Balthazar, Perth City Centre
35 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/perth30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Balthazar in the CBD, and many say it has stayed consistently good over the years, with several praising its intimate, romantic setting. One commenter calls it a comfortable dress-up choice even if it is not the fanciest place around, and two call it fantastic, though one adds that a booking can be hard to get. Caveats include one diner reporting that tables sit close enough to hear neighbours, another finding the room very dark, and a few diners who found parts of the food or menu let down. Two diners say service was poor, one finds it pricey for gastropub-style fare, and one ranks it behind other options.
Address
Balthazar, 6 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Kangaroo
- Best for
- Dates, Celebrations, Solo
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/preferablysoon in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience
Listed among low-key spots for a solo champagne and dinner with a book.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate_Place704 in r/perth · Jun 2026consistency
Likes Balthazar as an old Perth institution that is no longer trendy but stays consistent.
- Recommendsu/MangoSouth6067 in r/perth · Jan 2026
Simply names Balthazar as the pick, with an enthusiastic exclamation.
- Recommendsu/jgreg69 in r/perth · Nov 2024consistency
Says it never disappoints.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate-Dance911 in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience
Includes Balthazar among upmarket dinner suggestions, while warning the information may be dated.
- Recommendsu/Higginside in r/perth · Mar 2025ambience
Listed among three of their own upscale, intimate recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Inevitable-Swing4035 in r/perth · Jan 2026
Picks Balthazar outright as the top choice.
- Recommendsu/Adsy77 in r/perth · Nov 2024
Names it as their pick.
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- Recommendsu/mymentor79 in r/perth · Nov 2024consistency
Says it is always good and among the go-to fine-dining options.
- Caveatu/Hazelnutty_wa in r/perth · Jan 2024
Implies Balthazar is weaker than an unnamed place ranked as best of the group.
- Recommendsu/Teacherlikesapples in r/perth · Aug 2026
Says they previously enjoyed this place and want similar options.
- Caveatu/mr_poopie_butt-hole in r/perth · Nov 2024taste
Calls it overpriced gastropub fare with terrible service and overcooked food.
- Recommendsu/Kurtiswinwin in r/perth · Nov 2025consistency
Returns repeatedly and leaves happy every time; considers it the best of the places tried.
- Recommendsu/AlternativePin876 in r/perth · May 2026
Lists this among popular, highly regarded options.
- Recommendsu/Fresh-Hearing6906 in r/perth · Nov 2024
Names it as their recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Less-Manufacturer579 in r/perth · Nov 2024
Calls it a gem.
- Recommendsu/Bitter_Fact_4417 in r/perth · Oct 2026
Calls Balthazar one of their favourite places.
- Recommendsu/__7_7_7__ in r/perth · Jul 2026
Calls Balthazar decent and roughly on par with the restaurant being discussed.
- Recommendsu/waves66 in r/perth · May 2026
Describes this place as fantastic.
- Recommendsu/hathor01 in r/perth · Mar 2026ambience
Describes its moody, dimly lit vibe and good food, with little in the way of a view.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate_Ly in r/perth · May 2025
Names Balthazar as one of their top picks from the list.
- Mixedu/sunnydaleubervamp1 in r/perth · May 2025ambience
Finds Balthazar very romantic, but tables are packed so neighbours' conversations carry.
- Recommendsu/MissJane247 in r/perth · Oct 2026
Calls Balthazar a fabulous option for solo dining.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent-Wall-4678 in r/perth · Jul 2026taste
Recently tried Balthazar and found the food and service excellent.
- Recommendsu/spicysanger in r/perth · May 2026
Calls this place fantastic.
- Recommendsu/Scared_Ad8543 in r/perth · Nov 2024
Lists it as a fine-dining recommendation.
- Caveatu/4L3X95 in r/perth · Jul 2026service
Relays two disappointing visits, with poor service and courses arriving at different times.
- Mixedu/Picklethebrine in r/perth · May 2025
Calls Balthazar a favourite but thinks it could be better.
- Mixedu/Street_Platform4575 in r/perth · Mar 2025
Says the visit was good overall, but the room is dim and Champagne was pricey.
- Recommendsu/Any-Introduction6466 in r/perth · Mar 2025
Gives a brief positive verdict on Balthazar.
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