When you’re looking for the top romantic restaurants in Perth, there are three crucial factors to keep in mind for the ultimate dinner date: vibe, cuisine, and cost. To simplify your search, we’ve scoured the city to bring you the most romantic restaurants in Western Australia’s capital so that all that’s left for you to do is invite your special person. Perth has so much to offer when it’s time to impress – from a scenic dinner cruise on the Swan River to a whimsical wine country hotspot on its outskirts – foodie couples need look no further.
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Balthazar
Location and ambience
Located at the base of the renowned art deco Lawson apartment building in the central business district, Balthazar is the darling of Perth’s dining scene. With more than 20 years of impeccable service and food, this restaurant has mastered the art of a romantic dinner. The setting is sophisticated without feeling stuffy, making it a great option, whether it’s your first or 40th date.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
Local ingredients are the foundation of the seasonal menu here, with standout dishes including kangaroo loin, crispy pork belly, and oysters with Prosecco and peach mignonette served in the half shell. The vast wine list features premium local and international labels available by the bottle and glass so you’re sure to find something that pairs perfectly with your food. What’s more, there’s a wine cellar where you can peruse the offering and purchase a bottle to take home.
Price range and reservation information
A meal at Balthazar is worth the somewhat hefty bill at the end, with mains coming in at around $45. Dinner reservations are essential.
La Lune
Location and ambience
La Lune in East Fremantle calls forth images of cosy Parisian bistros and the romantic nostalgia they come with. Think plush velvet banquette seating with round tables for two, ideal for hushed conversation and sampling each other’s food. While this all-day dining neighbourhood bistro’s setting is casual, there’s a touch of classic elegance to every detail, from the gleaming bentwood chairs and marble table tops to the patterned floor tiles and frosted mirrors.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
The menu boasts many popular French brasserie favourites including moules frites, seared duck breast on lentils, grilled whole fish in a brown butter sauce with capers, and entrecôte steak with a creamy pepper sauce.
Price range and reservation information
La Lune is a walk-in-preferred restaurant and only takes reservations for groups larger than four people, so consider this your nudge to make your next visit to this romantic restaurant in Perth a double date if you’d rather book a table.
Wildflower
Location and ambience
Perched on the rooftop of COMO The Treasury hotel located in the historical State Buildings, Wildflower delivers pleasant river and cityscape views. While the 19th-century exterior is grand, it belies the sleek, modern interior of smooth lines and pops of olive green. Expect an elegant and warm atmosphere that’s hushed enough for a conversation but lively enough to comfortably fill up quiet moments.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
In terms of food, Wildflower offers four-, six-, and eight-course tasting menus for dinner and a two-course menu that’s available for lunch, Wednesday to Friday. These farmer- and forager-driven menus shift according to the six seasons of the Noongar calendar and celebrate modern Australian cuisine with indigenous ingredients such as Manjimup marron and finger lime.
Price range and reservation information
Prepare to pay about $140 for the standard four-course tasting menu without drinks. Booking a table is essential and a credit card is required to secure your reservation.
C Restaurant in the Sky
Location and ambience
Sit back, relax, and watch the world go by at Perth’s only revolving restaurant situated on the 33rd floor of St Martins Tower on St Georges Terrace. One full rotation takes about 90 minutes, and you’ll barely feel the movement so banish the thought of desperately holding on to your plate during your meal. The atmosphere is elegant, with fantastic views of the river making it spot-on for a romantic meal.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
The menus feature Australian and European dishes made with the freshest local ingredients and there are plenty of vegetarian options, including a five-course degustation menu.
Price range and reservation information
Dinner starts at about $99 per person for the standard two-course dinner. Reservations should be made in advance and a booking guarantee of $25 per person is required.
Old Young’s Kitchen
Location and ambience
If terra firma is more to your taste, why not take a scenic drive along Swan Valley’s Fine Wine Trail and head over to Old Young’s Kitchen for a leisurely lunch? An offshoot of Old Young’s Distillery, one of the area’s most successful gin distilleries, this modern eatery offers a relaxed yet subtly refined setting with plenty of natural light and al fresco seating.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
Expect superb wine and refreshing cocktails, as well as a concise seasonal menu that comes with a glossary of the lesser-known ingredients mentioned in the menu, such as quandong and wild rosella.
Price range and reservation information
Old Young’s Kitchen opens for lunch six days a week and is mid-range in price, with main dishes averaging $35. Reservations are strongly recommended on weekends.
Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise
Location and ambience
Toss the traditional box of chocolates and treat them to a distinctive dining experience instead with a romantic dinner cruise down the Swan River courtesy of renowned local cruise company Captain Cook. Starting and ending at the Barrack Street Jetty, the two-and-a-half-hour cruise lets you enjoy the full splendour of Perth’s glittering waterfront after sunset from your table. Revel in the atmosphere onboard, with live entertainment, soft lighting, and good food.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
Dinner consists of a full buffet of hot and cold foods and desserts. You’ll also enjoy unlimited wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages. The buffet includes gluten- and dairy-free items but let the staff know in advance if you have specific dietary requirements.
Price range and reservation information
Captain Cook’s Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise is reasonably priced at $155 per person that must be paid in full at the time of booking.
Shadow Wine Bar
Location and ambience
When it comes to romantic dinner dates in Perth, not much can beat being wined and dined in a cosy booth for two at Shadow Wine Bar at Alex Hotel in Northbridge. The dining room is dark and sophisticated with black leather banquette seating and pure white crockery, all adding to the classic dinner-date atmosphere.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
Contemporary Italian cuisine, including a fine selection of vegetarian and plant-based dishes, is featured on the menu, which changes seasonally. As can be expected, the wine list is superb, with old-world European wines dominating the carefully curated offering.
Price range and reservation information
Shadow Wine Bar is a cashless venue and is open seven days a week, with mains ranging from $20 to $40. Bookings are recommended.
Petition
Location and ambience
Located in the State Buildings, Petition takes its name from petitioners who would lobby for causes outside the Perth CBD landmark. The convivial atmosphere in this contemporary bistro makes it just right for first dates and the seasonal menu, starring ingredients from local producers, offers refined Australian cuisine that’s made for sharing.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
Prepare to share moreish dishes such as yellowfin tuna niçoise salad with saffron potatoes and kalamata olives with your date.
Price range and reservation information
Prices are mid-range, with larger dishes averaging $41, but Petition has a Chef’s Selection option priced at $80 per person where you each pick one dish you really want to try and the chef selects the rest, leaving you with more time for sweet nothings and less for food envy. Booking a table is recommended, a credit card is required to secure your reservation, and the establishment is cashless.
Mother
Location and ambience
Named as an ode to Mother Earth, this all-plant-based natural-food-and-wine eatery is set at the restaurant-abundant end of High Street in Fremantle. During the day, the verdant and light-filled dining room is a lively space and as night falls the soft lighting gives the space a laid-back, more intimate feel – ideal for a romantic date. Sustainability plays a major role here, with the kitchen practising waste minimisation, recycling, and composting, while every effort is taken to use eco-friendly or reusable alternatives.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
The Mediterranean-inspired menu features flavour-packed sharing dishes that change according to the seasons and produce availability.
Price range and reservation information
The sharing plates average $35, but you can also pick the six-course Feed Me menu for $79, and the kitchen will select dishes for you.
Long Chim
Location and ambience
Another dining jewel in the State Buildings’ crown, Long Chim – located in the basement – shines just as brightly as the other resident restaurants. The casual atmosphere teamed with the graffiti art, moody lighting, and vaulted ceilings set the mood for a relaxed, romantic meal.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
With a name that means ‘come and taste’ in Thai, it would be almost impossible not to do just that, especially after looking at the menu. It features authentic Thai cuisine inspired by the night markets and street-food stalls of Bangkok – perfect for swapping and sampling with your date. There’s also a great list of conversation-starting Thai-inspired cocktails – such as the naga and night bazaar – guaranteed to shake off any leftover pre-date jitters.
Price range and reservation information
Mains at Long Chim are on the moderate end of the price spectrum, all around the $30 mark. Reservations are a must.
Hearth
Location and ambience
Hearth at The Ritz-Carlton, Perth overlooking Elizabeth Quay is where you take the date you want to impress. The atmosphere is glamourous, with seamless service and plush seating options. You and your SO can watch the chefs work in the open kitchen or enjoy waterfront views while you tuck in.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
The restaurant gets its name from the custom-made open-fire grill that sits in the centre of the kitchen and is used for almost every dish on the menu that showcases Western Australian food and wine.
Price range and reservation information
Hearth is somewhat on the pricey side, with main-course dishes on the á la carte menu (only available for dinner from Tuesday to Thursday) averaging $50. For dinner on Friday and Saturday nights, a three-course choice dinner menu is available for $115. Making a reservation is highly recommended.
Rockpool Bar & Grill
Location and ambience
Rockpool Bar & Grill at Crown Perth in Burswood is considered one of the most romantic restaurants in Perth, and what could be a more timeless date than a swish steak dinner? The dining room is sophisticated and grand with polished timber floors, gauzy curtains, and warm ambient lighting that all work together to create an atmosphere that’s just right for a special occasion.
Speciality dishes and wine selection
The restaurant dry-ages three types of Australian grass-fed beef in-house and cuts are cooked over a signature wood-fired grill, which can be seen in the open kitchen. Expect an extensive food menu that features meat and seafood dishes – aside from the award-winning steaks, the cold seafood bar is a favourite – and a wine list with more than 2,500 local and international wines.
Price range and reservation information
With most mains priced at more than $40, Rockpool Bar & Grill is on the expensive end of things, but definitely the option to consider when you want to dazzle someone. Reservations are recommended, particularly at weekends.
With so many romantic restaurants in Perth for you to choose from, you won’t struggle to find the ideal spot for your date, whether you’re seeking an award-winning menu, captivating views, or unique surroundings.
