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The Gibney, Cottesloe

31 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/perth30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.

What people say, in short

Most people recommend The Gibney in Cottesloe: many praise the food, and many also single out the setting and its views. Several diners praise the atmosphere, and a couple say it is Instagram-friendly. Some diners are less convinced: one finds it overrated, another calls it style over substance with average food, and a visitor said it fell short of expectations. A few commenters find it pricey.

Address

Gibney Cottesloe, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011, Australia

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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.

  • Mixedu/Kaiyn in r/perth · Jun 2024price

    Hasn't dined there but hears it is good though pricey; advises skipping the caesar salad, and notes a nice view.

  • Recommendsu/Picklethebrine in r/perth · Jan 2026

    Strongly recommends Gibney for excellent food, views, interior and atmosphere; hard to go wrong.

  • Recommendsu/Appropriate_Place704 in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience

    Finds the evening atmosphere here quite glamorous, a good fit for dressing up.

  • Recommendsu/Mintox_M8 in r/perth · Jun 2026

    Names Gibney in Cottesloe when asked for restaurant suggestions in Perth.

  • Recommendsu/Broheimian in r/perth · Jun 2026

    Rates Gibney top for coastal fine dining but warns it is costly.

  • Recommendsu/___ali____ in r/perth · Nov 2024service

    Calls the food amazing and the service the best in Perth.

  • Recommendsu/jgreg69 in r/perth · Nov 2024ambience

    Recommends it for a French brasserie and fine-dining feel.

  • Recommendsu/Physical_Plastic138 in r/perth · Oct 2024

    Calls Gibney the top pick for a very fancy night out, ahead of the other suggested options.

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  • Recommendsu/Appropriate-Dance911 in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience

    Includes Gibney among upmarket dinner suggestions, while warning the information may be dated.

  • Caveatu/Legitimate_Income730 in r/perth · Nov 2025ambience

    Would skip Gibney, since a group of teenagers there would spoil the mood.

  • Caveatu/babymilky in r/perth · Jan 2026

    Visited Gibney recently and found it below the expectations its recommendations set.

  • Recommendsu/mymentor79 in r/perth · Nov 2024

    Names it as their likely recommendation among true fine-dining options.

  • Recommendsu/spidermurphy123 in r/perth · May 2025

    Picks The Gibney as the clear best choice over the other options.

  • Recommendsu/ChaChi_007 in r/perth · Mar 2026ambience

    Recommends this upmarket Cottesloe European restaurant, praising its beachfront outlook.

  • Recommendsu/Newalistair in r/perth · Jan 2026ambience

    Fully endorses Gibney; simply being there feels like a celebration.

  • Recommendsu/Reality_books in r/perth · May 2025

    Thought The Gibney was outstanding and would pick it over two other options.

  • Caveatu/DrkWht in r/perth · Jan 2026taste

    Says Gibney is style over substance; its food is average and seafood arrived lukewarm.

  • Recommendsu/badboy-harleyjarvis in r/perth · May 2025taste

    Calls The Gibney top tier, with standout tartare, strong food, cocktails and wine.

  • Recommendsu/hathor01 in r/perth · Mar 2026value

    Calls it a personal favourite that's expensive for what's served but accepted given its Cottesloe setting.

  • Recommendsu/losance in r/perth · Aug 2026

    Lists it among personal favourites.

  • Recommendsu/Doctor_Nowt in r/perth · Jun 2026

    Agrees Gibney is top notch and says it is where they would go.

  • Recommendsu/Worlds_tipping1 in r/perth · Nov 2025

    Agrees with the Gibney suggestion.

  • Recommendsu/Greg-Greggson in r/perth · Oct 2024ambience

    Has not eaten there yet, but reports it's well regarded and it looks appealing.

  • Recommendsu/ProudStatement9562 in r/perth · Oct 2026

    Suggests this as a left-field pick over 6Head; says the beef menu is reasonable and the experience consistently excellent.

  • Recommendsu/__7_7_7__ in r/perth · Oct 2026

    Recommends trying it, having come away impressed.

  • Recommendsu/Ortelli in r/perth · Oct 2026ambience

    Suggests the bar counter as a more comfortable seat option there.

  • Recommendsu/Roddirat in r/perth · Jan 2026

    Calls Gibney really nice, with a lovely location and good food.

  • Recommendsu/-HappyG- in r/perth · Nov 2025

    Lists this among options that could suit the celebration.

  • Recommendsu/crashOverload00 in r/perth · May 2025consistency

    Agrees The Gibney is top-notch with reliably excellent food.

  • Recommendsu/bon-vivant89 in r/perth · Oct 2024

    Gives a clear, unhedged top pick for Gibney.

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