What could be better than sitting back with a delicious lunch and having nothing to do but eat, chat, sip and soak up a sweeping view? In the Perth Hills, we’re not short of restaurants and cafes with a view. There are so many choices when it comes to dining with a vista – beautiful bushland, vineyard views, water-side tables, dining rooms looking over orchards and stunning sunset spots.
Here are just a few Perth Hills places to dine, with a side of spectacular views:
You could be excused for thinking you’d found yourself in Tuscany when taking in the view from Plume Estate Vineyard’s dining room. Perched on a gravelly Bickley Valley hillside, the boutique winery enjoys sweeping views over the vineyards, farmland and bushland beyond, which change with the seasons. Graze on a platter, their signature flammkuchen and a glass of their award-winning Reserve Shiraz Viognier.
Millbrook Winery, found at Jarrahdale’s Chestnut Farm, hovers above the still lake. Drop by the cellar door for a tasting by the water or dine on the balcony at the nationally acclaimed restaurant upstairs. Here, the estate-grown produce-driven menu is complemented by lake, vineyard and bushland views. Be sure to book the popular No-Waste Monday lunches.
The cottage-style restaurant Seven Sins balances on the edge of the Perth Hills scarp. With views west over bushland, you can soak up a dinner at sunset. Famed for their pork knuckles and European-style dishes, the local favourite comes into its own in warmer months when they open up the leafy ‘Sunset Garden’ for evening tapas.
Deep in the Mundaring bushland, Darlington Estate Winery is a wonderfully rustic spot for a special meal. Their award-winning restaurant, with recycled brick floors, jarrah beams and floor-to-ceiling windows, brings the rustic feel of its forest setting indoors.
This pretty-as-a-picture Pickering Brook cidery boasts one of the Perth Hills’ best views. Dine at Core Cider’s Orchard Bistro, which, as the name suggests, has elevated views over the apple orchards, fringed by bushland. Enjoy fruit picking tours in season, live music, pop-up events, and school holiday fun.
Sitting by the Canning River at Avocados Perth, you could easily be in a Monet-esque wonderland. The water-lily-covered waterway is a lovely place to dine besides, particularly in spring and summer, when the river is covered with flowers. Find a shady table and listen to the sound of water while sipping a coffee or cocktail.
Overlooking Lake Leschenaultia, The FLACKYARD offers an immersive degustation experience celebrating local produce, Australian native ingredients and the stories behind them. Guided by seasonality, sustainable practices and respect for First Nations food knowledge, the Flack family introduce each course, creating a memorable dining experience that lingers long after the final plate.
Peeking through the gum trees in Jarrahdale, you’ll spy Serpentine Dam from the veranda at Bistro by the Dam. This warm, welcoming spot is open for breakfast, lunch, and house-baked morning and afternoon tea treats. Be sure to take a walk down to the dam wall afterwards, for a closer look.
Sitting up high at Masonmill’s café-restaurant, or at the Irish-themed beer garden, you’ll be treated to views over the established rose gardens to the Carmel bushland beyond. Enjoy brunch, coffee and cake, or a midday meal, over craft beers and local wines. You can even pre-book a picnic basket to share on the lawn.
Popular Byford brewery, Found Lab, sits right on the water’s edge at Lake Allambee. This waterside micro-brewery is perfect for good eats, craft beers and chill vibes. The family and dog-friendly spot features exceptional beers and a menu with pizzas, parmis, share plates and more.
The Perth Hills isn’t short of a view or two. Next time you’re looking for a stunning spot to dine, be sure to book a table with a sweeping vista at one of these venues found within orchards, bushland and vineyards.
Arrive hungry and leave with far more than a full stomach – you’ll take home memories of just how beautiful the Perth Hills are.
Feature Image: Plume Estate Vineyard