Best Lunch Restaurants in Watsons Bay

232 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Doyles on the Beach restaurant

1. Doyles on the Beach

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Watsons Bay

Booked 56 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. Doyles Garden Bar

4.2

Awesome(187)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Watsons Bay

Booked 6 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.

3. Song Bird

4.4

Awesome(202)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 59 times today

Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

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4. Next Door Double Bay

4.6

Exceptional(120)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 17 times today

Next Door is the sister restaurant of Margaret, which, quite literally, sits next door to it at the corner of Bay St and Guilfoyle Avenue. Featuring a rolling 12-hour lunch-to-dinner menu, the bar brings you a selection of specially curated small plates such as Woodfire Grilled Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes with Oregano, Braised Zucchini with Mint, Chilli and Pecorino, as well as an amazing selection of Consorcio, Cuca, Pollastrini, Ortiz and Real Conversas tins with some freshly baked sourdough from Baker Bleu. It's also home to the famous Perry hamburger."It's just a place to get some really nice hospitality, chill out and enjoy your day," Neil Perry. Sandwiched between Baker Bleu and Margaret, the indoor dining area is cosy and comfortable, with marble-top tables and an open bar and kitchen.

5. Neptune's Grotto

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4.9

Exceptional(46)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 58 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

6. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(700)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 78 times today

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

7. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1016)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 67 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

8. Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

Awesome(83)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 54 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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9. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

4.3

Awesome(68)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Bondi

Booked 57 times today

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is about the ocean, the beach, the sky, it's about Sydney.With an ever evolving menu focused on modern Italian cuisine and celebrating seasonal produce, the intimate and elegant Dining Room is the beating heart of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.Arranged to take in the famous view of Bondi by day or night, it makes an unforgettable backdrop to a menu inspired by Maurice Terzini’s Italian heritage. The menu is designed to give you a seasonally changing opportunity to sample dishes that reflect the depth of Italian cuisine, created with Australia's best produce.For reservations of up to 9 people, our Dining Room offers a Fixed Price Choice Set Menu at $130pp for 2 courses and $155pp for 3 courses.For reservations of 10 guests and above we serve a selection of Feasting Menus, don't hesitate to contact our Event Coordinator at reservations@idrb.com should you wish to enquire.

10. CATALINA

4.9

Exceptional(36)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North

Booked 59 times today

Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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mark
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the restaurant. The maitre d was exceptional and looked after us . Even gave us a complementary drink for the inconvenience of us getting lost finding the entry !!!
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.9
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Robert
Sydney •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was lovely to return one of Sydney’s icon restaurants. The family feel, quality of cooking and efficient, friendly staff make you feel right at home. As we expected a great range of fresh seafood was on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed. Nice to see a cocktail list added to the drinks menu and the very underrated Doyle’s wines and beer are still available. Add in the wonderful location, novel ferry ride to get there and the views, made a lunch a great occasion for the family. We won’t wait so long to return next time. Cheers, Rob S.
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Doyles on the BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Watsons Bay
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4.4
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Rohan
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Dining for 2 banquet menu was amazing from start to finish
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Song BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Double Bay
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4.4
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Jug
Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I live in Italy and this is my third time in Sydney and the third time I have lunch at the Doyles: I love food, friendly staff and the wonderful view!!! If you are in Sydney you have to go there!
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Doyles Garden BarPrice: Moderate• Australian• Watsons Bay
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4.2
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Eve
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Booked outside at Next Door. Being outside there is no problem with too much noise. We were seated as we arrived and our overseas guests arrived shortly afterwards. The staff were great and as always we enjoyed the food I ordered. We had shared entrees and we ordered mains.
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Next Door Double BayPrice: Expensive• Australian• Double Bay
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4.6

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232 restaurants available nearby

1. Doyles on the Beach

2. Doyles Garden Bar

3. Song Bird

4. Next Door Double Bay

5. Neptune's Grotto

6. Margaret

7. Pellegrino 2000

8. Bathers’ Bistro

9. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

10. CATALINA

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