Best Lunch Restaurants in Balgowlah

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A photo of Doyles on the Beach restaurant

1. Doyles on the Beach

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Watsons Bay

Booked 48 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. Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

Awesome(54)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 39 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.

3. Tommy's Manly

4.4

Awesome(143)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Manly

Booked 12 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.

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4. Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(30)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Mosman

Booked 18 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.

5. Hemingway's Manly

4.8

Exceptional(461)

Price: Expensive

• French • Manly

Booked 3 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.

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6. Garfish Crows Nest

4.6

Exceptional(983)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 15 times today

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best. BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)$8 corkage per person.

7. Doyles Garden Bar

4.2

Awesome(179)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsons Bay

Booked 4 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.

8. Belrose Hotel

4.4

Awesome(718)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Belrose

Booked 22 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

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9. L'Americano - Balgowlah

4.5

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Balgowlah

Booked 2 times today

CAFE, BAR & BISTROWELCOME TOL’AMERICANOCelebrating the artisan food heritage of Italian Riviera combined with Australian favourites, simple classic dishes and quality coffee excite the palate.

10. Nikkita Manly

4.8

Exceptional(12)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Manly

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.

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Bob
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The last time we dined at Doyle was 30 years ago when we lived closer, we enjoyed out delicious meals, we were seated out front, so we had a good view of the harbour. our French waitress we very friendly and efficient. We will be back.
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Doyles on the BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Watsons Bay
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4.3
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rahul
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Service (Tom), Food and ambience were the best. The food was cooked perfectly and it felt like i was in a home and not a restaurant.
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Bathers’ BistroPrice: Expensive• Australian• Mosman
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4.5
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Tom
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was incredible, service even better and great value for money.
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Tommy's ManlyPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Manly
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4.4
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Tanya
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding service, food and venue - a delightful way to spend time celebrating a special family occasion - the Chef delivered culinary excellence with superb and informed staff attending to our party at all times - thank you
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Bathers' Pavilion RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Mosman
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4.7
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Clara
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 11, 2024
Our 3rd visit last night for our anniversary. As always, the ambience so romantic, the food so delicious and the staff so friendly! The perfect date night spot.
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Hemingway's ManlyPrice: Expensive• French• Manly
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4.8

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232 restaurants available nearby

1. Doyles on the Beach

2. Bathers’ Bistro

3. Tommy's Manly

4. Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

5. Hemingway's Manly

6. Garfish Crows Nest

7. Doyles Garden Bar

8. Belrose Hotel

9. L'Americano - Balgowlah

10. Nikkita Manly

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