Hotel restaurants can be notoriously hit or miss – just scroll down on a Tripadvisor review page.
Some are little more than a clinical space to stack crispy hash browns and slimy eggs on your breakfast plate, but sometimes they’re more of a destination than the hotel itself.
During a fleeting stay at the Tradewinds Hotel over the weekend, we took a look at where its dining offering fell on a medium to spectacular scale.
Sitting proudly at the front of the hotel, the huge restaurant is a mix of open-air space and more formal dining inside. It’s not as Instagrammable as the rest of the hotel, but it’s a nice hidden gem from Freo to enjoy a quiet bite to eat.
Taking advantage of the hot and smelly weather, we sat outside and started with the summer bran snapper ceviche with tiger milk, chili, citrus, cilantro and toasted coconut ($ 18.50 ).
It was fresh seafood at its best, paired with proven flavors of citrus, creamy coconut, a healthy dose of chili, and salted toasted coconut for a welcome crunch.
A keyed crab linguine is a mainstay of many Perth menus right now, and The Tradewinds riff also included deep-sea cod, capers, chili, shallots, and cherry tomatoes ($ 33).
The generous bowl of pasta was everything you could expect from the collection of tasty ingredients – well cooked seafood swimming in good quality olive oil and stuffed tomatoes.
Often times the only time you’ll see a potato gratin on the table is in a huge platter at Christmas, so spotting it on a menu before the season is in season was a treat.
Sitting next to a 220g Kilcoy Eye Fillet, it was also served with broccolini and pepper sauce ($ 42).
The rare medium tenderloin requested was more average but did not detract much from a delicious gratin and a sauce that would make the girl proud.
The Tradewinds Restaurant and Bar isn’t a destination that will draw the masses for its food like Santini at the QT Hotel in May, but it’s a perfect place to sit this summer to enjoy a delicious meal and watch the sunshine. go to bed.
Tradewinds restaurant and bar
59 Canning Hwy, East Fremantle
Evaluation: 7.5 / 10
The verdict: A well-cooked crowd-pleasing menu. The courtyard provides a special place to sit with a view of the Swan River, especially on Fridays when there is live music.
