Doyles on the Beach

The Doyle family has been serving fish at Watsons Bay since 1885—making Doyles arguably the oldest family-run seafood restaurant in Australia. Five generations later, they're still at it, hauling fish from the same waters their ancestors fished. The beachside location at Watsons Bay offers views across the harbour to the city skyline, but the real draw is the simple pleasure of eating fresh fish and chips by the water. The Doyle story began when John Doyle, a fisherman, started selling his catch from a shed on the beach. Today, it's a Sydney institution where locals and tourists queue for the same experience that's been delighting diners for over 135 years.