OUT AND ABOUT
For the best coffee, breakfast bowls, smoothies and mouth-watering sliders – head to The Good Cartel. With great friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere, the locals and visitors both love it. Tucked away next to the cinema complex be sure not to miss it!
Oasis Eatery
For scrumptious range of homemade pies, fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches, rolls, cakes and salads, Oasis Eatery is the answer. This family run business and their friendly team serve with a smile and make a good coffee.
Little Indian Restaurant
If you love authentic Indian food, try the Little Indian Restaurant. They source the best quality ingredients and their international chefs prepare quality traditional Indian food to your liking. With friendly and attentive service it’s a great place for dinner.
Matso’s Broome Brewery
Famous for its Ginger Beer and Mango Beer along with the ice-hot Chilli Beer, Matso’s is Australia’s most remote brewery since 1997. Eat at the Matso’s Curry Hut and kick back in the courtyard with live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Ginreab Thai
Ginreab Thai offer an authentic Thai dining experience you will not forget. Theirfocus is reproducing what has made the traditional Thai dine-in and take-away ‘noodle-shops’ famous … that is quick service, healthy, good value for money, filling, fresh and delicious meals.
Cable Beach Sunset Dining
No visit to Broome is complete without watching the sun sink into the Indian Ocean from Cable Beach. The 22-kilometre stretch of white sand is famous for its turquoise water and its blazing orange sunsets, and many local cafés and restaurants are within a short drive of the beachfront. Pack a picnic from one of the bakeries in town, pick up a cold drink and arrive early to claim your spot on the sand.
For a more relaxed evening, several beachfront venues serve cocktails, local seafood and wood-fired pizzas while the sky changes colour. Bookings are recommended during the dry season from May to October, when visitors flock to the coast. Many places also put on live music at sunset, which makes for a memorable end to the day.
Fresh Seafood and Pearl-Town Flavours
Broome sits on the edge of some of Australia's richest fishing waters, so fresh seafood is a highlight of eating out here. Menus often feature barramundi, local prawns, mud crab, Spanish mackerel and oysters, served grilled, battered or in spicy curries. Many chefs draw on the town's multicultural history, which blends Aboriginal, Asian and European influences.
That heritage shows in the food. Japanese, Malay, Chinese and Filipino communities all arrived in Broome during the pearling era, and their cooking still shapes the local dining scene. Look out for dishes that combine fresh tropical ingredients such as mango, lime, chilli and coconut with the day's catch.
- Try barramundi with a fresh mango salsa
- Order a seafood platter to share with friends
- Ask staff about the catch of the day
Markets and Local Produce
The Courthouse Markets in Old Broome run on Saturday mornings, and during the tourist season on Sundays as well. Stallholders sell fresh tropical fruit, handmade crafts, jewellery, pearls and plenty of street-style food. It is a great spot to pick up a coffee, enjoy some live music under the shady trees and chat with the locals.
Fruit lovers should look for mangoes in the warmer months, along with papaya, passionfruit and bananas grown in the region. Many cafés buy directly from nearby growers, so the produce on your plate is often as fresh as it gets. Taking home a jar of local chutney or a bottle of homemade sauce makes a tasty souvenir.
Tips for Eating Out in Broome
Broome keeps a laid-back pace, so opening hours can differ from those in larger cities. Some cafés open early for breakfast and close by mid-afternoon, while restaurants often fill up quickly after sunset. It is wise to check hours ahead of time and to book a table for dinner, especially on weekends and during school holidays.
The climate is hot, so drink plenty of water and look for venues with shaded courtyards or air conditioning. Casual dress is the norm almost everywhere, and thongs and shorts are perfectly acceptable. Most venues welcome families, and many offer vegetarian, gluten-free and take-away options, so there is something to suit every appetite.
