5 Stars – A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Perth!
Rocky River Cafe is an absolute must-try. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food is consistently delicious, and the drink menu has something for every summer vibe. The patio dining area strikes the perfect balance between tranquil ambiance, laid-back summertime chill, and small-town charm.
What really stands out is how welcoming and accommodating the entire experience is—from the service to the setting. The prices are reasonable, and the attention to detail in both food and atmosphere is clear.
Located just steps from Perth’s most beautiful park, around the corner from local hotel and directly across from a large public parking lot, it’s perfectly placed for visitors and locals alike.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful meal or a vibrant summer outing, Rocky River Cafe is a place to be shared, experienced and enjoyed!
Britt Santowski
Great food, amazing service. You will be delighted!
Katie Archambault
I always enjoy coming back to Rocky River when in town. I love the entire menu but cannot recommend Keith’s bitterballen enough. Cheers to the staff that really bring the entire dining experience together.
Vegetarian options: Open to vegetarian and all other dietary options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Melt, French Onion Soup
Peter Stuyt
Poor service- the waitress seemed to have a chip on her shoulder…
Service: 1
Isabelle Stuyt
I went here with my mom and brother today and the waitress was remarkably unprofessional in tone, unaccommodating, and quite abrasive. We were sat at the bar which was fine (under the agreement that we would get a table once one opened up), but once a table opened up and we were confirmed to get the table (rather reluctantly, as indicated by the waitress), it was promptly given to some other guests immediately after we got up to move. We promptly left. Poor service :(
Dana Riordon
It's always a great experience. The ambiance is always welcoming and the staff and service are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Chicken Burger, Spinach Strawberry Salad, Tuna Melt, Mussels and Fries, Perogies, Hamburger and Fries, Beet Salad, Fries
Elizabeth Geroux
We went on the once upon a Christmas Day so the place was busy, there were only 2 servers but they kept up ok. Perogies and deconstructed jalapeño poppers were a special and were our fav! French onion soup was pretty flavourless, gravy was super salty and lots of sprigs of thyme we had to pick out, the mussels were not burped properly so we’re super gritty, I did mention it to the waitress in hopes she would let the chef know some constructive criticism. Fish and chips were delicious, as well as the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Would try and go back again as they were minor issues and the place was busy!
Kid-friendliness: High chairs, colouring books and crayons
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Perogies
Sheila Killeen
Had a delicious lunch, atmosphere was lovely and our server Page was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
scott simpson
Had oysters, mussels and lobster roll - better than I’ve had on the east coast. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marco B
This was our second visit here. Friendly service, food was good especially the potato bacon soup. Really nice area to viait.
Parking: Inexpensive parking lot across the street.
A gem in Perth. Staff are excellent! Food is superb quality and generous. Can’t go wrong with double fried fries. Patio outside is cute too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Thanh Ha
Food was great we'd visit again.
Mussels were good.
Fish & chips were good.
Fish tacos were pretty good.
Kid-friendliness: They have coloring books and sticker books for kids.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Mussels and Fries
Stéphane Roberge
Beautiful restaurant, good service, good portion and great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitch Sprague
A very pleasant place to stop in for a bite with very friendly staff and a pretty spot on tasty burger. Very efficient service, we had someone at our table a couple of minutes after arriving giving us details of the specials and taking our drink order. Our meals arrived in a reasonable time and were very good, the fries were maybe a bit overcooked but still tasty. Can easily recommend for your next visit to Perth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mary K
We had a delicious lunch - fish and chips, burgers, fish tacos all very good. Great service too.
5 Stars – A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Perth! Rocky River Cafe is an absolute must-try. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food is consistently delicious, and the drink menu has something for every summer vibe. The patio dining area strikes the perfect balance between tranquil ambiance, laid-back summertime chill, and small-town charm. What really stands out is how welcoming and accommodating the entire experience is—from the service to the setting. The prices are reasonable, and the attention to detail in both food and atmosphere is clear. Located just steps from Perth’s most beautiful park, around the corner from local hotel and directly across from a large public parking lot, it’s perfectly placed for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful meal or a vibrant summer outing, Rocky River Cafe is a place to be shared, experienced and enjoyed!
Great food, amazing service. You will be delighted!
I always enjoy coming back to Rocky River when in town. I love the entire menu but cannot recommend Keith’s bitterballen enough. Cheers to the staff that really bring the entire dining experience together.
Vegetarian options: Open to vegetarian and all other dietary options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Melt, French Onion Soup
Poor service- the waitress seemed to have a chip on her shoulder…
Service: 1
I went here with my mom and brother today and the waitress was remarkably unprofessional in tone, unaccommodating, and quite abrasive. We were sat at the bar which was fine (under the agreement that we would get a table once one opened up), but once a table opened up and we were confirmed to get the table (rather reluctantly, as indicated by the waitress), it was promptly given to some other guests immediately after we got up to move. We promptly left. Poor service :(
It's always a great experience. The ambiance is always welcoming and the staff and service are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: California Chicken Burger, Spinach Strawberry Salad, Tuna Melt, Mussels and Fries, Perogies, Hamburger and Fries, Beet Salad, Fries
We went on the once upon a Christmas Day so the place was busy, there were only 2 servers but they kept up ok. Perogies and deconstructed jalapeño poppers were a special and were our fav! French onion soup was pretty flavourless, gravy was super salty and lots of sprigs of thyme we had to pick out, the mussels were not burped properly so we’re super gritty, I did mention it to the waitress in hopes she would let the chef know some constructive criticism. Fish and chips were delicious, as well as the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Would try and go back again as they were minor issues and the place was busy!
Kid-friendliness: High chairs, colouring books and crayons
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Perogies
Had a delicious lunch, atmosphere was lovely and our server Page was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had oysters, mussels and lobster roll - better than I’ve had on the east coast. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our second visit here. Friendly service, food was good especially the potato bacon soup. Really nice area to viait.
Parking: Inexpensive parking lot across the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger and Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
A gem in Perth. Staff are excellent! Food is superb quality and generous. Can’t go wrong with double fried fries. Patio outside is cute too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Food was great we'd visit again.
Mussels were good.
Fish & chips were good.
Fish tacos were pretty good.
Kid-friendliness: They have coloring books and sticker books for kids.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Mussels and Fries
Beautiful restaurant, good service, good portion and great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very pleasant place to stop in for a bite with very friendly staff and a pretty spot on tasty burger. Very efficient service, we had someone at our table a couple of minutes after arriving giving us details of the specials and taking our drink order. Our meals arrived in a reasonable time and were very good, the fries were maybe a bit overcooked but still tasty. Can easily recommend for your next visit to Perth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a delicious lunch - fish and chips, burgers, fish tacos all very good. Great service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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