Jetty Bar & Eats

Jetty Bar & Eats is a relaxed riverside venue on Beach Street, Fremantle, set between the bridges with views across the Swan River. Its appeal is built around a straightforward combination of drinks, food, music and outdoor dining, with the setting doing plenty of the work. The venue occupies an unassuming shed in East Fremantle, softened by blue and green tiling, terrazzo tables, soaring ceilings and a bamboo-roofed patio that opens the experience to the river and surrounding light.

The food takes a coastal Mediterranean approach, drawing on the European influence brought to Fremantle by early migrants. The menu changes with the seasons, so the offering is intended to follow the best available produce rather than stay fixed. The website lists a selection of substantial and seafood-led dishes, including Shark Bay tiger prawns with jerk butter, lime and harissa lamb shoulder served with dukkah and pita, and freshly shucked oysters. There is also crab fettuccine with basil pesto, pine nuts and Grana Padano for those after a more filling pasta dish.

Kevin Park leads the kitchen, and the venue pairs its food with European and Australian wines, alongside a broader drinks offering. The atmosphere is casual and sociable rather than formal, with cool tunes, sun-drenched dining and a setting that suits lingering over a meal or drink. The riverfront position also brings the occasional chance of spotting dolphins passing out front, adding a distinctive Fremantle detail to the visit without making the venue feel overly themed.

Jetty suits a long lunch, a celebratory get-together or an afternoon of drinks by the water. The website specifically notes its appeal to ladies who lunch, groups marking an occasion and summer bar-hoppers, while the casual dining room and outdoor patio give the venue flexibility across different kinds of visits. Weekend brunch is also listed among the menu formats. With licensed service, outdoor dining, vegetarian-friendly options and wheelchair-friendly access, it offers a practical choice for groups looking for a laid-back river setting in Fremantle. Google lists the venue at 4.3 from 534 reviews.