Whether you’re after beach, river or city views, Perth has a growing number of restaurants that are a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Perth’s famous coastline is home to some of the world’s most pristine beach scenes, so it’s no surprise to see a slew of vibrant restaurants and cafes popping up.

What you may not know though is in addition to the coastal eateries capitalising on views of the Indian Ocean, there are also city restaurants offering views of the mighty Swan River and bustling city streetscapes. Here are 10 of the best restaurants in Perth with a view.

1. Cooee

Best for: Long lunches

Set on the banks of the Swan River, Cooee is one of Perth’s most picturesque restaurants. The outdoor seating overlooking the glistening Swan River makes it one of Perth’s best spots for laidback lunches, long afternoons, drinks with friends and idyllic dinners. The menu is mod-Aus restaurant, so expect contemporary dishes paired with a thoughtful drinks list filled with contemporary classics.

Address: 171-173 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth

2. Gibney

Best for: A luxe and lavish experience

Gibney is a sophisticated brasserie grill overlooking the pristine beaches of Cottesloe. Guests can dine in the stately main dining room, formal alfresco terrace, sun-drenched outdoor lounge or at the high tables of the grandiose main bar. The service is impeccably personal, with chefs emerging from the kitchen to present dishes to guests, and the bar director mixing drinks – like the Gibney Gibson or Smoked Negroni – tableside. The seafood bar and caviar bar add a whole new level of opulence to the already luxe experience.

Address: 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

3. Il Lido

Best for: Modern Italian

Once a seaside 1930s art-deco cabaret hall on Cottesloe Beach, Il Lido is now an Italian-inspired espresso bar and restaurant – with one of the best views in Perth, no less. Hot tip: book one of their ‘Twenty Regions of Italy’ dinners where the chef offers four local dishes from one of the 20 regions of Italy, and the restaurant sommelier pairs each dish with a glass of wine from the region – all while the talented service team guides you through the journey.

Address: 88 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

4. Indigo Oscar

Best for: Sunset dinner and drinks

Latin eats, flowing fizz and sunny tunes all day is how Indigo Oscar describes themselves – and they’re not wrong. This sun-drenched spot is literally on top of the white sands of Cottesloe Beach, and it capitalises on that enviable location with a vibrant Latin-influenced menu, fresh drinks list (including crisp cocktails, spiced sangria and Spanish / South American wines) and floor-to-ceiling windows to catch the sunset.

Address: 99 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

5. Wildflower

Best for: Superb fine dining

Atop the stunning rooftop space of COMO The Treasury, one of Perth’s most stunning hotels,  is Wildflower, arguably the jewel in Perth’s culinary crown. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner against a backdrop of sweeping views across the Swan River and the city skyline. The contemporary dishes revolve around the Indigenous calendar’s six seasons with farmer and forager-driven menus. An unforgettable dining experience like no other.

Address: 1 Cathedral Ave, Perth

6. Folly

Best for: Sunset drinks

Eighteen stories high, you’ll feel like you’re well and truly in the sky at Folly rooftop bar. In the eastern end of Perth city, this sun-drenched rooftop space offers views of the Swan River and serves up modern Asian-Australian dishes, alongside a selection of Australian wines, local and international beers and signature cocktails.

Address: Level 18/176 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth

7. Hadiqa

Best for: Year-round rooftop dinner and drinks

On the top floor of the exquisite Hibernia Place in Perth’s east end, Hadiqa delivers a Mediterranean-Arabian experience that you can see through its unique menu – think baba ganoush with za’atar and pomegranate, confit chicken with sumac onions and slow-roasted lamb shawarma with tzatziki. Belly dancers and snake handlers make regular appearances too. What’s great about Hadiqa is that it’s open all year long – in summer the rooftop space is a stunning spot for an open-air evening with city views, and in winter it’s converted to a cosy undercover area.

Address: Top floor, Hibernian Place, 40 Irwin Street, Perth

8. No Mafia

Best for: Urban street views (and great people-watching)

A Northbridge institution, No Mafia is a pasta and vino bar that overlooks bustling William Street. The space oozes Italian maximalism with vibrant terrazzo tabletops, brightly hued booths and colourful artwork blanketing the walls. Grab some fresh bread, anchovies and a negroni and settle in at one of their front verandah tables with an elevated view of one of Perth’s most lively thoroughfares.

Address: 252 William St, Northbridge

9. Songbird Bar

Best for: A glamorous experience

Perched on the rooftop of one of Perth’s best hotels, The Ritz Carlton, Songbird Bar is a haven for delicious food, skilfully crafted cocktails and sweeping panoramic views of the Swan River. The tight menu features dishes like glazed WA lamb ribs, sweet and spicy tofu and WA octopus. The bar has also partnered with Rainfall Distillery to create a bespoke gin that is exclusively available at Songbird. The specialty gin has been distilled with native WA botanicals of pink finger lime, Geraldton wax, pepi leaf and sea parsley to produce a balanced mix of playful and zesty flavours.

Address: 1 Barrack Street, Perth

10. Bathers Beach House

Best for: Uninterrupted ocean views

As the only place in WA where you can enjoy a cocktail on the sand, Bathers Beach House has Europeanised the charming port of Fremantle, holding its place as the only absolute beachfront venue in Perth. With panoramic views, and a delicious and diverse menu of quality seafood, Bathers is the perfect pit stop to relax and cool down on a hot summer’s day.

Address: 6/47 Mews Rd, Fremantle

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