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Hippo Creek African Grill

35/58 Southside Drive | Hillarys Boat Harbour, Hillarys, Western Australia 6025, Australia
(08) 9447 2238
Ranked #2 of 12 restaurants in Hillarys
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Price range: 26 AUD - 102 AUD
Cuisines: African
Good for: Groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Groups, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Perth
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Overall impression was above average, though I don't think they quite reach the very good status. Angus Fillet steak was nice and tender though possibly a bit on the small side (250g). The Hunters Assaghai looked interesting but the meat was a bit tough and stringy - certainly not the quality of the Fillet steak. Both were accompanied with a... More

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Hi We went to Hippo Creek for Breakfast on Mothers Day and would highly recommend their breakfast. Great value............for Perth !!! My husband had the 'African Feast' $22.50 - eggs as you like on sour dough toast w a sirloin steak, bacon, grilled tomato, grilled field mushroom and chipolatas MASSIVE!!! The kids helped him finish it. I had the 'Eggs... More

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Venice, Italy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We both had the steaks. I had the Wagu sirloin and my husband had the Angus rump. Was cooked to medium rare and was succulent and tender. We shared the cheesecake dessert as it was a substantial size. Not a cheap night out but for a special occasion ...

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Albany, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Went here with a group of 15 people for our friends birthday. From the moment we sat down the service was alot to be desired. There seemed to be alot of staff running around like headless chooks doing nothing. Couldnt get a drink so had to ask at the bar for them to send a waitress down to our table... More

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Perth, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

if you want to have a fantastic meal i highly recommend hippo creek.last night was our third visit and it was fantastc as the times before. i had the beef skewers with garlic and chips,and my husband had the chicken with garlic prawns.both dishes were amazing. we dine out alot and think this is the best by far. staff were... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

We went there for lunch, food was gorgeous, but expensive. Would go again.

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Perth, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Service was good. Food came out on time. Snails for the entree were meant to be sauteed in garlic, but were in fact bland. I couuldn't taste any garlic. 'Hunters Assaghai' was cooked medium as requested. 350g was a generous serve of meat with good chips and salad on the side. It was presented well, the garlic souce was also... More

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Derby, England, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Had a big family dinner here on our last trip down under. A nice place with nice food and we were well looked after. I can highly recommend the Hunters Assaghai - go for the big one with chilli butter!

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Perth, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Staff very good, food excellent, highly recommend. Don't let the prices put you off, the portions were huge.

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western australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Sitting on the marina watch every thing thats happening around you

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