Restaurant
Lantern On the Quay
Unit 2 & 4/1 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Unit 2 & 4/1 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Perth’s Elizabeth Quay gets an upscale Cantonese showcase where premium seafood meets uncompromising kitchen craft. Tables fill quickly for crisp Peking duck, steamed toothfish, and stir-fried noodles laced with unmistakable wok hei. The kitchen holds a strict culinary vision—plating each dish precisely as intended, right down to the crumbed wasabi oysters and black truffle fried rice. Settle into a booth inside or step out toward the esplanade breeze while live acoustic music sets the tempo alongside a pour of Taittinger.
- Chef-Led Plating Standards: Strict adherence to culinary presentation means dishes like crumbed wasabi oysters are served exactly as designed, without sauce substitutions.
- Banquet Dining & Live Acoustic Music: Multi-course banquets pair elevated Cantonese plates with dedicated wines and live acoustic sets on weekend evenings.
- Elizabeth Quay Waterfront Setting: Set right along The Esplanade at Elizabeth Quay, featuring an intimate dining room and an outer balcony area.
What's On at Lantern On the Quay
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Key Dining Advantages
Why diners choose Lantern On the Quay for refined Cantonese dining, set banquets, and waterfront celebrations
Elevated Cantonese Culinary Craftsmanship
Culinary preparations strictly adhere to the chef's culinary standards and presentation, highlighting fresh ingredients and refined Cantonese dishes.
The food here is undoubtedly some of the best Chinese in Perth
Fred Lau Benchmark Flavours and Technique
From delicate wasabi-infused seafood to wok-charred ribs and tofu, dishes showcase precise technique and flavour balance.
The food was outstanding and easily some of the best I’ve eaten in Perth.
Adam Florance Banquet Dining with Live Acoustic Music
Multi-course banquets pair elevated Cantonese courses with curated wine selections and live acoustic background entertainment.
From the fantastic food and service to the single guy singing acoustic in the background we really enjoyed our experience
Michelle wiggers Curated Multi-Course Evenings
Six-course set menus featuring specialties like steamed toothfish provide an unhurried, rhythmically paced dining atmosphere.
The warm atmosphere was further enhanced by lovely live smooth music.
Minh Tran Elizabeth Quay Waterfront Setting
Situated directly along Elizabeth Quay, the restaurant pairs upscale dining with an outdoor balcony area and water views.
great food, great service, and a stunning waterfront setting that adds something special to your meal.
Vijay Farley-Naiker Celebrations and Milestone Gatherings
An accessible waterfront location combined with attentive group service makes the dining room well-suited for milestones and gatherings.
This place is a real hidden gem for Cantonese fine dining in Perth, and the location is super convenient. Perfect for special occasion!
Ratcha Tha
Most popular items
Refined Cantonese specialties and wok-tossed delicacies crafted with culinary precision
Steamed Toothfish
We also ordered a steamed tooth fish.
Minh Tran Peking Duck
Recommended dishes: Peking duck, Yang Chow fried rice, Squid with garlic salt&spice
Ratcha Tha Truffle Fried Rice
The truffle fried rice is the best we have had. Simple, full of flavour, and cooked perfectly.
M N Wasabi Prawns
For entrées, we had the signature wasabi prawns and the fried soft-shell crab.
Jake Sullivan
Other favorites
Complement your meal with handcrafted cocktails, dim sum starters, and signature desserts
Fried Ice Cream
We finished with the fried ice cream (absolute heaven) and a bottle of Taittinger champagne, which rounded out a perfect meal.
Adam Florance Firecracker Cocktail
They have an extensive drinks list, and I highly recommend the firecracker cocktail—it was out of this world!
Jake Sullivan Corn Soup
The corn soup and cocktails were also very well done.
JayJay Tatin Trio of Dumplings
Trio of dumplings (two of each) – prawn, scallop, and pork and prawn shao mai, all of which were sensational
Phillip Cook
Beyond the menu
Attentive personal hospitality, live acoustic music, and chef-led details that elevate waterfront Cantonese dining.
Direct Chef Hospitality & Tailored Courses
Owner and executive chef Sam regularly comes out to converse with guests, answer questions regarding the menu, and craft custom chef-selected courses for diners.
Personal Welcomes & Family Gestures
Co-owner and lady boss Karen personally greets early arrivals and provides thoughtful complimentary surprises, such as an extra serving of crispy duck skin for children.
Live Acoustic Dinner Accompaniment
Banquet and multi-course set dinner services are complemented by smooth live acoustic background performances, ranging from solo vocalists to duo bands.
Thoughtful Celebration Recovery
Management actively monitors service flow during major celebratory dates, proactively offering complimentary rounds of drinks to acknowledge timing delays.
Before you head over
Helpful pointers on parking, ordering, and kitchen policies for a seamless visit
Expect Strict Plating Standards
The chef strictly follows culinary presentation standards and will not serve sauces on the side or alter recipe plating, so expect dishes to come fully sauced and composed as intended.
Plan Ahead for Tricky Parking
Nearby parking can be tricky to navigate around Elizabeth Quay, so plan extra transit time or check alternative transport arrangements ahead of your booking.
Pre-Order Specialty Dishes
Speciality items such as yu sheng and almond chicken benefit from advance requests when reserving, ensuring the kitchen can properly prepare your course.
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