Steves

Steves on The Avenue in Nedlands is a long-standing local for steak sandwiches, lamb cutlets and a serious wine list, and dog reports from visitors point to a straightforward arrangement: well behaved dogs in the outdoor alfresco seating. Worth knowing before you promise your dog a lunch date: the venue's own site does not mention dogs, and Tourism WA lists pet friendliness as enquire, so the dog friendly reputation here comes from visitor directories and platform reports rather than an official policy.

Dogs in the alfresco

Reported by visitors, the deal is that leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco seating, and only well mannered ones at that, which is fair for a busier restaurant floor. Treat the alfresco as the dog zone and confirm with staff on arrival that a table there suits, especially on weekends when the outdoor tables are the first to go. Bring your own water bowl as a precaution since bowls are not part of any published setup.

The kitchen covers familiar steak house and pub territory done well: the steak sandwich is a signature, lamb cutlets and crepes get repeat orders, and the wine selection runs deeper than the food menu suggests, with a cellar area for the interested. Opening hours stretch across the day most of the week, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are all on the table, literally, with the alfresco at its best on a mild morning.

Close by with the dogs

Nedlands rounds out nicely around a Steves booking. Carrington Park Fenced Dog Park is nearby for an off lead stretch before you eat, and the riverside reserves a short drive toward Crawley make a calm leashed loop for afterwards. For other stops in the area, Little Way is a neighbourhood restaurant down the road and Yours Truly in Subiaco handles the coffee run. More dog friendly restaurants across WA are listed if you are plotting a west side crawl.

Because the dog policy is reported rather than official, a quick call ahead on the day is the sensible move, and keep your dog on lead and settled in the alfresco throughout.