Top Quay Cafés and Restuarants to try in 2024

As Elizabeth Quay grows, we continue to see new and exciting eateries and cafés popping up in the precinct that you simply must try.

Whether you are looking to grab a coffee on your way to work, entertain clients, or find a spot for a delicious meal, there is something for everyone. Here’s a list of our favourite local cafes, restaurants and bars that are worth sampling.

Argyle

A modern Japanese bar and restaurant that captures the heart of traditional cuisine with a contemporary Australian fusion. Argyle offers outstanding service and a tantalising menu made from locally sourced ingredients that will deliver an unforgettable sensory delight. It’s the perfect place to relax with a cocktail and take in the surrounding views over an intimate dinner for two.

Six Senses

If you are looking for something casual and elegant, look no further than Six Senses, a Thai restaurant and bar with a laid-back outlook and vibe. Chef Tan, the renown award-winning Master Chef from Thailand is the creative genius cooking up a storm in this kitchen. Here you can experience authentic Thai flavours, including house specialties such as Pad Thai king prawns and spicy crispy basil with soft shell crab.

6Head

Enjoy world-class Wagyu beef or a tender grain-fed Australian Black Angus at Perth’s premier steakhouse. Head Chef, Shane Middleton, has an enviable background, having previously worked with Heston Blumenthal in his two-Michelin star restaurants in London and Melbourne. Shane’s meticulous culinary craftsmanship is on full display with his signature dishes, including a 1.5 kg Tomahawk Angus steak, Mayura Rump Tartare and Karubi Skewers. The menu is wide-ranging and exquisitely designed to satisfy diners looking for a full taste experience.

La Veen

The brew-ti-ful café with a cult following has made a new home in the Quay. Based in the Chevron building, diners can get their morning coffee fix, have a light lunch or meet with a client in the stylish comfort of La Veen café. This chic café is a place where great coffee and conversation collides, boasting an ethical and sustainable supply chain of producers, roasters and baristas. If that’s not enough…you can even take home your own heritage blend.

Cuts N Greens

Also in the Chevron building, you can sample the gourmet pastries and savoury breakfast delicacies from Cuts N Greens. If you want something more substantial, they also have an array of continental rolls, salads and sandwiches to satisfy your lunch cravings. Treat yourself to their signature Swiss Hot Chocolate or one of their healthy fresh juices or smoothies. They have also teamed up with Micrology Coffee Roasters to bring you boutique specialty coffee, featuring the flavours of the world, with uncompromising quality.

Lantern

Additionally, you can experience the epitome of Cantonese hospitality at Lantern on the Quay, Perth’s new sophisticated dining destination nestled in the Chevron building. Chef Ricky Kwok’s menu features the finest local produce, including crab, lobster, abalone, scallops, squid, prawns, and sustainably harvested Patagonian toothfish. Indulge in the flavours of Western Australia with WA-grown Wagyu and seasonal Southern Forests truffle, perfectly complemented by the restaurant’s adventurous cocktail selection and curated wine list. Prepare yourself for an extraordinary culinary journey at Lantern on the Quay.

Songbird Bar and Lounge

Take in the sweeping panoramic views and beautiful sunsets over a glamourous cocktail at the fifth-floor rooftop bar of the Ritz-Carlton. This sophisticated and relaxing venue is a fabulous hideaway spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the finest local spirits, craft beer and wine. At the Songbird you can experience the finer things in life and it is the ideal place for a romantic date-night or for clients you want to impress.