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PERTH 435
GREAT DEALS ON DINING
Perth’s restaurant scene bubbles over with terrific ethnic places that are kind to
your wallet and a treat for your taste buds. If you can’t find the kind of cuisine
you want in Northbridge, it probably doesn’t exist, for this restaurant mecca has
Thai, Greek, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Italian, Chinese, and about every other
kind of food you can think of. Don’t forget that going BYO (Bring Your Own
wine or beer) lessens the pain in your wallet. Some restaurants charge corkage
fees, usually A$1 or $2 (US65¢–US$1.30) per person, but sometimes as much
as A$4 (US$2.60) per person.
For inexpensive pasta, a Turkish bread sandwich, or excellent coffee and cake,
you can’t beat Perth’s homegrown DOME chain of cafes. You will spot their dark
green logo at Trinity Arcade between Hay Street Mall and St. Georges Terrace
(& 08/9226 0210); 149 James St., Northbridge (& 08/9328 8094); 13 South
Terrace, Fremantle (& 08/9336 3040); 19 Napoleon St., Cottesloe (& 08/9383
1071); 26 Rokeby Rd., Subiaco (& 08/9381 5664); and on Rottnest Island
(& 08/9292 5026).
Western Australian law bans smoking in enclosed public spaces like restaurants.
IN THE CITY CENTER
Fast Eddy’s Café FAST FOOD A hefty menu of steaks, burgers, sandwiches,
soups, pancakes, sundaes, shakes, and full fry-up brekkies are served all hours at
this popular chain. The interior is decked out with 1930s soap-powder posters
and Coca-Cola advertisements. One side is table service; the same food minus
the side-orders will cost you about half the already low prices at the Victorianera-meets-1950s
counter service diner and takeout section on the other side.
454 Murray St. (at Milligan St.). & 08/9321 2552. Main courses A$5–A$15 (US$3.25–US$9.75). MC, V.
Daily 24 hr. Red CAT Stop 27 “Milligan St.”
44 King Street MODERN AUSTRALIAN Socialites and hip corporate
types adorn this sophisticated hangout, whose interior is a mix of industrial design
and European cafe with dark timber tables, exposed air ducts, and windows looking
onto the street. The open kitchen produces a daily changing menu of weird
and wonderful choices such as Greek-style braised lamb shanks, or black risotto
with squid and scallops and salsa verde. Not only does the menu helpfully list wine
suggestions for each dish, but it also does taster-size glasses from around A$3 to
A$8.50 (US$1.95–US$5.50) from a 200-strong wine list. Lots of folks drop in
just for coffee, roasted on-site, and the famous cakes. All meals are available as
takeout.
44 King St. & 08/9321 4476. Reservations not accepted. Grazing menu A$3.50–A$13 (US$2.30–US$8.45)
breakfast, A$19–A$27 (US$12–US$18) lunch and dinner. AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 7am–midnight. Bus: Red CAT
Stop 28 “King St.”; Blue CAT Stop 1 “Cloisters.”
Fraser’s Moments MODERN AUSTRALIAN/SEAFOOD What a sensational
view from this hilltop restaurant! The city skyscrapers and Swan River
look so close you could almost reach out and touch them—and even better, the
victuals match the vista. Executive chef Chris Taylor’s sure hand with seafood,
which composes about 70% of the long menu, has made the place a finalist in
national “restaurant of the year” awards more than once. Seared Atlantic salmon
with stir-fried Asian greens and lemon soy is typical. The duck is legendary. To
maximize the view, ask for a seat on the terrace.
Fraser Ave. (near the Information Kiosk), Kings Park. & 08/9481 7100. Reservations required. Main courses
A$22–A$45 (US$14–US$29); average A$28 (US$18). Five course degustation menu A$70 (US$45) per person.