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

Doyles on the Beach

4.4
4.4
3174 Reviews
$41 to $100
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 3,174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for scenic views

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Child-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Doyles on the Beach offers a "great location" with "spectacular views" of Sydney Harbour, making it a must-visit spot for seafood lovers. Guests enjoy "fresh and delicious" seafood, though some mention mixed experiences with service. The beachfront setting enhances the dining experience, ideal for special occasions or a memorable evening out.

3,174 Reviews

  1. Susie

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was the best. So helpful and patient. Took lots of photos too to help celebrate my friends big birthday. We had a wonderful afternoon. It was very relaxing and nobody rushed us!!! Can’t wait to go again 😃😀

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  2. Lawrence

    VIP

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Outside could not have been more perfect.

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  3. Stephen

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous choice to eat in the Sydney area. An easy ferry trip from downtown Sydney to Watsons Bay. A restaurant full of history and atmosphere. Iconic views and wonderful fish dishes. Really good value for money. So glad we visited and a very high recommendation from us.

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  4. Robert

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was lovely to return one of Sydney’s icon restaurants. The family feel, quality of cooking and efficient, friendly staff make you feel right at home. As we expected a great range of fresh seafood was on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed. Nice to see a cocktail list added to the drinks menu and the very underrated Doyle’s wines and beer are still available. Add in the wonderful location, novel ferry ride to get there and the views, made a lunch a great occasion for the family. We won’t wait so long to return next time. Cheers, Rob S.

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  5. Michael

    Canberra

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately we did not feel it was up to a standard that would warrant above fair, the Barra was bland, the portion was relatively small for the price they were charging and the salad for $17 was mainly greens small amount or pear and walnut. I would probably not recommend visiting the establishment

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  6. Gonul

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location, delicious food and wonderful atmosphere

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  7. Pamela

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food service and ambience. A great experience every time at this family owned restaurant.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the States and wanted to experience Watson’s Bay and Doyle’s. Beautiful location, we had a balcony table and enjoyed the view. Food met our expectations and we would love to come back!

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  9. James

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and setting to see in the new year.

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  10. Judy

    VIP

    Montana

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant seats by date of booking and order of seating preference. So be sure to let them know if you want to be on the balcony (outside) or inside as this will determine whether you are in the direct sun or not depending upon your dining time. We did not know this and they were kind enough to accommodate us to be out of the sun. The food was excellent as was service. It seems expensive for a small sourdough loaf ($12) - we get bread included for free at home, 3 prawns ($32) and fish & chips ($56) hence my "good value" rating only. However, food is expensive in Sydney, the portion size was not skimpy and the quality of the fish was high. So it was worth it and we'd go back again.

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FAQs

Doyles on the Beach is rated 4.4 stars by 3174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 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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