de'sendent

Restaurant and Cafe

Food & Wine

Savour seasonal flavours with a single degustation menu that reflects the abundance of Margaret River's local produce.
Experience intimate dining as chefs personally deliver dishes, fostering a shared connection between kitchen and table.
Delight in a curated drinks program featuring local wines and ingredient-driven cocktails inspired by native botanicals.
Enjoy alfresco dining at de’sendent, where the vibrant atmosphere enhances your culinary journey in Margaret River.

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Google Rating

4.8 / 5 90 Google reviews

Located at the top of Margaret River’s main street, de’sendent is an intimate restaurant shaped by people, place, and a deep respect for produce.
They are a small team, driven by curiosity and care, working closely with the land and those who cultivate it.

Born from their previous chapter at Arimia Estate, owners Ann Spencer and Executive Chef Evan Hayter, carry forward the philosophy rooted in growing, sourcing, and respecting exceptional produce. While they no longer grow everything themselves, that same care now extends into the relationships they’ve built with local farmers, fishermen, and artisans—people who share their belief that great food begins long before it reaches the kitchen.

Dining at de’sendent is designed to feel personal and quietly memorable. The kitchen is open, and whenever possible, the chefs bring dishes to your table. There is no barrier, no performance—just a shared experience. The single degustation menu is shaped by the season—there are moments of abundance and moments of restraint; both are equally important. When certain ingredients are unavailable, they adapt. When something exceptional appears, they lean in.

Their drinks program follows the same philosophy. Wines are selected for their sense of place and the people behind them. Cocktails are ingredient-driven, often drawing on native botanicals, fermentation, and techniques borrowed from the world of wine.
The rhythm of your experience will shift with the seasons.

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4.8 / 5 90 Google reviews

Images and Video

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de'sendent Margaret River - interiors — de'sendent Margaret River – interiors

Snack (L) Exmouth prawn salad, charcoal brioche, sweet corn. Snack (R) organic carrots tartare, kelp

de'sendent - Executive Chef Evan Hayter — de'sendent – Executive Chef Evan Hayter

Dry aged dhufish, fish caramel beurre blanc, caviar, green onion salad

de'sendent - chilled scallop, botanicals and olive oil — de'sendent – chilled scallop, botanicals and olive oil

de'sendent - marron chawanmushi — de'sendent – marron chawanmushi

Contact and Booking Channels

Margaret River, Western Australia

Address: 152 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, Western Australia, 6285, Australia
Price range: Over $30
Phone: 04 9903 8878
Email: dine@desendent.com
Social: Instagram

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Lat -33.95283, Lng 115.07321

Booking Channels

Accreditations

WA – Australia's South West

Features

Alfresco/Outdoor Dining
Carpark
Non Smoking
Suitable for Functions

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Grab rails in the bathroom

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Step free access to the conference or function room
Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).

Allergies and intolerances

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.