Who says lunch has to be a rushed affair squeezed in between meetings and errands? In Perth, you have plenty of options where you can indulge in a long, lazy midday feast with your lover or friends while also surrounded by stunning views.

Here’s a roundup of the best lunch restaurants in Perth for a fun and glorious lunch date or catch-up!

1. Coogee Common

Address: Coogee Hotel, 371 Cockburn Rd, Coogee WA 6166, Australia

Website: http://www.coogeecommon.com.au/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coogeecommon/?hl=en 

Phone number: 0451 830 371

Business hours: 

11:30 AM – Late (MON to SUN)

From 1894 until the 1920s, the Coogee Hotel used to host picnics, gatherings, and meetings between local market gardeners and travellers. Almost a century later, the old Coogee Hotel remains a host to various gatherings over lunches and dinners but now with a new name, Coogee Common.

The team behind this lunch restaurant rehabilitated the old hotel site in 2018 and built a new garden and kitchens to turn it into a farm-to-table restaurant. This resulted in a restaurant surrounded by massive gardens where the chefs harvest 80% of the ingredients they use.

The restaurant’s menu is constantly changing, depending on their daily harvests. Diners can choose between a dining menu with heartier options and a canape menu that features starters and small dishes.

They really got fresh veggies from the garden

“We had a very pleasant experience. They really got fresh veggies from the garden itself. Love all the food especially the veggies.” 

– Devi Tanujaya, Google Reviews

Food is what you would expect from a five star restaurant

“Absolutely fabulous, a giant kitchen garden, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the food is what you would expect from a five star restaurant.”

– Greg Payne, Google Reviews

2. Ichirin Japanese Food

Address: Floor G, Leeming Park Shopping Centre, 2/1 Dundee St, Leeming WA 6149, Australia

Website: http://ichirin.com.au/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ichirinjapanese 

Phone number: (08) 9310 8255

Business hours: 

5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (TUES)

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM; 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM (WED to SAT)

Closed (SUN AND MON)

After honing his skills at a fugu (pufferfish) restaurant in Osaka, Fuji in Vic Park, and Kailis Brothers in Leederville, Chef Shiro Okuchi took on the challenge of opening his own restaurant in Leeming—Ichirin Japanese Food. 

With years of experience working in both Japanese and Australian restaurants, he has mastered techniques in preparing various Australian fish varieties while staying true to traditional Japanese cooking methods. 

Ichirin’s current menu features a unique fusion of these two cuisines, Japanese and Australian along with traditional Japanese food.

Customers can also book an omakase menu (chef’s personal selection) two days prior. This idea was inspired by the regulars at Marumo, a renowned Japanese restaurant in Nedlands, who requested an omakase meal from Chef Shiro during the early days of Ichirin.

Lunch is available at the restaurant from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM from Wednesday to Saturday.

Best Japanese food I ever had

“Tempura’s flours so thin and crispy best of the best! Salmon and sea urchins are melt in your mouth, so fresh ! The bento box always awesome and the chefs are so friendly. Best Japanese food I ever had!”

– Hsing Lee, Google Reviews

 Food is always of a very high standard

“A great place to eat, always busy. Food is always of a very high standard with excellent staff. Can’t fault this place.”

– Martin McAllen, Google Reviews

3. Nobu

Address: Crown Metropol Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100, Australia

Website: https://noburestaurants.com/perth/japanese-restaurant-bar-and-lounge-home 

Phone number: 08 9362 7551

Business hours: 

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (MON and THURS)

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM; 8:30 PM to Late (FRI and SAT)

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (SUN)

Nobu is a Japanese Restaurant in Perth owned and headed by Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, a world-renowned chef. Inspired by a sushi restaurant his brother took him to, Nobu dreamed of working in the kitchen and serving his own creations.

After working in a restaurant in Tokyo, where he became a sushi master, and in Lima, where he learned about Peruvian cuisine, he opened Matshuhisa in Beverly Hills. He later opened Nobu in New York and 58 other locations, including Perth.

For those new to Nobu’s menu, the chef recommends starting with 2 or 3 cold dishes followed by 2 or 3 hot dishes before finishing off with sushi and dessert. Alternatively, diners can opt for Nobu’s bento boxes or lunch specials.

For a more extensive lunch experience, there’s an omakase menu featuring 7 courses and a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

The food was spectacular

“The food was spectacular. The staff were intuitive and attentive. The atmosphere was buzzing yet cosy.”

– Amanda Reid, Google Reviews

Our waiter was very knowledgeable and recommended great dishes

“Excellent experience at Nobu. Our Waiter was very knowledgeable and recommended great dishes for us to try. He also patiently explained what certain dishes and items were. The meals were excellent and presented really well. The miso cappuccino dessert is a must try.”

– Ebony “Ebb” Walsh, Google Reviews

4. Millbrook Winery

Address: Old Chestnut Ln, Jarrahdale WA 6124, Australia

Website: https://www.millbrook.wine/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millbrook.winery

Phone number: 08 9525 5796

Business hours: 

10:00 AM – 5: 00 PM (THURS to MON)

Closed (TUES and WED)

Millbrook Winery is a passion project of Peter and Lee Fogarty who are huge fans of Northern Rhône-style Shiraz Viognier. After struggling to find this wine in Western Australia, Peter set out to make his own version, which is now one of the winery’s signature offerings.

To share more of their wine and use their estate’s produce, the Fogartys opened a farm-to-table lunch restaurant. 

With the help of Executive Chef Guy Jeffreys, the restaurant serves dishes specifically designed to complement the flavours of Millbrook wines. Chef Guy Jeffreys primarily uses produce from the winery’s garden and orchard, so the menu changes with the seasons.

The restaurant’s Mondays are reserved for its unique No-Waste Monday Menu where a three-course feast is created from whatever fresh ingredients are on hand. On other days, guests can indulge in their seasonal à la carte or three-course tasting menu.

The food was heaven

The food was heaven and the staff just the nicest people ever. The chefs deserve 5 stars alone. Can’t rate highly enough. Amazing lunch celebrating my mum’s birthday. Shout out to our wonderful server, Jacinta!

– Jacintta Lovell, Google Reviews

The winelist to match the food was well constructed

“The food was exceptional, some of it was produced there. The winelist to match the food was well constructed. It is a suitable place for a wedding or reception.”
– Tony Nykiel, Google Reviews

5. Nieuw Ruin

Address: 12 Norfolk St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Website: https://nruin.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nieuwruin/ 

Phone number: 0420 988 610

Business hours: 

5:00 PM – Late (TUES to THUR)

12:00 PM – Late (FRI TO SUN)

Closed (MON)

Nestled in a 150-year-old heritage cottage, Nieuw Ruin is the newest venture from Dimitri Rtshiladze and his team at Foxtrot Unicorn. This small bar and eatery boasts three tonnes of reclaimed jarrah wood, two charcoal grills, and a display of over 300 bottles of wine.

Behind the kitchen doors, WAGFG’s Breakthrough Talent in 2019, Chef Blaze Young, leads an all-female culinary team. Paying homage to her grandmother’s recipe books, Chef Young and her team bring forth an array of dishes she reimagined with European influences.

At the bar, guests can enjoy a range of seasonal cocktails as well as a wide selection of wines and beers.

Lunch is only served in Nieuw Ruin from Fridays to Sundays starting at noon. From Tuesday to Thursday, the chefs focus on serving dinner meals and late-night drinks.

Cauliflower pie is out of this world

Incredible food and service. Highly recommend the feed me menu! The cauliflower pie is out of this world.

– Lyndon Engles, Google Reviews

Perfect wine matching, great wine selections

“Amazing experience at Nieuw Ruin. We got the set menu with matching wine. The food was so delicious. Quality ingredients, lots of flavours! Perfect wine matching, great wine selections. Very attentive and thoughtful service. Everything was amazing. We will definitely be back!! Highly recommend the pâté en croûte.”

– Anouk G, Google Reviews