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Doyles on the Beach

11 Marine Pde | Watsons Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
9337 2007
Ranked #160 of 2,963 restaurants in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 66 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Surrey, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Gorgeous view of Sydney from the Watson's Bay Doyle's on the beach. We took the ferry, loved the sights of the Sydney area including America's cup sailing vessel, then enjoyed a fantastic lunch on the beach with our feet in the sand. The service was excellent and the facility was lovely. Not to be missed if you love the water.

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The location is simply stunning and the food was excellent, though my John Dory was slightly over cooked. However the service let the restaurant down. Slow, ferfunctory and forgetful. I guess because this is such a tourist Mecca they figure they don't have to work at repeat business. Which is a shame because it could have been one of the... More

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Kings Langley NSW
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Loved the food and the price was very reasonable - could sit there all day on a great day and just watch the harbour

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Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Pleasant ferry ride to venue which was excellent however food and service average but I feel the restaurant is very over rated..

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Caught ferry from Circular Quay - only 20 minutes away from the middle of Sydney! Doyles has a proper restaurant and a beach side take away. The FNC are out of this world - we had 2 mixed seafood boxes and drinks for $40, and it was a feast!

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Wamberal
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336 reviews 336 reviews
Reviews in 116 cities Reviews in 116 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The setting cannot be better - if you have a front row table, the atmosphere is the best in the world. It may not be the best seafood but you don't come here for fine dining - it is just a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

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Markyate, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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I normally go by ferry and eat at Doyles on the Wharf. This time I drove and after parking the car found that we were in Doyles on the Beach instead. No problem. We were seated immediately, given menus and ordered drinks. Food order was taken, still no drinks, but the waitress said she could see they were being served... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Enjoyed the ferry ride out to Watson's Bay and the brisk cliff walk up to the lighthouse. Was a little disappointed not to get a waterfront seat even though we had booked, but as the waiter gleefully pointed out "people book 2 months in advance to get those seats" - be warned. Fish and chips O.K. but at $41 hugely... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Extremely quick service. Beautiful meals in a beautiful setting.

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

A wonderful place to sit and watch the most wonderful city in the world. Great seafood.

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