Perth’s dining scene continues to take a chameleon-like form, with a wave of openings counteracting some closures that have pulled our heart strings. Even still, the full picture reflects a city growing in confidence and range. From David Thompson’s Fireback pop-up at Crown to the sprawling, village-style Baillie Hill precinct, and new arrivals like Masa Mesa landing in Nedlands, there is a clear mix of scale, energy and intent. At the same time, smaller, more focused venues like Kith Eatery’s move into dinner and neighbourhood-driven openings such as Brighton Wine Bar show a shift towards more considered, localised experiences.
Across the board, there is a stronger sense of identity, whether it is global brands entering the market, heritage buildings being reworked, or casual formats being done with more precision. Together, these openings point to a dining scene that is ever changing. We’ve put together the following list to bring you up to speed. Save it for when someone asks you next, where’s good, where’s new?
Restaurants
Fireback
A taste of Bangkok heat is landing in Perth, as Fireback fires up for a limited six-week run at Crown Perth. Led by acclaimed chef David Thompson, the pop-up brings his signature flame-led approach to Thai cooking, with punchy, spice-driven dishes and serious grill work. Expect favourites like wagyu larb and miang kham, reimagined with top-tier Western Australian produce. Taking over the former Bistro Guillaume space, Fireback is equal parts high-energy and deeply rooted in tradition, a rare chance to experience one of the world’s leading Thai culinary voices in a new environment right here in Perth.
Crown Perth, Burswood
Baillie Hill
Opened in January, Baillie Hill transformed the heritage-listed Elizabeth Baillie House into a sprawling, village-like precinct, complete with a bakery, gelato window, distillery, woodfired pizza offering and a central bar and dining room. Designed as a true neighbourhood hub, it also incorporates gardens, a playground and weekend markets. At its centre, The Berwick Bar & Kitchen sets the tone, a park-facing local with a broad, crowd-pleasing menu that runs from oysters with lemongrass mignonette and fried squid to chicken parmis, steak sandos and beer-battered fish and chips.
330 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
Burgers by ES
Landing in Crown Perth’s new Urban Food District, Burgers by ES marks the Australian debut of the cult LA-born concept known for turning the humble egg sandwich into something worth lining up for. The menu centres on soft scrambled eggs layered into rich, bun-based builds designed to be eaten quickly and messily. The Fairfax is the signature: a brioche bun stacked with softly scrambled egg, cheddar, chives, caramelised onion and sriracha mayo, alongside staples like bacon, egg and cheese rolls and classic burgers.
Crown Perth, Burswood
Side Piece Pizza
Also part of the Urban Food District, Side Piece Pizza brings a Las Vegas import to Perth. Known for oversized New York-style slices and whole pies, the focus is on classic combinations done big, with foldable bases, generous toppings and a high-octane, late-night energy. The menu sticks to the classics, from pepperoni and cheese to loaded meat options, alongside white pizzas and Sicilian-style square slices. There is also stromboli, rolled and baked rather than folded, with fillings like sausage and pepperoni or a vegetable mix with eggplant, capsicum, mushroom and mozzarella.
Crown Perth, Burswood
Kith Eatery
By day, it is one of Nedlands’ busiest brunch spots, and now Kith Eatery is turning down the lights and opening after dark. The neighbourhood favourite has launched Thursday to Saturday dinner service, bringing the same cross-cultural energy to the evening, with a menu shaped by Sicilian and Chinese-Malaysian influences. Built around seasonal produce and designed for sharing, it leans into punchy, flavour-driven plates, with a few playful nods to the café’s daytime hits. The drinks list follows suit, with spritzes and easy wines leading the way.
51 Aberdare Rd, Nedlands
Masa Mesa
In Nedlands, we see a suburb gaining momentum as a food hotspot. Masa Mesa offers a focused take on Latin American street food, grounded in personal history and built for both everyday dining and more occasional visits. From Chef Erick Martinez and his wife Lara, the venue draws on their El Salvadoran and Argentinian backgrounds, alongside years spent travelling through Latin America. This results in a menu that feels both regionally representative and individually shaped by their personal experience.
Pupusas are central to the offering, handmade masa tortillas filled with cheese, pork or spinach and black beans, griddled until golden and served with pickled cabbage and fresh salsa. Around them sits a tight selection of empanadas, tacos and larger asado plates, with meats cooked over a traditional parrilla. The drinks list follows suit, with house made horchata, agua fresca and a short run of Latin leaning cocktails. It is a welcome addition, bringing this style of cooking and cuisine into a considered, bricks and mortar setting, which adds depth to Perth’s broader international dining mix.
45B Hampden Rd, Nedlands WA 6009
Bars and Pubs
Bar Olé
Now open in Applecross, Bar Olé sits just above the foreshore, with a Spanish-style grill and share-focused menu. The offering moves between tapas and larger plates, including jamón croquettes, tortilla española and anchovy-topped focaccia with manchego custard, alongside dishes like picanha and barbecued chicken. Estrella Damm is on tap, with sangria and Spanish wines to match. It is lively, relaxed and full of flavour, bringing a strong sense of Spain south of the river.
59 Canning Beach Rd, Applecross WA 6153
Brighton Wine Bar
In Scarborough, Brighton Wine Bar takes over the old Wild Fig corner, with a focus on local producers and a more neighbourhood-led approach. The wine list is entirely Australian, heavily weighted towards WA, with a strong by-the-glass offering. The menu draws on Mediterranean ideas but stays grounded in local produce, with dishes like seafood ravioli with saffron butter and hibachi market fish with freekeh and herbs.
190 The Esplanade, Scarborough
McNally’s Irish Pub
On Rokeby Road, McNally’s brings a fully realised Irish pub to Subiaco. It is a large, multi-level space that already feels settled, with fireplaces, snug corners and a steady run of live music throughout the week. The menu stays close to tradition, from ploughman’s boards and steak sandwiches to sliders and the now-ubiquitous spice bag, alongside black and white pudding Scotch eggs and a full Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Guinness, Kilkenny and Magners are all on tap, supported by a solid wine list.
88 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco
Molly’s Irish Pub, Victoria Park
On Albany Highway, Molly’s Irish Pub brings its Highgate formula south, opening a second venue in East Victoria Park and carrying over the same focus on pints, pub food and live music. The menu leans into Irish staples, including spice bags and Sunday roasts, alongside dishes like seafood chowder with Guinness bread, steamed mussels, prawn cocktail and wings, as well as burgers and heavier pub mains. Guinness leads the taps, backed by a full run of beers, while quiz nights and regular live music give the venue its rhythm.
774 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park
Gladstones
Gladstones is a 50-seat wine bar and tasting room set between Crown Towers and Crown Metropol, designed as a more intimate counterpoint to the wider precinct. Named after viticultural pioneer Dr John Gladstones, it centres on Western Australian wine, with a considered list that brings together both established labels and smaller producers, many available by the glass. Paired with a concise offering of canapés and small plates, it is an elegant addition to Crown’s lineup and one of the clearest expressions of the state’s wine story in a single room. Read our Q&A with the team behind it here.
Crown Perth
Little Creatures Fremantle
As Little Creatures marks 25 years, its Fremantle home enters a new chapter with a major redevelopment along Fishing Boat Harbour. The expansion introduces a two-level venue with broader dining, tasting and brewery experiences. The refresh builds on what has always drawn people here: beer straight from the tanks, a working brewery at the centre of it all and a menu designed to match, from woodfired pizzas and share plates to grill-led dishes. New spaces, including a tasting room, tours and a family-friendly zone, shift it from a single venue into something more immersive, while the Pale Ale remains the constant.
42 Mews Road, Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle
Cafés and casual
Bakmi Kochan 88
Bakmi Kochan 88 has opened a permanent shopfront in Myaree after previously operating as a pop-up across Perth. The venue specialises in bakmi, a Chinese-Indonesian wheat noodle dish served with seasoned toppings and broth on the side. The menu is focused and casual, reflecting its street food origins, with an emphasis on traditional flavours rather than breadth. It currently operates as a daytime venue, open Tuesday to Sunday.
44 Hulme Ct, Myaree
Daily Practice
In Applecross, Daily Practice blurs café, retail and studio space, with racks of clothing and homewares sitting alongside the coffee machine. The interiors are pared back and tonal, giving it more of a gallery feel than a typical neighbourhood café. The menu follows suit, simple, clean and produce-led, with specialty coffee, matcha and a short run of sandwiches and grab-and-go bites. It is less about a single signature dish and more about the overall rhythm of the space, somewhere to drop in, spend time and move between coffee, food and browsing.
765 Canning Highway, Applecross
Bakoel
A long-time favourite from Spencer Village Food Court has expanded, with Bakoel opening a new outpost in Victoria Park. The original stall built a following for its Indonesian staples, served in a fast, bain-marie format, with dishes such as soto Betawi, gado-gado and iga penyet. The standalone venue brings the same menu to a more central location, with additional space and a dine-in setting.
430 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park
Cafe Yoka
Cafe Yoka in Floreat comes from the team behind Kumo and Old Cathay, and it shows in the detail. The menu moves from soufflé pancakes and tiramisu slices into a broader, more considered take on breakfast. Alongside the signature pancakes, there is brisket Benedict on shokupan, mushroom congee with chilli oil and onsen egg, and even a rich udon carbonara. There is also a strong focus on foundations, from carefully sourced bread to ceremonial-grade matcha and a well-developed tea list.
2/447 Cambridge St, Floreat
Hem Street Food
Hem Street Food comes from Danny Nguyen Thanh Thien Dang, who moved to Perth from Ho Chi Minh City over a decade ago and built a following with Sup So Good on William Street. Here, he shifts direction, drawing on southern Vietnamese cooking in a compact Northbridge space. The menu is lighter and more herb-driven, with pho built on a clear, fragrant broth, bún chả served with grilled pork, vermicelli and fresh greens, and crisp bánh mì layered with pâté, pickles and herbs. It is focused, regional and adds a distinct note to Perth’s Vietnamese offering.
1/70 Aberdeen St, Northbridge
