Being a zillion kilometres from anywhere has an upside. In Perth's case, it's fostered a uniquely bold and beautiful approach to food. Add in a gorgeous waterfront, boatloads of seafood, Margaret River wines, and you know you'll have a great time dining out here.

Here's where to head:

Northbridge

This is the heart of Perth's nightlife and its wildlife. Things can get pretty animalistic here late at night - great if you want to unleash your inner beast and sate its rabid appetite. But you may want to rethink your options if out for a nice quiet meal with the kiddies.

Restaurants in Perth's CBD

Go west towards Murray, King and Hay streets and you can't go wrong. There's a smorgasbord of restaurants of all shapes, sizes and culinary persuasions.

Fremantle

It's evening. You're at a window table, looking out at a big-sky WA sunset. A waiter brings an ice-cold boutique brew, the bottle wetly beaded. Then a just-out-of-the-oven pizza piled with prawns so recently plucked from the ocean they've still got that WTF? look on their faces.

Have you died and gone to Heaven? Nah, mate, this is Freo and it rocks!

Mt Lawley

Beaufort Street goes off- home to Perth's hip new restaurants, as well as a swag of pumpin' pubs, noodle shops and pizza bars.

Oxford Street, Leederville

The locals love it here, especially in the evenings. There's something for everyone, including Asian and Mediterranean. Take your pick of cafes, bistros, takeaway bars and cool pubs.

Perth's Swan River

On the city side of Barrack Street Jetty there are some lovely cafes and restaurants with nice views over the river. But it's spectacular at night when the city lights up.

Look and book on Dimmi

Eating out is one of the great pleasures of living in a beautiful climate, so make sure you do your research and book a table at the Perth restaurant of your choice.