Restaurant
King Tide Cafe
9 Dangar Rd, Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia
Find King Tide Cafe
9 Dangar Rd, Brooklyn NSW 2083, Australia
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Book NowAbout King Tide Cafe
Perched directly over the Hawkesbury River marina in Brooklyn, King Tide Cafe delivers fresh seafood and breezy waterfront views. A reliable detour off the highway between Sydney and the Central Coast, this sunlit spot serves beer-battered local jewfish, tender salt-and-pepper squid, and chicken schnitzel burgers with pineapple. Grab a cold six-pack from the bottle-o next door—the cafe is unlicensed and happy to uncork it for a small fee—and settle into an outdoor table while the boats glide across toward Dangar Island.
- Marina-front dining: Patrons dine right on the marina with clear vistas of moored boats and Dangar Island.
- Local river catch: The kitchen highlights regional catches like beer-battered Hawkesbury flathead and river jewfish.
- BYO friendly: Unlicensed cafe setup lets guests bring their own wine or beer from the bottle shop next door for a modest corkage fee.
What's On at King Tide Cafe
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Reasons to Visit King Tide Cafe
Why diners choose King Tide Cafe for riverfront dining, travel breaks, and family gatherings
Hawkesbury Marina Waterfront Dining
Open-air seating positioned right on the Hawkesbury River allows diners to enjoy lunch with unobstructed views of boats and Dangar Island.
It's right on the water too. So you can sit and look out on the water, or sit closer to the restaurant.
Jared Evans Locally Sourced Fresh River Catch
Daily seafood options showcase fresh catches from the Hawkesbury River, including beer-battered Jewfish prepared crispy and fresh.
The local caught Jewfish in beer batter was crispy and delicious.
Steve Scenic Detour for Road Trippers
Situated right by the water, the cafe offers travelers heading between Sydney and the Central Coast an easy stop for a satisfying early lunch.
stopped on our way from Sydney up to central coast for an early lunch.
michael neuman Highway Pause by Mooney Mooney Bridge
A brief drive off the highway brings motorists directly to riverfront sunshine and fresh food away from the main thoroughfare.
well worth the short drive off the highway near Mooney Mooney bridge.
Veronica Murtagh Welcoming Family and Group Setting
A spacious layout with attentive seating allows families and groups to unwind together comfortably right alongside the water.
This restaurant was spacious and kid friendly.
Cheryl Ander Nearby Amenities and Kids Playground
Convenient proximity to a children's playground and clean on-site facilities make the venue practical for family outings and walking trips.
There is a playground for kids nearby, and the restaurant has restrooms.
James Melville
Most popular items
Fresh seafood and cafe classics overlooking the river
Fish and chips
The fish and chips is spectacular, especially when they have fresh locally caught flathead from the Hawkesbury.
Jay Mitra Fisherman's Basket
The Fisherman's Basket was great too. The fish cocktails were high quality, with an amazing home made tartare sauce.
Jared Evans Schnitzel burger
The schnitzel burger with a pineapple slice, lettuce, cheese, red onion and mayonnaise sauce was so delicious.
Shane A Salt and pepper squid
The Salt and Pepper Squid was perfect. So soft and tender, with a really light salt and pepper seasoning.
Jared Evans
Other favorites
Drinks, baked goods, and morning tea treats by the water
Coffee
Coffee was also excellent, and staff were very friendly, and you really can't beat the view!
Stephanie Bielby Croissant
Hands down, best croissant we’ve had.
Joanna Kneller Banana bread
Milkshakes and banana bread all round ….. the kids loved it and so did we!
Carol Sullivan Milkshakes
Milkshakes and banana bread all round ….. the kids loved it and so did we!
Carol Sullivan
Before you head over
Essential tips on booking, parking, and BYO for a smooth visit to the marina.
Book Ahead for Lunch
Tables fill up quickly during peak lunch hours and weekends, so reserve in advance or arrive early to secure a waterside spot.
Plan for Back-Street Parking
Parking right outside the marina fills fast; look for spots along the back streets or up the hill behind the venue if marina bays are full.
BYO Drinks via the Bottle Shop Next Door
The cafe is unlicensed, but you can bring your own drinks or pick something up from the bottle shop next door for a small corkage fee.
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