAT WAS ORDERED:
SALTED CARAMEL DONUT
OREO SMASH DONUT
RAFFAELLO COCONUT CREMA DONUT
LEMON LIME BRULEE DONUT
PISTACHIO, WHITE CHOCOLATE & CRANBERRY MOUSSE DONUT
PASSIONFRUIT, WHITE CHOCOLATE & RASPBERRY PANNA COTTA DONUT
The Boatshed Restaurant | South Perth
Ideally positioned, right on the Swan River and directly opposite the city of Perth means The Boatshed Restaurant in South Perth offers all diners an unbeatable 180-degree view of the Swan River, Perth City, and King's Park, making it perfect for an unforgettable fine-dining experience. Plus, everything which was ordered for absolutely sublime.
View The Boatshed Restaurant’s dinner menu.
1L Coode St, South Perth WA 6151
Open 7 Days 8.00am - 10.00pm (Sundays closes at 4.00pm)
WHAT WAS ORDERED:
LINLEY VALLEY PORK BELLEY with seared scallops, corn textures, golden beetroot.
JAMON WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST with macadamia pesto, baby courgettes, parmesan potatoes, romesco.
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE with caramel popcorn, caramel soil, caramel labneh, caramel ice-cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING with butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice-cream.
The Island | CBD
Only months old, situated in the newly developed area known as Elizabeth Quay, sits The Island, comprised of a brewhouse, pizzeria, kiosk, and outdoor beer garden. Of an afternoon, after wandering the streets of Perth we stopped into The Island and enjoyed a selection of snacks which were all $10 that particular day and time and then retired inside to share a couple of pizzas for dinner.
View The Island’s food menu.
The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000
Open 7 Days 11.30am - 10.00pm (Saturday & Sunday opens at 9.00am)
WHAT WAS ORDERED:
WA TIGER PRAWNS with chilli, garlic, nori butter.
PANFRIED SQUID with chilli, lime, tamarind.
THE GRAND PALACE Tomato sugo, mozzarella, cherry tomato, local prawns, chilli, rocket.
ANNABELLA'S Fennel salami, tomato sugo, mozzarella, mushrooms, nduja, oregano.
MIXED FOUR Four 150ml tasters of any of The Island's tap beers.
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