Perth does not talk about its steak scene as loudly as Melbourne or Sydney, but anyone who has lived here for a while will tell you the quality on offer holds its own against the eastern states. Between Wagyu properties in the South West, grass-fed cattle stations further north, and a growing run of butcher-led restaurants opening across the metro area, Western Australia has quietly built one of the more interesting steak cultures in the country.
This guide skips the padded, copy-paste “top spots” lists you find on a lot of travel sites. Instead, it covers nine steakhouses spread across Perth’s suburbs and city centre, chosen for the quality of the beef, how it is cooked, and how consistently locals and regular diners rate the experience. Whether you are after a $32 pub-style scotch fillet on a Tuesday night or ready to book a $115 Wagyu rib-eye for a birthday, there is a table here worth reserving.
Every listing below includes a real address, an approximate starting price, and what actually makes the venue worth the drive, so you can plan a night out without scrolling through fifty photos of the same medium-rare cut. A quick comparison table and a price chart sit just below if you want the short version before reading the full write-up.
Why Perth’s Steak Scene Deserves More Attention
Part of the reason Perth flies under the radar is geography rather than quality. Western Australia is isolated from the eastern seaboard by thousands of kilometres, so national food media based in Sydney and Melbourne simply covers the city less often. That isolation cuts both ways, though, because it has pushed local restaurants to build direct relationships with WA producers instead of relying on interstate supply chains. Cattle from the South West, the Wheatbelt and the Kimberley all show up on Perth menus, often with the property name printed alongside the cut, which is not something you see as consistently in bigger, more crowded dining markets.
The other shift worth noting is the rise of the butcher-led restaurant model, where a working butcher shop opens a dining room next door or upstairs. Nextdoor and Fibber McGee’s both operate this way, and it changes the entire economics of the menu: less waste, tighter quality control, and a genuine paddock-to-plate story rather than a marketing line. It is one of the clearest signs that Perth’s steak culture has matured well beyond the traditional CBD hotel-grill format.
Perth’s Best Steaks at a Glance
Here is the full line-up before the detailed reviews, ranked from most affordable to most expensive so you can match a venue to your budget in seconds.
| # | Steakhouse | Suburb | From | Known For |
| 1 | Rockpool Bar & Grill | Burswood | $32 | Wood-fired classics at Crown Perth |
| 2 | Hunter & Barrel | Perth CBD | $36 | Charcoal-grilled T-bone, share plates |
| 3 | The Meat & Wine Co | Perth CBD | $39 | African-inspired basting, dry-aged menu |
| 4 | Angel Falls Grill | Perth CBD | $45 | Hickory-smoked Venezuelan-style cuts |
| 5 | Fibber McGee’s | Leederville | $58 | Own cattle farm, koji-aged scotch fillet |
| 6 | Samson’s Paddock | Mosman Park | $60 | Steak-and-whisky pairing menu |
| 7 | Gibney | Cottesloe | $68 | Beachfront brasserie, premium producers |
| 8 | 6Head | Perth CBD | $78 | In-house dry-aged Wagyu tomahawk |
| 9 | Nextdoor | South Perth | $115 | Butcher-to-plate Wagyu experience |
Perth Steak Prices Compared
Prices vary more than you might expect across the city. The chart below lines up the starting price at each of the nine steakhouses, so you can see at a glance where the budget-friendly cuts sit against the special-occasion splurges.
Starting steak prices (AUD) across Perth’s nine best steakhouses
How We Picked These Nine Perth Steakhouses
Rather than ranking by hype alone, each venue on this list was weighed against a handful of practical criteria: where the beef comes from and how it is graded, the cooking method used (wood fire, charcoal or dry-ageing room), how consistently the venue is rated by regular diners rather than one-off reviews, and whether the price reflects the quality on the plate. Suburb spread mattered too — a genuinely useful Perth steak guide should not be nine restaurants all sitting within 500 metres of each other in the CBD.
The result is a list that covers everything from a $32 wood-fired scotch fillet at a casino restaurant to a $115 butcher-to-plate Wagyu rib-eye in South Perth, with plenty of solid, bookable options in between.
The 9 Best Steaks in Perth
1. Rockpool Bar & Grill — Burswood
Address: Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
Price: From $32
Rockpool has been part of the fine-dining conversation in Australia for well over a decade, and the Burswood outpost inside Crown Perth keeps that reputation intact. Every cut goes over a wood-fired grill, which gives the exterior a proper char while keeping the centre juicy. It is one of the more affordable entry points on this list, with a starting price that undercuts several pub-style steakhouses, yet the sides menu alone — think triple-cooked chips and a rich bone marrow butter — could carry a meal on its own. Book ahead on weekends, since the dining room fills quickly with guests staying at the resort.
2. Hunter & Barrel — Perth CBD
Address: Raine Square, 119 William Street, Perth
Price: From $36
Tucked into Raine Square in the CBD, Hunter & Barrel built its name on open-charcoal cooking and a menu designed for sharing. The standout order is a black diamond T-bone sourced from Riverine cattle in New South Wales, fire-grilled and finished with a house basting that regulars keep coming back for. Because the format leans casual — tacos and skewers sit alongside the steaks — it suits a group dinner more than a quiet date night, and the price point makes it one of the more accessible steak nights right in the city centre.
3. The Meat & Wine Co — Perth CBD
Address: 108 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Price: From $39
The Meat & Wine Co draws its identity from African grilling traditions, and it shows in the basting used across every cut on the menu. Diners can choose between three tiers of beef, from a house Monte line through to a 6+ marbled Wagyu, so the price and richness scale with what you are after. The dry-aged and butter-aged section is where the kitchen shows off, and a Mayura Station New Yorker with a 9+ marble score is usually the order for a special occasion. The CBD location makes it an easy pick for a business lunch or a pre-theatre dinner.
4. Angel Falls Grill — Perth CBD
Address: Shop 16, Shafto Lane (872 Hay Street), Perth
Price: From $45
Angel Falls Grill is the steakhouse to choose if you want more personality than a white-tablecloth dining room. The Venezuelan-inspired kitchen hickory-smokes its steaks before marinating them in South American spice blends, then serves them alongside sides like yuca chips that you will not find anywhere else on this list. It is louder, more colourful, and considerably more affordable than the CBD’s fine-dining steakhouses, and a gluten-free menu is available for anyone dining with dietary requirements.
5. Fibber McGee’s Irish Pub and Steakhouse — Leederville
Address: 711 Newcastle Street, Leederville
Price: From $58
Few steakhouses in Perth can claim to raise their own cattle, but Fibber McGee’s runs a certified organic farm in the Perth Hills and handles the butchering, curing and dry-ageing in-house. The koji-aged scotch fillet is the reason regulars keep returning: fermenting the meat with koji rice slowly breaks down the fibres, producing a cut that eats far more delicately than the price suggests. Set inside a proper Irish pub in Leederville, it is a solid option if you want a hearty meal without the fine-dining formality.
6. Samson’s Paddock — Mosman Park
Address: 3 Glyde Street, Mosman Park
Price: From $60
Samson’s Paddock trades the polished CBD steakhouse look for a rustic, stone-walled dining room with open fireplaces, and it is worth the drive out to Mosman Park for the atmosphere alone. What sets it apart is a steak-and-whisky pairing menu, where the team matches a single malt to whichever cut you order. The format works because the kitchen treats the whisky list with the same seriousness as the beef, and the generous, sharing-style mains make it a better pick for a small group than a solo dinner.
7. Gibney — Cottesloe
Address: 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe
Price: From $68
Gibney sits right on the beachfront in Cottesloe, giving it one of the most scenic settings on this list, especially for a sunset booking. The brasserie-style menu draws on some of Australia’s most respected beef producers, and a generously portioned rib-eye served with flamed oyster mushrooms is the dish most first-time visitors order. Plush banquette seating and a soft coastal colour palette make the room feel more like a special-occasion restaurant than a casual grill, which is reflected in the pricing.
8. 6Head — Perth CBD
Address: Shop 1, Ground Floor, One The Esplanade, Perth
Price: From $78
6Head arrived in Perth after building its reputation as a high-end steakhouse in Sydney, and it has settled into the Elizabeth Quay precinct without losing any of its polish. An in-house dry-ageing program is the drawcard, alongside a rotating list of Black Angus and Wagyu cuts. The signature order is a heavily marbled Wagyu tomahawk designed for sharing and priced to match — this is the steakhouse to choose for a milestone dinner rather than a midweek meal.
9. Nextdoor — South Perth
Address: 79 Angelo Street, South Perth
Price: From $115
Nextdoor is the most expensive entry on this list, and it earns that position by operating as the dining-room extension of the butcher shop next door. The result is a genuine butcher-to-plate experience: the menu shifts based on what the butchery is working with that week, spanning Tasmanian Cape Grim Angus through to highly marbled Stoneaxe Wagyu. A signature fire-roasted chimichurri accompanies every steak, and a generous 750-gram Wagyu rib-eye is the order most worth the splurge if you are celebrating something.
If Perth’s steak scene has you curious about how the eastern states compare, our Best Steak Restaurants in Melbourne guide breaks down where Melburnians actually book a table.
How to Order the Perfect Steak in Perth
A great steakhouse can only do so much if you order the wrong doneness or skip the questions worth asking. A few things worth knowing before you sit down:
- Ask about the grading. Most Perth steakhouses list a marble score for their Wagyu, usually on a scale up to 9+. The higher the number, the more intramuscular fat, and the richer (and pricier) the steak.
- Dry-aged versus wet-aged matters. Dry-ageing concentrates flavour and tenderises the meat over several weeks in a controlled environment, while wet-aged beef is vacuum-sealed and tends to taste milder.
- Order leaner cuts (eye fillet, rump) medium-rare or under, and reserve well-done for cheaper cuts you are less worried about drying out.
- Always ask for the steak to rest before it is cut. A properly rested cut holds its juices instead of leaving them on the plate.
For a deeper technical read on why marbling drives both flavour and price, Wikipedia’s overview of Wagyu cattle is a solid starting point, and its entry on dry aging explains the science behind the process most of the venues above use.
Steak Doneness Guide
| Doneness | Approx. Internal Temp | What to Expect |
| Blue | 46–49°C | Cool, deep-red centre, barely warmed through |
| Rare | 50–52°C | Cool red centre, soft texture |
| Medium-rare | 55–57°C | Warm red-pink centre, the most common order |
| Medium | 60–63°C | Warm pink centre, firmer bite |
| Medium-well | 65–68°C | Slight pink, mostly cooked through |
| Well done | 71°C+ | No pink, firmest texture, best for cheaper cuts |
Final Thoughts
Perth’s steak scene rewards a bit of planning. Decide on your budget and the kind of night you are after first — casual and charcoal-grilled, or a proper Wagyu splurge — and one of these nine venues will fit. Prices, addresses and hours can shift, so it is always worth checking a venue’s own website or calling ahead before you commit to a booking, especially for a special occasion.
If you only take one thing away from this guide, let it be this: the best steak in Perth is rarely the most expensive one on the list, it is the one that matches what you are actually in the mood for that night. A $32 wood-fired scotch fillet eaten with good company can easily outshine a $115 Wagyu rib-eye rushed through on a work night, so use the price chart and the suburb spread above as a starting point rather than a strict ranking.
Steak isn’t the only thing worth travelling for. If you are planning a longer trip around the country, our Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne guide and our roundup of Melbourne’s best ramen bowls are both worth bookmarking for the other side of the Nullarbor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best steakhouse in Perth?
There is no single answer because it depends on budget and occasion. Nextdoor and 6Head lead on premium Wagyu, Gibney suits a scenic date night, and Rockpool Bar & Grill or Hunter & Barrel are better picks for a casual, budget-friendly night out.
Where can I get a cheap steak in Perth?
Rockpool Bar & Grill (from $32) and Hunter & Barrel (from $36) are the most affordable options on this list, both still offering proper wood-fired or charcoal-grilled cuts rather than a basic pub steak.
What is the most expensive steak in Perth?
Nextdoor’s butcher-to-plate Wagyu rib-eye, from $115, is the priciest listing here, followed closely by 6Head’s dry-aged Wagyu tomahawk from $78.
Do Perth steakhouses need bookings?
Weekend bookings are strongly recommended, particularly for popular spots like 6Head, Gibney, and Nextdoor, which regularly fill up several days in advance.
What does Wagyu marbling score actually mean?
Marbling score measures how much intramuscular fat runs through the beef, usually rated up to 9+ in Australia. A higher score means a richer, more tender steak, and typically a higher price.
Is dry-aged steak better than wet-aged steak?
Neither is objectively better — they are different styles. Dry-aged beef develops a deeper, nuttier flavour and firmer texture over several weeks, while wet-aged beef is milder and generally more affordable.
Which Perth steakhouse suits a special occasion?
6Head, Gibney and Nextdoor are the strongest picks for birthdays, anniversaries or client dinners, thanks to their premium cuts, service standard and overall atmosphere.
Are there good steakhouses outside the Perth CBD?
Yes. Gibney sits beachside in Cottesloe, Nextdoor is in South Perth, Samson’s Paddock is in Mosman Park, and Fibber McGee’s is in Leederville, so there are strong options across the metro area, not just the city centre.
Do any of these Perth steakhouses raise their own cattle?
Fibber McGee’s is the clearest example, running a certified organic farm in the Perth Hills and handling butchering, curing and dry-ageing in-house. Nextdoor takes a similar approach by operating as the dining-room extension of a working butcher shop next door.
What should I order if I have never had Wagyu before?
Start with a smaller cut at a mid-range marble score rather than jumping straight to a 9+ tomahawk. A sirloin or rump at somewhere like Gibney or The Meat & Wine Co gives you a genuine sense of the marbling without committing to the biggest price tag on the menu.
Disclaimer
This article reflects independent research and general dining recommendations for informational purposes only. Prices, addresses, opening hours and menus are approximate and subject to change without notice at the discretion of each venue. Always confirm current pricing, availability and booking requirements directly with the restaurant before visiting. This is not sponsored content, and no venue has paid for inclusion or placement on this list.
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