Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Dee Why in 2026 are led by Girdlers Cafe Dee Why, with 1,026 Google reviews and a 4.3★ rating, followed by Amy at Lemon Thai (1,024 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Dee Why, NSW 2099, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
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- 1. Girdlers Cafe Dee Why
- 2. Amy at Lemon Thai
- 3. Beach Burrito Co Dee Why
- 4. P’Nut Dee Why
- 5. Seachange Cafe
- 6. JB and Sons Dee Why
- 7. Kebab World
- 8. Stockmans Burgers Beers Desserts
- 9. French Basket Cafe and Restaurant
- 10. Livoti’s Italian Restaurant
- 11. Masala Kitchen Dee Why
- 12. Valentine Pizza, Pasta and Rotisserie
- 13. Top BBQ and Seafood Restaurant
- 14. Deck 23 Japanese
- 15. Wockbar Dee Why
Sydney’s Best Dee Why Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girdlers Cafe Dee Why | Dee Why | ★ 4.3 (1,026) | Wholefood brunch, avocado dishes and salad bowls |
| Amy at Lemon Thai | Dee Why | ★ 4.8 (1,024) | Thai dishes and fried rice with generous portions |
| Beach Burrito Co Dee Why | Dee Why | ★ 4.1 (938) | Burritos and a strong vegetarian menu |
| P’Nut Dee Why | Dee Why | ★ 4.7 (792) | Thai noodles, satay and lunch specials |
| Seachange Cafe | Dee Why | ★ 4.5 (772) | Breakfast, burgers and grilled dishes near the beach |
| JB and Sons Dee Why | Dee Why | ★ 4.2 (687) | Burgers and beers on Pacific Parade |
| Kebab World | Dee Why | ★ 4.3 (482) | Pide, chicken kebabs and halal snack packs |
| Stockmans Burgers Beers Desserts | Dee Why | ★ 4.2 (462) | Burgers, wings and shakes with pet-friendly seating |
| French Basket Cafe and Restaurant | Dee Why | ★ 4.1 (436) | French cafe breakfast, coffee and baked goods |
| Livoti’s Italian Restaurant | Dee Why | ★ 4.5 (429) | Pasta, panini and meatballs at reasonable prices |
| Masala Kitchen Dee Why | Dee Why | ★ 4.2 (407) | Modern Indian dining with a daily happy hour |
| Valentine Pizza, Pasta and Rotisserie | Dee Why | ★ 4.3 (401) | Pizza, pasta and rotisserie chicken |
| Top BBQ and Seafood Restaurant | Dee Why | ★ 4.1 (394) | Yum cha, BBQ and seafood banquets |
| Deck 23 Japanese | Dee Why | ★ 4.2 (385) | Japanese sushi and tapas with ocean views |
| Wockbar Dee Why | Dee Why | ★ 4.0 (322) | Dumplings and wok dishes |
1. Girdlers Cafe Dee Why — Dee Why
4.3★ (1,026 Google reviews) · Known for: Wholefood brunch, avocado dishes and salad bowls
📍 7/8 The Strand, Dee Why NSW 2099
Girdlers is a health-conscious wholefood cafe at The Strand, rated 4.3 stars from 1,026 reviews. Reviewers praise the smashed avocado burger, avocado toast and salad bowls, though one mentions long wait times.
2. Amy at Lemon Thai — Dee Why
4.8★ (1,024 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai dishes and fried rice with generous portions
📍 860A Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099
Amy at Lemon Thai is a Thai restaurant at 860A Pittwater Rd offering takeaway and delivery, with an outstanding 4.8 stars from 1,024 reviews. Reviewers praise the generous portions, the reasonable prices and the fried rice.
3. Beach Burrito Co Dee Why — Dee Why
4.1★ (938 Google reviews) · Known for: Burritos and a strong vegetarian menu
📍 154-158 Pacific Parade, Dee Why NSW 2099
Beach Burrito Co is a restaurant on Pacific Parade rated 4.1 stars from 938 reviews. Diners praise the vegetarian menu, the friendly staff and the lively vibe, and several mention group events held there.
4. P’Nut Dee Why — Dee Why
4.7★ (792 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai noodles, satay and lunch specials
📍 Shop 8B/888 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099
P’Nut is an Asian kitchen at 888 Pittwater Rd serving noodles, rice, soups, stir-fries, satay and lunch specials, rated 4.7 stars from 792 reviews. Diners praise the generous portions, the value of the pad Thai special and the quick service.
5. Seachange Cafe — Dee Why
4.5★ (772 Google reviews) · Known for: Breakfast, burgers and grilled dishes near the beach
📍 3/20 The Strand, Dee Why NSW 2099
Seachange Cafe is a bustling cafe on The Strand serving breakfast, burgers and grilled dishes, with water glimpses from the outdoor seats. It has 4.5 stars from 772 reviews, with diners praising the coffee and cooked breakfast.
6. JB and Sons Dee Why — Dee Why
4.2★ (687 Google reviews) · Known for: Burgers and beers on Pacific Parade
📍 154-158 Pacific Parade, Dee Why NSW 2099
JB and Sons is a burger and beer spot on Pacific Parade rated 4.2 stars from 687 reviews. Reviewers are divided, with some calling the burgers great value and others feeling the food has slipped.
7. Kebab World — Dee Why
4.3★ (482 Google reviews) · Known for: Pide, chicken kebabs and halal snack packs
📍 826 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099
Kebab World is a takeaway restaurant at 826 Pittwater Rd rated 4.3 stars from 482 reviews. Reviewers praise the pide, the crispy chicken kebab and the halal snack pack.
8. Stockmans Burgers Beers Desserts — Dee Why
4.2★ (462 Google reviews) · Known for: Burgers, wings and shakes with pet-friendly seating
📍 Unit 2/23 Howard Ave, Dee Why NSW 2099
Stockmans is a burger restaurant and takeaway on Howard Ave with covered outdoor seating that welcomes pets, rated 4.2 stars from 462 reviews. Diners praise the Parmy and Wrangler burgers, the wings and fries and the friendly staff.
9. French Basket Cafe and Restaurant — Dee Why
4.1★ (436 Google reviews) · Known for: French cafe breakfast, coffee and baked goods
📍 15 The Strand, Dee Why NSW 2099
French Basket is a French cafe, restaurant and bakery at 15 The Strand with an ocean view, rated 4.1 stars from 436 reviews. Diners praise the breakfast, the coffee and the baked goods, though one found the steak and mussels disappointing.
10. Livoti’s Italian Restaurant — Dee Why
4.5★ (429 Google reviews) · Known for: Pasta, panini and meatballs at reasonable prices
📍 13-15 Francis St, Dee Why NSW 2099
Livoti’s is an Italian restaurant at 13-15 Francis St serving panini and pasta at reasonable prices, with 4.5 stars from 429 reviews. Diners praise the meatballs, the pasta, the desserts and the friendly staff.
11. Masala Kitchen Dee Why — Dee Why
4.2★ (407 Google reviews) · Known for: Modern Indian dining with a daily happy hour
📍 26 Oaks Ave, Dee Why NSW 2099
Masala Kitchen is a modern Indian restaurant at 26 Oaks Ave with hand-crafted dishes and a daily happy hour, rated 4.2 stars from 407 reviews. Diners rate the Delhi butter chicken highly, though one found the service slow.
12. Valentine Pizza, Pasta and Rotisserie — Dee Why
4.3★ (401 Google reviews) · Known for: Pizza, pasta and rotisserie chicken
📍 Shop 12/6 Oaks Ave, Dee Why NSW 2099
Valentine is a pizza, pasta and rotisserie takeaway on Oaks Ave with online ordering, rated 4.3 stars from 401 reviews. Diners describe the pizza as delicious, though one was disappointed that a Nutella pizza arrived without strawberries.
13. Top BBQ and Seafood Restaurant — Dee Why
4.1★ (394 Google reviews) · Known for: Yum cha, BBQ and seafood banquets
📍 Shop 3/3 The Strand, Dee Why NSW 2099
Top BBQ and Seafood is a Chinese restaurant at 3 The Strand known for yum cha and BBQ dishes, with 4.1 stars from 394 reviews. Diners praise the prawn dishes, the ribs and the attentive staff, and one organised a banquet there for ten.
14. Deck 23 Japanese — Dee Why
4.2★ (385 Google reviews) · Known for: Japanese sushi and tapas with ocean views
📍 23 The Strand, Dee Why NSW 2099
Deck 23 is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar at 23 The Strand with water views, rated 4.2 stars from 385 reviews. Diners praise the lobster tempura lettuce cups, the agedashi tofu and the service, though one found takeaway portions small.
15. Wockbar Dee Why — Dee Why
4.0★ (322 Google reviews) · Known for: Dumplings and wok dishes
📍 Unit 16/22-26 Fisher Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099
Wockbar is a restaurant at Fisher Rd that has moved to a new location in Dee Why. Reviews are mixed at 4.0 stars from 322 reviews, with several diners praising the dumplings, the quick service and the friendly staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Dee Why?
By Google review count, Girdlers Cafe Dee Why is the most-reviewed restaurant in Dee Why with 1,026 reviews and a 4.3★ rating. Amy at Lemon Thai is next with 1,024 reviews at 4.8★.
Which Dee Why restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Amy at Lemon Thai has the highest rating at 4.8★ from 1,024 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Dee Why?
This guide includes Girdlers Cafe Dee Why (Wholefood brunch, avocado dishes and salad bowls), Amy at Lemon Thai (Thai dishes and fried rice with generous portions), Beach Burrito Co Dee Why (Burritos and a strong vegetarian menu) and P’Nut Dee Why (Thai noodles, satay and lunch specials), along with 11 more Dee Why restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Dee Why restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Dee Why guide?
15 restaurants in Dee Why, with 8,957 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Dee Why restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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