The Old Pearler Restaurant

This is Quality, cooked with a heart, served with charm. It is a must if you stay in Denham. Reservation is mandatory and you won't regret it. If yo fly to Australia you have to eat here.

- uǝƃlıƃ sǝɹ -

What a great little gem of a place!!, Aleisha was very welcoming and attentive. We had the catch of the day which was the Rankin Cod and it was the best fish we’ve eaten for a long time. Would definitely recommend this place, so good we went two nights in a row, 10/10

- Marty Thomas -

Finally a restaurant that lives up to the reviews!! We went for dinner last night with our toddler and the service was amazing, the atmosphere great, such a beautiful building!! The food…. DELICIOUS !! We started with the seafood chowder and that was one of the best I’ve had. Our toddler got the chicken and chips off the kids meal, he normally won’t eat anything that’s not a nugget but he enjoyed his pan fried chicken. For mains hubby got the steak and mushrooms and cooked to perfection tender and delicious. I got the lobster mornay was also delicious, bit much for me after the chowder so hubby smashed back what I couldn’t if your visiting the area u need come for dinner!! Make sure u book in as it’s a small limited space restaurant.

- Hine Darren -

A truly wonderful and very personal dining experience. This is a very small and intimate restaurant with limited seating, so bookings are definitely required. It’s run by just two people, and it’s honestly incredible how beautifully they manage this lovely little place together. The atmosphere is private, cosy, and feels incredibly personal - you really feel like a guest rather than just a customer. The food was outstanding. There is excellent seafood, beautifully prepared meat dishes, and also a vegetarian option. We enjoyed a full three-course meal - entrée, main, and dessert - and every dish was absolutely delicious. The quality of the food is exceptional and clearly prepared with great care and passion. It’s a BYO restaurant, which made the evening even more relaxed. We brought our own drinks and spent several wonderful hours there, enjoying the food, the ambience, and the whole experience. As it was the off-season, we were even allowed to bring our dog inside, which was incredibly special for us. He quietly lay under the table the entire evening, and we truly appreciated that this was possible - especially as this is very uncommon in Australia. At the end of the evening, we also had the pleasure of meeting the chef, who is unbelievably kind and welcoming. Together with the service manager, they create such a warm, heartfelt, and genuinely lovely experience. It truly felt like a very personal and caring evening, with amazing food and a beautiful atmosphere on top. Thank you so much for this wonderful night. Highly recommended - please go there, it’s something really special. Lovely greetings from Philipp, Nicole and Charlie

- Nicole P. -

Absolutely loved our visit to The Old Pearler! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with that perfect “coastal” vibe that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. The seafood was incredibly fresh and cooked beautifully, and everything we ordered came out quickly and presented really well. My mum loves everything about the restaurant including the history The owner of the restaurant is super friendly and we'll definitely come over again! Thank you so much and happy New Year Sabrina and family

- chang mumu -

Quaint little restaurant with AMAZING food!! The seafood chowder had to be the best I have ever had! The seafood in it was so succulent unlike most chowders where the seafood is rubbery and cooked to death. The crayfish mornay was also cooked to perfection. Our server was excellent … and so personable as she entertained us with the history of the restaurant. This is THE restaurant to check out if you’re in Denham!

- Connie H -

This evening my family and I had dinner here, and I can honestly say it’s one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had. The food was absolutely delicious, and the customer service was exceptional. What truly stood out, though, was seeing the chef working, cooking and serving the entire restaurant. Witnessing that level of dedication, passion, and love for their craft was inspiring. You can genuinely feel the heart that goes into every dish. We’ll definitely be back

- Nita Ferro -