Top Restaurants in Manly
Manly Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Manly
Discover the best restaurant in Manly, Australia including Jellyfish, Garfish, Hugos Manly, Manly Thai Gourmet, The Pantry Manly, 4 Pines Brew Pub, Fish Cafe, Chica Bonita Manly, Belgrave Cartel, Manly Pizza & Wine Picture Bar
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1. Jellyfish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By cfhoffmann - Sydney, Australia
We stopped here for dinner on a weekend. It was quite busy but we managed to find a table in the back. Although they claim to be vegetarian friendly there were only 2 vegetarian dishes to choose from and when I asked they couldn’t recommend anything else. Service was fast so we were in and out in 30 minutes. But the limited vegetarian options and $40 per person cost for a pasta, a salad and some mineral water means we will try one of the other restaurants in future.
2. Garfish
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 923 reviews
Located opposite the ferry terminal in Manly, our focus is on serving the freshest fish available at a reasonable price for the ultimate seafood dining experience. We have daily blackboard specials as well as a great seasonal menu.
Reviewed By auschi - Sydney, Australia
We have been regular diners at Garfish Manly since it opened some years ago. We always have lunch (not dinner) with friends. Over the years we have spent probably close to $2000 on some spectacular meals there, and had a good time. Yesterday however was an exception; in part the actual food and partly the environment. We booked well ahead but even so found ourselves given a table in the annex part of the restaurant, immediately next to a table of 17 ladies celebrating a 42 yr birthday. Nothing wrong with that BUT we are all now in our 70's and , succinctly stated, could not hold a conversation between ourselves other than your partner sitting next to you. There were also a number of other tables in the restaurant comprising only females of a certain age and the noise level overall was to be experienced to be believed ! We all shared the salt & pepper squid and the scallops. The scallops absolutely delicious as usual BUT expensive for what you get, the squid rather average. I had the fish curry, which I have had once before. Yesterday the flavours were basically absent and the king prawn (which came with the ling fish) was not very good; flowery and overcooked. I do not normally have ling but yesterday it was good. I would describe my meal as average. My wife and our two friends had the trumpet fish, one with polenta, one with mash potato and one mixed slaw/salad. My wife said her fish was badly overcooked and her polenta was hard, and not nice. Our two friends described their meal as "ordinary". Lesson ? Garfish is not always good, and do not go on a Saturday. Tables are too close together. Will be a while until we go again. Pity.
3. Hugos Manly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By ANDY K - Surrey, United Kingdom
This is adjacent to the ferry terminal and I discovered by chance. Not overly crowded Friday lunchtime, and sat on window seat overlooking the sea which was great. Excellent service. As I was a bit jet lagged I had just scallop starter with chips, and a lovely mocktail. Place has a great vibe to it. Lovely experience. Not cheap but worth it.
4. Manly Thai Gourmet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By David M - Melbourne, Australia
If you want a quick no frills Thai meal this is a great place to visit. Hidden away at the end of an arcade, most people would not know this place existed. But the number of people who were there gave us the impression that we had found something special. This little restaurant/cafe didn't let us down. The food was fresh, flavorsome and with all the beautiful aromas you'd expect from great Thai food. The serves are very generous and reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommended.
5. The Pantry Manly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 847 reviews
Located on beautiful Manly Beach, this European Brasserie style eatery offers a menu to tempt all tastes. The kitchen at The Pantry Manly serves breakfast from 730am and serves lunch/dinner from 1130am to 10pm. From drinks and tapas to salads, seafood and homemade desserts, you will love everything from The Pantry Manly.
Reviewed By WorldTravelRod - Apollo Beach, Florida
Two visits to The Pantry this week. First visit was my very fav item on their menu, the chili prawns starter. These are prawns served in a butter/garlic/chili mixture, just delicious! I had barramundi as my main each time, just awesome as well. Great food and a location that really is amazing. Easy to find right on the beach at the end of The Corso.
I do recommend a reservation to secure a table on the window facing the beach.
6. 4 Pines Brew Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 553 reviews
The love child of a post-surf beer and a casual conversation between a father and son – our brew pub in Manly is where 4 Pines was born. With our original microbrewery onsite, delicious seasonal food coming from the kitchen and the best Australian craft beer flowing from the taps, 4 Pines Brewpub is the greatest place on the Northern Beaches to kick back with family and friends and soak up the laid-back Sydney lifestyle.
7. Fish Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By Stephanie S
Although we've stayed in Balgowlah many times and shopped frequently at Stocklands we were unaware of The Fish Cafe hidden away upstairs in the outside courtyard. We met friends from the US for lunch and they recommended it having been many times with locals. We arrived at 1230 and it was quite quiet but by 1pm it was almost full. The fish was delicious! Very fresh and tasty. My 6 year old grandson was with us and he enjoyed chicken nuggets and chips! Big choice of fish and all the customers looked as if they were enjoying every mouthful. Not a fancy restaurant , as the name implies it's more of a cafe ambiance but well worth a visit.
8. Chica Bonita Manly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Kater2009 - Sydney
LOVE LOVE LOVE Chica Bonita. The food is sensational and the service always comes with a smile. The only downside is that wait times can take ages but the food is seriously worth it.
Don't miss out on the desert or the classic margarita they are fabulous.
9. Belgrave Cartel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Belgrave Cartel is one of Manly's local spots, with chilled out vibes and super friendly service. This wee gem is a cafe by day turned restaurant/bar by night, with all dishes being Italian inspired. The menu has the choice to accommodate shared plates or individuals plates It's dark, it's funky and very urban chic with white-tiled walls and a view straight into the kitchen. Open from Mon - Tue 6am-2pm Wed-Fri 6am-Late Sat-Sun 7am-Late
Reviewed By Lizzy_90210_Jenson
Came here for dinner with family and friends. The food was great but was not best pleased with the service we received. The waitress was rude (youngish brunette who dressed quite provocatively and bearly cracked a smile) our food was bought out but rather than asking who's was who's the plates were she simply put down in front of anyone resulting in us swapping dishes ourselves- very odd. We asked for the bill twice which seemed like we asked her for the world. Safe to say we left no tip. I've also noticed management only reply to good reviews on here and not bad ones. Seems to be a few comments regarding service from the staff. Food was great but based on the service we would not rush back to this place
10. Manly Pizza & Wine Picture Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 344 reviews
Northern Beaches Most Outstanding New Business 2013 Italian Cuisine Pizza Pasta Salads,Dessert Gluten free, Thin Pizza Crust,Chef Specials Weekly.Extensive wine list , BYO wine only $4 corkage per person.Child Friendly and child menu. Takeaways and Deliveries. Seat up to 70 people Group Bookings welcome.Able to cater a menu to suit.Open for Lunch $10 specials seven days 12 noon till 3pm. Dinner open 7 days a week from 5.00 Till late.'Mad Monday' Special $15 Pizza or Pasta with Wine or Beer.Live Music Friday,and Saturday nights.Bar open from 5pm every day.'Wine and Dinner' nights last Tuesday of the month.Annual Celebrations set menu is created for that event/day.
Reviewed By brady1968 - Auckland, New Zealand
Mixed party of eight, with four children visited in December 2017. A good, but not expansive range of Italian meals on offer. Every meal was excellent. Not cheap, but consistently of high quality, backed with attentive service.
