The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Balmoral, April 2024

The Boathouse Balmoral Beach

81/100 (698 ratings)

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"Had a drink here with my sister and the view is gorgeous, especially if you are sitting outside. I had an iced chocolate and my sister had cider and..."

Karina

"Hosted my Japanese friends there and the view was absolutely sensational! Food was good too. We had the signature fish and chips, the green salad,..."

Panda Lover

"Amazing spot right by the water. You have to be lucky to get a table but it’s worth the wait on a sunny day. The salads are fresh and light but the..."

Charlotte Guingo

"Not a bad place - much better on a sunny day. Prices are high as to be expected for the location. Feels like a home and away set...."

Nic Kross

"Awesome! Great view&great food.Perfect for weekend escape.This cafe just located next to the sea in Mosman. We started with black..."

Erika-Anne

"Love love the boathouse, we usually go to Palm Beach but came to Balmoral to try instead. Did not disappoint beautiful fresh food and super generous..."

Ms Food Adventurer

"Had lunch here on a typically beautiful Balmoral afternoon. Despite the slight hassle of finding a table in a shaded spot, the overall experience of..."

Mark Hewlett

"The Boathouse Balmoral is lovely cafe right by Balmoral Beach, famous for being a small and private beach that is inhabited by locals. We came here..."

Love At First Bite

"The food here was super tasty and fresh. The location is also stunning with an amazing waterfront view of Balmoral Beach. The menu items are a bit..."

Food Queens Of Sydney

"Displays of fresh fruit, flowers, crab nets and driftwood all add to the beauty of this charming building. The Boatshed fits in perfectly with the..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Great location right by the water at Balmoral beach. The boathouse is a popular location (more so during the warmer months), so on my first..."

Lien Nguyen

"A popular place to be seen, The Boathouse at Balmoral has their styling down to a tee. A great spot on the water and makes for a relaxing afternoon..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Amazing location and atmosphere- certainly a summery vibe to it. Good service and delicious food, but definitely on the pricey side. It can be a bit..."

Candy Huang

"After walking the 6.5 kilometre Taronga to Balmoral walking trail, we arrived at Balmoral Beach and decided we’d most definitely earned a quick..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"If you are in need of a beautiful breakfast spot, the boathouse is the place to be! (both the palm beach one and the balmoral/mosman one)...."

The Naked Food Addict

"Visiting this place was like a mini trip back to summer, the boathouse is beautifully located on the water and in the sun. Most importantly, the food..."

Fussyfoodie

"The Boathouse by Balmoral Beach is one of my favorite spots mostly because of the view you have while eating at the cafe. Sitting on the calm water..."

Ace

"Good view....but food is just ordinary nothing special and too crowded to to seat and not worth the wait for the food thats served. Not recommand for..."

Mikkiie Ma

"The portions are big, but a little pricey.See below for blog review..."

CuriousAWA

"We were here exactly one week after Justin Bieber! Lifestyle of the rich & the famous right here. If the weather is bad, i can’t imagine this place..."

Postcards From Peta

"I have only been here on the weekend for breakfast but it has never let me down! It is the perfect place to go and relax in the sun, and even sit..."

Samantha Leigh

"Such an amazing location, the views are beautiful.Lovely coffee and the best banana bread.However it's hard to obtain a table and..."

MosmanFoodie

"Visited The Boathouse today with my family. It was a beautiful summer day which meant lots of families out swimming and eating. The Boathouse is..."

Robin Yang

"What a spot for lunch! Right on the water at balmoral beach.Came here for lunch with a coulpe of friends and had venison with some lemon..."

The Critic

"The venue is beautiful with a stunning backdrop. If you aren't local you'll feel like you are on holidays somewhere special. Staff are friendly and..."

Coco

"Eating with a view! Friendly service, a bit of a wait during busy periods. Mango smoothie was definitely the highlight. Everything is well priced..."

Coby Boatman

"This place is gorgeous, makes great, healthy food and is slightly overpriced. In fact, it suit its yummy-mummy and brunch-loving customer base very..."

Christine Cung

"Waterside, pier-type cafe that is so packed you'd think it's about to capsize. It's very much a "fend for yourself" arrangement when it comes to..."

Dee Dee

"I love this place, especially in summer on a beautiful day like today.Part from the long lines and queues which they really need to get a..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Their food look very vibrant on the plate. The croissant french toast was great. Bit of sweetness from croissant. Bit of freshness from..."

Absolute Vy

"We decided to come here for a special weekend breaky. We arrived around 9am on a Saturday and the place was very full!! It's a first come, first..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"The boathouse is good for beautiful views and long conversations over brunch. However, the long drive and the long line during the weekend leaves me..."

Melissa Gabriele

"We've spent a great deal of time in Balmoral but never (for some reason) had been to this venue.We came for breakfast during the week &..."

YuMMM.com

"Delicious brekky vege bowl! Perfectly poached eggs. Was lovely to sit outside in the sun on an autumn morning. Meals came out quickly and service was..."

Jess

"I went there for brunch with friends, the atmosphere was amazing, made me feel really relaxed. The food was average, apart from the prawns, they were..."

Live

"Lovely chilled out day off. The girlies and I decided to meet here for brekkie in the sun. The veggie bowl with avocado, mushrooms and chili with egg..."

Crème Brulee Crack

"First of all we'd like to say that the food was delicious, the service prompt and the view spectacular. That being said, it is certainly not..."

Shane&Brenda

"Living here, us locals know the lingo.However, always see newbies come and realise that the seating is self service.Yep, like a open cinema..."

Foodpic Pro

"This will be an incomplete review...We decided to do the circular quay to balmoral walk .. why?? I have no bloody idea. After 2.5 hours we..."

The Weekend Foodie

"Given the beaut summer's day, there were throngs of people at the beach and likewise, the cafe. As it operates on a 'order at the counter and take a..."

Joan

"The fish and chip here is some of the best I've ever had. It is quite expensive but the serving is very generous. You'll have to find yourself a..."

Kevin To

"Great food and location, but it's quite difficult finding a table on weekends. Would recommend the fish and chips, the fish was quite delicate and..."

Bonnie

"Nothing beats a Saturday eating lunch on a Summers day a The Boathouse. The views are stunning. The interior is equally impressive. Surprisingly..."

Jo Hombsch

"This place was okay but not anything spectacular. I give it most points for the stunning location - right on the water, what could be better? I had..."

Nancy

"This is the best location for a cafe ever. We went on a Monday for lunch and it was packed!!! Well worth the wait, everything was..."

Foodie101

"Amazing views and good food. It’s still winter but last weekend Sydney brought in beautiful weather! What better way to spend the weekend than by..."

Andrea

"My friend and I had lunch on Saturday at The Boathouse and it was great. Although it was busy we had no trouble lining up and securing a table. I had..."

Polly Matha

"Breathtaking location right on the water, beautiful fit out with fresh produce and flowers, great service and of course delicious food!! I will..."

Simplicity By Sarah

"Quinoa salad with pomegranate, avocado, labor, macadamia nuts and smoked trout. This salad was so fresh and every bite was crunchy. I could have this..."

Feedingthelove

"Always great when dining at the boathouse. Fresh ingredients and nice location. Portions are huge and filling. Love their coconut the most! Must..."

Foodgal

"The buttery croissant french toast was crisp on the outside and flakey soft on the inside. The drizzling of maple syrup completed the dish and the..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"What is better than having a cup of decent coffee and a pleasant meal by the sea, under the Aussie sun? I honestly cannot describe how much I..."

... A Little Bit Of Salt N Light ...

"You will find few places as exceptional as the Balmoral Boathouse. Situated in front one of the most stunning beaches in Sydney, the Boathouse is a..."

Melinda Restrepo

"On an amazing location, one of the most beautiful inner harbour beaches, is situated The Boathouse. The place in itself is stunning, before you enter..."

Aussie Food Blogger

"basically is kind of like the grounds, but sea-themed. heaps of crowds even on weekdays, and hard to find free parking. plenty of ticketed parking on..."

Elisa Li

"The Boat House is a beach-side gem at the Balmoral Beach, one of my favourite beaches. It’s hard not to fall in love with this charming..."

HERcurioMAJESTY

"Posted on December 12, 2014 by Feast Wisely Leave a comment It feels like yesterday that The Boathouse Balmoral Beach opened. A beautiful..."

Feastwisely

"While the food itself is very simple, it is executed very well, particularly with fresh ingredients. The service was really good – the staff came..."

Sat

"Long having been a fan of the Boat House at Palm Beach, and the Armchair Collective Â at Mona Vale, when I heard their owners were taking over the..."

Cyberetto

"Sunshine happiness and breakfast by the beach with a group of fabulous people whom I love spending time with :) The Boathouse has two lovely..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"Positives - location location location; food is nice and good qualityNegatives - no table reservations!! Completely ruins the experience -..."

Katie Sutton

"Absolutely Beautiful. The setting could not be more perfect: gentle waves crashing metres away from the white wooden furniture upon which bountiful..."

Anna001

"A lovely and popular place at Balmoral Beach, perfect for coffee, brunch, lunch or a snack. The decor and setting makes you feel like you’re in..."

Michela Zanata

"Waited for more than one hour for a table on Sunday afternoon, this place is so popular. A little bit pricey compared to other brunch..."

Ruoyu Yang

"This place is my new favourite place! The atmosphere is amazing. Awesome view and great service. The food quality is so good 👍 Having your..."

Olena G

"⭐️ Beautiful interior design with flowers and greenery everywhere! Very nice tables with comfortable chairs, we sat on a communal table and it..."

Sharleez Barakat

"Such a nice place with amazing vibes.. The staff is very friendly.. The seating arrangements are diverse from stools to benches with indoow and..."

Dima Istambouli

"You may have to wait during busy times but I find it goes quickly, food is expensive though you are in Balmoral. The waiters could be more attentive..."

Violet Baudelaire

The Boat House

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"Had a drink here with my sister and the view is gorgeous, especially if you are sitting outside. I had an iced chocolate and my sister had cider and..."

Karina

"Hosted my Japanese friends there and the view was absolutely sensational! Food was good too. We had the signature fish and chips, the green salad,..."

Panda Lover

"Amazing spot right by the water. You have to be lucky to get a table but it’s worth the wait on a sunny day. The salads are fresh and light but the..."

Charlotte Guingo

"Not a bad place - much better on a sunny day. Prices are high as to be expected for the location. Feels like a home and away set...."

Nic Kross

"Awesome! Great view&great food.Perfect for weekend escape.This cafe just located next to the sea in Mosman. We started with black..."

Erika-Anne

"Love love the boathouse, we usually go to Palm Beach but came to Balmoral to try instead. Did not disappoint beautiful fresh food and super generous..."

Ms Food Adventurer

"Had lunch here on a typically beautiful Balmoral afternoon. Despite the slight hassle of finding a table in a shaded spot, the overall experience of..."

Mark Hewlett

"The Boathouse Balmoral is lovely cafe right by Balmoral Beach, famous for being a small and private beach that is inhabited by locals. We came here..."

Love At First Bite

"The food here was super tasty and fresh. The location is also stunning with an amazing waterfront view of Balmoral Beach. The menu items are a bit..."

Food Queens Of Sydney

"Displays of fresh fruit, flowers, crab nets and driftwood all add to the beauty of this charming building. The Boatshed fits in perfectly with the..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Great location right by the water at Balmoral beach. The boathouse is a popular location (more so during the warmer months), so on my first..."

Lien Nguyen

"A popular place to be seen, The Boathouse at Balmoral has their styling down to a tee. A great spot on the water and makes for a relaxing afternoon..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Amazing location and atmosphere- certainly a summery vibe to it. Good service and delicious food, but definitely on the pricey side. It can be a bit..."

Candy Huang

"After walking the 6.5 kilometre Taronga to Balmoral walking trail, we arrived at Balmoral Beach and decided we’d most definitely earned a quick..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"If you are in need of a beautiful breakfast spot, the boathouse is the place to be! (both the palm beach one and the balmoral/mosman one)...."

The Naked Food Addict

"Visiting this place was like a mini trip back to summer, the boathouse is beautifully located on the water and in the sun. Most importantly, the food..."

Fussyfoodie

"The Boathouse by Balmoral Beach is one of my favorite spots mostly because of the view you have while eating at the cafe. Sitting on the calm water..."

Ace

"Good view....but food is just ordinary nothing special and too crowded to to seat and not worth the wait for the food thats served. Not recommand for..."

Mikkiie Ma

"The portions are big, but a little pricey.See below for blog review..."

CuriousAWA

"We were here exactly one week after Justin Bieber! Lifestyle of the rich & the famous right here. If the weather is bad, i can’t imagine this place..."

Postcards From Peta

"I have only been here on the weekend for breakfast but it has never let me down! It is the perfect place to go and relax in the sun, and even sit..."

Samantha Leigh

"Such an amazing location, the views are beautiful.Lovely coffee and the best banana bread.However it's hard to obtain a table and..."

MosmanFoodie

"Visited The Boathouse today with my family. It was a beautiful summer day which meant lots of families out swimming and eating. The Boathouse is..."

Robin Yang

"What a spot for lunch! Right on the water at balmoral beach.Came here for lunch with a coulpe of friends and had venison with some lemon..."

The Critic

"The venue is beautiful with a stunning backdrop. If you aren't local you'll feel like you are on holidays somewhere special. Staff are friendly and..."

Coco

"Eating with a view! Friendly service, a bit of a wait during busy periods. Mango smoothie was definitely the highlight. Everything is well priced..."

Coby Boatman

"This place is gorgeous, makes great, healthy food and is slightly overpriced. In fact, it suit its yummy-mummy and brunch-loving customer base very..."

Christine Cung

"Waterside, pier-type cafe that is so packed you'd think it's about to capsize. It's very much a "fend for yourself" arrangement when it comes to..."

Dee Dee

"I love this place, especially in summer on a beautiful day like today.Part from the long lines and queues which they really need to get a..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Their food look very vibrant on the plate. The croissant french toast was great. Bit of sweetness from croissant. Bit of freshness from..."

Absolute Vy

"We decided to come here for a special weekend breaky. We arrived around 9am on a Saturday and the place was very full!! It's a first come, first..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"The boathouse is good for beautiful views and long conversations over brunch. However, the long drive and the long line during the weekend leaves me..."

Melissa Gabriele

"We've spent a great deal of time in Balmoral but never (for some reason) had been to this venue.We came for breakfast during the week &..."

YuMMM.com

"Delicious brekky vege bowl! Perfectly poached eggs. Was lovely to sit outside in the sun on an autumn morning. Meals came out quickly and service was..."

Jess

"I went there for brunch with friends, the atmosphere was amazing, made me feel really relaxed. The food was average, apart from the prawns, they were..."

Live

"Lovely chilled out day off. The girlies and I decided to meet here for brekkie in the sun. The veggie bowl with avocado, mushrooms and chili with egg..."

Crème Brulee Crack

"First of all we'd like to say that the food was delicious, the service prompt and the view spectacular. That being said, it is certainly not..."

Shane&Brenda

"Living here, us locals know the lingo.However, always see newbies come and realise that the seating is self service.Yep, like a open cinema..."

Foodpic Pro

"This will be an incomplete review...We decided to do the circular quay to balmoral walk .. why?? I have no bloody idea. After 2.5 hours we..."

The Weekend Foodie

"Given the beaut summer's day, there were throngs of people at the beach and likewise, the cafe. As it operates on a 'order at the counter and take a..."

Joan

"The fish and chip here is some of the best I've ever had. It is quite expensive but the serving is very generous. You'll have to find yourself a..."

Kevin To

"Great food and location, but it's quite difficult finding a table on weekends. Would recommend the fish and chips, the fish was quite delicate and..."

Bonnie

"Nothing beats a Saturday eating lunch on a Summers day a The Boathouse. The views are stunning. The interior is equally impressive. Surprisingly..."

Jo Hombsch

"This place was okay but not anything spectacular. I give it most points for the stunning location - right on the water, what could be better? I had..."

Nancy

"This is the best location for a cafe ever. We went on a Monday for lunch and it was packed!!! Well worth the wait, everything was..."

Foodie101

"Amazing views and good food. It’s still winter but last weekend Sydney brought in beautiful weather! What better way to spend the weekend than by..."

Andrea

"My friend and I had lunch on Saturday at The Boathouse and it was great. Although it was busy we had no trouble lining up and securing a table. I had..."

Polly Matha

"Breathtaking location right on the water, beautiful fit out with fresh produce and flowers, great service and of course delicious food!! I will..."

Simplicity By Sarah

"Quinoa salad with pomegranate, avocado, labor, macadamia nuts and smoked trout. This salad was so fresh and every bite was crunchy. I could have this..."

Feedingthelove

"Always great when dining at the boathouse. Fresh ingredients and nice location. Portions are huge and filling. Love their coconut the most! Must..."

Foodgal

"The buttery croissant french toast was crisp on the outside and flakey soft on the inside. The drizzling of maple syrup completed the dish and the..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"What is better than having a cup of decent coffee and a pleasant meal by the sea, under the Aussie sun? I honestly cannot describe how much I..."

... A Little Bit Of Salt N Light ...

"You will find few places as exceptional as the Balmoral Boathouse. Situated in front one of the most stunning beaches in Sydney, the Boathouse is a..."

Melinda Restrepo

"On an amazing location, one of the most beautiful inner harbour beaches, is situated The Boathouse. The place in itself is stunning, before you enter..."

Aussie Food Blogger

"basically is kind of like the grounds, but sea-themed. heaps of crowds even on weekdays, and hard to find free parking. plenty of ticketed parking on..."

Elisa Li

"The Boat House is a beach-side gem at the Balmoral Beach, one of my favourite beaches. It’s hard not to fall in love with this charming..."

HERcurioMAJESTY

"Posted on December 12, 2014 by Feast Wisely Leave a comment It feels like yesterday that The Boathouse Balmoral Beach opened. A beautiful..."

Feastwisely

"While the food itself is very simple, it is executed very well, particularly with fresh ingredients. The service was really good – the staff came..."

Sat

"Long having been a fan of the Boat House at Palm Beach, and the Armchair Collective Â at Mona Vale, when I heard their owners were taking over the..."

Cyberetto

"Sunshine happiness and breakfast by the beach with a group of fabulous people whom I love spending time with :) The Boathouse has two lovely..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"Positives - location location location; food is nice and good qualityNegatives - no table reservations!! Completely ruins the experience -..."

Katie Sutton

"Absolutely Beautiful. The setting could not be more perfect: gentle waves crashing metres away from the white wooden furniture upon which bountiful..."

Anna001

"A lovely and popular place at Balmoral Beach, perfect for coffee, brunch, lunch or a snack. The decor and setting makes you feel like you’re in..."

Michela Zanata

"Waited for more than one hour for a table on Sunday afternoon, this place is so popular. A little bit pricey compared to other brunch..."

Ruoyu Yang

"This place is my new favourite place! The atmosphere is amazing. Awesome view and great service. The food quality is so good 👍 Having your..."

Olena G

"⭐️ Beautiful interior design with flowers and greenery everywhere! Very nice tables with comfortable chairs, we sat on a communal table and it..."

Sharleez Barakat

"Such a nice place with amazing vibes.. The staff is very friendly.. The seating arrangements are diverse from stools to benches with indoow and..."

Dima Istambouli

"You may have to wait during busy times but I find it goes quickly, food is expensive though you are in Balmoral. The waiters could be more attentive..."

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