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The Basin Dining Room

1 Surfview Rd, Mona Vale NSW 2103, Australia

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1 Surfview Rd, Mona Vale NSW 2103, Australia

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+61 2 8924 4289
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Basin Dining Room

Perched right over Mona Vale Beach, this coastal dining room pairs sweeping ocean surf with sharp, celebratory cooking. Regulars target daytime terrace tables for multi-course lunches of seared scallops, tuna tartare, and tender steak frites drenched in classic entrecôte sauce. The kitchen handles everything from rich lobster risotto to fluffy house focaccia, while the front-of-house team turns milestone birthdays into effortless events with personalized cards and candle-lit desserts. Meals often wind down over sticky date pudding slicked in warm miso butterscotch.

  • Panoramic beach views: Tables look out directly over the sand and rolling surf from an open, sunlit coastal perch.
  • Milestone touches: Front-of-house staff mark birthdays and anniversaries with personalized cards and candle-lit desserts.
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Advantages of The Basin Dining Room

Why guests choose The Basin Dining Room for milestone gatherings and seaside lunches

  • Personalized Milestone Hospitality

    Celebration bookings are elevated with personalized touches such as handwritten cards and candlelit presentation that make guest honorees feel deeply valued.

    The team even prepared a handwritten birthday card for my wife and brought out dessert with a special candle, which made the celebration feel even more memorable.

    Ricardo Medeiros

  • Celebratory Care That Spoils Guests

    From arrival through dessert, attentive and warm service ensures guests and party honorees feel thoroughly pampered throughout their visit.

    Thank you for a wonderful birthday celebration. We were truly spoilt and can't wait to come back.

    R Ant

  • Panoramic Coastal Vistas

    The elevated dining room provides panoramic beach and ocean views that elevate long daytime meals and terrace lunches.

    and finally the view of the beach and ocean simply stunning . What a lovely experience , highly recommended.

    Donna OKeefe

  • Sunlit Terrace Dining Above the Beach

    Outdoor terrace and balcony seating offers an open vantage over Mona Vale beach paired with relaxed seafood and wine dining.

    We sat outside on the terrace and spent a great couple of hours watching the beach activities and enjoying beautiful food and wine

    Kieran Kennedy

  • Value-Driven Multi-Course Set Menus

    Structured multi-course set menus deliver polished fine-dining courses such as scallops and steak frites with upfront, predictable value.

    With the actual view from our table like this, a cost effective mid-week set menu (by Sydney standards, what is there not to love?

    Linda Robson

  • Seamless Dietary Accommodations for Groups

    The kitchen effortlessly accommodates specialized vegan and dietary preferences with custom, beautifully presented courses for groups.

    The food was absolutely divine including the specially prepared vegan dishes, serving sizes were generous and the staff kept the orders straight and the glasses full.

    Georgina Winder

Signature dishes celebrated by guests during coastal and milestone dining experiences

  • Scallops

    I had the scallops (sublime)

    Linda Robson

  • Lobster Risotto

    The lobster risotto is an absolute must-try.

    jin fang

  • Steak Frites

    steak 🥩 frites (perfectly cooked)

    Linda Robson

  • Gnocchi

    The gnocchi is an experience, as it taste like it was freshly made instead of pre-packaged gnocchi balls.

    Dylan Lee

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and memorable hospitality details that elevate coastal dining.

  • Handwritten Celebration Cards

    The dining team prepares handwritten celebration cards for guests marking milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

  • Candlelit Celebration Desserts

    Celebration desserts are brought out accompanied by a special candle to mark the occasion.

  • Custom Vegan Dish Preparation

    Chefs craft dedicated, generous vegan courses tailored to strict dietary needs rather than offering standard omissions.

  • Panoramic Terrace & Balcony Seating

    Balcony counter seating and outdoor terrace tables look directly out over Mona Vale beach and ocean activities.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice on arrival, view timing, and celebratory bookings at Mona Vale beach.

  • Plan Ahead for Beachside Parking

    Beachfront spaces use metered ticket parking unless you hold an area pass; residential side streets roughly five minutes away offer free alternatives.

  • Opt for Lunch to Catch Ocean Views

    Book daytime seatings or terrace tables to experience panoramic coastal scenery, as nighttime darkness hides the water views.

  • Note Dietary and Milestone Details Early

    Mention special milestones or vegan preferences when reserving; the team accommodates plant-based courses and adds touches like celebratory cards.

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