The BOX on the Water

Name: The BOX on the Water
Address: Ettalong Foreshore The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW, Australia, 2257
Telephone: (02) 4339 3369
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1834 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

The BOX on the Water is situated in prime position on both the Ettalong foreshore and beach. Its absolute waterfront location has panoramic views out across Broken Bay to its namesake, Box Head, and over to Sydney's northern beaches.

Architecturally designed with a stylish, modern aesthetic, The BOX on the Water restaurant, bar and beach kiosk is just an hour and a half drive from central Sydney or twenty five minutes on the passenger ferry from Palm Beach.

Both the restaurant and kiosk offer fresh, modern Australian cuisine and friendly, efficient service. Experience stylish, casual, 'fun dining' with arguably the best outlook on the Coast!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Kiosk Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Wed, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:00 pm Sunset sips Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 4339 3369
Website
http://theboxonthewater.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
Ettalong Foreshore, The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW 2257
Area
Ettalong Beach
Parking details
There is free parking bays along the foreshore next to The BOX and plenty of street parking very close.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Hot & Cold Seafood Feast (Minimum. 2 people)
$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy our hot & cold seafood feast Kids menu available for children under 12 years old for $15pp. Please see our website for the menu
The Box Grazing Feast (min. 2 people)
$89.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Push the boat out and experience our four course summer grazing feast, curated by owners Monique & Natasha. Our grazing feast showcases everything we love to eat this season, and includes an optional wine pairing to complement each course. Full menu available via our website.

Oyster bar (minimum 3)$6.50
- Natural with lemon - Cucumber & jalapeño granita - Salmon roe, chives, soy & ginger dressing
Just prawns$26.00
Fresh unpeeled, BOX seafood sauce
Ceviche$24.00
Local white fish, passionfruit, lime, chilli, avocado purée, kumara chips
Seafood teaser$28.00
Natural oysters, fresh prawns, white anchovies, ceviche & kumara chips, BOX seafood sauce
Grilled sardines$22.00
Peperoncini, lemon oil, focaccia
Duck liver pâté$21.00
Port jelly, house pickles, focaccia
Octopus terrine$24.00
Crispy potato, kale chips, macadamia crumbs, chilli
XO mussels$23.00
XO sauce, focaccia
Tempura zucchini flowers$24.00
Pumpkin & pine nut filling, beetroot tartare, herb oil
Crispy pork belly bites$23.00
Salted dulce de leche, aji amarillo
Burrata$24.00
Roasted eggplant, pomegranate & walnut relish
XO mussels$39.00
XO sauce, focaccia
Market fish
Specially prepared local seafood
Baby barramundi for two to share$65.00
Whole fried baby barramundi, sautéed greens, ginger & soy dressing
Grilled king prawns$44.00
Three to a serve, Pernod & chilli butter, fennel & herb salad, chunky croutons
THE BOX pale ale fish & chips$32.00
Baby leaf salad, BOX tartare sauce
Roasted cauliflower$32.00
Beetroot hummus, Zhug yoghurt, seeded crisps
Confit duck salad$42.00
Roasted sweet potato, baby spinach, orange, maple pecans, goats cheese, bourbon dressing
Bavette steak$49.00
300g, medium rare, chimichurri, roasted corn ribs, watercress salad

For two or more to share

THE BOX hot & cold seafood feast$89.00
Cold course: Natural oysters, fresh prawns, white anchovies, ceviche & kumara chips, BOX seafood sauce Hot course: Grilled market fish, XO mussels & focaccia, sardines, grilled king prawns, chips, salad, BOX tartare sauce

Sides

Chips$12.00
Rosemary salt, roast garlic aioli
Waldorf salad$12.00
Celery, apple, walnuts, iceberg lettuce, buttermilk ranch dressing
Grilled broccolini$12.00
Almond tarator, chilli & anchovy oil
Truffled smashed chats$12.00
Shaved parmesan, aioli

Dessert

Dark chocolate mousse$16.00
Candied ginger, white chocolate soil
Pavlova$16.00
Chantilly cream, berries, lemon sorbet
Pineapple cake$16.00
Coconut & lime sorbet, passionfruit coulis
Lemon posset$16.00
Pistachio ice cream, house-made limoncello, tuille
Sorbet of the day$16.00
Ask your waiter for today's flavour
Cheese plate$24.00
Local & imported artisan cheeses, fruit & nut rolada, lavosh
Affogato$21.00
THE BOX Coffee, Frangelico, vanilla bean ice cream

What 1,834 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New South Wales
Great for brunch
New South Wales
Great for outdoor dining
New South Wales
Modern Australian
New South Wales
Most Booked
Central Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The BOX on the Water offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "beautiful views" of Ettalong Beach. Guests rave about the "amazing taste sensations" and "outstanding service," making it a "favorite spot" for local and visiting diners. The setting is ideal for special occasions, complemented by a "top shelf" wine selection.

1,834 Reviews

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Jessica
New South Wales
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Oysters weren’t served on ice so were warm and not refreshing A tiny amount of chips were served with the ceviche The staff walked past a number of us waiting at the front desk when we arrived and didn’t even smile or acknowledge us for about 5 mins
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Penny
New South Wales
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Could have been an off day, but I found the serving size very small and the quality of the prawns not great, no flavour and a bit limp. The focaccia was nice and fresh and the views were stunning looking over Brisbsbe Water. Overall, we all agreed that the food was pretty average. The staff did look after my dietary requirements very well though, thank you.
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James
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great location sitting right by the water the staff are excellent at what they do and the food certainly helps to make the whole experience wonderful .
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Steve
New South Wales
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I thought the menu was quite limited and very expensive, I understand your right on the water but can't see the prices are justified. Small plates are exactly that. Also I don't go to expensive restaurants to sit next to dogs.
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Charles
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for accommodating our request to change the table because of the strong winds. The food was excellent as usual.
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Chris
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great ambience, friendly staff and the food never ever lets you down. Had a wonderful stormy evening enjoying Kingfish Ceviche, Duck Liver Pate followed by a 300 gram medium rare Bavette Steak and a Cauliflower Steak with a raft of delicious sides and a bottle of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris! Kids loved their pasta and fish n chips.
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David
New South Wales
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great staff and great location could not fault it, coming back for more for sure
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Anna
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just fabulous -from the food to the service to the view.
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Lee
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous Christmas get together here on Saturday at the very busy pre Christmas weekend. Food and service were excellent as always. We come here numerous times each year and are never disappointed.
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John
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great view of the inlet, quick service, great tasting food, not excessively busy with people but full enough to have a good vibe about it. We have been before, and will definitely come again.
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The BOX on the Water is rated 4.5 stars by 1834 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 49 times today

Experiences are available.

Ettalong Foreshore, The Esplanade, Ettalong Beach, AU-NSW 2257

Additional information

Area
Ettalong Beach
Hours of Operation
Kiosk Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Wed, Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:45 am–3:00 pm Sunset sips Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is free parking bays along the foreshore next to The BOX and plenty of street parking very close.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://theboxonthewater.com/
Phone number
(02) 4339 3369

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The BOX on the Water

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Hot & Cold Seafood Feast (Minimum. 2 people)

The Box Grazing Feast (min. 2 people)

While you are deciding

The BOX olives$6.50

Tamari almonds$6.50

House-baked focaccia$6.50

À la carte - Small

Oyster bar (minimum 3)$6.50

Just prawns$26.00

Ceviche$24.00

Seafood teaser$28.00

Grilled sardines$22.00

Duck liver pâté$21.00

Octopus terrine$24.00

XO mussels$23.00

Tempura zucchini flowers$24.00

Crispy pork belly bites$23.00

Burrata$24.00

XO mussels$39.00

Market fish

Baby barramundi for two to share$65.00

Grilled king prawns$44.00

THE BOX pale ale fish & chips$32.00

Roasted cauliflower$32.00

Confit duck salad$42.00

Bavette steak$49.00

For two or more to share

THE BOX hot & cold seafood feast$89.00

Sides

Chips$12.00

Waldorf salad$12.00

Grilled broccolini$12.00

Truffled smashed chats$12.00

Dessert

Dark chocolate mousse$16.00

Pavlova$16.00

Pineapple cake$16.00

Lemon posset$16.00

Sorbet of the day$16.00

Cheese plate$24.00

Affogato$21.00

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