A visible testament to Perth’s burgeoning economy is the number of excellent restaurants — places offering creative menus and sophisticated environments that compare to top places in Sydney and Melbourne. Here is a selection of those we most enjoyed.
The name comes from the historic Newspaper House building on St. Georges Terrace. “Print Hall” is the umbrella term for several venues, including the Print Hall flagship restaurant. The latter is sleek and sophisticated, with linen-clad tables and an accommodating staff. A dish of blue manna crab topped with almond, enoki mushrooms and bean sprouts was visually uninspiring, but it proved to be packed with flavor and featured a surprising mix of pleasing textures. Even better was a crisp-skinned pan-roasted barramundi with Coorong pipis (cockles), zucchini and dill, all in a rich seafood sauce.
125 St. Georges Terrace. Tel. (61) 8-6282-0000.
This restaurant is also part of the Print Hall complex. I loved the Asia-inspired setting and the wide-ranging menu of street-food starters. We shared crisp jumbo tiger prawns with a tangy yuzu sauce, followed by pad Thai topped with prawns and sweet pork, and served with a spicy chili jam. The Apple Daily does not accept reservations, so a late lunch is ideal.
125 St. Georges Terrace. Tel. (61) 8-6282-0088.
A Perth institution for more than 25 years, Coco’s is the place to see and be seen. Much of its appeal stems from the splendid view of the skyline. The staff could not have been more professional, and we relished our dinner. We started with linguine served with Moreton Bay bugs (slipper lobster). And, as the restaurant is known for its steaks, we opted for the excellent Black Angus sirloin with potatoes dauphinoise, all in a Cabernet jus.
85 The South Perth Esplanade, South Perth. Tel. (61) 8-9474-3030.
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1 (800) 375-4685
Open M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM CT
