Broome’s Best Bites: Your Guide to the Top 5 Food & Drink Spots

Broome, in Western Australia, is really more than just a beautiful coastal town; it is, arguably, a place where the flavors of the Outback meet the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. It is actually almost a melting pot of culture, and this, of course, shows really brilliantly in the food and drink scene. If you are, maybe, planning a trip or perhaps just dreaming of one, then discovering Broome’s really best spots to grab a bite or sip on something cool is definitely really key. We, too, have spent a bit of time uncovering some gems that, as a matter of fact, offer a genuine taste of the Kimberley. So, pack your appetite and also get set to check out these five fab places that definitely should be on every foodie’s list. Read our full review: Broome Restaurant Full Review and Details.

1. Matso’s Brewery: A Broome Institution

If you are searching for, potentially, the iconic Broome experience, Matso’s Brewery actually needs to be really right at the top of your list. And it isn’t just a brewery; that is, it’s, in some respects, a piece of Broome’s history, you know? Set in, almost, a beautiful old pearl shed, Matso’s sort of serves up a huge range of unique brews, a little bit like their famous Mango Beer and the Chilli Beer, too. And, the mango beer; that almost dances on your tongue. Each sip actually bursts with fresh fruitiness, that can actually sort of remind you of those balmy tropical days. Maybe, for something a little more daring, give their Chilli Beer a whirl! I think that a gentle warmth will actually sneak up on you, and so too it’s really surprisingly refreshing. Basically, anyway, Matso’s vibe is almost very laid-back, with the sprawling beer garden sort of acting like the place where, you know, travellers and locals gather, too. That casual and social atmosphere means you might be sat there chatting to total strangers before you know it! That outdoor setting actually seems to be almost perfect for a lazy afternoon, so, pair it with, you know, some gourmet pizzas or shared platters – those really showcase some local produce – then you’ve actually definitely got yourself sorted. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Matso’s Brewery).

2. Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa: Sunset Bar & Grill

For that “wow” sort of factor coupled with great food and that dazzling view, then you simply just have to visit Sunset Bar & Grill at Cable Beach Club Resort. Like your table isn’t just a table, yet it’s almost a front-row seat to probably the most incredible sunset over the Indian Ocean. As I was saying, Cable Beach really brings those magical sunsets every evening. The menu arguably blends international flavors using, of course, some locally sourced ingredients, so you know it’s fresh. Picture this, almost: sipping a cocktail, so with your feet basically in the sand, sampling, let’s say, some grilled barramundi. Its flavour, a bit subtle, but that’s complemented in the cooking process. You get that fresh-from-the-ocean flavor, and honestly that ocean backdrop turns every meal into actually more than just a memory. Sunset Bar & Grill arguably captures romance, it could be celebrating, it might be creating really, memorable moments for anyone visiting. Dress up just a tad, not formally but dress to, basically, blend in a bit! You, like your experience will probably actually live with you long after the tan has faded. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Sunset Bar & Grill).

3. The Mangrove Hotel: A View and a Brew

The Mangrove Hotel kind of provides some picturesque views, so with that relaxed vibe that I am referring to; it’s really almost great for a meal or some afternoon drinks. Actually, nestled right on the Roebuck Bay shoreline, as a matter of fact the setting there seems to give this very peaceful spot that will probably draw you into almost wanting to just hang there for hours. Very similar to most of Broome’s spots, I guess, so what The Mangrove Hotel almost provides is that use of, for instance, fresh seafood alongside other regional delights! Think, right; dishes that showcase this vibrant flavour! A good example is local caught fish – maybe some barramundi with, naturally, some local herbs. Enjoy the stunning landscape; those are very Insta worthy backdrops. Like your cocktail hour, or, alright, a really chilled meal really seems to have more magic as the tide creeps in and, clearly, also changes that colours in the skyline. And, there is the stunning skyline! Like your meals there just make, maybe, more moments more worthwhile. This makes it pretty ideal for some families, could be couples too and perhaps for, well, people who fancy some views, I guess! See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (The Mangrove Hotel).

4. Wharf Restaurant: Fresh Catches Daily

Like your meal preferences are really heavily inclined towards the seafood, so The Wharf Restaurant must actually, literally, be where you make it to first. Right on Dampier Terrace, that restaurant almost prides itself on its dedication, basically, anyway, to serving up actually just only the freshest catches of the day, too. The menu does usually feature this bunch of delights, like the, for instance, barramundi – but also crabs, plus prawns… Like they, I guess, are all usually prepared to accentuate this rich taste. In fact the rich tastes are definitely worth it, they kind of show why this is one great spot to be when visiting Broome. Like you’ve picked to come here and just watch as this sun sinks, maybe with this platter of oysters! Like that has been matched beautifully with the view over Roebuck Bay too! The atmosphere seems so laid-back and that really, extremely warm environment helps this feel much better. So whether its these special occasion dinners or something more relaxed that makes for probably one perfect place to just sit, really slow, so chill out… It feels like you can feel this sense from these great flavours here too! It really is somewhere special and, you know, I would honestly tell my best friends about this if I had too! See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (The Wharf Restaurant).

5. Aarli Bar: Where Asian Flavors Meet Broome

Like some change in pace might appeal, so Aarli Bar will absolutely hit the spot, very, very right. Aarli Bar actually feels, at least, a tiny bit different when you walk in off the streets! Located on, maybe, a back street, it really, extremely celebrates the fusion cooking style; a marriage basically where South East Asia touches Western influences just here in Broome. So now those exotic cuisines are mixing it up for you as a tourist! The setting for it is kind of like that industrial, so urban vibe as well as it offers the chance, I guess, of some sharing of smaller plates and what might actually feature is dishes which combine regional products. What makes that worth mentioning: ginger-cured ocean trout or sticky pork! That might whet peoples appetites maybe if they are wondering! Aarli isn’t just this venue for this tasty bite… I find, genuinely, I meet new friends here, because as a matter of fact it offers also some pretty decent cocktails and decent wines at, very very least! So whether you almost visit at lunchtime, potentially that evening drinks visit: this is, maybe, always one favourite of many travellers and a top recommendation as its hard to beat this kind of creativity coupled together with a bit decent, very, extremely tasty cocktails, naturally! See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Aarli Bar).