Down by the Fremantle harbour, this Freo institution celebrates seafood with a wine list that refuses to put on any pretence. Wines are well-priced, honest and interesting. Indeed, the selection shows a keen eye for the left-of-field which is pretty exciting. Start with a quality Champagne from Ayala or a sparkling vermentino from Margaret River’s Carpe Diem. That sets the scene for what follows, a mix of the traditional and the unexpected from Western Australia, the eastern states and abroad to Germany, Austria, France, Italy and Spain. An Argentinian malbec even pops its head up. The emphasis is on wines suited to a range of seafood but with 19 wines by the glass – almost half the total listing – there’s plenty of explore as a stand alone treat.
BEST NON RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN – Kailis Fishmarket Café Paul Lim from Mata Design Studio
Kailis Fishmarket Café, located in Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour, is a name and brand synonymous with seafood and fishing in Western Australia. The 20 year old café underwent renovation within it’s 80’s building envelope with the venue only closing for 14 days for works to be completed. Working within the site’s existing conditions and architectural features, a design brief was derived that was sympathetic to the beige brick building with arched openings and windows, was casual yet smart enough to increase night trade, and was fresh and modern without being kitsch or on trend….
Kailis’ Fishmarket Café awarded 1 Glass in the Wine List of the Year Awards 2020.
Short and snappy wine list that delivers really food menu appropriate wines that lean into freshness, high drinkability, vibrancy and fun. It’s great to see the natural wines and avant garde gear getting pole position and likewise some classic fish-friendly wines found alongside…
Load Up On Lobsters With WA’s Biggest Seafood Platter
If you’re into seafood and can’t go past a good platter, you’ll want to get yourself to Kailis Fishmarket Café Fremantle for their brand new Holy Ship seafood platter. This beast is designed to feed four to eight people, depending on how hungry you are, and will need to be booked in advance, so round up your mates stat.
This Freo icon has reopened for dine-in customers.
That means that a meal starring some of the west’s best fish‘n’chips and a crowd-pleasing drinks list that punches well above its weight is back on the cards. To celebrate reopening, Kailis’ Fish Market has launched a new limited-run snack: a decadent fried oyster and caviar roll. Plus, there’s $6 pints, $6 fish wings and more. Open for bookings and walk-ins.