Bivouac

Clever food, good range of wine is always a plus on my books. Nice ambience professional staffs. Perth could do with more wine bars like this.

Bivouac has everything I love in food: variety, great combination of flavours, healthy choices without compromising on deliciousness, colorful plates, and a tendency to leave you wanting more! This is probably one of our ultimate favorites… The service is quick, with dishes coming as they are ready, the staff is very nice and helpful and the vibe of the place makes a great place to enjoy and share great food with friends and family or just with your significant other! It is rare to find a restaurant where all the dishes you try are so darn good that you are unable to rate them from favorite to least favorite… Another praise I would give would be for their ability to make each dish unique in flavor! Sometimes in restaurants you have different dishes but they all tend to use the same basic ingredients and end up tasting more or less the same… Well NOT HERE! Each dish was unique in flavor and packed with so many different components (lots of different veggies, nuts, seeds, spices, yogurt, fruit etc. and they all blended perfectly together!) can’t rave enough about this place!

We walked pass this on the weekend and it was chock a block, so we had lunch else where. Having come back on a week day it was much quieter. The service was friendly and attentive.
I had a couple of the goat chops. They were absolutely amazing. They were both tender and covered in deliciousness. (Aka Citrus gremolata and pine nuts) I really loved these.
I also had the potato bravas. The potatoes were crispy and the coriander dressing and tomato ‘sauce’ went with the potatoes perfectly.
I loved this restaurant and I’ll be back soon with friends so I can enjoy more of their gorgeous dishes and works of art.

As part of the fringe festival, bivouac is offering dishes at 90s prices. Get half a pizza, patatas bravas, suzuk sausage for 4.95 each and goat chops for 2.95 each.
I ended up getting goat chops and my were they delicious. They came in this sweet spicy sour tomato base. The goat was slightly tough but still tender enough to eat. It had some coriander pesto on top and was infused with so much flavour. Yummo. Cheap as chips goat chops and delicious too.

Had a meal here last night after a Fringe show. The food is great and very tasty although the portions are not huge. Would recommend the pork belly and lamb neck to share. The wine list is not extensive and there are few reds under $ 50. Overall, would recommend it as a place for a good meal in the Northbridge area.

Fantastic Mediterranean/​Spanish inspired tapas. great food, great atmosphere and great service. Not to be missed.

This is my favourite place to eat in Perth. I think the most important part of any place is consistency. The service, food, atmosphere and staff are always great. There was a time where I was eating here twice a week.
I will suggest the goat chops and the Charcuterie board. All of the food is middle eastern inspired, you can order for yourself or share. I always opt to share as you get to try a range of foods. The Gnochhi is also another great dish. I also love getting pizzas here!
I find the food is well balanced and you never walk out feeling bloated. Some dishes are heavy if that’s what you are after. The serving sizes are not heavy but just right.
Dessert for me isn’t something I usually get but every time I have, I was very pleased.
The bar is great, it has a good selection of spirits plus the wine list is always good. The cocktails are great and I haven’t had one that wasn’t made well.
I would suggest that this is a perfect spot for a date as the atmosphere is not too loud, its casual while been a bit fancy and the music plays at the right level.

Had a great night with my husband here, sat at the bar and took recommendations from the waitress — great food, really cute atmosphere! Awesome wine list — impressed with the Malbec from Mendoza!

The place is such a hip one. I definitely dig the ambiance and warm friendly staff. I would definitely comeback to try out more of their dish

I’d heard good things about this place, so went we walked by at dinner time & we could get a table — we took it.
Interesting artwork — green beards are apparently the spirit guardians of the restaurant. An interesting vibe that reminded me of melbourne (though, Perth’s bar scene is reminding me a lot of melbourne lately — thank you Small Bar Licences). Overall it was intriguing.
We ordered cocktails — mine was served with a sprig of Rosemary that had the life goal of taking out my eye — I quickly de-​sprigged. Nice & refreshing grapefruit based option was is stark comparison to the strong and intense sangria choice.
The food: what you are all wondering about.
The fries, nothing to write home about — and an slightly overpowering bitterness of cinnamon to them. It worked with the condiments but without, well, bad time to be allergic to aioli.
The gnocchi — best thing of the night. The share plate between two was perfect although I could definitely eat it myself. I recommend that.
The pizza. Well, no. Not so good. In theory it should have been good, all the components were there. Nice base, light pizza sauce, moist chicken, spicy sauce on top, fresh herbs. All great things, independently. Together it was just to much, a mélange of flavors that fought for supremacy over each other. We barely ate a slice each. Not because we weren’t hungry, because it wasn’t good.
Mind you, it did mean we saved room for Koko Black.

I’ve been frequenting Bivouac for a few years now and I’m yet to have a disappointing meal. When I’m stuck for an idea of where to go for dinner, Bivouac has never failed me.
The menu is seasonal, and although you’ll see your favourites re-​appear (including pork belly, braised beef cheek, and either baked or pan fried gnocchi), there’s always a slightly different twist to the dish when it comes back on the menu.
The selection of wines is small but good, but I do wish they had better beers on offer.

Bivouac was my first experience with Northbridge area. While crowded for a Wednesday evening, we luckily scored seats at the bar all the way in the rear of the restaurant. It’s a great people-​watching spot, if a little stuffy since it’s right next to the kitchen. Another positive to bellying up to the bar is the bartender can keep wine in the chiller, perfect for the Margaret River SSB (Semillion-​Sauvignon Blanc) consumed.
But what’s important food. The grilled Sucuk sausage, a spicey, Middle-​Eastern spiced beef sausage has sufficient heat to perk your pulse and is paired with a pickled red cabbage to offset it; the only improvement would be to dice the sausage, as pieces had dried out. The Gingin Goat Chops were heaven on a bone! Tender, full-​of-​flavor, with just a hint of the rich deep, almost gamey goat. The accompanying tomato, fig, and fennel chutney added the right amount of sweetness to an otherwise über-​savory dish. The golden spiced baby calamari have a paper-​thin crust Barberry salt, Samphire Salad, Ouzo mayo. The overall winner of the night, a complete and utter darkhorse, the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, served with Dukkah and Labneh remoulade, both full-​of-​life, Mediterreanean spice. To finish off, a big slice of crispy, crunchy, dripping with honey baklava is worth it.

Bivouac has been on my short-​list for quite some time now so the first time we had a chance to go out and leave Bubs behind we decided that it was no better time to indulge.
Coming through on Sat evening and with it being Valentines Day, the place was full by 6:30pm. Seeing that they don’t take reservations for dinner we left our details with the friendly host who estimated that he would have a table for us in half hour. Perfect, as it was ample time to enjoy a cocktail elsewhere whilst taking in the vibe of the city. Low and behold we received our call within the estimated time and we promptly made our way to our much anticipated celebratory dinner.
Stepping in felt as if you were entering a warm cosy house with nice ambient lighting and vintage furnishings. Service was prompt and we were taken through some of their popular items.
We started off with some Spanish Cava and a Gin & Grapefruit cocktail and opted for the GinGin Goat Chops, pan-​fried Gnocchi and jewelled Tabbouleh side.
First to arrive was the beautifully spiced Goat Chops, dressed with fig and fennel chutney on a bed of tomato kasundi. Unfortunately our side tabbouleh wasn’t ready at the time so we had to admire the chops for while before partaking. With our waiter searching for our side we decided to tuck in as the chops were getting cold. Half way through the chops the side dish finally arrived and lived up to its expectations. Full of flavour, texture and aroma. The Gnocchi arrived shortly afterwards and all I could recall thinking was «Art on a plate worthy for Kings and Queens». It would have perfect if there was a little more Gorgonzola on the plate. A couple of Proseccos later, we managed to finish our mains, savouring each bite without any diminishing effect.
We saved some space for the decadent Chocolate, cherry and sesame crisp gelato sandwich with choc hazelnut dust over a couple of piccolos to further fuel our gastronomic journey and it just kept getting better. Loved the way how the lights got dimmer as the night progressed.
Looking forward to going back when the menu changes again as I’m sure it’ll be yet another mesmerising affair.

FringeWorld had arrived at last and the Über Blonde and I had tickets for the Bakery, so after a delicious palate cleansing ale at Lot 20, we headed for Bivouac. We have been to the Biv at least 20 times but tonight was new on many levels.
Firstly the front of house service has elevated significantly and house manager Lauren greeted us like old friends and had us at a table in two minutes — the place was packed but the noise level was nowhere as debilitating as it has been in the past.
With a chilled Segura Viudas Cava each we found some fantastic new food on the menu. Their Gingin goat chops are still a timeless item and deservedly so, but we decided on some new fare.
The menu here is as varied as it is adventurous — the special of the day was camel steak with all the «fixens». Maybe next time!
We kicked off with the Popcorn Polenta ($ 12) — six fab nuggets of beautiful firm polenta, lightly pan fried and resting on a bowl-​lickable dressing of smoked beetroot hummus and tahini yoghurt. Special.
Next on deck were the Sticky Chipotle Pepper Lamb Riblets ($ 25) from the mains list and the Puy Lentil, Roasted Pepper & Spanish Onion salad ($ 11) from the sides menu.
These were easily two of the best dishes we have had here in over a dozen visits. The lamb ribs were perfectly seasoned and absolutely stunning — moist, cooked to perfection and worth fighting over.
As good as they were though, I am happy to announce the winner is — envelope please — the Puy Lentil salad! Yes really!
When you combine fresh greens, multiple herbs and an unbelievable dressing with Puy Lentils it’s usually a recipe for a soggy disaster. Nope. These guys totally nailed it.
Here’s the key, combine them all — at room temperature — and stand back and wait for the applause. We clapped, well mentally at least.
As we decided whether to lick the plates or not, we sipped Venezia’s finest Clic Fruliano Bianco. We paused too long and all those fab leftover dressings were swept away by the world’s tallest waitress.
After actually considering desert, we decided against it and headed off to the Bakery effusively repeating to each other that it was the best meal we had ever been served at Bivouac.
It is the best restaurant in Perth.

Stopped by again last night for another dinner, this time bringing my mum along who’s kind of seen it all food wise so she’s a harsh critic. She loved it, blown away by the diverse flavours and combinations of ingredients they feature in their dishes. They just ooze such casual cool and seem to get it right so effortlessly.
Our dishes were the pomegranate cured salmon (a little small but tasty), black barley with crispy brussels sprouts, baby carrots, asparagus, beetroot hummus and labne, and the special of Louisiana spiced lamb backstop with Israeli couscous and baba ghanoush. Though we were so full after we also ordered frangipane tart and the ice-​cream sandwich for dessert — they were huge, tasty and the perfect way to end my first visit back to Bivouac for 2015. I love this place.

A very impressive place to have a dinner! Excellent atmosphere and décor with great tables and service. All the servers were prompt and friendly and helpful.
Food was divine! Started with the vege Mezze plate that had perfectly grilled halloumi, lovely hummus and great flat bread.
Our table of 4 then split two share plates and two smaller plates. The share plates were the calamari which was nice and the gnocchi which was incredible (I could eat 2 whole plates of it myself). The small plates were the sausage which was tasty and fries which were perfect.
I’ll most definitely be back!

I finally made it to Bivouac last weekend! And I can’t wait to go back!
This place is really cool, love the set out, the staff were super helpful and happy to answer our questions as well as make recommendations.
The menus is full of fresh seasonal dishes with lots of good choices, it was difficult to make a decision on where to start. They also have an extensive drink list! On the day we were there the vibe was great with awesome tunes being played whilst we were there.
For lunch there were 4 of us — to start we shared the mezze board and a serve of the grilled sucuk sausage. We then ordered three dishes also to share; grilled haloumi and zucchini pasta salad, the black barley/​winter vegetables and the gnocchi. Everything was great however the stand out for me was the grilled haloumi and zucchini pasta salad and the sucuk sausage (which was served with pickles and citrus for a taste explosion!) All the ingredients are fresh and they are well paired to get the best use out of flavors.
I was really impressed with Bivouac and I can’t believe I haven’t been before. I will definitely be re-​visiting this little gem in the coming months!

Absolutely love this place!!! I’ve been here a few times now and the service has always been fantastic.
From the moment you walk in the door, there’s always someone to greet you with a friendly welcome and you’re soon shown to your seat. The staff certainly know their stuff and are so helpful if you have special dietary requirements.
And the food, oh my word!!! My favourites are the gnocci and the grilled haloumi with zucchini pasta, so full of flavour, just delicious!
Such a great location too, if you’re taking in a show at the State Theatre Centre or Blue Room, it’s just around the corner.
I’ll be going back real soon. :)

Pretty excellent! :) Giant thumbs up to this cool joint and the person that recommended it to me!
This place has a really cool vibe to it, not too loud, not too quiet and perfect for a catch up with a friend… or 6!
I’m not one that loves to venture into Northbridge on a Thursday night, but this little spot is just far enough away from all the scuffle areas that I hate.
Just near the cultural centre it’s a pretty good place to arrange a catch up as parking isn’t all to hard nor public transport.
Our waitresses were so so lovely! Big wave to Emily who treated us so well and had such a great knowledge about the menu. Be sure to ask about the «Secret Menu» options too! They have some truly great stuff on there!
We ate a lot of food for 5 people, and the drinks weren’t faulted!
Scallop and chorizo pizza with a hazelnut sauce
Riblets with orange with a side of lentils and spanish onion
Beef cheek
Cous cous stuffed crumbed squid
Baked gnocchi with truffle oil (MY FAVOURITE DISH!)
Assorted meat board
Food was really tasty and refreshiong blends of flavours. Be careful of that gnocchi it’s quite an intense flavour, its probably a meal best eaten shared. You’ve got so many options to choose from and don’t be afraid to ask the staff what’s hot and popular– because more than likely you will love these dishes!
I wish I had known about this place sooner– it’s a great little place and I can’t wait to go back!

Best to arrive by 6:15 or after 7:15 to avoid having to wait for a table.
What an enjoyable dinner we had. Tables are cramped together, but positive fellow diners, and we got to talk with both sides to share our thoughts on what we were eating. Cool.
We started with the whitebait, $ 10, and while it was very good, it should have been served a little hotter (was it sitting out for 1 minute too long before being served?).
I had the goat chops @ $ 17.50 which were also very good, but not nearly as good as lamb chops. Five chops served.
Then we shared the Black Barley, $ 28, which was our favorite dish of the evening. Wholesome, and very flavorful. The Savoy cabbage, $ 9 as a side veggie. The least favorite item, while still decent, were the scallops (we ordered without any meat), $ 29.
Wines by the glass are reasonably priced, averaging $ 11, and by the bottle very reasonably priced.
Amazingly, they have a shortage of wine glasses here, and they are on allocation… only one per person, and if you change wines, maybe you’ll get a fresh glass.
Service was very friendly and helpful, but a little slow, especially toward the end.
Overall, a very positive evening, and one of our better meals in Perth.

After visiting Bivouac a couple of times now its become one of my go to places in Northbridge The food is always bursting full of flavour and presented beautifully. Its the perfect size for sharing and affordable for the quality! Personal recommendations include the Baked Gnocchi — incredibly
creamy and indulging (but so worth it) and the grilled haloumi salad, so fresh and tasty!
There’s lots of seating both in and out of Bivouac and whether your a small or large group they’ve got you covered! Weekends at Bivouac tend to get crowded so make sure you book or arrive early. I particularly like the artwork at Bivouac, they’re always changing it up and showcasing art from local perth artists :-)
Overall if your looking for something to eat in Northbridge that’s a little upmarket and delicious head to Bivouac Canteen and Bar

I don’t throw around 5 stars for the fun of it, so when I do, I’m damn serious about what I write.
I visited Bivouac last night upon a very influential suggestion by a fellow Unilocaler. The suggestion went a little something like this: «If I only give you one suggestion, it would be Bivouac on William Street in Northbridge». And who am I to thumb my nose at a statement like that? I thought I’d give it a go being that it was my last night in this lovely city. The restaurant has more of a café vibe, and is located in a very unassuming part of the city. In fact, from the outside it looks like an art joint with some tables inside. I shimmied my way up to the bar, where I was greeted by a lovely girl, who turned out to be not only my mixologist for the night, but a really good conversation partner as well.
Upon my gut instinct I ordered the scallops and chorizo, and upon her recommendation, the halloumi salad. As I waited for my meal, she whipped me up a Thom yum cocktail, not to be confused with the Thai soup, although, it did mimic many of the flavours with its chilli and cilantro. I love spicy cocktails, and this one had a perfect balance of sweetness to round it out.
On to the food, lord where to start? The salad was a familiar mix of arugula, nashi pear, halloumi, hazlenut, pommegranate, and (i want to say) dried blueberries? Perfectly tart and fresh, it was the most amazing accompaniment to its rich counterpart, the scallops and chorizo. Imagine, if you will, perfectly seared bay scallops and cross sections of smoked chorizo (like the legit kind) standing in a row on a rectangular plate in a pool of squid ink sauce and topped with roasted red pepper salsa and fish roe. Et voila! A moment in time where you wish you had happened to be carrying a loaf of bread in your purse to sop up every last drop of that plate. I’m pretty sure I closed my eyes.
My mixologist and i chatted about the owners and how they were able to create such a diverse menu. If I remember this correctly, they are an Italian couple who own a farm just outside of Perth and source many of their own ingredients. They enjoy travelling and being inspired by flavours around the world, and have assembled a very talented team of people in the kitchen to make that inspiration come to life. Mad respect.
If you have any doubt about eating here, I hope this review really dispels those thoughts. Don’t hesitate, just go and enjoy, and if it means taking sandwiches to work for the next couple of days because you blew your weeks dining allowance on this place, trust me, its worth it!