We had a fabulous dinner here tonight. Lovely helpful staff and very welcoming. We were a family…read moregroup of 9 with two children in high chairs. We started with delicious and reasonably priced cocktail. We recommend the metre or half a metre pizza; just perfect for our family. The pasta was very authentic and we loved the carbonara. We also really enjoyed the gnocchi. Lovely flavours. A little different to what we expected. Not a pineapple in sight. We'll be back.

Gluten Alert ! Items labelled Gluten Free in menu may not be Gluten Free…read more I have dined at North Beach Pavillion three times with the family - each time I have gone out of my way to request Gluten Free dishes from the menu (asking staff verbally for the gluten free options and then choosing only from items labelled Gluten Free on their printed menu - every time I have ended up having the GF Penne). While the food has been delicious to eat, each time I have been glutened with a noticeable inflammatory reaction shortly after eating there. On our latest visit today I asked 1) at the counter upon booking for only gluten free menu items 2) double checked with the waitress that I was ordering the Penne labelled GF in the menu and that it was in fact GF and 3) Queried another waitress upon finding small pieces of a white soft buttery tasting ingredient (looked like gnocchi) amongst the pasta each about the size of a five cent piece. I was assured it was just garlic so just ate it up. Shortly after leaving the restaurant the gluten response kicked in so I phoned them and spoke to the chef Dominic who apologised and told me that they should boil the pasta separately but they were busy and maybe it was pieces of gnocchi from another dish in amongst the pasta. He said that the gnocchi is potato based but it also includes WHEAT FLOUR ! This is a really nice restaurant otherwise I wouldn't have persevered but they are clearly negligent if they are so casual about misrepresenting their food as gluten free if in fact they don't have even basic processes in place to ensure that it is actually free from gluten - especially when a person requiring special dietary needs has gone out of their way to make them aware of this beforehand.

Amazing! Expensive but the service was quick, food was Devine, the place is nice, the lighting is…read moreperfect, the food though. Amazing, I've never tasted anything better!

I had the chicken pad Thai she had the green curry with sea food. Both were extremely delicious. My…read morewife said it was the best curry she ever had. The place is always busy for a reason.

Best chicken or (zhesh) as the owner call it ...Also Awsome coffee and breakfastread more

What an outstanding place. I asked about the falafel and the owner says "it's the best in the…read morecountry" and I said "ok" and get 6 and it's literally the best falafel I've ever had. Texturally alone it's a winner: super crispy on the outside, light on the inside and with bits of walnut throughout to make it fun. Flavor is right on with extra richness from the nuts. Totally delicious. Also had a spinach, pumpkin, feta and walnut salad that was excellent. The feta they use is soft and creamy and again, texturally unique next to the pumpkin and nuts. Chef clearly loves eating food. Plus everyone was friendly and happy and they sold kombucha from the fridge. Top marks, best of luck to this place.

Perfect for brunch or breakfast catch ups, amazing food and courteous staff who serve your order…read morewith smile :) Highly recommend.

Strongly recommend this place We Had breakfast there this…read moremorning Waffle dish Big breakfast dish Avocado dish All were delicious and large servings Only negative was the $.... little high for the location in my opinion- maybe if we were close to the ocean or beach I could justify this Owner was super friendly and professional

Amazing, personally love every item on the menu, service is fast and employees are nice, love the…read moreoverall experience and the place is very nice.

Really hit the spot when I was missing solid Mexican food! I really enjoyed the beef brisket…read moreburrito with a bunch of hot sauce options!

Really lovely place for breakfast or lunch with a view of the ocean! A good variety on the menu and…read morethe blueberry bagel I had was delicious. Also great, friendly service!

The food is really nice and good price. Great location right next to the beach. Great views.read more

best atmosphere, nice warm inside, very cool little beer garden. food is good and staff are…read morefriendly. parking not difficult.

Visiting the area from the US, we were looking for a nice dinner for myself, my wife, my…read more10-year-old twins and my 75 year old mother. After looking at the menu on their website, we decided to try the Balgownie over a couple of other local eateries. At 6:30 on a Friday night, the place was busy which is always a good sign for a locals place. They had already sold out of the lamb shanks (a disappointment but that's how it goes) so I couldn't get that. My wife and mother split the $25 Schnitzel Boscaiola and had some left over. It was delicious and the sauce was fantastic. 1 daughter had the kid's spaghetti bolognese and the other had the kid's steak. Both are still raving about how good their meals were. I ordered the salt and pepper squid, which was the tastiest and freshest calamari I've had in years. I also had quite a bit of the salad and chips/fries left over. The food took a bit of time to come out, but that is likely a function of how busy the place was, and not necessarily a bad thing. Everything was super fresh and prepared perfectly. We spent AU$65 for dinner for 5, plus drinks that were ordered at the bar. There's a good chance we'll be back to the Balgownie.

Have eaten there on many occasions and never had a problem with great food and service…read more The prices of food is also reasonable and really good portions.

Amazing tasteful food,over the yrs I've been there ,I've never had a bad thing to say…read more. I enjoy the satay chicken the most.Always busy. At times u can't hear yourself talk,let alone,Think but over all GREAT.