Located at the top of Margaret River's main street in a newly transformed space, de’sendent is a new intimate refined dining restaurant which opened its doors in January 2024. Owners Ann Spencer and Executive Chef Evan Hayter are behind the project, which is the next incarnation of their previous winery venture Arimia Estate, but distinctly different.
The new 35-seat restaurant was born from the passion and vision behind Arimia Estate, which built a strong reputation for its unwavering dedication to growing and sourcing high-quality, local, organic produce from suppliers who cared deeply for the land. Chef Evan Hayter is deeply passionate about where his ingredients come from - how they’re grown and reared, and ensuring they’re sourced from like-minded producers who share Arimia's values. de’sendent is the evolution of an important story, and represents Evan and Ann's determination to share their dining philosophy with the world. Guests can expect high-end West Australian ingredients including abalone, full-blooded Waygu beef, marron and uni (sea urchin), sourced from passionate, small-batch suppliers. A diverse wine list showcases premium local, national and global wines that complement the calibre of the food.
The name de’sendent signifies the cultivation of a new culinary chapter for business partners Hayter and Spencer, as well as treasured family ties.
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de’sendent
de'sendent, Bussell Highway, Margaret River WA, Australia
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4.8 (44 Google reviews)
Patrick Proctor-Jackson21 March 2025
A lovely way to end our trip to Margaret River, celebrating local produce and creating some wonderful flavours.
Josh was a lovely host, personable and took us through the wine pairing explaining the reason for the choice alongside a little information about the producers/wines themselves.
We started with some cocktails that were very balanced, with unique flavour profiles balancing smoke with eucalyptus, and kaffir lime with pandan and coconut.
The atmosphere was lovely, with lighting that illuminated the table and due to targeting meant the room wasn’t too bright.
It’s always nice having dishes brought out by the chefs so they get a chance to explain thought processes and be celebrated for their work in the kitchen.
All the food and drink was incredible, but some stand outs for my partner and myself were the kangaroo tartare with fig, and the starter comprising of 3 dishes, ceviche, prawn salad, and a dressed oyster.
Really happy to have got the opportunity to try some unique products and think it’s a steal at the price.
James Schlipalius15 February 2025
We went there for our anniversary dinner, it was delicious! We felt very special being looked after by the waiters, sommelier style wine service and chefs (including Evan himself) bringing lovely dishes to the table. The open kitchen gives you a great view of the meals being prepared too.
Great for a special date night, birthday treat. This venue is one of Australia's newest top degustation restaurants.
Ange25 October 2024
We celebrated our wedding anniversary with an unforgettable meal at this restaurant. Chef Evan and his team made the experience incredibly special, with personal and attentive service that exceeded our expectations. Chef Evan takes the time to personally visit each table, presenting courses served and explaining the ingredients and thoughts behind it. It was truly a memorable dining experience, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you again to the whole team for making our celebration so wonderful!
Anthony Ng18 October 2024
Exceptional experience! Was here to celebrate a family birthday. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the chef cooked up a storm. I particularly enjoyed the scallops and the lavender macadamia dessert, but other dishes like the fish were also lovely and the the wine list with the pairing was great as well.
This place is a hidden gem and I would highly recommend it as a must try.
Degustation does take 2 hours or so but it’s well worth it.
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