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Doyles on the Beach - Doyles on the Beach, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW

Doyles on the Beach

4.4
4.4
3289 Reviews
$41 to $100
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
On this, The restaurants original site, Doyles on the Beach opened Australia's first seafood restaurant in 1885. We have been family owned and operated for over 5 generations.

The restaurant internationally famous and a mecca for Sydneysiders and tourists alike, offering a stunning range of fresh seafood for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

Family Friendly, Great for date night!, indoor & outdoor dining located right next to the beach. We cater for families, business lunches, special events, weddings & special occasions. private rooms available.

Visit our newly opened open-air Garden Bar (open daily 11.30am - late) , try one of our refreshing cocktails, a draught beer or a glass of wine before dining in the restaurant or why not order from the garden bar menu. (reservations excepted for both the restaurant & garden bar)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:00–20:30 Sun 17:30–20:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–15:00 Sat, Sun 11:45–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 9337 2007
  • Website
    http://www.doyles.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Doyles on the Beach is Perfect for any special occasion! We are family owned since 1885 and famous for serving the freshest of available seafood right on Sydney Harbour.
  • Location
    11 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW 2030
  • Area
    Watsons Bay
  • Cross Street
    Military Road
  • Parking details
    Our car park is located at the rear of the restaurant (car park address 3 Cliff St, Watsons Bay) street parking is also available nearby. ‎
  • Public transit
    Sydney Ferries, Sydney Buses, Taxi's and Water Taxi's.We have a car park at the rear of the restaurant. (car park address 3 Cliff Street, Watsons Bay)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,289 people are saying

Doyles on the Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Doyles on the Beach offers "fantastic location" with "stunning ocean views" and "exceptional service". Known for its fresh seafood, iconic setting, and "memorable experiences", guests appreciate the "great food", "wonderful ambiance", and "friendly staff". Perfect for special occasions, it remains a "must-visit" destination in Sydney.
3,289 Reviews

  1. Lesley

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy our time at Doyles. Food good but a bit on the pricey side. especially with the 10% surcharge on a Saturday. Service good but our waitress left before she left us the bill and we had to make our way inside to pay.

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  2. Anthony

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We were expecting a 5 star experience but in our opinion it was average, I had beef and reef! But I’ve had better at a pub, my partner had oysters the taste was ok but they must be the smallest oysters you can buy, very small but with a big price, not worth the price. Overall I think Doyle’s is trading on past glory & I’ve definatley had better food in Melbourne at a much more realistic price. Can’t fault the location.

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  3. DavidR

    Vancouver12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    When visiting Watsons Bay all the guide books etc talk about dining at Doyle’s on the beach so we thought we would give it a try. Overall we were very satisfied with the food and service. It is in a great location with good food and a decent atmosphere, the big question in all restaurants is would I make the effort and come back again the answer is a definite yes.

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  4. Ray

    Sydney1 review

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The worst fish and chips for $55?? I won’t be returning…

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  5. Jeff

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely spot Well taken care of in bar and restaurant. Seated near beach where parents let children run amok. Must be some kind of tradition during dinner cause no one else seemed bothered. Food was delicious. Pricing a bit high.

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  6. Stargs

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An iconic place, lovely spot. Incredibly busy, but despite that exceptional service especially from our Geordie waiter. The food we had was good but not incredible. However we were very impressed that our request for a window table had been met, and was perfect. So it was a good night.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Upstairs dining room hot and uninspiring. Staring at a white wall with windows that are bolted shut. Soulless dining room. Wait staff were ok expected. Food mediocre.

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  8. Marcelyn VIP

    London28 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was poor. Ingredients didn’t compliment the fresh fish. The chips were very average, tuna tartar bland, prawns ruined and couldn’t get fish and chips right - chips very average and salad leaves from the packet. Totally over rated. Avoid

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  9. Ken

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful warm evening and sunset viewed from an outside table. Tuna tartare to die for. Superb grilled John Dory.

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  10. Jennifer

    Denver7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely table on the patio right by the water, I enjoyed the oyster platter and the octopus entree. The wine was delicious, and my server was wonderful!

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Doyles on the Beach is rated 4.4 stars by 3289 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Doyles on the Beach

11 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay, AU-NSW 2030

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Military Road
  • Area
    Watsons Bay
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:00–20:30 Sun 17:30–20:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45–15:00 Sat, Sun 11:45–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–20:00 Sat 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Our car park is located at the rear of the restaurant (car park address 3 Cliff St, Watsons Bay) street parking is also available nearby. ‎
  • Public transit
    Sydney Ferries, Sydney Buses, Taxi's and Water Taxi's.We have a car park at the rear of the restaurant. (car park address 3 Cliff Street, Watsons Bay)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.doyles.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (02) 9337 2007
  • Private party facilities
    Doyles on the Beach is Perfect for any special occasion! We are family owned since 1885 and famous for serving the freshest of available seafood right on Sydney Harbour.

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