Rockpool Bar & Grill, Burswood
22 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/perth30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Rockpool, and many single out the steak; one diner says it was probably the best they have eaten. Several people say it suits celebrations, one diner praises the service, and another says the wine list may be the best in Perth. On the downside, several commenters say they were not impressed, some feel it has slipped from its earlier standard, and some find it pricey. One diner calls it good but not especially memorable, and some advise against going.
Address
Rockpool Bar & Grill Perth, Crown Perth, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100, Australia
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Steak, Beef tartare
- Best for
- Celebrations, Family
- 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/jgreg69 in r/perth · Nov 2024
Describes it as still reliable, offering a genuine fine-dining atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Appropriate-Dance911 in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience
Includes Rockpool among upmarket dinner suggestions, while warning the information may be dated.
- Caveatu/throw-away-traveller in r/perth · Mar 2024
Advises avoiding Rockpool, without giving any reasons.
- Recommendsu/Telfer_Scouse in r/perth · Mar 2026
Includes this name in a bare list of suggestions with no detail given.
- Recommendsu/mymentor79 in r/perth · Feb 2025
Says Rockpool is good, just not the top pick.
- Caveatu/Less-Manufacturer579 in r/perth · Nov 2024value
Says it is trash now with overpriced, horrendous steaks.
- Caveatu/Tripper234 in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience
Pushes back: says the dress there is much closer to casual wear than to dressed up.
- Recommendsu/Tikka2023 in r/perth · Nov 2025ambience
Says Rockpool's lighting sounds like the right pick.
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- Recommendsu/lIIIIllIIIlllIIllllI in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Says Rockpool's steaks are excellent.
- Recommendsu/sarbear1985 in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Enjoys birthday celebrations there and finds the food very tasty.
- Caveatu/smiler_1123 in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Visited and came away unimpressed.
- Mixedu/Itchy_Journalist_175 in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Had a good visit but found it not especially memorable.
- Caveatu/12kclb in r/perth · Nov 2024taste
Says it has never impressed them.
- Recommendsu/pnutbuttrjellythyme in r/perth · Oct 2026taste
Says this place served the best steak they've eaten and suggests it as an option.
- Recommendsu/-HappyG- in r/perth · Nov 2025
Lists this among options that could suit the celebration.
- Recommendsu/Background-Rip-7206 in r/perth · Feb 2025
Suggests Rockpool when asked for Crown casino restaurant recommendations.
- Caveatu/meellaanniiee in r/perth · Feb 2025
Considers Rockpool overrated.
- Caveatu/vuahx in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Says its steaks come off worse than Junction Grill's.
- Recommendsu/CheeryRipe in r/perth · Jan 2024consistency
Calls it their most reliably special anniversary spot; steak and seafood strong, with possibly Perth's best wine list.
- Recommendsu/witness_this in r/perth · Oct 2026
Briefly praises the list that includes this place, endorsing it by agreement.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent-Edge-9670 in r/perth · Nov 2025
Says they love Rockpool.
- Recommendsu/Adsy77 in r/perth · Feb 2025
Calls Rockpool fantastic, though quite expensive.
- Caveatu/Uniqueusernamemate in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Disappoints them every visit.
- Recommendsu/JazzySneakers in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Recommends it for steaks and the beef tartare starter.
- Recommendsu/styzr in r/perth · Nov 2024service
Praise for outstanding service and impeccable timing at lunches.
- Recommendsu/BlackHoleSun18 in r/perth · Jul 2024ambience
Not fine dining, but says its private room would accommodate prams.
- Recommendsu/theworldsgonesane in r/perth · Dec 2023
Names it as a suggestion for taking kids.
- Recommendsu/commentspanda in r/perth · Feb 2025taste
Says Rockpool is also good.
- Recommendsu/Standard-Ad4701 in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience
Recommends the casino's Rockpool as a place where you won't see casual beachwear.
- Recommendsu/sadboiclicks in r/perth · May 2025
Calls Rockpool excellent.
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