The Best Beaches Burgers

Burgers on the Beaches carry a special kind of magic. They are the meal you dream about mid-morning, the fix you chase after a surf and the treat that lifts an ordinary day. Soft buns, bold flavours, juicy patties, crunchy chicken and those secret sauces you cannot quite describe but always crave. It is part of our lifestyle, unapologetically delicious and happily messy. This is where the Beaches shows off, serving stacks with heart, flavour and a whole lot of personality.

Ocean Master Newport

Odyssey, Olympiad or Outrigger Burger?

Ocean Master in Newport keeps it simple, fresh and seriously satisfying. Their fish burgers are the kind you inhale after a swim: crunchy, saucy and impossible to eat neatly. Locals know, this is coastal comfort done right.

385 Barrenjoey Road, Newport | (02) 9979 9271  |  f: OceanMasterNewport
www.oceanmasternewport.com.au

Oceana Traders Avalon Beach

Grilled Barra Burger: Toasted brioche bun, grilled barramundi marinated in a jerk sauce, crunchy coleslaw, pineapple relish, house made tartare and crispy onion.

Little L Wholesome Burgers

If sauce dripping down your elbows is your idea of burger bliss, Little L in Manly and Mona Vale is your spot. Unapologetically messy and packed with flavour, their burgers are cult favourites, especially with locals post-beach or pre-footy. It’s casual, fun  and the kind of place where no one judges extra napkins.

Bring mates, bring kids, maybe bring wipes.

Grill'd Burgers with Benefits

Known for taking a “wholefood” approach to fast food, Grill’d gives you burger satisfaction without the guilt. Their patties are lean, buns are fresh and customisation is key, making it a safe bet for picky eaters or diet-conscious diners. Special shoutout to the chips.

Royal Avalon Clubhouse

A cool new crew has taken the reins of this heritage spot, and they are crushing it. Their burgers are next-level, especially the Royale with 200g grass-fed beef, jack cheese, beetroot, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce. The Schnitty, stacked with panko-crumbed chicken and Caesar aioli, is another big hitter. Hearty, generous and seriously tasty.

The Honest Chicken: Honest to Goodness Delicious

This place has built a steady local following for good reason. The Honest Chicken in Newport is the kind of spot tweens and teenagers swarm to after school or after a salty day at Newport Beach, flocking in
like seagulls on chips.

Meanwhile, everyone else just nods knowingly because they’ve been enjoying it for years, appreciating its easy, reliable charm. And yes, it deserves every bit of praise. Good. Honest. Food.

Think free-range rotisserie chickens with real flavour, proper flame-grilled burgers that land every single time, seasonal salads that actually deserve a place on the table, wholesome roasts and casseroles, proper housemade stuffing and desserts that make you question your willpower. Everyday comfort classics, but levelled up.

There’s a real confidence in keeping things simple, and they’ve nailed it. Everything tastes like the version you wish you could make at home. And if you want to take the ease even further, grab one of their
weekly meal deals to satisfy even the hungriest household.

If you want real food without the regret, this place has your back. A humble favourite. Dinner, sorted.

380 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport  |  @thehonestchickennewport

Sunset Diner

Well, burger me, these beauties are lip-smackingly good.

Sunset Diner brings full Miami-inspired fun to Avalon, with thick shakes, bright colours and American classics made with great produce. Born in 2018, it has become the go-to for post-beach burgers, afternoon spritzes and family dinners. Loaded hot dogs for the kids, happy hour for the grown-ups, everyone wins.

41 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach | @sunsetdinerofficial | www.sunsetdiner.com.au

Salty Rooster: Salty fuel for the soul

A Queenscliff institution and the weekend go-to for post-swim sustenance, this spot has long been loved by local salty roosters. Built by founder Jimmy Sagiotis, whose warm spirit still resonates, Salty Rooster has been family-run since 2005 and built its name on wholesome burgers packed with flavour and none of the guilt.

The menu travels the globe, from Mexico to Thailand, but it’s the classics that keep us hooked. The Manly Rooster is iconic, and don’t even get us started on the hot chips smothered in that dangerously addictive chicken salt mix. Quality, hearty and absolutely reliable, this is the kind of feed that hits perfectly after a session in the surf. Creative, generous and fresh, Salty Rooster nails the trifecta. A local legend for good reason.

73 Collingwood St, Manly | @salty_rooster | saltyroosterburgers.com