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Food & Dining in Margaret River

Good to know

Good to Know

  • Many restaurants are wine-focused and offer wine pairings with meals; Margaret River is renowned for world-class wines.
  • Farm-to-table dining is central to the culinary philosophy; paddock-to-plate menus emphasize seasonality and local sourcing.
  • Fine dining venues often require advance bookings, especially on weekends.
  • Vegan and vegetarian options are widely available even at breweries and casual venues, not just dedicated establishments.
  • The region features outdoor dining with views across vineyards, coastal areas, and working farms.
  • Many winery restaurants are located outside the town centre but worth the short drive for destination dining.
  • Cafes tend to open early for breakfast and weekend brunches; farmers market runs Saturday mornings.

Food Markets

  • Margaret River Farmers Market
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town (Wallcliffe Road)
    Description
    Saturday morning market (7:30-11:30am) with local farmers, growers, makers, fresh produce, and artisan goods

Supermarkets

  • Woolworths
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town (The Village at Margs shopping centre)
  • Riverfresh IGA
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town (Bussell Highway)
    Note
    Locally owned with focus on local produce and specialty items
  • Coles
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town

Budget

  • The Common
    Price Range
    A$25
    Neighborhood
    Gnarabup (10 mins from town)
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Pub food, TexMex, burgers, fish tacos
  • Margaret River Brewhouse
    Price Range
    A$28
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Craft beer, pub fare, squid salad, lamb shoulder
  • Drift Cafe MR
    Price Range
    A$22
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Cafe, breakfast, healthy bowls

High End

  • De'scendent
    Price Range
    A$150
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Fine dining, degustation, coal-grilled dishes, local produce
  • Leeuwin Estate Restaurant
    Price Range
    A$145
    Neighborhood
    Leeuwin Estate vineyard
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Fine dining, tasting menu, Margaret River wagyu, marron
  • Vasse Felix
    Price Range
    A$135
    Neighborhood
    Vasse Felix vineyard
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Modern Australian, wine pairing, founding estate
  • The Restaurant at Wills Domain
    Price Range
    A$140
    Neighborhood
    Gunyulgup Valley
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Modern Australian, glazed pork, walnut, shiso

Mid Range

  • Sons of Naples
    Price Range
    A$45
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Italian pizza, pasta, handmade dishes
  • Settlers Tavern
    Price Range
    A$42
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Pub classics, lamb shank, vegetarian options
  • Miki's Open Kitchen
    Price Range
    A$95
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Japanese fusion, degustation, open kitchen
  • Swings & Roundabouts
    Price Range
    A$48
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town (Bussell Highway)
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Modern Australian, sharing plates, local wine

International Cuisine

  • Italian

    Venues

    • Sons of Naples
    • La Scarpetta Trattoria
    • Pizzica
  • Japanese

    Venues

    • Miki's Open Kitchen
  • Chinese-Malay

    Venues

    • Chow's Table
  • Spanish tapas

    Venues

    • Rústico at Hay Shed Hill
  • Asian fusion

    Venues

    • Teddis Big Spoon

Local Must Try Dishes

  • Margaret River Wagyu
    Description
    Locally raised premium beef, signature regional product
  • Marron (Freshwater Crayfish)
    Description
    Local freshwater shellfish specialty, featured at fine dining venues
  • Fresh Local Seafood
    Description
    Barramundi, scallops, and other sustainable WA fisheries catch
  • Farm-to-table Seasonal Vegetables
    Description
    Local produce from working farms and biodynamic wineries

Local Artisan Producers

  • Gabriel Chocolate
    Specialty
    Award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate, single-origin bars, tastings
  • Olio Bello
    Specialty
    Organic extra virgin olive oil estate near Cowaramup with Mediterranean cafe

Vegan And Vegetarian Dining

Description
Margaret River has a strong vegan and vegetarian scene with options across casual cafes, breweries, and fine dining establishments offering plant-based alternatives and dedicated vegan degustations.

Venues

  • Rústico at Hay Shed Hill
    Price Range
    A$125
    Neighborhood
    Hay Shed Hill (Margaret River region)
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Spanish tapas with 5-course vegan degustation
  • Shelter Brewery
    Price Range
    A$32
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River coastal area
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Vegan and vegetarian wood-fired pizzas, local beers
  • Vasse Felix
    Price Range
    A$135
    Neighborhood
    Vasse Felix vineyard
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Vegetarian and vegan tasting menus with vegan wine pairings
  • Settlers Tavern
    Price Range
    A$28
    Neighborhood
    Margaret River town
    Cuisine Or Dish
    Vegan patty ('Plate of Joy'), vegetable bolognese
AI-generated estimateData refreshed September 2026

Sources cited for this category

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.