Perth

Truth be told, the clientele of the Highgate establishment spent longer pondering the drinks than the food. But with a new chef in the kitchen, guests might want to rethink their priorities.

It's largely been a year we'd prefer to leave in the past, but for these GT editors, these were the meals to remember.

So long, farewell.

The best in the west list, as reviewed for our 2020 Restaurant Guide, is dominated by faithful favourites who continue to push the boundaries.