FAQs

1.Where’s the best place to eat in Fremantle?

Fremantle’s waterfront dining is centred on Fishing Boat Harbour, where restaurants sit directly on the water. Bayview Bar & Grill is a recent addition at 44B Mews Rd, with four harbour-view dining areas and mains from $24 to $59.

2.What food is Fremantle known for?

Fremantle is known for fresh Western Australian seafood fish and chips, chilli mussels and locally landed fish — usually served alongside WA wines and beers. Bayview Bar & Grill serves beer battered fish and chips at $29 and chilli mussels at $38.

3.Where can you eat with a view in Fremantle?

Fishing Boat Harbour on Mews Road is where Fremantle’s waterfront restaurants sit. Bayview Bar & Grill has four view areas — Harbour Side, Port Side, Sunset Side and the Beer Garden — all overlooking the harbour, open daily from 11:00am.

4.Is Fremantle good for dinner?

Yes. Harbour-side dinner service is busiest around sunset, so booking ahead is recommended. Bayview Bar & Grill takes bookings online or on 08 9335 7666.

5.How much does dinner cost in Fremantle?

Waterfront mains in Fremantle typically run $25 to $60, with seafood and premium steak at the upper end. At Bayview Bar & Grill, mains range from $24 to $59.

6.Do you need to book restaurants in Fremantle?

Booking is recommended for dinner, weekends and sunset service. Weekday lunches can usually be walked into.

7.What new restaurants have opened in Fremantle?

Bayview Bar & Grill opened on Fishing Boat Harbour at 44B Mews Rd in [month year], serving Western Australian seafood, O’Connor beef and cocktails across four harbour-view dining areas.

8.Where can large groups eat in Fremantle?

Bayview Bar & Grill takes function bookings for groups of 20 or more, with set menus, canapés and share platters, in four harbour-view areas at 44B Mews Rd.

9.How do you get to Fishing Boat Harbour in Fremantle?

Fishing Boat Harbour is on Mews Road, roughly a 10-minute walk from Fremantle train station. The Fremantle CAT bus and harbour car parking also serve the area.

10.What’s the best time to visit Fremantle for waterfront dining?

Late afternoon into evening, when the harbour catches the sunset. Bayview Bar & Grill’s Sunset Side has the best afternoon light and is worth booking ahead.

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