Part of the 2025 Gascoyne Food Festival, this limited-time trail invites you to dine at much-loved local venues, hidden gems, and outback icons - each serving up a signature dish crafted specially for the trail. Whether it's ocean-fresh seafood, rich bush flavours, or a creative twist on a classic, every stop tells a story of the region’s incredible food bowl.

🍴 How it works:
Order the signature dish at participating venues, scan the QR code at each stop, and vote for your favourite. The most-voted dish will be crowned the Taste of the Gascoyne Signature Dish for 2025, and you’ll go in the draw to win tasty prizes just for voting!

So pack your appetite, hit the road, and experience the flavours of the Gascoyne - one plate at a time.

Check out the full trail map and festival events here.

Shark Bay Venues

INSCRIPTION BAR
(Dirk Hartog Island)

Signature dish - Coastal catch with seasonal produce.
Set on a remote island paradise, Inscription Bar offers fresh seafood and a sunset bar experience with a side of adventure.

SHARK BAY HOTEL

Signature dish - Local Fish & Chips
WA’s oldest pub license meets oceanfront pub fare. Shark Bay Hotel serves cold drinks, casual meals and sunset views in the centre of Denham.

SHARK BAY PIZZA

Signature dish - Taste of the Bay Pizza
A local favourite for relaxed, family-style dining, serving up handcrafted pizzas loaded with flavour and local produce.

OCEANS RESTAURANT

Signature dish - Ocean seafood platter to share
Overlooking Shark Bay, Oceans Restaurant delivers fresh, modern Australian cuisine with unbeatable sunset views.

Carnarvon Venues

TASTE OF ITALY

Signature dish -Homemade Gnocchi with Ratatouille Sauce
A cosy deli-café blending Italian comfort with local produce, known for house-made pastas, cheeses and preserves.

WOORAMEL RETREAT UPSIDE DOWN CAFE

Signature dish - Goat Burger
Campfire dinners and hearty outback breakfasts served riverside at this unique bush retreat café located at Wooramel River Retreat.

JARDILUNJI MIA

Signature dish - Kangaroo Nachos
Located within the Gwoonwardu Mia cultural centre, this café offers native-flavoured treats and warm Aboriginal hospitality.

MISS FANGS CAFE & RESTAURANT

Signature dish - Special Fried Rice
Tucked in a lush garden setting, Miss Fangs serves up Japanese-Chinese fusion fare in a relaxed outdoor space.

SAILS RESTAURANT

Signature dish - Sails Seafood Chowder
A refined yet relaxed dining experience inside the Hospitality Inn, showcasing modern Aussie flavours with WA seafood highlights.

WATERFRONT 6701

Signature dish - Avocado and Eggs on Sourdough
A breezy café on the Carnarvon foreshore, serving fresh, locally sourced meals and house-roasted coffee with waterfront views.

KESTREL CAFE

Signature dish - Vietnamese Crab Spring Rolls
Located at the One Mile Jetty precinct, Kestrel Café dishes up vibrant, wholesome meals with riverside charm.

Coral Bay Venues

SWEET NINGALOO

Signature dish - The Sweet Cup
Sweet Ningaloo is a treat-lover’s dream with artisan gelato, fresh waffles, and handmade chocolates inspired by the coast.

BILLS BAR

Signature dish - Local Catch
The social heart of Coral Bay, Bills Bar pairs ice-cold drinks and WA seafood with laid-back beer garden energy.

Exmouth Venues

BULLARA STATION

Signature dish - Steak Pie
From damper by the fire to seasonal paddock-to-plate dinners, Bullara serves up hearty station hospitality in the red dirt heartland.

EXHALE EXMOUTH

Signature dish - From Reef to Ranges
A breezy, dog-friendly café and tapas bar that blends coastal soul with colourful, wholesome plates. Definitely don't skip Exhale on your next visit.

MUTTS CAFE

Signature dish - Mutts Classic Burger
A vibrant garden café where epic brekky burgers, fresh bowls and good vibes come standard - pups welcome.

WHALERS RESTAURANT

Signature dish - Seafood Platter
A long-standing Exmouth favourite serving up premium local seafood, steaks and elevated classics in an elegant setting. Located in Exmouth Escape Resort.

ADRIFT CAFE

Signature dish - Exmouth tiger prawns with Shark Bay clams & Saffron emulsion.
A relaxed, rustic café offering fresh, locally inspired dishes crafted with care, perfect for a laid-back dining experience in Exmouth.