Formerly at Arimia Estate, de’sendent marks a new chapter for owners and co-Directors Ann Spencer and Executive Chef Evan Hayter. Opening back in January of 2024, they describe the restaurant as a “supercharged version” of that winery/restaurant’s offerings, set within an elegant 35-seat space at the top of the Margs’ main street. “Margaret River’s got exceptional winery restaurants; we wanted to add an elevated option to the main street that complements the existing dining offerings in the heart of town,” said Hayter.

As we publish, De’sendent – the next chapter of farm-to-table powerhouse Arimia – is (re)entering Margaret River’s dining fold. Although the setting has changed (Arimia was an off-grid property in the Wilyabrup scrub: De’sendent is a sleek 35-seat dining room and bar on the township’s main strip), chef-partner Evan Hayter’s commitment to regional produce remains steadfast. Expect to dine on hand-dived local sea urchin and shellfish, and full-blood wagyu patiently reared by Hayter and co.

Say hello to de’sendent—the next chapter from the team behind the beloved Arimia Estate. Still led by executive chef Evan Hayter and co-owner Ann Spencer, the new space delivers everything we loved about Arimia—hyper-local, seasonal produce and a focus on considered, boundary-pushing cooking—now with an edgier, more experimental edge. Think fine dining with a rebellious streak, soundtracked by So-Cal punk and backed by serious culinary cred.

Located at the top of Margaret River's main street in a newly transformed space, de’sendent is a new intimate refined dining restaurant which opened its doors in January 2024. Owners Ann Spencer and Executive Chef Evan Hayter are behind the project, which is the next incarnation of their previous winery venture Arimia Estate, but distinctly different.

Margaret River’s newest fine dining addition, de’sendent, is quickly earning a reputation for excellence and exclusivity. Named Western Australia’s New Restaurant of the Year 2025 by the WA Good Food Guide, this refined space on the town’s main street offers an intimate, multi-course tasting menu showcasing the region’s superb seasonal produce.

The chef-owner of Margaret River newcomer De’sendent says the venue is like starting from scratch again – although he’s experienced enough “to see the triggers for things to turn to shit and implement change”. Hayter is upbeat, but his words convey the challenges inherent in opening any restaurant, let alone one so highly anticipated.

Meet one of Margaret River’s newest restaurants: de’sendent. De’sendent represents the next evolution of the much-loved winery restaurant Arimia Estate. The new 35-seater restaurant is owned by Ann Spencer and Executive Chef Evan Hayter who previously owned Arimia Estate.