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The Red Herring

26 Riverside Road, Fremantle, Western Australia 6158, Australia
08 9339 1611
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Ranked #29 of 74 restaurants in Fremantle
3.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Price range: 23 AUD - 90 AUD
Cuisines: Australian, Asian fusion, Seafood
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
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Fremantle, Australia
Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This used to be my favourite restaurant almost in the world! But we had a few terrible experiences and hadn't been back for sometime. So it was with some trepidation that we returned for a business dinner this week. Whilst it was much much better than our previous two experiences there is still something not quite there about the place.... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

I was with my partner and friends so we weren't chasing a romantic couple 's night but I would have been disappointed if I was. Fair enough it was Saturday night but lots of tables of big groups, a few with young kids, meant the ambience was busy rather than relaxed. Choice of fish was surprisingly limited too. Overall, food... More

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Perth, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Went for dinner with three couples and had a really enjoyable evening with great food and service in a great location More

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UK
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

The Red Herring is a great restaurant in East Fremantle located on a pier, in the waters of The Swan River. The food is excellent, wine list good and the views are excellent Good service and plenty of parking. A marvelous place to enjoy an excellent meal. More

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Diamond Creek
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Had a fantastic meal with family when we were in WA last month. We all raved about the crayfish, which was a daily special at the time. Lovely and fresh and a very reasonable price. The caramal brulee (which was made with palm sugar) was exceptional! The staff were very efficient and unobtrusive. Thanks guys for a lovely evening! More

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melbourne
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

A lovely location on the Swan River. Food is very tasty, portions are large and filling. Not cheap but very enjoyable. More

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Perth, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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The aircon is not terrific and is stifling as the sun goes down.  The staff know all about it.  We have had a few excellent experiences there - special nights and we have kept going back for special family events.  The last time we booked, for 12 with good notice, despite being repeat customers, we were told that we had... More

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Perth, Australia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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The food was above average and the service was excellent. Lovely views of the river. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

What a lovely venue - lovely views of the Swan River at sunset. The service was excellent however the food was really bad. My Red Emperor at $48 was tough and overcooked and served on a bed of what appeared to be coleslaw. I couldn't finish it. My son's green chicken curry was poor with tough and rubbery chicken. I... More

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Perth, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Situated literally on the Swan River in Fremantle, the restaurant offers top end dining at top end prices but it is definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a memorable meal in fairly unique surroundings. The menu has something for most people and the quality, as you would expect, is very good. More

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