Manuka Woodfire Kitchen

Follow that intoxicating scent of woodsmoke off High Street. Manuka Woodfire Kitchen is Freo’s reigning champion of fire-driven dining—intimate, unpretentious, and anchored by a roaring oven. Western Australia's most obsessive eaters will point you straight to the flatbread. It hits the table sporting a gorgeous, blistered char, begging to be torn and dragged through smoky babaganoush or sweet pear-laced stracciatella. The kitchen deals in bold, flavor-packed profiles—crackling pork belly, tiger prawns, decadent bone marrow butter—while balancing the heat with delicate, fresh-catch crudo and vibrant watermelon salads. The drinks program? Razor-sharp cocktails and a brilliantly curated wine list. Service is disarmingly warm, with staff effortlessly navigating deep vegan options or sneaking out surprise birthday treats. Scoring a walk-in table on a warm evening feels like a major triumph, but the crew here bends over backward to make space. Pure, fire-kissed brilliance.