After a long day sampling wines in the Hunter Valley - we were looking for a place that offers…read moresomething for everyone. This place has an upstairs - but used for special functions or overflow. I like that in 2 weeks they will be sampling 8 95 pts or higher Halliday rated wines from Evans and Tate in the Margaret River with a 5 course dinner for $100 Aus I had a grilled eggplant lasagne, while the other members is my party ordered Thai beef salad, saki scallops and sirloin steak, and grilled calamari salad. The wild mushroom arancini was excellent as was the Mediterranean starter of baba ganoush, hummus, and pita. If you're close by - drop in for lunch or dinner.

The Bored Monkey is a large restaurant located over two floors on Pittwater road in Narrabeen. The…read morerestaurant downstairs is spacious and suits either a dining pair, larger groups and even a party. If you're looking to have a function, there's also a function venue upstairs. What a great place for a function, particularly when there is no minimum spend. The Bored Monkey operates for breakfast on a Sunday, lunch from Friday-Sunday and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. They are soon to open a cocktail lounge upstairs with tapas to suit the early cocktail hour crowd. The decor is casual and the restaurant feels comfortable, with a varied crowd of differing ages. Staff are warm and friendly and service was extremely efficient. We would describe the menu as very approachable. All diners can find something that meets their taste. Whether it be a burger, steak, nachos, salad, pasta and meats, or something from their amazing range of seafood options, you will leave satisfied. There's some dishes that would suit those with dietary requirements and also a kids menu. Kids under 12 eat free! There's a lunch menu for $29.95 or $25 for seniors. This is very good value for two courses (main and dessert) with a glass of beer, house wine or soft drink. We really enjoyed the dinner menu, and feel that the food here is high quality. It would be categorised as modern Australian, featuring selections from the sea, grill and garden. On our visit, we had a few from each category. For entrees, we began with a few Sydney Rock oysters, sampling a few flavours, the natural Kilpatrick, lime, soy, ginger and eschallots. The oysters were so nice and creamy and it is hard to pick a favourite.   These were followed by the sake scallops, which were cooked perfectly - three Victoria Bay scallops sitting in their shell, cooked with garlic, negara sauce, soy sauce and shallots, the were full of flavour and we just wanted to keep going back in for that sauce.   We also shared the Skull island prawns, grilled and served in their butterflied half shell, they were flavoured with a mild kick of chilli oil, basil, flakes of salt and freshed herbs.   Other entrée / tapas style dishes for you to select from include arancini, tequila poppers, pork belly, zucchini flowers and haloumi, to name a few. For our mains, we decided to share the surf & turf which we chose Moreton bay bug as the seafood addition. A lovely piece of seafood beautifully cooked and flavoured, accompanying the A variety of wine from the right regions and good range of beer on offer including craft beer on tap, with one of our favorites stone and wood pacific ale. There are number of inviting cocktails with many classics listed and a couple of interesting twists including the lychee martini and the salted caramel espresso martini. We had a refreshing mojito to accompany our seafood selection.

Have been going to Amici Di Toni for many years. It's close to work and quite possibly one of the…read morebest Italian restaurants on the North Shore. Outstanding service, and even on my visit just today with a mate, we noted that we've never been served a poor meal. Staff are really friendly and attentive. Specials are always excellent and the selected produce (whether it be meat, vegetables or seafood) is consistently good. HIGHLY recommended!!!

Best Italian food I have ever eaten in my life. 10 different dinner plates came out at the same…read moretime, all hot, and cooked to perfection. From veal to seafood, and amazing ravioli, no dish disappoints at Amici di Tony. Amazing service as well!

Good, food is good and the vibe is great, prices are INSANE but it's Sydney so what more could you…read morewish for. The service is always nice, some people are kind, some ain't.

It's been built up a lot since I came here last. I used to love coming here years ago when I lived…read morein the area. It's a Merivale establishment now and it's been totally redone. With multiple bars and food options the menu was a bit disappointing to be honest. Food being served in cardboard boxes was just a bit unappealing when you are seated outside with gorgeous views. It's also a real waste of packaging. My burger was ok and the food was pretty average for the price. I would have expected a bit more considering we were there long before the crows arrived. Staff are super nice and friendly and the ambience is good. The water spray outside is a nice touch to cool you down on a warm day. The band playing that day was pretty bad and unfortunately we were sitting very close to them which did not help. I am sure I will be back again and I hope they move to a more sustainable way of serving food in the future.

Set idyllically between the park the public library and the Thomas Dux, this cafe/restaurant offers…read morea family/holiday atmosphere with smart service, healthy balanced meals and terrific coffee. We love it.

I love the library-topping location of this café, and the woody, outdoorsy feel of it. To be honest…read moreI've never had more than just a coffee here, but that's because it's very handy as a meeting place when I'm on Mona Vale. It's central, casual, and has a light, open feel that relaxes patrons. Coffee is consistently good, too.

So I used to think that one of the only places to really go to in Mona was Coffee Brothers. Now,…read moredon't get me wrong the coffee is better at Coffee Brothers, however, Beco's food is quite good - specifically as it is not too expensive. This place is generally busy, so you might not be able to get a seat - saying that it is also extremely small. But it is worth having a seat and trying food. Not only is it reasonable priced, but you get good portions and the food is good. I will definitely be coming here again when I am up in the Northern Beaches. Now as I stated, it is crowded and so you might have to wait for a bit for the food - but trust me it is worth the wait. The coffee is not the best in the Beaches, but it is not bad either - saying that after I went to Coffee Brothers to get my caffeine fix, but I have been told many times that I am a coffee snub... so you might think that is the best thing that you have tried in your life. Anyway, it is worth giving this place a go, if you haven't

When you walk in you're greeted with a smile and if Gilly is in the house the vibe is just pumping…read more The locals love it for its great food and even better coffee "living the dream "

Being a native Texan, I had high hopes for this place and drove up from Sydney to try it. It's a…read morehit'n'miss on the food. The beef enchiladas were good, the guacamole and chips were really good. The beef Toquitos tasted great. But the Spanish rice was just bland. I liked the atmosphere there and would have given it a 4 star, but the evening bill was very high and I didn't feel the value for the money was

If you are not in the beaches, this place is not worth driving for - and this is not even close to…read morethe best Mexican you can have. So if you are on the search for the best Mexican in Sydney, I will save you some time, this is not it. However, if you are in the area and looking for a place to eat. Especially if you don't mind dirty, simple and slightly stereotypical 'touristy' Mexican, then look no further. Yes, if you've ever been to Mexico, or eaten at an authentic Mexican place, you might be slightly offended by this place. Yes, it is what you'd imagine a place would look like if decorated by someone who has watched a Speedy Gonzales cartoon. And the menu is tacos, barritos and nachos - and things slightly taste the same, whether you order tacos, barritos or nachos. But as I said, if you are looking for good portions, and cheap prices. This place is good. If you know what you are expecting, this you won't be disappointed. Yes, this is not the Flying Fajitas Sisters, but it is good for what it is - and that is a family Mexican restaurant on the beaches.

Cozy vibe coffee shop with housewares shop! Beach atmosphere since the beach is right across the…read morestreet and a park across the other street. Definitely a local hang out. The Carmel slice was delicious and went perfectly with the flat white. Since I was sitting outside, it wasn't a surprise when a noisy miner landed on my table, interested in my carmel slice. Too bad bird, no crumbs for you!

One of my favourite cafes on the Northern Beaches! I have…read morebeen here a few times, from breakfast to a milkshake date... I love the generous servings of the breakfast (first time I had the porridge which was delicious... second time I had the eggs on toast with salmon, mushrooms and avocado - both were pretty massive and delicious!) My favourite thing about this cafe is that the meals are presented amazingly which gives the impression that the dish could not just be made at home... there is a definite ambiance about the place with the only downfall being the crowd!

Food is delicious. Money Bag is good…read more Singapore noodle , Sha Sha chicken all good.

Hands down the best Thai on the beaches. Get there for the…read morelunch special. Top recommendations for the pad Thai combination laksa and the green curry. I live in the USA now and I miss this place more than any other. Have to visit every time I'm back.

Park House is now called The Mona. Great place to be on a cold night, especially if you get to sit…read moreby one of two fireplaces. It's kinda of loud and it has a surf vibe. There are a number of different rooms, live music, and a terrific new children's playground. They have a lot of activities from pool, karaoke, trivia night, and the live music, amongst the many offerings. The diverse menu has something for everyone. I had a vegetarian burger made of falafel patty, grilled zucchini, pickled onion, beetroot relish, coconut labneh and chips, aka fries in the States. It was a bit dry, but the flavor was good and the fries were above average. Aussie Son had fish tacos with battered fish, pickled cabbage, jalapeño, pico de gallo, coriander, and lime. He liked them except it was a bit heavy handed in jalapeños for his taste buds. We plan a return visit with Aussie Grandson to try out the playground.

I had a racist bartender named Max and when I confronted the manager named Sam he kicked me out!…read morethe food is really good but they get you on the drink prices, awesome environment, they've clearly spent a lot on making the place look good but haven't spent enough on the staff, not enough staff at any given time!

Everything at Barbutos was a 10/10 The service was great…read more Deliciously awesome cocktails & ribs

This voucher worked for a return visit. Having driven past this place without giving it a second…read morethought, it was only the purchase of a voucher that got us here. Parking is a challenge but we were here on a Wednesday midday so we scored a park right out in front. This must be the only parking that is not time limited or attracts a fee. The service was excellent. There is not a view of the beach from the tables but just across the road behind the bush is the beach. Our entrees (first course) were chorizo with a bit of chilli and pear, walnut & goat cheese bruschetta. Very nice. The mains were ploughman's lunch and fried chicken. I was even impressed with the coleslaw. These were reasonable serves and were easily shared. No problems with paying extra for the coffees too.