The Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

Balmoral’s sheltered waters and a picture-perfect outlook of the Manly and Watsons Bay ‘Heads’—the gateway to the Sydney Harbour where the ocean flows in and out—make this contemporary Australian eatery a local favourite. Well, that and excellent prawns, escabeche, and fish of the day. The set menus and degustations aren’t cheap, but you get what you pay for. If you’re on a budget, opt for the more moderately priced menu at the cafe next door. Come on a weekday or early on the weekend and enjoy a leisurely breakfast followed by a quiet walk on the beach.