Restaurants Cost in Perth (2026)
Quick Answer
Estimated rangeIn Perth, a typical restaurant meal usually costs about A$25-A$45 per person for a standard main course and drink at a casual sit-down venue, while a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is commonly around A$100-A$150 in total. Cheaper food-court and takeaway options can be under A$20, while premium dining in central Perth and waterfront areas can rise well above A$60 per person before alcohol. Some broad market benchmarks are available from Numbeo, while exact menu prices vary by venue.
Overview
Restaurant prices in Perth vary quite a lot depending on whether you are eating at a food court, café, suburban family restaurant, pub, or higher-end city venue. For a quick inexpensive meal, many diners can expect to spend around A$20-A$30, which aligns with wider Perth cost benchmarks published by Numbeo. A more typical casual restaurant visit with a main and non-alcoholic drink often lands closer to A$25-A$45 per person, especially in inner suburbs, the CBD, Northbridge, Fremantle and waterfront precincts. Mid-range dining for two is often around A$100-A$150 for three courses in total, and can increase further once alcohol, premium steaks, seafood or service-heavy venues are involved. Prices are driven mainly by location, cuisine, alcohol purchases, and whether the venue focuses on quick service or full table service. Perth labour costs, rent, and ingredient transport can also keep hospitality prices relatively firm compared with some other Australian cities. In Australia, menu prices generally already include GST, and tipping is not compulsory. Weekend surcharges and public-holiday surcharges are common in Perth restaurants and cafés, so the amount you actually pay can be higher than the menu headline price on those days.
What It Costs
| Item | Cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal(per person) Numbeo lists a meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Perth at about A$25; practical local spend commonly ranges a little either side of that. Estimated range | ~A$20 – A$35 | Estimated range |
| Mid-range restaurant, three-course meal for two(per meal for 2 people) Numbeo lists a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant in Perth at about A$120. Estimated range | ~A$100 – A$150 | Estimated range |
| Casual sit-down restaurant meal with drink(per person) Estimated range based on typical Perth casual dining menu prices relative to the verified inexpensive and mid-range market benchmarks. Estimated range | ~A$25 – A$45 | Estimated range |
| Fast food or takeaway combo meal(per person) Numbeo lists a McMeal or equivalent fast-food combo in Perth at about A$15. Estimated range | ~A$14 – A$18 | Estimated range |
| Coffee with café breakfast or lunch(per person) Estimated range based on typical Perth café pricing, adding a standard coffee to a breakfast or light lunch item. Estimated range | ~A$18 – A$35 | Estimated range |
What’s Typically Included
- Menu prices in Australia generally include GST
- Restaurant pricing usually covers table service where offered
- Drinks, desserts and surcharges may be extra
How Fees Work
Usually charged per item ordered, with some venues applying card surcharges, weekend surcharges or public-holiday surcharges.
Factors Affecting Price
- Location: CBD, waterfront and tourist precincts such as Elizabeth Quay, Northbridge and Fremantle are often dearer than suburban venues.
- Service level: takeaway and counter-service meals cost less than full table-service restaurants.
- Cuisine and ingredients: steak, seafood and premium imported ingredients usually raise the bill.
- Alcohol: beer, wine and cocktails can significantly increase the total spend per person.
- Timing: weekend and public-holiday surcharges are common in Perth hospitality venues.
Local Context
Perth restaurant prices usually already include GST, so advertised menu prices are generally the base prices consumers pay. Tipping is optional rather than expected. A notable local factor is the common use of weekend and public-holiday surcharges, especially in cafés and busy hospitality precincts, so the same meal may cost more on Sundays or public holidays than on a weekday. Central Perth, Northbridge, Elizabeth Quay and Fremantle often price above outer suburban venues.
These are data-informed estimate ranges, not confirmed prices.
Costs like this vary widely by job, location, timing and provider, so there is no single fixed price. The ranges here are based on typical market rates to give you a realistic ballpark. For an exact figure for your situation, get a quote or check the official source below.
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD).
Sources & References
Every price on this page is traced to a documented source. Last checked 25 September 2026.
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission - Displaying prices · government
Consumer pricing guidance relevant to restaurants, including that displayed prices should include GST.
- Western Australia Government - Public holiday dates · government
Context for public holidays, which commonly trigger restaurant surcharges in Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a normal restaurant meal in Perth?+
A normal casual restaurant meal in Perth is often about A$25-A$45 per person including a main and a basic drink. Simpler or lunch-focused venues can be cheaper, while premium restaurants cost more.
What does dinner for two cost in Perth?+
A mid-range three-course dinner for two is commonly around A$100-A$150 in Perth. Alcohol can push the total higher quite quickly.
Are restaurants in Perth expensive?+
Perth is not the cheapest dining city in Australia, largely because of labour, rent and supply costs. Budget options exist, but full-service dining can feel expensive compared with takeaway or food-court meals.
Do Perth restaurants include tax in the price?+
Yes. In Australia, menu prices generally include GST, so the listed price is usually the base amount you pay before any surcharge.
Do you need to tip in Perth restaurants?+
Tipping is not compulsory in Perth or elsewhere in Australia. Some people round up or tip for excellent service, but it is not expected in the way it is in some other countries.
Why does the bill change on weekends or public holidays?+
Many Perth cafés and restaurants apply weekend or public-holiday surcharges to help cover higher staffing costs. These should normally be disclosed on the menu or at the point of sale.
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