Best Lunch Restaurants in Watsons Bay

225 restaurants available nearby

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. 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.

3. Song Bird

4.3

Awesome(159)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 53 times today

Song Bird will be open 7 nights from 4th November. 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.

4. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(638)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 59 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

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5. Next Door Double Bay

4.6

Exceptional(108)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 36 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.

6. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(983)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 55 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

7. Bistrot 916

4.8

Exceptional(871)

Price: Expensive

• French • Potts Point

A French neo-bistro: Bistrot 916 brings a cool, understated elegance to its landmark Challis Avenue site in the Paris end of Potts Point.Open for dinner 7 nights, with lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

8. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(492)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 45 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

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9. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

Exceptional(1544)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 98 times today

At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

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10. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

4.3

Awesome(48)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Bondi

Booked 61 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.

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Edward
Worcestershire •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable evening in a stunning setting with spectacular views of Sydney especially as the sun set over the city. The oysters and mahi mahi were delicious and good value house Chardonnay (unoaked). A gem!
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Doyles on the BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Watsons Bay
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4.3
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May
Sydney •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Another good dinner experience at Song Bird. Chose different dishes from last time, and not disappointed. Good quality ingredients with harmonised flavours.
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Song BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Double Bay
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4.3
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Alex
Canberra •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
An exceptionally good experience. Three flawless entrees with the crab salad the highlight. Excellent steak. Overall one of the highest quality meals I’ve had in Australia.
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MargaretPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Double Bay
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4.7
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Rodvip
Melbourne •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Thank you, wonderful as always. New veal today, first day. First class!
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Next Door Double BayPrice: Expensive• Australian• Double Bay
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4.6
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Sarah
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Oct 2024
Food and view amazing as usual. Pesky seagulls.
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Doyles Garden BarPrice: Moderate• Australian• Watsons Bay
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4.2

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225 restaurants available nearby

1. Doyles on the Beach

2. Doyles Garden Bar

3. Song Bird

4. Margaret

5. Next Door Double Bay

6. Pellegrino 2000

7. Bistrot 916

8. Clam Bar

9. Zushi - Barangaroo

10. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

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