Rock Salt Restaurant Albany

Rock Salt sits on Frenchman Bay Road on the drive out to Torndirrup, and it has made a point of welcoming dogs. Four-legged diners get the outdoor seating and deck, and the kitchen runs a modern Australian menu that stretches from barramundi to brisket burgers. It is a sit-down option rather than a quick coffee stop, which makes it a good long-lunch pick on the peninsula.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the designated outdoor seating and deck areas, while the indoor dining room stays humans-only, as is standard for WA restaurants. The team is used to diners arriving with a dog, but outside tables are limited, so book ahead and ask for one in the pet-friendly area, especially for weekend lunch or the Friday smokehouse events the restaurant is known for.

The vibe

The menu leans modern Australian: lamb shank, prawns and a sticky date pudding to finish, with scones and tiramisu in the cabinet. Service runs Thursday to Sunday from late morning until mid afternoon, so think lunch rather than dinner, with Saturdays starting earliest at 10am.

Getting there and parking

The address is 65 Frenchman Bay Road, roughly a ten minute drive south of central Albany, with parking on site so you can walk the dog straight from the car to a table. Being on the Frenchman Bay route means it slots neatly into a day at Torndirrup National Park or the beaches along the bay, though leash rules change from shore to shore, so check the signs where you stop.

Close by with the dogs

If the lunch service has wrapped up by the time you roll into town, the waterfront end of Albany has more dog-friendly options. Due South on Toll Place keeps a dog-friendly beer garden with water bowls, the Earl of Spencer pours on Stirling Terrace, and Dôme Café Albany is a reliable coffee fallback closer to the harbour.

Check current hours and book a table on the Rock Salt website before heading out, since the dining room and deck run reduced days outside peak season.