2026 AHA & Little Creatures WA’s Best Steak Sandwich competition
WA’s Best Steak Sandwich Competition is back and ready to get mouths watering!Â
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The competition is open to venues across Perth Metropolitan and Country WA, with the top entries from each category advancing to the cook-off to be held at the Hospitality Expo. Finalists are determined through a combination of public votes, mystery judge visits and judging criteria.
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Now it’s over to steak lovers to decide who takes the crown. Customers can vote for their favourite sandwich after purchasing it, with proof of purchase required to ensure every vote reflects a real dining experience.
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It’s the perfect excuse to hit the road, try a few contenders (a list of participating venues is at the bottom of this page) and back the venue that delivers the ultimate combination of flavour, value and presentation.
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Whether you’re loyal to your local or keen to discover a new hidden gem, every vote helps shape the leaderboard. Support your favourite venue, keep your receipt and have your say in WA’s most delicious showdown.
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About the competition
Each venue’s steak sandwich recipe is required to remain consistent throughout the nomination, voting and live cook-off phases. The steak sandwich must be available on the menu during the competition period and feature beef or lamb as the main protein.
Finalists are determined through a combination of public votes, mystery judge visits, and judging criteria, with winners crowned on stage following a live cook-off!
Voting process
Based on feedback, we’ve made a few changes to the voting process this year.
To submit a vote, customers will need to upload either a photo of their steak sandwich or a copy of their purchase receipt as proof of purchase.
To be eligible, the photo or receipt must clearly show the steak sandwich and/or the venue name and date of purchase.
Judging criteria
Finalists are judged on: tenderness of the meat (beef or lamb), composition and presentation, originality and creativity, quality of accompanying chips, sauces, overall flavour and value for money
Key dates
Nominations have now closed
Voting opens – 24 March 2026
Voting closes – 27 April 2026
Finalists notified – 31 May 2026
Live cook-off — 30 June 2026 (Country WA) and 1 July 2026 (Perth metro)
Participating venues
PERTH METROPOLITAN VENUES
7th Ave Bar and Restaurant
Aussie Ribs Ascot
Benny’s Bar and Cafe
C.Y O’Connor Village Pub
Carrington’s Bar & Grill
Gusti
Currambine Bar and Bistro
De Baun & Co.
Reel Kitchen
Fat Boyz
Froth Craft Beach
Julio’s Italian Restaurant
Indian Ocean Brewing Company – The Mindarie Marina
Jackadders Restaurant
Karalee on Preston
Lima Cantina
Mayfair Lane Pub & Dining Room
Old Courthouse
Pantano Bar
Phat Brew Club
Round The Corner Bar & Grill – formally Belvideres Bar & Bistro
Samuels on Mill
Sandbar Scarborough Beach
Sentinel Bar and Grill Perth CBD
Sorrento Beach Club
Subiaco Hotel
The Amberton
The Breakwater
The Byford Tavern
The Carlisle Hotel & Distillery
The Central
The Claremont Hotel
The Last Local
The Local House Bar And Grill
The Mahogany Inn and Distillery
The Merrywell
The Morris Hotel
The Stirling Arms Hotel
The Wellard
The Wembley Hotel
The Wray Hotel
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COUNTRY WA VENUES
Bakers Hill Tavern
Brugan brewery/ Wokalup Tavern
Exchange Hotel
Fiorita Wine Bar & Restaurant
Hybla Taven
Matso’s Broome Brewery
Ongerup Hotel
Premier Hotel Albany
Settlers Tavern
Spinifex Brewery, Cable Beach
Tarcoola Tavern
The Boathouse Tavern
The Miners Rest Motel
The Rec Hotel Boulder
The Rec Hotel Northam
The Rec Waroona Hotel
Wilson Brewing Company