Last Updated on 27 August 2024 by Ariana Svenson
Denmark has some of the best food in WA – it’s a town that’s a treat for the taste buds as well as the eyes, with stunning forests and beautiful scenery. Whether you’re looking for amazing Denmark WA restaurants for some special evenings or somewhere to stop off for ice cream or taste the local wines, Denmark has it all.
In this guide, we’ll explore the best places to eat in Denmark, WA, including lovely cafes, breweries, and the finest ice cream spots. Let’s get started!
The Best Restaurants in Denmark
Denmark is one of the best places to visit in Western Australia. From elegant fine dining to cozy cafes and family-friendly dining, Denmark’s food scene showcases the best of local produce and flavours and trying the local cuisine is one of the BEST things to do in Denmark.
Whether you’re in the mood for fresh seafood, pub fare, or innovative dishes with a modern twist, the restaurants in Denmark have something delicious waiting for you.
Make sure you also check out the breweries and wineries – some of the best on the South Coast.
1. Denmark Tavern Restaurant
Location: 135 South Coast Hwy
Denmark Tavern Restaurant is great for relaxing and catching up with friends. It serves some of the best food in Denmark, WA. Think big portions and good pub fare made with delicious locally sourced ingredients.
The giant playground is a winner with the kids and there’s also outdoor seating and a courtyard.
There are three bars, all serving local wines and beers on tap. The impressive drinks selection also includes classic cocktails and a good range of non-alcoholic drinks.
2. Flame Trees
Location: 3/27 Strickland St
Flame Trees is a tapas bar and restaurant where you can enjoy delicious cocktails, local wines, craft beer, and Mediterranean dishes.
This venue is well-suited for a date night or special meal, offering a great menu and an impressive wine and cocktail list.
Reservations are essential due to the restaurant’s popularity. The staff and chef are highly accommodating and the menu includes options such as kids’ burgers, ribs, and Moroccan lamb, all of which are prepared with care and attention to detail.
The dining area provides a wonderful atmosphere, with an outdoor games area for children, allowing for a relaxed dining experience. Flame Trees offers a satisfying and enjoyable experience for all!
3. Bar Tarifa
Location: 89 Strickland St
Bar Tarifa stands out as one of Denmark’s most vibrant and unique small bars and tapas restaurants. The warm, welcoming atmosphere is a testament to owner Yolanda’s Spanish roots, which are also beautifully reflected in the menu.
The dishes are simple yet superb, and the wine selection is excellent, making it a must-visit spot for anyone in Denmark.
This intimate venue is known for its relaxed vibe, with a menu that may be small but delivers on flavor. On music nights, the atmosphere becomes lively and a bit chaotic, adding to its charm.
Local artists frequently perform, especially on Thursdays and some Saturdays, providing the perfect opportunity to mingle with the friendly Denmark community.
4. Denburger
Location: Unit 2/40 South Coast Hwy
Every time I drove past Den Burger last summer it looked glorious, filled with people mingling lots of outside tables or on beanbags around a beautiful pit fire. My sister in law says the food is great; it features locally sourced, grass-fed beef for the burgers. There are also vegetarian and vegan options.
In addition to their popular burgers, Denburger offers great chips, a variety of sweet treats, and even pre-made prep meals for those looking for healthier options. Whether you are stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Denburger is a must-visit.
5. Pepper and Salt Restaurant
Location: 1564 South Coast Hwy
Pepper and Salt is a gorgeous venue with world-class food and an amazing seasonal menu. It’s a popular spot for fine dining.
Pepper and Salt is located at Forest Hill Winery. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a lazy lunch with friends while admiring the vineyard views.
6. The Lake House
Location: 106 Turner Rd, Shadforth
The Lake House is one of Denmark’s most popular spots for a lovely lunch. Here, you can taste the premium wines expertly paired with delicious, fresh, and locally sourced food.
Make sure you try a glass of the Lake House Denmark wine. Try to leave the kids at home; we didn’t have a good experience, and then a friend mentioned it didn’t work for them either!
The Lake House has amazing views of the lake and surrounding countryside. You can also visit the Cellar Door and Vineyard.
The Best Places to Eat in Denmark, South Coast Australia
Denmark has plenty of cosy cafes, award-winning bakeries, and hidden gems. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast, a mouth-watering pizza, or a cup of the best coffee in town, Denmark has something to tantalise every palate.
7. Massimo’s Place
Location: 49a Strickland St
Massimo’s Place has got insanely good pizza – my brother raves about it. The dough is made using traditional Italian methods and modern techniques.
Enjoy your pizza on the back deck, and feel free to bring your own alcoholic drinks. You can also make the most of their delivery service if you’re staying in Denmark or opt for a takeaway.
8. The Denmark Bakery
Location: Fig Tree Square, Shop 9/27 Strickland St
The Denmark Bakery is my kids’ favourite. Their pies have won many awards and trophies, and you can taste it in their delectable crusts!
They have recently taken over the adjacent restaurant (down the back of the Fig Tree Square complex) and so now you can sit down to eat their delicious food if you wish… or still grab a pie on the run.
9. Ravens
Location: 1/7 South Coast Hwy, Denmark
Ravens is reputedly the best coffee in Denmark. They roast their own coffee beans, and there’s a huge variety of specialty coffees available. If you love the coffee, you can also buy bags of coffee beans.
It is in a great location, just across the park and the river. The menu is centred around healthy choices—think avocado toast and eggs benedict—and there is also a variety of cakes and pastries available.
10. Green Pantry Café Denmark
Location: 39 Strickland St, Denmark
Another contender for the best cafe and best coffee in Denmark – and I will go out on a limb and say it’s got the best vibe as well!
When you purchase from Green Pantry Café you sit on tables in a courtyard adjacent to the hole in the wall servery. Its seems hafl of Denmark is either having a coffe or walking by; it just feels so friendly. You can window shop at the Third Stone Traders while eating) or just read the posters and get some inspo for your next trip to Denmark – there are so many great rejuvenating courses on offer.
Apart from the great coffee, wholefood approach and great vibe, Green Pantry don’t use single use cups and instead have a number of ceramic cups that you can take away and bring back when you are finished.
Allow enough time to browse in the amazing Green Pantry health food shop while there, its pretty unique.
11. Denmark Kebab and Gozleme House
Location: 2/32 South coast Hwy Denmark
I have a friend who once owned a kebab shop herself and therefore considers that she has very high standards when it comes to kebabs… she says the kebabs at the Denmark Kebab and Gozleme House are excellent. I can’t wait to try them, as we haven’t yet.
12. Hiroko Café
Location: 81 Strickland St Denmark
Tucked away in an arcade you might miss Hiroko Café – but its worth a stop for some traditionally prepared Japanese cuisine from Hiroko who is originally from Nagoya in Japan.
Their ingredients are, where possible, local to the Denmark region. Other ingredients such as fresh sashimi when available is sourced in Perth from quality Japanese food suppliers, or imported from Japan.
Outside of Denmark town
13. Denmark Good Food Factory
Location: 2927 South Coast Hwy, William Bay
The Good Food factory is known for its extensive range of products, all produced on-site. These include toffee and a variety of sauces and preserves, which are sold in the on-site shop. You can also watch the production process through viewing windows.
The factory also has Elephant Rock Cider and the newly introduced ERCC Burger Bar, famed for serving some of the best burgers in the West.
Spend time relaxing in the garden, have a delicious lunch, or try one of Australia’s largest and tastiest ice cream cones! The whole food factory serves massive and delicious portions.
14. The Marron Tale
Location: 5284 South Coast Hwy, Bow Bridge
The Marron Tale is a gourmet café at the Bows Bridge in the Valley of the Giants (its not exactly in Denmark, its 40km / 30minutes driving to the West of Denmark, heading to Walpole) The spotlight is on Marron, the largest freshwater crayfish in Western Australia.
This local delicacy is a true taste sensation, with a delicate yet rich flavour that will impress. If Marron isn’t your thing, the cafe has a range of other delicious homemade meals, from burgers to fresh, pasture crisp salads and amazing breakfasts. The venue is fully licensed; you can enjoy a glass of local wine or cold beer. Dogs are also welcome.
There’s also a site shop where you can purchase Marron Tale merchandise, live Marron (seasonally), homemade jams, and fresh produce.
You can view the menu on the website here.
Denmark WA Wineries are Awesome: Explore the Denmark Wine Region
While not as well-known as Margaret River, Denmark has been a major wine-producing area of Western Australia for over 30 years and has some excellent wineries to enjoy!
If you are into wines, visit the Great Southern Region and discover a whole new world of fresh, exciting wines.
I digress. If you are looking for Denmark WA wineries, we love the Scotsdale Scenic Drive, which loops you around the back of Denmark, offering beautiful farm scenery, local produce, galleries, and, of course, wineries to explore.
15. Castelli Estate
Location: 390 Mount Shadforth Rd, Denmark WA
Castelli Estate is one of those places that feels like a well-kept secret. It is located on the slopes of Mount Shadforth, overlooking Wilson’s Inlet. The estate produces some of the best wines in the region, such as Chardonnays and Shiraz. It’s located in the Denmark Hills, with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The estate restaurant is one of the best Denmark WA restaurants. The food is made with the best quality local produce, from freshly caught seafood to locally sourced meats and vegetables that change with the seasons. It’s more of a formal dining experience inside, or you can opt for a relaxed lunch on the terrace.
Ask the staff to recommend the perfect wine to compliment your meal.
You can also book the Cellar Door Experience, where you can taste the wines and learn all about the winemaking process. Visit the state-of-the-art winemaking facilities and the underground barrel hall.
16. Willoughby Park Winery
Location: 678 South Coast Hwy, Hay (Same location as the Boston Brewery)
If you are visiting Denmark, WA, with kids, Willoughby Park Winery is a winner on all fronts. Co-located with the Boston Brewery it has great wine, large meals, and a fun kids’ playground
Bands frequently play over the weekend in summer, and the kid’s playground is located right next to vines and a chilled-out table area.
Ice-Cream in Denmark, Western Australia
Denmark has not one but THREE great places to eat ice cream! What better way to finish a summer’s day after a visit to Greens Pool or another beach in William Bay National Park?
17. Bartholomew’s Meadery
Location: 2620 South Coast Hwy
Bartholomew’s Meadery was in Denmark before it was a popular destination, and its product is uniquely Danish. Its hives are kept in the most pristine forests and natural bushland of the southwest, providing unique flavours. Better still, it adheres to organic guidelines.
Our kids LOVE the glass beehive, where you can spot the queen. Of course, we all love the ice cream and getting a pot of honey to take home.
18. The Giant Cone – Denmark Good Food Factory
Location: 2927 South Coast Hwy, William Bay
Just down the road from the meadery, The Giant Cone has seriously big (and quite expensive) ice cream cones. These cones mix fresh fruits and ice cream and almost suffice for a whole meal.
There is plenty to keep you entertained in the Denmark Toffee Factory, Elephant Rocks Cidery, and the“a bit on the side” gourmet sources and preserves. Not to mention a fun cubby house and Denmark Soccer Mini Golf.
19. Denmark Dairy Co.
Location: 5B Strickland St, Denmark (formerly the Denmark Gelato Co.)
A new company from local, third generation dairy farmers who produce farm fresh milk in the gorgeous Scotsdale Valley, near to Denmark. They say that their happy and content cows produce high quality milk – which you can taste in their tasty foods.
Their products are all about local – the gelato is made on site, and the sorbet is made from local seasonal fruit. Their delicious natural yoghurt is flavored with “Angry Bee honey’;
In short, its good old fashioned food, homemade cakes and biscuits. This is located in the same premises as Denmark Gelato Co. was, they have now shut down…
Breweries in Denmark
One of our favourite breweries in Denmark is The Boston Brewing Co.
We have visited it many times and love it each time.
Boston Brewery showcases some amazing Australian beers and has a great laid-back vibe. The food is locally sourced and so good! If pizzas are your thing, make sure you try their wood-fired pizzas.
They are seriously heavenly. Even if you are not into beers, Boston Brewery Denmark is worth a visit just for the food. It is dog-friendly and has a great kid’s playground area.
20. The Dam at Raintree
Location: 305 Wentworth Rd
Since opening in late 2021, the locals have been raving about The Dam at Raintree. To start with – what an amazing building in a gorgeous location overlooking a dam!!!
Located a 10-minute drive from Denmark town and only a few minutes from the beautiful beaches of Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks, the Dam is perfectly located for a long lunch during your exploration of Denmark.
The Dam is a large venue with lots of seating inside and out. There is frequent live music on the weekends, and this is a great place to catch up with friends.
The Dam is unique as it’s a distillery, restaurant, and bar that offers cocktails using Its spirits, local wines, and local beers on tap.
There have been reports that it is hectic, and the menu is not that extensive, but that wouldn’t stop us from having a meal there! Dogs are allowed on leashes outside.
22. The Boston Brewery
Location: 678 South Coast Hwy, Hay WA 6333
We’ve been to the Boston Brewery many times, and we love it! Known as a Brew Pub, locals affectionately call it “Boston.” We particularly love the wood-fired pizzas with their light, crispy crust and delicious toppings.
It’s the perfect venue for baby showers, birthdays and gatherings with friends. In the summer, the brewery has a great live music scene where you can enjoy a beer while enjoying the atmosphere while the kids play on the playground. The food and service are always excellent too.
In winter, the cosy booths inside by the big warm fire are a delight. There’s also a dedicated children’s corner inside.
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The menu supports local producers and features innovative and classic dishes like Fried Chicken Sandwiches, Pulled Pork Burgers, and Dutch Chips.
Boston Brewing Company also offers a great range of craft beers. Our favourites include The Right, Little Feller Mild Ale, and Tingletop Pale Ale. For wine lovers, Willoughby Park wines are available for tasting.
Read our full guide to the Boston Brewery Denmark here.
Map of the Best Places to Eat in Denmark
The Best Places to Eat in Denmark: Final Words
For such a small town, there are so many amazing places to eat, whether you’re looking for the best Denmark WA restaurants, cafes, wineries or breweries.
We hope you’ve enjoyed this comprehensive guide! Let us know in the comments below if you have any favourites not included in this guide.If you’re looking for more things to do in Denmark, make sure you read our guide to the Valley of Giants Treetop Walk and to take the next step in your trip planning, make sure you check out the best Denmark accommodation.
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