-
In Perth, I would go to Jacksons which is on Beaufort Street. You may need to book 2-3 weeks out. They have a great degustaion menu. I ate there last week, and it was fantastic. Near by is a wine bar called Must. They have a good champagne selection, and superb food. They also get some great oysters.
Another restaurant is Star Anise. I can't remember where it is. Also The Essex in Fremantle. Great breakfasts overlooking Cottesloe beach at the Blue Duck. On weekends you must book.
In Margaret River, I like the food at Lamonts Winery. Kate Lamont is a great chef, who also has several restaurants in Perth. She has opened a new wine store in East Perth. http://www.lamonts.com.au/
A great restaurant in Margaret River is at Cape Lodge. In 2007 it was voted highly by Conde Nast. Then there is Providore, which is more of a sharing menu with good wine available.
Have heaps of fun
›3 Replies-
-
re: mr_gimlet
PhilD
Jan 25, 2009 01:05 AM
We are heading to Margaret River in March. Some great recommendations here - are there any others?
We are looking for variety and a taste of "home". We would love a couple of high end dinners, or long lunches, plus some good basic local restaurants with top ingredients.
-
re: PhilD
The problem with Margaret River is that it is, primarily, a high end tourism destination and prices reflect this. The reason why everyone is recommending the top end places is because most stuff is at that price point anyway. Good, honest local places are few and far between and I never found one.
That said, if you have an apartment there is fantastic venison, cheese, beer, chocolate, marrons and fruit in MR. I enjoyed the brewery pub near the chocolate factory whose name eludes me.
My fave Perth place, Must, is opening a MR offshoot which should be outstanding. Mandurah is worth a stop for fish and chips on the way down.
Of the wineries not mentioned, Voyager is worth a lunch.
-
-
-
-
-
