What the engine says about Hillarys
Demand 7/10: marina and coastal family trade with strong weekend peaks — weekday programming required.
Demand 7/10: marina and coastal family trade with strong weekend peaks — weekday programming required.
Tourism 8/10: boat harbour and beach adjacency lift summer revenue; winter honesty matters.
Demand
7/10
Rent pressure
6/10 (lower is better)
Competition
5/10 (lower is better)
Top 10 restaurants in Hillarys
Ranked by success score (Google rating, review volume, prominence) within ~1000m of the suburb centre — not a directory browse, but incumbents worth studying before you open.
★★★★½ 4.5 (11,703 reviews)
Consistently high ratings (4.5★) backed by 11,703 reviews signal repeat demand. Likely the benchmark incumbent new entrants are measured against.
★★★★½ 4.5 (5,041 reviews)
Consistently high ratings (4.5★) backed by 5,041 reviews signal repeat demand. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
3. Jarrah
★★★★☆ 4.4 (2,496 reviews)
Strong 4.4★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this restaurant. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
4. 3Sheets on the Harbour
★★★★☆ 4.2 (2,794 reviews)
Strong 4.2★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this restaurant. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
5. Mia Cucina Italian Cafe
★★★★☆ 4.4 (1,586 reviews)
Strong 4.4★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this restaurant.
6. The Breakwater
★★★½☆ 3.9 (2,910 reviews)
High footfall visibility — 2,910 reviews mean this venue is on the local shortlist. Premium price tier ($$$) with strong review depth — customers accept higher spend here.
7. Little C's Hillarys
★★★½☆ 3.7 (2,443 reviews)
High footfall visibility — 2,443 reviews mean this venue is on the local shortlist. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
8. Quality Resort Sorrento Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3 (603 reviews)
Strong 4.3★ average with solid review depth — customers actively recommend this restaurant.
★★★★☆ 4.0 (945 reviews)
Above-average 4.0★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
10. Grill'd Burgers - Hillarys
★★★★☆ 4.0 (579 reviews)
Above-average 4.0★ rating shows the offer resonates with local trade. Central position captures pass-by and destination traffic.
Possible gaps for a new restaurant
Tourist-friendly lunch spot with local produce story
Tourism dependency is elevated — visitors want authentic local food without fine-dining price tags.
Why businesses succeed — and fail — in Hillarys
Strengths
- ✔ Strong suburb-level demand signals
Risks
- ✖ Several incumbents with 4.4★+ and deep review counts set a high quality bar
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