Nieuw Ruin

Tucked along Norfolk Street in Freo, this spot turns out sharp, imaginative wine-bar plates that command respect. Table additions mid-dinner don’t rattle the floor crew—they pull up chairs and keep the rhythm going without a blink. Outside, coastal air cools the tables while the kitchen delivers on the hype. Fellow food obsessives point straight to the yellowfin tuna in chilled gazpacho, the ocean trout, and a rich cauliflower pie that deserves every bit of praise. Pour a glass of chardonnay and let the savory pastry do the talking.