The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Watsons Bay, May 2024

Doyles On The Beach Restaurant

83/100 (3637 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Seafood

Gluten Free Options

Seafood

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Paella

Pasta

Salad

Garlic Prawns

Pesto

Crab

Fish

Scallops

Oyster

Calamari

Mussels

Tuna

Calamares

Salmon

Fish & chips

Fish & Chips

Seafood Platters

Prawns

Lobster

Sit down

Seafood

Australian

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Waterfront

Table Service

Beach

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We thought this was a fantastic experience. The trip here on the ferry from Circular Quay was lovely. The Bay itself is very nice on a good day. ..."

Two Sheds

"After hearing some bad feedback from friends I was pleasantly surprised with how good our day was at Doyle’s on the beech. The food was amazing and..."

Jason Griffin

"Really nice restaurant! Came here with my bestie and both of us had a really good time. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice view. The food and wine..."

Amanda Feng

"Fantastic location on the beach at Watson’s Bay! Perfectly cooked seafood, that’s fresh and delicious although quite expensive for the serving..."

Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau

"I was happy to find out that we were seated next to the window with the lovely view of the beachside. I felt that the restaurant was elegant and I..."

Jasmin

"The shrimp pasta was really good and flavored! The fish n ships were average good and I think although the dishes are pp, it can be shared since it's..."

Diana Vieira

"Despite maintaining a simple exterior that probably plays to its appeal as a local seafood shack, Doyle’s is more of a restaurant reserved for..."

JZ

"I loved the food. Everything was so good and fresh. Service was also excellent. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. This particular branch..."

C

"Lovely place to sit and watch the boats, view across to Sydney. Fish was sensational, our table had snapper, John Dory and barramundi, all..."

Marshy

"We went to Doyle’s for lunch as a treat. The staff were lovely and the view is gorgeous. I couldn’t dream of a better and nicely appointed beach..."

Tasty Treats

"Dine by the beach, pretty amazing view. Had salt and pepper calamari and frozen Margarita, which was pretty good. Would be amazing during sunset...."

Surbhi Kumar

"Super friendly wait staff who went above and beyond for us. Even on a rainy day it was a nice meal. Food portion was a tad small, we ordered the..."

Joel Harvey

"This seafood restaurant is right next to the beach and a min walk away from the wharf. Great atmosphere and friendly staffs, yet the price tags are..."

Tiffany

"Im not a seafood eater, but the food here is exceptional. The staff are all very knowledgeable and efficient. The calamari i had was so tender and..."

Skye Clark

"The hot and cold platter is AMAZING! View and service are good too. Watson's bay's way better than fish market in seafood. Really nice place for..."

Zoe

"Been comibg here for over 15 years , still perfect , nice atmosphere , breathtaking views , amazing seafood highly recommend thanks for a great time..."

Mazin Khan

"I dinned here with my husband for mother's day. I was given a complimentary Champaign which was lovely. The location was beautiful. We ordered the..."

Es Kapoor

"I actually really liked the food and location. Tried their fish and chips, seafood pie, oyesters, salt and pepper squid and seafood platter. I do..."

Eric Cheng

"I hadn't been to Doyle's in a long time. I'm happy to report that it was better than I remember it being and perfect for a long birthday lunch for my..."

Anna Crabtree

"Hospitality at this joint was 1st class. The food amazing and the staff exceptional. I had the tuna kingfish with wasabi smash and it was exquisite...."

Nutty

"Every summer we come to Doyles, every summer we order the hot and cold seafood platter ($172), and every summer we fail to finish the platter shared..."

The RnB Diary

"I love this place --> im a very big fan of the Doyle's on the outside (casual dining)Pros- Amazing quality food- fresh..."

Sahn

"The location is very nice,great view, I ate the seafood plate,it was a bit expensive and the plate wasn't so big, i will be there again, I hope to..."

Daniele

"This restaurant is Amazing !! Great location especially on a sunny afternoon the restaurant is located in prime position on Watson baythe..."

Damien And Sophia

"Had the clam chowder and fish & chips. The chowder wasn't served with bread so you'll need to order a side if you want it. Service is impeccable as..."

Kravengerfoodie

"Cannot fault Doyle's on the Beach, unless I say that there was way too much food to eat! The Bass Strait Tasmanian Scallops were the highlight for..."

Emma Henderson

"On a recent trip to Sydney we decided to have lunch at Doyles on the beach to see whether the reputation was deserved - we weren't disappointed. Four..."

Dave Ansett

"Ordered fish for dinner for 2, the fish were fresh, well cooked / seasoned and pretty tasty. My whole baked snapper and the salad on top, was a..."

Lil' Me

"Serving seafood on the beach of Watson Bay for 5 generations since 1885, Doyles has become an icon to locals and visitors. Maybe it has become a bit..."

Cheronnie

"Perfect location , awesome view of the downtown Sydney and waterfront - what else you need for a fantastic outing by boat and dinner afterwards . ..."

SunilJain

"We were lucky to be seated on the beach with that amazing view - very hard to beat that. Four of us shared the cold seafood platter and Paella for..."

Lekha Amod

"Definitely worth for a day trip to Watson bay. It's a bit pricey but the food was good. Saefood a must! Try their home brewed beer. Beautiful view of..."

Frans Pretorius

"I don't think you can have any better seafood lunch at anywhere else in Sydney than here. The restaurant has perfectly relaxing outdoor seating..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"Absolutely stunning. If you ever visit Sydney this place is a must. With amazing views of the water and surrounding points, Doyle's offered us..."

Brendan

"First time at Doyle's and if we lived in Sydney it would be hard to keep us away. What a spectacular restaurant right on the water. We had the..."

Patrick

"I really think the picture says it all. $152 for a seafood platter including lobster, prawns two ways, crab, beautiful barramundi, salt and pepper..."

Darcy Youngberry

"On a cold wintery day, we headed to Watson’s Bay, nostalgic for summer weather and a scrumptious selection of seafood at Doyle’s on the Beach! We..."

Khana

"What more can be said about a place that's synonymous with seafood. Add to that the best view of Sydney skyline and you have the best place to eat..."

Ayush Semwal

"Great location on Bay with wonderful Sydney views. Limited menu. Fish certainly well cooked albeit plain. Expensive fifties family fare. Wine list..."

George

"Best spot for Aussie Seafood. This is one place we try to get to every time we travel to Sydney. The original site where Australia's first seafood..."

Mij 'Casper' Duran

"We ordered the hot and cold platter for $152. It was a good platter overall, but not as perfect as one would hope. The fried fish was moist and..."

ChocChip

"Upon arrival at Watsons Bay, they were greeted by a beautiful and idyllic beach scene. There are two main restaurants at Watsons Bay: Doyle’s on..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"We had heard that Doyles On The Beach were running a winter special - $26.50 gets you the Fisherman's Chowder, Fish & Chips, and a glass of wine, or..."

Craig Hind

"Amazing... AMAZING. Nothing negative to say!! It was absolutely amazing, right on the beach, our table was at the front and the views are incredible..."

Wizza888

"What a refreshing change. If I'd've gone by some of the reviews on here I wouldn't have tapped on at Circular Quay. You know it's pricey because..."

Johnny C

"Great location, great service, loved the stuffed prawns, great value drinks, fantastic lunch...."

Paul J

"Impressive Platter. Spent an enjoyable afternoon at Doyle's chomping through a massive seafood platter full of goodies including a whole lobster..."

FoodLover

"Gorgeous location and fabulous seafood. Doyle's selection plate is a great choice as it gives you cooked and fresh seafood at a reasonable price, the..."

Lauren

"Been here on 2 very busy ocassions, Valentines Day and Mother's Day and both times were very well looked after, excellent views and totally amazing..."

Rainbow Rose

"Good location, not too bad service. Was a little sceptical after reading all the bad reviews. I guess the trick is to go with lower expectations, and..."

Eric

"Must have when one's in Watson's Bay! The shop is very visible as it is located exactly at the ferry terminal. The seafood chowder has a lot of stuff..."

es L

"This was supposed to be a special birthday celebration so our expectations were high. We were greeted warmly and I was wished a sincere Happy..."

Patricia Witkamp

"Best seafood restaurant in the entire of Sydney! Great service, the food was amazing. Great experiences with friends and family although it is a..."

Isaac Turner

"Sensational location, We were seated right on the water, staff were friendly, except they didn’t offer us water, we just drank a bottle of white..."

Paul Fisher

"Managed to get a table inside next to a heater. Went for the traditional fish and chips which was, as we expected, excellent. Can't beat beer..."

G Yours

"Spectacular city skyline views with fresh seafood plates and easy going drinks. Right by the beach, Doyle’s has maybe the best spot in all of..."

Nandi

"We enjoyed a seafood lunch at Doyles on the Beach Restaurant and then a stroll along the serene beach front. The seafood was superb with an..."

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