Cicerello’s Fremantle is one of those classic WA family spots that feels like a little holiday every time you visit. Set right on the water at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, it’s the perfect place to grab fish and chips, watch the boats come and go, and soak up the sea breeze. You can even stroll past the famous Bon Scott statue on your way in, which is always a fun photo stop.
There’s plenty of choice when it comes to seating, which is handy with kids in tow. Families can sit inside amongst the aquariums, out on the covered verandah, or outside on Cicerello’s Landing overlooking the harbour. If you’ve got a little runner, indoors or the verandah is usually the easiest option, as the boardwalk area isn’t completely fenced and leads straight to the water, so close supervision is needed. High chairs are available for younger children, and inside you’ll often find colouring sheets and crayons, plus a TV to help keep kids entertained while they wait for their meals.
One of the big drawcards for families is the aquarium experience. Cicerello’s is home to some of WA’s largest private free aquariums, and you’ll find tanks dotted throughout the restaurant and even along the hallway to the toilets. Kids love spotting all the colourful fish and marine creatures and hunting for “Nemo and Dory” in each tank.
You can also buy small tubs of fish pellets from the café counter at the front to feed the fish outside along the boardwalk. The fish swarm to the surface for the food, which is always a huge hit with little ones and a great way to keep them happy before or after eating.
The menu is exactly what you’d hope for at a harbourside fish and chip shop, with plenty of family-friendly variety. Alongside the classic battered or grilled fish and chips, there are options like seafood baskets, crab sticks, squid, burgers, pizzas and simple pasta dishes. The kids menu keeps things straightforward with favourites such as chicken nuggets, chicken strips and fish baskets, all served with chips and tomato sauce. Portion sizes are generous, and the standard fish is mild in flavour, which is ideal for children or adults who aren’t keen on anything too “fishy”. Meals arrive hot and crispy rather than heavy or greasy, and it’s very easy to over-order given the large serves of chips.
If you have a sweet tooth, the front café area is worth a visit on its own. Here you’ll find gelato, cakes, coffees and small tubs of lollies. It’s a handy stop if you’re just wandering the harbour and want to feed the fish, grab an ice cream or share a quick treat without sitting down for a full meal. You can also use Cicerello’s as a base for a bigger Fremantle outing: walk off dinner along the boardwalk, wander over the railway line to the Tourist Wheel and nearby Playground, or head further along for more ice cream options around the harbour and Esplanade.
Sunset is one of the loveliest times to visit Cicerello’s Fremantle. Families can sit outside on the landing and watch the sky change colours over the fishing boats and harbour statues, or take a short stroll to the water’s edge across the road to see the sun dip into the Indian Ocean. With its waterfront setting, casual order-at-the-counter service, kid-friendly food options and built‑in entertainment from the aquariums and fish feeding, Cicerello’s Fremantle remains a go‑to spot for easy family meals by the sea.
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Cicerello’s Fremantle
Address: 44 Mews Road, Fremantle, WA 6160 (Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour)
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday, 9:30am – 8:00pm (dine-in and takeaway).
Website: Cicerello’s
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Holly Clark is mum of one, a self-confessed coffee addict and a baker of sweet treats. She studied Professional Writing and Editing, is a published author, and currently works in customer service when she’s not wrangling kids.
