The Margaret River region is literally bursting with cafes and restaurants, led by world renowned chefs, dishing up incredible local produce. However, it can be hard to stay in the know with where to go, or even just know where to start if you’re keen to shake up your usual routine.
So while in our opinion, you really can’t go wrong with any of the amazing cafes and restaurants dotted throughout this beautiful part of the world, we’ve compiled a list of 8 foodie experiences - or hidden gems - to help you expand your culinary horizons whilst on your next trip away.
Try them out and let us know what you think!
1) Fervor - This roaming restaurant focuses on native Australian ingredients, presenting it in a unique location, to create an unforgettable degustation dining experience. An absolute must if you can get yourself a seat at one of their pop up restaurants.
2) Miki's Open Kitchen - For a standout dining experience head to Miki’s Open Kitchen. Japanese chef Mikihito Nagai takes you on a diverse culinary journey through contemporary fine dining, like no other, with a Japanese-Australian fusion style that warrants repeat visits.
3) Cowaramup Gourmet Food Merchant - Because sometimes the vibes at home cannot be beat. Order one of their Arrival Hampers, Grazing Boxes or Picnic Boxes and enjoy a delicious combination of local produce in the comfort of your holiday home…! Preferably with a wine in hand.
4) Koomal Dreaming - Josh Whiteland takes you on a cultural journey that spans the 50,000 years of the Wadandi and Bibbulman people of the Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River, incorporating an element of his food heritage. Take a guided bushwalk with Josh ‘Koomal’ to forage for native bush foods and medicines, all while discovering their cultural uses. Includes sampling of traditional foods.
5) Tiller Dining - George Cooper, is a young British chef who now calls Margaret River home. With Tiller Dining he brings the restaurant to you; sourcing the best of the regions ingredients and putting his own unique spin on a dining experience. Trained at some the UK’s best Michelin restaurants, he’s a regular collaborator with the regions wineries and events like the annual Gourmet Escape.
6) Pies & Ale - Brought to you by the legends behind Gracies General Store, also a perennial favourite of ours. Pies & Ale, as the name suggests, well it says it all. It’s an excellent food and beverage combination, and in one of the most beautiful parts of the region. An added bonus is that it’s right next door to the Boranup Gallery for some additional cultural activities.
7) Hooked Up Fish and Chips - Food Truck, Surfer’s Point Prevelly - Cooking up easily the best fish and chips in the region, these guys locate themselves at the Surfer’s Point car park from about 4pm. We recommend you check their website or Facebook page to confirm though as it can be weather dependent. Bring the family and a picnic blanket and come to Surfers Point to join the fun.
8) Glenarty Road - Named the Best Regional Restaurant in 2021 by the WA Good Food Guide, this rustic restaurant sits amongst their working farm, which has been home to the family for five generations. This patch of land has evolved from original bush to rich fertile soils, a sheep farm, a vineyard and a vegetable garden. Collectively this is distilled into a creative expression of crafted wines, seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, house-made charcuterie and local goods in a farm to table style feast and real farm experience.
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