5 Best Restaurants in Busselton, Western Australia

Al Forno

$$ Fodor's choice

Tucked away on the fringes of the Busselton central business district, this popular family-owned Mediterranean-inspired eatery is much loved for its rich pasta dishes, thin-crust pizzas, and soul-comforting, slow-cooked favorites like beef bourguignon and coq au vin. Before you get overexcited and order everything on the menu, remember to leave room for dessert—like dream-worthy chocolate mousse and tiramisu.

1/19 Bussell Hwy., Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
08-9751–3775
Known For
  • pizza of the month and a margherita pizza for only A$27.50
  • consistently great home-style cooking
  • friendly, attentive service
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

Burger Bones

$ Fodor's choice

It began as a food truck in 2015 with a cultlike following but now Burger Bones has a permanent diner in central Busselton. If hamburgers are your desire, this burger joint will certainly over-deliver. Their small dedicated team work together four days a week and it's worth planning your entire trip around their opening hours.

55 Queen St., Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
0435-108--280
Known For
  • 100% beef patties (no fillers)
  • “filthy” burgers (meaning double patties)
  • weekend specials offering new burger creations
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Wed.

The Fire Station

$$ Fodor's choice

This boutique bar in the heart of Busselton is a favorite spot among locals for its stylish reinvention of the town's former fire station, and, of course, its eclectic menu and flowing taps and wine barrels. Dine in beside the buzzing bar, under the low-hanging mood lighting, or outside in the garden courtyard where you'll be closer to the sounds of the solo singers and small bands who perform regularly.

68 Queen St., Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
08-9752–3113
Known For
  • happy hour at 5 pm weekdays (except peak season and holidays)
  • rotating taps of craft beer
  • unique toppings on wood-fired pizza
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. in winter

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The Good Egg

$$ Fodor's choice

To call someone a “good egg” is a high compliment in Australia and it's a fitting name for this busy, modern café that opened its doors in 2018. With amazing coffee, a delicious, healthy menu, a kids' play area, and gift shop all housed in a two-story, modern, industrial-style setting, this is the place to be for Sunday morning brunch.

Shelter Brewing Co

$$

Take shelter from the warm sea breeze, winter winds, or just a busy day at this award-winning mammoth brewery restaurant situated on the Busselton foreshore. With views for miles that include the town's famous jetty and the Indian Ocean, popping in for a beer or two will certainly turn into ordering wood-fired pizza and plans to return in the morning for coffee and bagels.

11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
08-9754--4444
Known For
  • architectural genius
  • tasting paddles featuring any four beers
  • weekend brewery tours