The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Despite being vey busy, the staff made everyone feel special. We were celebrating belated Valentine’s Day and they gave us a delicious compliment as a dessert 😊 I would highly recommend the raspberry cheesecake for dessert. Everything else was top notch too. Thank you. Will be back.
Nothing better than brekkie at the Bathers. What a view! So relaxing to chill out on a Saturday morning. And the food's great as well! They make a mean blueberry pancake here. And it's always service with a smile.
A very beautiful venue with very welcoming service.
We had the degustation with matching wines.
The oysters were out of this world, tuna tartare, pork cheek, octopus with orange purée, lamb with date purée.
The wine selection was nice and complimented the dishes well.
The location is right on the sand and the venue has an amazing vibe.
We had an amazing time at Bathers' Pavilion a few weeks ago. My partner had told the restaurant that he would be proposing after dinner and would need to leave by a certain time. They were so discrete (I had no clue), they were so attentive and looked after us so well. The food was beautiful and the view was amazing. The manager (?) took some wonderful photos for us too. Thank you Bathers' Pavilion for a wonderful time!
A Friday afternoon so well spent at this beautiful restaurant on the edge of the beach. The salads were amazing, the cocktails well made and the mains to die for.
A must reserve for anyone going to this part of town. Well done.
Went here with dimmi offering 50% off the 3 course menu. The food was good, the service prompt. The entrees and mains were nice but I think the flavors could have been balanced a bit better. I really enjoyed the passion fruit dessert. That was a highlight and probably a 8/10. The raspberry, rose dessert was ok. We had the mushroom consume and the pork for entree and then the duck and cod with linguine for main. Overall it was good value at 50% off but I wouldn’t want to pay $110 for the 3 courses
The place which I would put in top 3 breakfast places in Sydney.
Always great customer service and well designed menu.
Coffee nice as always. Not hot, not cold, not burned, not sweet,- just a normal, tasty delicious coffee. That’s what we all want, right?
Food is a separate chat though. I don’t know who is doing this magic, but whatever we eat here is simply the best food we ever had every time. You simply can’t go wrong with any choice from their menu. I would recommend to try Bathers rice bowl while it’s on the menu. Interesting composition and healthy ingredients if you’re trying to get ready for the beach season but still want to spoil yourself with something tasty.
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I came to Bathers Pavilion using Dimmis 50% off deal for their 3 course meal. Located just next to Balmoral beach, the venue at Bathers has it all. Sea views, themed decors and spacious cushioned chairs. The food at bathers also didn't disappoint - the seafood were all cooked to perfection and the desserts were beautifully presented. However, the flavouring of some of their dishes could be improved on, for example the sesame oil seasoning on the tuna tartare was way too overpowering. Also, their service did not live up to the standard of their venue. The waiter who served us was unenthusiastic and did not properly explain our dishes to us when served.
Although I loved my dining experience at Bathers, I probably would not come back without the 50% off Dimmi deal. $110 for a 3 course lunch is just too steep for me and I believe I can eat better food in Sydney at that price point.
* RECOMMENDED DISHES *
- For starters: Oysters (They serve 8 fresh Sydney rock oysters as starters - so worth it!)
- For main: Poached Murray cod with squid linguine, squid ink crumble, cauliflower and dashi (This was favourite dish of the day. The flavours of the different components just complements each other so well and the dish was also visually stunning.)
- For dessert: Raspberry and vanilla petits gateaux pistachio, rose petal ice cream, strawberry jus (That rose petal ice cream though, mhm so good.)
* RATING *
Food: 4/5
Venue: 5/5
Service: 3/5
Awesome food, great service and atmosphere! Will go back again definitely
Waiters are attentive, friendly and nice. They gave me very good window seat and even sunset is gone but the view is still awesome
Came here for my girlfriend’s 21st birthday dinner with the Dimmi 50% dining offer. Best dining experience I’ve had to date - food, service/staff, venue all superb and couldn’t fault anything. The diverse mix of flavours in each course was a true experience, and right on the beach. Must go!
What a fabulous location! It's hard to beat this historic old site, right on the sand, as a wonderful restaurant venue. Sadly this place falls into that Sydney category of view>food, and the crowds! Breakfast might have been quieter at the train station. Have been for breakfast and dinner here and both times have been disappointed by the food, and the pricing. The portions are generous, so there’s that. With so much more to try in Sydney we'll probably come back with out of town guests.
We had heard many good things about this restaurant and decided to try it on a Sunday night after being tempted by the Dimmi half price dining offer. The location was stunning especially on a summer's evening, the setting was pleasant with most tables getting a good view of the beach. We had the 5 course degustation which was very enjoyable - the fish and meat dishes were perfectly cooked and flavours were well-balanced and refined. The generous bread basket, amuse bouche and petit fours were a lovely nice touch. Service was non-intrusive and professional.
Relaxing atmospher and child friendly restaurant who also is very accommodating when it comes to pregnant women dietary requirements and changes to our table order. We had 3 birthdays, 2 pregnant women, a toddler requiring a high chair, and 2 people arriving late so couldn't join the rest for the degustation. All were taken care of. We weren't rushed at all which was great. Degustation menu was top notch but on the meaty side. Kids meal comes with a dessert off the normal menu. However no palate cleanser mid way though. It's in the Entertainment Book so you get 25% off up to $50 per card, max 3 cards per table.
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I had always wanted to come here but when a friend told me about the special offer you get on your birthday I took a day off work to go have lunch here and it was the best decision ever.
The service was exceptional. Staff were attentive yet also provided space for us to enjoy our day together and the beautiful view if the beach through the big windows.
The best part obviously was the food. I strtted with the Fiery Mexican a cocktail of tequila, triple sec, grapefruit and chilli which was served in a salted glass. It was definitely fiery with the chilli coming through the drink as well as the salt rim.
Shortly after we ordered our food we were served freshly baked beads that were made in house with two types of salt (Murray River pink salt and white rock salt) and two types of butter, salted and unsalted. Then before the entrees were served we were served an amuse bouche of pork terrine with mushroom puree and hazelnut crumb.
For entrée, we ordered venison tartare and slow cooked pork. The venison tartare was well complimented with a chestnut puree, chestnut chips and homemade grape mustard and black garlic. The grape mustard brought a great hit of favour to the dish. The slow cooked pork literally melted in your mouth.
For mains we had duck breast and beef tenderloin. The duck was perfectly cooked and the miso eggplant that came with it provided a nice salty accompaniment. The coffee crumbed beef cheek was unusual yet delicious.
Finally, dessert was the best end of passionfruit mousse with Valrhona Dulcey blond chocolate turmeric and lemon sauce, passionfruit sorbet and chestnut cream financier blueberries, meringue, chestnut ice cream. Passionfruit really shone through. However I couldn't really taste the tumeric. The chestnut cream was very subtle yet delicious.
Overall, a lovely way to celebrate a birthday.
Such a lovely venue with beach views and a calm interior. We ordered the bolognese pasta and duck ragout pasta. Both were delicious, the bolognese is probably one of the best bolognese I have had! We also had a side of steamed green vegetables which were nicely seasoned and fresh. I would love to return
The food. All the seafoods, both salmon and oyster are very fresh and delicious. As you can tell from the photos, they are beautiful and perfect for pictures.
The service. All of the staff are friendly. They rearranged the seats for my friends and me, and patiently introduced different wines to let us decide.
Btw, I like the rainbow colour napkin clothes. The ocean view outside is just too good to be missed.
Very impressed with this cafe
Loved the pancakes, very crispy and very tasty with the blueberries and maple syrup. Also loved the eggs benny and balmoral breakfast
The coffee is excellent and service is extremely friendly
When I was planning my wedding there was a clear order to things. Food was prime, I wasn’t really too fussed about the rest of it. Hubby being there to was probably important in an esoteric sense. Oh and close friends and family too of course. I lub you guys. Just don’t get in the way of the food please.
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Such a nice restaurant located by the water. Enjoyed dining here on my birthday even though there a slight miscommunication.
We chose the 3 course menu $110 each which started off with a complimentary fish croquette. Really subtle taste with a nice crunchy exterior.
1) seared scallops and slow cooked pork cheek. The scallops dish was very light. Tasted nice but wanted more. Definitely recommend the pork cheek. Great portion and very flavourful.
2) pan fried barramundi and roast beef tenderloin.
My fish was so flaky and juicy. Great skin on top, wonderful combination. The beef was so good!
3) raspberry and fromage Blanc gateau and dark chocolate mousse.
I preferred the mousse but it was quite rice. Didn't overly enjoy the raspberry dessert. Something about the combination of tastes just didn't sit right with my palette.
The slight miscommunication was that they wrote "happy birthday" not only on my dessert plate, but also on the lady, sitting next to me, her plate but hers had my name on it. It's not a big thing to me but as my partner put effort in trying to organise something special for me he was a little disappointed in that.
A few brief words to one of the waiters?/ Head of section?, an apology was given and a Bather's beach bag was gifted. It was a small mistake and it's understandable as they were so busy that Friday night. Really commend that particular worker's professionalism. Compared to all the staff that served us that night, he was definitely the best.
Definitely recommend this restaurant for a special evening.
Wonderful atmosphere and view. The food is light and fresh. I really need to back again soon. I think the last time I went was for my 21st - 7 years ago!!!!
Beautiful location and menu selection, staff were friendly but the service could use some improvement. Waiters were a little sloppy, forgetting drink orders, one dessert was forgotten and not on top of refilling water glasses.
Fantastic location! So divine to dine with a view like this place has. Food was spot on! So happy to see a vegetarian menu too. The waiters were very attentive but not over bearing & the atmosphere was relaxed. A very enjoyable experience. Totally recommend this restaurant.
Very memorable degustation, tried 7 course degustation, every dish was delicious definitely was very filling. Waiter was very nice, we went at night so couldnt see the beautiful beach view. Would love to come back when new menu is up and defintely in the day
Been a couple of times and consistently high quality creations. Three courses was too much but lovely deserts, thus skipped the entrees. Good choice for both menu and drinks. Love to come back more often!
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The Bathers Pavilion occupies a prized position overlooking Balmoral Beach - a beautiful spot for a meal. There is a popular cafe in the building and then the more expensive a la carte restaurant, where we had the good fortune to be dining.
Between two adults and two kids we had 10 dishes, and with the exception of a child’s fish and chips which fell into the ‘nothing special’ category, everyone of them was exceptionally presented and cooked. The last time I had a similar quality meal was at the Dorchester’s a la carte grill in London - but this was better, lighter and more playful.
It began with an amuse-bouche shot of fennell and cinnamon soup - creamy and delicately flavoured - and a basket of caraway seed bread and some plain or salted butter.
We each ordered from the three-course set-price menu, good value at $95, and probably saving about $15 a head on the overall cost of adding up individual dishes.
Our entrees consisted of a dozen freshly shucked oysters with mignonette vinaigrette, seared scallops with pancetta and pickled apple smoked yoghurt & chorizo oil and Kurobuta pork belly with pickled pine mushroom, braised lettuce, hazelnut crumbs and pork skin.
The oysters were as fresh as you can get and presented simply with nothing too fancy to obscure their taste. The scallops were an attractive dish, but a lot of restaurants seem to be following the same rule with this dish these days and so it had a familiar look to it - perfectly cooked.
The pork, from the Japanese strain of Black Berkshire and generally regarded as the best on the market, was light and full of flavour, neither overly fatty nor devoid of juice. The airy puff of crackling sat on top like a Chinese prawn cracker, bearing little resemblance to crackling or rind, and all the artery hardening we associate with it. Best though was the accompanying savoury bed of mushrooms, lettuce and nuts - delectable and a real winner of a dish.
For the mains we ordered the poached blue eye trevalla with crab consommé, new potato confit, wilted kale and herb emulsion, the ora king salmon with confit celeriac and Avruga caviar, yuzu orange sauce and salmon crackling and duck breast with smoked pear puree, glazed Australian wild fig, turnips and walnuts.
These were all beautifully presented. Our waiter served the trevalla and then poured a small jug of consommé over the fillet. Soft and falling apart it was given a little piquancy by the dobs of herb emulsion.
The salmon, again wonderful to look at, was perfectly cooked - the flesh soft and flaky, the skin crisp. The Avruga, a herring derived caviar substitute, was arranged on the dish like blackberries and sat amidst cubes of celeriac and globs of herb emulsion. The smear of yuzu sauce, with its tart, grapefruit like notes was a good accompaniment.
Perhaps the most satisfying of the mains was the duck - so tender and wonderfully combined with nuts and fruit puree - a real standout.
Throughout this we weren’t over-indulging on the alcohol front, so only had a glass of wine each - both from the Margaret River - at around $15-$20 a glass (whole bottles are roughly twice the price of a glass).
If we thought the appetisers and the mains were spectacular the desserts took it up another level again.
Of these the raspberry meringue with strawberry, lychee sorbet, Prosecco jelly, lime and olive oil curd was simply a work of art. Stunningly presented the delicate meringue casing gave way to an orb of delicious sorbet. A real ‘wow’ of a dessert.
The dark chocolate mousse with hazelnut cremeux, sesame praline and dark chocolate sauce was the height of sophistication with richly satisfying ingredients and hints of gold.
Lastly my mandarin mousse with Valrhona Dulcey blond chocolate, turmeric and lemon sauce with orange sorbet came out looking like some delicate Japanese flower arrangement or a Joan Miro painting. Again, so wonderful to look at and a beautifully conceived dish.
In addition to all this the staff were extremely relaxed and helpful and the atmosphere was refreshingly casual for such quality dining.
All up I couldn’t fault the Bathers, an impressive meal worth every cent and a great place to treat someone to a genuinely classy meal.
Food was fabulous, pity the service didn't match. We enjoyed a table d'hôte menu for 11 pax, right way to go to keep the choices simple and the service time, uncomplicated. Food beautifully presented and wonderful. To see truth in flavour and texture, exceptional. Pity the staff couldn't come up with a system to know who ordered what- most restaurants can manage this. Also seemed to have about 5 different staff fluffying around each one approaching te table slightly hesitatingly, not sure what was to be done
Not much comes close to the experience of dining at Bathers. The food is delicious and consistently interesting. The service is a delight. It has probably gotten a little more relaxed over the years, but I think that's in the context of the general Sydney dining experience.
Of course the view out over the beach is unparalleled .. Worth the substantial entry price in my opinion. Should be on the list of everyone's must dine experiences.
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Such a disappointment on a number of levels
Personally I like pate, but can't stomach it when it's very pink which is the current fashion. So when I saw pate on the menu I was pleased and apprehensive. The duty suit explained it was a deconstructed pate, but it wasn't pink. Well guess what? It was pink and I didn't touch it. What was more surprising is that none of the staff enquired why I didn't eat it. And of course it wasn't deducted from the bill. I didn't want to embarrass my overseas guests by complaining about it.
When all four of our wine glasses were empty I had to wave my napkin to attract attention and have them refilled. Yes, I know, I'm a vulgar Australian! Hey, this isn't the local bistro and these people charge serious money.
In fact the service was lacking once the restaurant filled up. Fortunately we arrived earlier than our booking time of 7pm. Judge for yourself, when you pay $630 for 4 people is that adequate service?
Bathers has to be one of those places you take overseas visitors to; but beware they don't deliver. Next time I will go to Ormeggio at the Spit, and I'm about to write a review on that because they are good.
KGEX - The Kuringai Examiner
+4.5
Balmoral Bathers Pavilion is a restaurant for people that have eaten well in lots of places. This restaurant is near the cutting edge with interesting combinations in its dishes and daring ideas. Owned and operated by well-known chef Serge Dansereau, Balmoral Bather’s Pavilion offers creative food with a culinary precision not seen in many other Sydney restaurants.
Honestly I was a little disappointed. Went and had the 8 course degustation with matching wines. Was off to a good start however I think the kingfish dish had way too much fennel in it, the oyster was fine, wasn't a fan of the purple carrot, the duck was very well cooked. However they had a really great corn soup with tapioca purse which was nice and crunchy and gave it depth, the dessert was pretty refreshing and the wine pairings 6/8 times was good. The ambiance was great with a really romantic decor and is great for anniversary type things, the plating was georgious with a little theatrics (they poured the soup at the table), only downside is that the cafe and restaurant are somewhat joined so the noise from the cafe came into the restaurant. All in all, it was okay.
Amazing location! Food was decent, not spectacular, but decent. Service was average, but who minds waiting if you are looking across the bay? I would leave the kids at home for this one and expect to pay a little more than normal.
Balmoral’s beauty has attracted thousands of bathers since the early 1920s when the beach was served by a now retired tramline. Where once bathers arrived armed with picnics today many visit looking forwards to lunch at one of Balmoral’s beachside cafes. The cafe I’m covering here is no ordinary cafe. It’s part of the chef’s hatted Bathers’ Pavilion – a Sydney dining institution that celebrates its 15th birthday in 2014. Serge Dansereau, the Head Chef, owns both halves of the Bathers’. He’s one of Australia’s top chefs with over five cookbooks under his belt. The setting is so spectacular it can distract you from the food – sit alongside the sand with harbour views that stretch to the ocean and watch the Manly ferry on route from Circular Quay. On one side the fine dining restaurant menu emphasises fresh produce grown by small producers. It’s priced as you’d expect for an established chef’s hatted restaurant by the water. Put it on your special occasion dining bucket list. On the other
Remember Rotureau? Here is his domain, and boy has he done some great things with his sweet-tooth creativity. The mascarpone ingot is dad’s dessert. It looks amazing, doesn’t it? The sheen of the blood orange brulee, crunch of the hazelnut nibbles, the high-roller gold leaf presentation, it’s all there.
Helen | Grab Your Fork
+4.5
The best thing about a restaurant no-bookings policy is that impromptu plans can be easily made, even though it's late on a Friday afternoon. The Bathers' Pavilion Cafe is the casual but more budget-friendly side to Bathers' Pavilion. Patrons enter the sa
Mademoiselle Delicieuse
+4.5
One sunny March day Monsieur Poisson decided to take me to The Bathers' Pavilion Café for lunch. We originally intended on having brunch but had enjoyed a bit too much of a sleep-in, so we settled for lunch instead. The more embarrassing part was that aft
We both had been wanting to go to this esteemed institution for a while. For her, to revisit her old stomping ground after a recent move, and for me , as usual, for the food. We ran late and I called to let them know. When we finally arrived after not bei
Spectacular food, wine and service. Definitely a winner
First Class experience, great food and excellent service in a relaxed setting. Fine Dining in the suburbs
Great. I love the Bathers. The service is amazing, location is beautiful. The menu however, trumps both! I love the bent towards seafood. I walked away from the Bathers reflecting on the attention to detail - the vegetables and mashed potato were the best I have had. I recommend the Bathers and I go there for special occasions (or any decent excuse in between).
Beautiful!!! Went here with my family we all had the Degustation menu! Everything was amazing! The wines suggested were very nice and the food was just perfect! My highlights were the cured salmon, rump lamb, dick, and beef cheeks! Ohh and the kingfish! Brilliant! Perfect atmosphere and great service!
Breakfast tradition. Whenever my grandson or other family and friends arrive in town breakfast has to be at the Bathers Pavilion at least once ... The view is exceptional, the service professional yet friendly, the food really good too. This space is my Sydney Breakfast place for special occasions and also non events. Love going there and will be back.
It is all about the location for The Bathers Pavilion. Set on the sandline in a curve of Hunters Bay, the venue is graced with phenomenal vistas of crystal clear water lapping against pale yellow sand. The building itself is stunning, with intricate adornments including the beautiful fretwork windows.
Fine dining at its best. It's been a few years since we've been there, but service & food still great. Amazing dessert.
Great food and beautiful location, terrible service. Having dined at Bathers for breakfast and dinner on multiple occasions the service is getting worse every time I go back. Fortunately for Bathers the food is always great and the views are to die for. It's a real shame that they can't sort out the service. Crazy!
Good food and ambiance... We liked this place overall...
Totally stunning. We had the degustation menu which they happily modified for one of us who doesn't eat meat. Each and every course was divine and the view and ambiance wonderful. Can not wait to go back
I had lunch here with my partner and it was very enjoyable. For a 'cafe' it is expensive but it has a restaurant quality setting, service and food not to mention the view. We were here on a beautiful sunny day so the view was amazing. I would come here again!
Whenever I come home during Uni holidays my dad and I always come here to catch up over good cocktails and great food. I have lots of fond memories at the Bathers' Pavilion, the foodiest one being the magnificent seafood risotto that I believe is no longer on the menu (but in one of the cookbooks!).
Good without being great. Had lunch in the restaurant on a Sunday. Views are magnificent but the service is lacking just a little for what I would expect of a chef hatted restaurant.
Basically the best breakfast ever. Food, location and everything is is perfect.
BIrthday Surprise. Boarding a plane early on sunday I had no idea what destination awaited me.
As soon as the cab snaked it's way down towards Balmoral the secret was out.
Greeted by smart looking staff in crisp sky blue shirts we sat and ordered opening drinks including a delicious chambord champagne cocktail, along with a crisp G & T... perfect.
I can highly recommend the degustation here with the freshest seafood I've had for ages and creative dishes that entice the senses.
Kingfish, prawns, blue eye everything was amazing.
Watched a late afternoon storm roll in while the raspberry dessert arrived and we decided to indulge in more pinot noir.
Many places you pay purely for the view but here it was the perfect balance of both. Have told so many people about this amazing experience and will most definitely be back.
Thanks to Bather's crew, simply stunning.
elle haramis (Elleshungry - IG)
+5
The first thing that impresses you at first arrival is the Hampton style furnishings and interiors! It’s absolutely stunning. It’s quite a large place too, it has a few different sections, from casual to more fine dining depending on what kind of meal you’re wanting. The food is nothing short of fabulous to match the entire experience! Definitely worth a visit. If it’s good weather the vista is unsurpassed 👌🏽
Betel Leaf did not disappoint!! The food was amazing with so much flavour. Our group ordered the banquet and everything was beautifully presented!! The service was impeccable and outstanding!! I would highly recommend the barramundi and the pork belly. Compliments to the chef and the wait staff as our night was perfect in every way!! Overall it was a lovely dining experience and I cannot wait to return.
Bathers takeaway has really lifted its game with the best coffee around. The girls serving are doing a fantastic job.
I had the bacon and egg roll this morning - you have to get that order in before 11.30am.
$9.50 is a good price from Bathers. The bun was fresh and toasted lightly, the bacon was not burnt and tasty, the egg was slightly over cooked - I bet if I asked for runny next time, I would get that. Most importantly was that the meal was hot. Delicious!
Beautiful selection of food and drinks. All made with quality ingredients and to perfection. Delicious food and lovely environment to sit and enjoy whilst looking out over the beach. Staff were polite and attentive.
Haven’t stopped thinking about my last meal here! Delicious ~ perfectly portioned, memorable food and experience, staff exceptionally professional. Ambience is very fwancy and welcoming, and the views divine. Loved the chilled vibe and good good great food.
Highly recommend! I want to go every week!
This place probably doesn’t need another review but we really enjoyed food and ambiance. My eggs Benedict were perfect and had really generous serving of delicious ham . Look forward to visit next time for lunch or dinner
Very good customer service and so much delicious food to choose from. I dined in here and it was a wonderful treat with such great service and nice people surrounding me I 100% recommend this restaurant and definitely recommend you to go here. With a great view of the beach this is one of the best locations a restaurant can be!
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