Best Lunch Restaurants in Freshwater

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A photo of Doyles on the Beach restaurant

1. Doyles on the Beach

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Watsons Bay

Booked 32 times today

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)

2. Tommy's Manly

4.5

Awesome(148)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manly

Booked 3 times today

Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar with a passion for Mexican/South American cuisine and agave spirits. In the kitchen, we cook over charcoals on our traditional Parrilla charcoal grill to enhance the flavours of the food. Behind the bar, we focus on freshness: every juice is freshly squeezed daily, and every syrup & cordial is made in-house, creating s truly unique list of margaritas, tequila & mezcal-based cocktails.Head Chef: Marcus Michel has carefully curated our versatile menu. From 8hr slow roasted lamb shoulder tacos to tuna ceviche to MB2+ Ribeye cooked over charcoals, it combines authentic Mexican flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide a truly unforgettable experience.

3. Hemingway's Manly

4.8

Exceptional(465)

Price: Expensive

• French • Manly

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Hemingway's Manly!Among the other venues of Manly, we are lucky to live on the iconic peninsula of Manly – A very unique niche for restauranteurs – and to be part of its food and beverage scene. Where the beach life and the city trends are harmonising, we thrive to offer you a French touch cuisine generously supported by the influence of our Australian way of life.Our products are designed from the span of your everyday life to any wow moment you need to celebrate. Like a good orchestra, the Manly scene needs the most versatile instruments to play her best music in your ears, and this is Hemingway’s part.Come in to try our chef's witty traditional French menu while we mesh the coffee and cocktail-bar culture into the classic Montmartre bistro-style to get the best of both world at your table.

4. Bathers’ Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(70)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 25 times today

Unwind and relax in Bathers’ Bistro where Head Chef, Perry Hill delivers seasonal and fresh dishes paired with a panoramic view every day of the year.Come join us for a full breakfast, quiet morning coffee with the paper, a leisurely brunch with friends, or a fuss-free weeknight dinner with the family.Overlooking the Balmoral Beach promenade, the buzzing, bold, and bright bistro space is a mix of booth seating, cane chairs and pops of colour. The ambiance reflects the approachable and casual coastal style of Bathers’ Bistro.

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5. Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(39)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Mosman

Booked 13 times today

Executive chef Aaron Ward (ex-Sixpenny and Shell House), recently awarded 2 two hats in the SMH Good Food, works closely with producers, farmers and fisherman that all have a great ethos on producing quality product for the guest.For Ward, cooking is all about the guest experience and breaking down the barrier between the kitchen and the guests.

6. Doyles Garden Bar

4.2

Awesome(183)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsons Bay

Booked 12 times today

Doyles open -air Garden Bar is located right on the beach in Watsons Bay. Try one of our refreshing cocktails, a draught beer or a glass of wine & order from the new garden bar menu. A great place to chill out & watch the sunset !! The bar is located at our restaurant Doyles on the Beach, Watsons Bay. On this, The restaurants original site, Doyles on the Beach opened Australia 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.Outdoor relaxed dining located right next to the beach. Live music on Saturdays 4pm - 7pm & Sunday's 3pm - 6pm weekly.Open from 11.30am until late.For restaurant bookings please book at Doyles on the Beach - not Doyles Garden Bar.

7. Nikkita Manly

4.9

Exceptional(18)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Manly

Booked 1 time today

Nikkita is a vibrant South American bar and restaurant in Manly, led by Chef Masahiko Yomoda, renowned for his Japanese dishes and chef David Mckin for signature ceviche. Blending Latin and Japanese influences, Nikkita offers a lively beachfront atmosphere with cozy spaces, including a charming backyard. It's the perfect spot to enjoy creative cocktails and award-winning cuisine near the stunning Manly Beach.

8. Belrose Hotel

4.3

Awesome(725)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Belrose

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to The Belrose Hotel! One of the northern beaches’ largest hotels and the family-friendly go-to pub for the local community. Boasting Sydney’s largest indoor playground, and a spacious bistro serving a lengthy menu of upmarket pub-fare, as well as a comfortable lounge area with lofty bar, The Belrose Hotel is the perfect venue for whatever you’re planning!Brunch: 10am – 11amLunch: 11am – 2.30pmDinner: 5pm-9pm.Bar Menu: Mon-Thu; 11am-9pmAll Day Menu: Fri, Sat & Sun; 11am-9pm

9. Dee Why Hotel

4.5

Awesome(337)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Dee Why

Booked 3 times today

Dee Why Hotel, affectionately referred to as ‘the pub’ by locals, is a vibrant, eclectic bar located in the heart of Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. With a stand out brasserie menu and more famously known for the ‘beaches best burgers’, Dee Why Hotel focuses on intimate live soloist performances and a buzzy bar experience. With over 100 beers to choose from and a destination venue for sports fanatics, Dee Why Hotel has something for everyone.Whether you're grabbing a quick bite for lunch, meeting the girls for dinner, catching your favourite game live on the big screen or hitting the town for a night out, Dee Why Hotel is the perfect spot for you.If you’re planning a special celebration like a birthday party, baby shower or engagement party, we offer a range of function spaces and flexible packages to suit any style or budget. With free room hire and no minimum spend, we make planning your next function as easy as 1, 2, 3!

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10. The Bower Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Manly

The Bower Manly is a locally owned and operated business, with a passionate Northern Beaches based crew. We had always wanted to open a restaurant, but never imagined we’d find one in such a perfect location. Our key focus is providing good quality food using the freshest produce, and friendly staff to compliment the stunning yet relaxed setting of Cabbage Tree Bay. The menu changes on a regular basis, to reflect seasonal produce using both local and organic growers wherever possible - serving up coastal cool alfresco vibes. The Bower is a local's favourite, serving up some of the best coffee in Manly with arguably the best view of Shelly Beach. Join us for brekky, brunch, lunch or cocktails, seven days a week, or grab takeaway on your way down to the beach. We have several tables outside making it the perfect spot to take in the fresh ocean air and watch the world go by.

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Emma
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Had my husband’s 50th birthday lunch at Bathers Bistro. Was a gorgeous lunch and my request for a window table for special occasion was fulfilled . Would go back for another occasion.
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Bathers’ BistroPrice: Expensive• Australian• Mosman
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4.6
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Anna
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Such a lovely spot to experience Sydney. Had overseas friends with me and the adored the ferry ride and then the seafood lunch.
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Doyles on the BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Watsons Bay
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4.4
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Graham
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was amazing, genuinely one of the best meals we've had in 2024, really nice environment, just what Manly needed. We had the 'build your own banquet' option and every course was wonderful. If you go you must try the beef cheek taco, OMG!
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Tommy's ManlyPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Manly
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4.5
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Paul
London •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Best restaurant in Manly. Wonderful French food , a great wine list & wonderful service . I strongly recommend this excellent restaurant. I will be back as often as possible
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Hemingway's ManlyPrice: Expensive• French• Manly
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4.8
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Mary
New South Wales •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had the most enjoyable Christmas Party lunch, the staff were incredible and the food sensational. Thank you for giving us a special day to remember.
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Bathers' Pavilion RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Mosman
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4.7

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208 restaurants available nearby

1. Doyles on the Beach

2. Tommy's Manly

3. Hemingway's Manly

4. Bathers’ Bistro

5. Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

6. Doyles Garden Bar

7. Nikkita Manly

8. Belrose Hotel

9. Dee Why Hotel

10. The Bower Restaurant

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