Best vegetarian and vegan eats

Gone are the days when chefs passed off asparagus as a main. Incredible vegan degustations can now be found at world-class vineyard restaurants, and vegetarian dishes brimming with flavour are the status quo.

This is just a selection of the best vegetarian restaurants and cafes in the Margaret River Region, so rest assured, you don’t have to miss out because you don’t eat meat!

These brewing heroes do plenty of vego options, with delicious pizzas and rotating, seasonal salads. If you’re just after a snack, their corn poppers with chipotle sauce are always washed down well with a pint of their XPA, brewed on site.  The brewery is also super close to the Busselton Jetty if you feel like a post-meal amble, or Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop, if you want a gelato and chocolate fix (yes, they have vegan and gluten free options too).

Mano Wraps do savoury and sweet crepes with a twist, they are made with buckwheat, making them 100% gluten free, so you can cater for the whole dietary crew. They do vegan Nutella and white chocolate sweet crepes, as well as a veggie crepe loaded with roast vegetables, feta and homemade basil pesto. You can also add your fave ingredients when you order, which is pretty cool. We recommend the fresh stracciatella cheese.

Mano wraps now has both a Busselton and Dunsborough location.

Prepare to eat like royalty at INARA. Over half their dishes are vegetarian, and more than a third are vegan. Their Levantine cuisine is inspired by the traditional ingredients of the Middle East, where vegetables are elevated as hero ingredients, and vegan dishes are delicious and exciting. Fill your table with snacks, mezze and vegetable sides, but leave room for dessert.

A cult classic burger joint on Queen Street in Busselton that will please the whole family. For a measly one dollar extra, you any of Burger Bone’s magnificent burgers vegetarian, and we aren’t just talking about swapping a patty for a mushroom. We mean it when we say their handmade veg patty is out of this world. They also do a tasty vegan burger and loaded fries. Pay extra to make your burger filthy (that means double the ingredients).

Life is truly delicious at Wills Domain. Their Yallingup estate is home to a beautiful restaurant that serves up wild-harvested, sustainable produce curated by Culinary Director Jed Gerrard. The kitchen is vegetarian and vegan friendly, with tasting menus that come perfectly paired with the vineyard’s award-winning wine. The restaurant received 18 points in the Australian Good Food Guide Restaurant awards in 2026, more than any other restaurant in Western Australia, and is worth a special journey.

If you’re after a more casual dining option, where you don’t have to leave town, you’ll love Saltline Brewing Co’s down-to-earth menu with plenty of vego options. Grab their vegan cauliflower bites or vegetarian halloumi burger and pair it with a pint of their Outkast Clean Pale. Their dishes are designed for sharing and their menu is substantial, so it’s a great choice for a catch-up with friends, meat lovers included.

Yarri creates dishes based on the six Noongar seasons. They use the best and freshest ingredients from their organic fruit and vegetable garden, as well as produce from farmers in the region. The set menu can be made vegetarian or vegan, just make sure you give them the heads up as it may require additional prep. There are usually some incredible vegetarian options available à la carte, all prepared by award-winning chef and co-owner, Aaron Carr.

If you’re into cocktails, they only use wonderfoam in their sour recipes (not egg whites), making their Hibiscus Gin Sour vegan too!

Rústico serves up Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a focus on plant-based, locally sourced food. Their share-style tapas menu includes some tasty vegan and vego dishes, and they offer a vegan degustation that tastes oh so good with a glass (or jug) of sangria. The restaurant is set on the gorgeous Hay Shed Hill winery, which makes for a memorable lunch spot.

This incredible Cowaramup vineyard may be known for its award-winning wines, but it also brings a strong vegetarian game. Their restaurant offers up vegetarian and vegan tasting menus (make sure you request them 24 hours before your booking). Vasse Felix also has an array of vegan wines, which pair well with their exceptional modern Australian fare.

This Margaret River icon actually makes some bloody good vego and vegan food. Their ‘Plate of Joy!’ has been on the menu for well over a decade, and features a crispy house-made vegan patty with brown rice and delicious ratatouille. Settlers also do a vege bolognese and other hearty meat-free dishes.

Every Saturday the Margaret River Farmers’ Market bustles with locals and holidaymakers. Stalls are run by amazing farmers, growers and makers, known for having the best produce in the region. Pick up your fruit and veg, then enjoy a bite from one of the friendly local food stalls.

The local legends at White Elephant Beach Cafe have loads of vego and vegan options for breakfast by the beach. There’s smashed pumpkin, wild mushrooms, coconut bircher, and Acai bowls with all the toppings you could dream of. Best enjoyed post a dip at Gnaraup Beach. They are open 7am – 3pm everyday.

The Margaret River Tuck Shop is home to bold, modern Australian food and a huge wood-fired oven, so you can gather the gang for share plates and pizzas. Think char-grilled broccolini with la delizia latticini stracciatella and roasted macadamia, and middle eastern spiced cauliflower, with green tahini with black sesame seeds. Are we making you hungry yet?

Sometimes you just need a big, saucy burger, and Normal Van delivers a flavoursome hit you won’t find anywhere else. They’re flipping the best portobello mushroom burgers in town, so you can enjoy a classic style ‘cheeseburger’ but without the meat. Add a substantial craft beer list and wines from some of the most innovative labels in the Margaret River Region, and you have the recipe for some very happy vegetarian diners. Serving up dinner Thursday – Monday and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Sons of Naples offer traditional Italian dishes including a great range of vegan and vegetarian options. We recommend their vegan fried eggplant parmigiana croquettes or their Roots n Shoots pizza. And their pasta is homemade, obviously.

Head to the Cottage Café at The Berry Farm for delectable vegetarian dining. Like their vegetarian tart, or all of the fresh cakes and scones you could ever dream of. This charming little café has a kid’s menu (and playground), which makes it a great spot for the whole family. When you’re done, visit the cellar door to taste some delicious sparkling fruit wines, cider and ports, or explore the farm garden. 

At Glenarty Road they like to do things a little differently. They’re a farm-to-table restaurant and winery based in Karridale, southern Margaret River. Their focus is to make world-class wine, and plate fresh seasonal dishes loaded with produce from their veggie garden. Their set menu usually includes their hand raised and grass-fed meat, but they are more than happy to swap that out for more vegetarian delights, just give them a heads up when booking.

These private chefs know their way around an incredible vegetarian (and vegan) dish. They’ll also come to your accommodation spot and make it for you. Here are a couple of our faves:

• Sarina Kamini: The Spice Mistress is well known for preparing traditional Kashmiri dishes for lovers of Indian Food.
• Tiller Dining: Chef George Cooper uses fresh produce grown on his Yallingup farm to prepare multiple vegetarian courses, which can be paired with wine.

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