10 of The Must-Dine Perth Restaurants With a View

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

Pull up a chair and enjoy a picture-perfect lunch at 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

al fresco terrace dining at Gibney, Perth

Wine and dine under bright green umbrellas and on lounges set up to maximise views.

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

Il Lido serves up excellent Italian fare. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

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

hands raising two cocktail glasses set against the sea view

Sip on refreshing cocktails while enjoying stunning ocean views.

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

the rooftop dining at Wildflower Restaurant, COMO The Treasury

Dine in style atop COMO The Treasury.

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

Take in incredible city views at Hadiqa’s sun-drenched rooftop.

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

a hand raising a glass at No Mafia, Perth

Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a lively setting.

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

the Songbird Bar and Lounge at Ritz-Carlton Perth

The stylish Songbird Bar and Lounge is perfect for sunset drinks.

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

a couple enjoying drinks set against panoramic sea views at Bathers Beach House, Perth

Bathers Beach House is a prime spot to perch with a sundowner in hand. (Image: Tourism Western Australia)

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

Perched on the banks of Perth’s Swan River, the Wonil Hotel Perth pairs contemporary rooms and sweeping waterfront views with a sense of purpose that sets it apart.

In a rare model for the hospitality world, Wonil Hotel Perth operates as a not-for-profit hotel, directing 100% of its net revenue toward medical and scientific research across Western Australia’s five major universities. So while guests enjoy the calm of riverside living, their stay also quietly contributes to the future of science, innovation and health in Australia. And it’s a refreshing stand-out in Perth’s hotel scene.

Location

The peaceful riverside hotel is set on the banks of the Swan River.

Wonil Hotel Perth is located in the inner-city suburb of Crawley, a peaceful riverside locale about 10 minutes from Perth’s CBD. It’s positioned steps from Matilda Bay Reserve, where walking trails hug the shoreline and black swans glide along the water. From here, it’s a short drive or bike ride to Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay and the city’s arts and culture precincts. Though close to the action, the setting feels removed – quiet, leafy and surrounded by nature.

Style and character

The floor-to-ceiling windows offer a picturesque view of Matilda Bay.

Named after the Noongar word for peppermint tree, of which there are many shading the riverbanks outside, Wonil Hotel Perth is the first Australian property in Accor’s Handwritten Collection. The overall style is minimal without being sterile – warm wood finishes, tactile furnishings and clever lighting create a relaxed, understated space that melts into its natural surroundings.

The lobby is stunning, spacious and filled with inviting leather couches, well-stocked bookshelves and Indigenous art and sculpture work. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors open out onto a sheltered outdoor deck filled with tables and chairs overlooking the river. During the day this serves as the world’s most picturesque coworking space, but come 5pm, it’s where you’ll find most guests milling around, cocktails in hand.

Facilities

Spend time reading books in the cosy library nook.

Wonil Hotel Perth leans toward a pared-back offering, focusing on what guests actually need. While there’s no on-site fitness centre, hotel staff can provide access to the nearby University of WA gym and pool. But why would you, when the hotel is in prime location for an outdoor workout. Walk along the trails that meander through Matilda Bay Reserve, run along the riverfront to the iconic Kings Park, or even tackle the nearby Kokoda Trail – a steep 150-step ascent designed to simulate the exhaustion and effort of the original Kokoda Track soldiers in WWII.

The hotel includes West Kitchen & Bar, a small but well-curated restaurant, plus free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and secure paid parking. Limited parking is available on-site with an advanced booking.

Rooms

the premier king room with river view at Wonil Hotel Perth

Each room is sleek and spacious with views over the Swan River.

The hotel’s 66 rooms range from Standard to Executive and Premium, many with balconies and uninterrupted views over the Swan River, and some with interconnecting options for families or groups. My room was a Deluxe King with a balcony and river view.

Bathrooms are luxe and spacious.

The space somehow manages to be both modernly sleek and warmly inviting – textured grey walls illuminated by warm sconce lights, an exposed concrete ceiling offset by rich timber accents, and a black wrought iron balcony met with earthy-hued, upholstered leather furnishings. The spacious king bed, roomy shower with luxe Mr Smith toiletries, and complimentary coffee add a special touch.

Food and drink

the outdoor terrace at Wonil Hotel Perth

Gather for sunset drinks on the outdoor terrace.

West Kitchen & Bar offers a truly local experience. When it comes to the drinks, you won’t find anything – wine, beer, spirits – from outside WA. Even the soda water hails from the west. The wine list sees big WA makers like Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix and Voyager dance alongside smaller producers like Ironcloud, Singlefile and LS Merchants; with beers from local legends Gage Roads, Little Creatures, Beerfarm and Eagle Bay Brewing.

The dinner menu features seafood, steak and small plates designed for sharing, showcasing local producers. Standouts are the Rottnest kingfish with ruby grapefruit, the barramundi with Tuscan cabbage and the Harvey beef tri tip with smoked bone marrow butter and red wine jus. For dessert, a unique take on a classic – spiced red wine pannacotta, served with poached pear and fresh honeycomb.

Come morning, the hotel offers a curated selection of buffet breakfast options including seasonal fruits, homemade granola, pastries and sourdough. Plus, guests also get a choice of one item from the à la carte breakfast menu – the tomato bruschetta with balsamic, basil, feta and poached eggs on rye was exceptional.

Does Wonil Hotel Perth have access for guests with disabilities?

There are accessible rooms to accommodate guests with accessibility needs.

Is Wonil Hotel Perth it family-friendly?

Yes – the interconnecting rooms make family stays appealing, and the vast grassland and river foreshore of Matilda Bay Reserve are a beautiful spot for kids to run, splash and play in nature.

Best for: Couples, families, business travellers

Address: 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley

10 of Perth’s best restaurants with a view