Tipsy Cow Steakhouse: A Modern Perth Steakhouse with Interactive Flair
Perth's dining scene welcomes a vibrant newcomer with Tipsy Cow Steakhouse in Northbridge, offering a fresh take on the classic steakhouse experience. Since opening in early 2025, this Lindsay Street venue has quickly become a talking point, blending contemporary design with an engaging, hands-on approach to meat preparation.
Striking Ambiance and Welcoming Service
The restaurant's glass-box exterior presents a novel and striking first impression, standing out amidst Perth's urban landscape. Inside, the interior departs from traditional steakhouse aesthetics with a dashing sports-car-red bar and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, creating a bright, modern atmosphere. The waitstaff contribute significantly to the experience, offering warm, chatty, and patient service that guides diners through the unique menu offerings.
Culinary Highlights and Interactive Dining
For starters, the coconut margarita impresses with its smooth liqueur base and fresh, zippy flavour, served in hefty glassware that adds to the indulgence. The Big Dry Aged Beef Burger, priced at $31, delivers a substantial meal with a 250g patty, American cheese, bacon, pickles, and chips. While it may not claim the title of life's best burger, it satisfies with classic flavours and a robust black sesame bun.
The chips accompanying the burger deserve special mention—rustic style with skin left on, potentially triple-cooked, and paired with a sweet ketchup for dipping.
The Interactive Hot Stone Experience
The restaurant's standout feature is its interactive hot stone cooking, offered in a tasting for two at $115. Diners receive raw beef selections and a searing hot cooking stone, with instructions to dip meat in oil and cook for about 20 seconds per side for medium-rare. This novel approach creates a fun, social dining experience, though it requires attention to avoid undercooking larger slices.
The beef cuts showcase distinct profiles:
- Margaret River striploin wagyu: Oozing with buttery pungency from marbling, becoming off-the-dial savoury when dipped in miso butter.
- Rump wagyu: Surprisingly tender and enjoyable, defying expectations for a cheaper cut.
- Donnybrook tenderloin: A favourite for its succulent yet leaner profile, balancing the richness of other wagyu cuts.
A simple pinch of provided salt elevates each bite, though the pink peppercorn sauce is noted as somewhat thin.
Exceptional Sides and Refreshing Salads
The sides menu complements the meats beautifully. The mashed potato ($13) approaches Parish mash quality with gorgeously smooth, creamy texture, enhanced by rosemary salt for a delicately bitter lift. While the plate could be warmer to maintain temperature, the mash remains a delightful pairing.
Beyond typical fried options like sweet potato fries and mac and cheese, the restaurant offers inventive salads. The carrot and cucumber ribbons on beetroot hummus ($16) provides a peppy, refreshing dish with Korean gochujang-pickled veggies and fried chickpeas for texture.
Final Verdict and Practical Details
Tipsy Cow Steakhouse earns a 16/20 rating for its vibrant, modern take on steakhouse dining. With big burgers, quenching margaritas, masterful potato preparations, and gorgeous beef cuts, it's hard not to have a good time. The interactive element adds novelty, though diners preferring relaxation might opt for pre-cooked steaks.
The restaurant operates Sunday to Thursday from noon to 9pm, and Friday to Saturday from noon to 9:30pm, with bookings recommended through their website or contact number.
