This is a pretty hip feeling burger joint. Bright colours, lights, awesome staff with huge beards,…read moretasty burgers. The place was dead, this was because I ordered my meal at 5. Too late for lunch and too early for dinner, but they were cool and take my order. As mine was the first order for the evening the wait time was nothing. The burger was mighty fine. Soft bun with enough saltiness from the pickle and cheese to compliment a very greazy double patty. The onion rings added a nice crunch. Reminds me of the classic American burger. The shoe strong fries was perfectly fried and salted. A decent portion too. So much food meant that I couldn't order any dessert. Much sadness. Happy to return here again one day.

From the owner: We're a locally owned business notorious for serving up the Northern Beaches' tastiest burgers,…read morefreshest beers, funkiest cocktails and craziest desserts.

Hubby and I were waiting on the ferry when we spotted 4 Pines Brewing Company. We naturally headed…read moreover for a pint. We found an open table on the upstairs outdoor patio with a gorgeous view of Manly Wharf. The bar staff took our order and poured our beers quickly. This location was perfect for an afternoon beer!

It's #thurstythursday and #throwbackthursday and I'm reminiscing about visiting my first brewery in…read moreAustralia. I was on an 8hr layover in Sydney on my way to Perth and decided to venture out to Manly via the harbor water taxi. It was in the middle of a hellacious rainstorm, so the ferry ride was definitely "lively". 4Pines Brewpub was the closest brewery to the quay, so I made a run for it and was greeted with a nice beer selection (did a flight #natch ), friendly staff, ample seating (w/a view), and respite from the storm. It was a great way to say g'day to beer in Oz! Definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever in that neck of the woods DownUnder as it is super convenient to the Corso which takes you to Manly Beach. The Draught Kölsch 4.6% The American Amber Ale 5.1% The ESB (Extra Special Bitter) 5.4% The Irish Dry Stout 5.1%

We wanted to experience and respect the uniqueness that is Australia! Why not start with the…read moreamazing, unique, local "Burger With The Lot!" Mostly served by takeaway spots, I luckily found a unique restaurant right on the beach 30 minutes from Sydney that served it! We talked about it for weeks and this was our first meal out in Sydney! Expectations were high! We were excited! The restaurant is upstairs via a barely marked hallway. We found it and ordered and relaxed...with anticipation... The burgers came out, mine was gluten free and without cheese. Holy massive Australian continent! They were huge! Burger With The Lot contains fixings like tomato, bacon, lettuce, cheese, sauces and a perfectly fried egg, grilled pineapple and sliced pickled beetroot. I kid you not! We dove in. The beef is amazing natural grass feed favored in Australia. It's not as fatty as the grain fed, unnatural stuff we get in the US. Different and healthy is good! Every expectation was met! We were happy travelers! But, before I forget, the fries! They are called chips but look like what US folks know as fries. The cool part is they come seasoned with Chicken Salt, which is the favorite chip seasoning in Australia! It's quite different but also quite good. Life is good when a culinary dream comes true and lives up to the hype!

5 stars for the location and view 3 stars for the food…read more The restaurant was on the 3rd floor. We took the elevator up. The views were amazing. We sat on the outside balcony overlooking Manly beach. There were many gluten free options. We both ordered the gluten free barramundi fish sandwiches. For an extra $8 you can get a drink (soda or water) and side of fries with your sandwich. The fries were cooked with other gluten items so I couldn't eat them but they look crisp and fresh The sandwich was ok but I asked for no sauce since I try not to take too many risks when eating out. The sandwich probably would be better with gluten sauces and breads. The servers were all nice and understanding of all my questions. I would come back for the view and I didn't get sick so I felt they really tried to help this celiac out!

Great service. Amazing burgers. I love the Portuguese chicken burger with chilli, side of fries…read morewith mayo and a can of solo!!! Delicious!!!

Was visiting the beach and needed some grub so I could have energy to dodge all of the bluebottles…read more After looking at Hemingway's menu online, it definitely fit the bill for me. It is literally right across from the beach but still away from the main tourist drag. I took a seat on the beautiful patio and ordered a cider and a salade niçoise and a fondant au chocolat for dessert. The food was fantastic. The salad was great and had that bright, salty bite you expect from salade niçoise. Two complaints though are that the portion was quite small and the pricing was quite high. My dessert was also quite good. Creamy, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweetness without going overboard. The food paired with the Manly Beach people watching was a great experience and start to a nice beach day.

Yum!!! Four of us stopped in on New Year's Day for brekkie. It really hit the spot…read more We ordered 3 lattes, a Tropical juice, two bacon egg rolls and 2 of the roasted mushroom plates. The servings were generous and we all left very satisfied. The location is perfect, just across the street from Manly Beach. The interior is smartly decorated to reflect Hemingway.

Our tour guide and countless Redditors said to eat at The Pantry when in Manly. That said, it is a…read morepopular spot and with the restaurant being on the smaller end, it's best to make a reservation. We were lucky to secure a booking for 1:00P on the day of. Their menu is considered modern Australian with an Italian flair, which is an interesting fusion of cuisines. They have tapas, entrees (appetizer size), mains (larger portions) and sides, which can be shared amongst the table or paired with a main to make for a more filling meal. + GRILLED TASMANIAN OCTOPUS (A$28): The four of us shared this and it turned out to be a tantalizing appetizer! Three meaty tentacles and one flat piece were served on top of n'duja (spreadable pork sausage) with pipes of lime confit on the side. This was my first time having n'duja, which had a smoky flavor from Calabrian chilis that paired well with the grilled taste of the tender octopus. The lime brightened up the dish with citrusy notes. + SEAWEED PRAWN PILLOWS (A$22): While tasty, if I tasted these blindly, I probably wouldn't think of shrimp and seaweed being the two main ingredients. The shrimp and seaweed were finely minced and made into a batter which was then fried into a fritter. They were crispy and light with a soft mochi-like texture inside. Salt on the plate enhanced the flavor even more. + SNAPPER FILLET (A$44): The snapper was delicate, moist and had a wonderfully seared skin. It came topped with a few zucchini blossoms, but that was the extent of the dish, so I'd recommend ordering a side with this. It was placed on a pool of creamy white sauce (which may have incorporated Jerusalem artichoke as noted on the menu) and dollops of black garlic sauce came on top. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the black garlic which had a very earthy flavor that I found too strong and off-putting for the mild fish. The four of us shared a side of BROCCOLINI (A$14) which was a great pairing with all of our mains. It tasted super fresh since the stems still had a nice snap to them. They were simply tossed with extra virgin olive oil, sliced almonds and chili for a hint of heat. My dad enjoyed their spatchcocked chicken and my sister was happy with her sirloin steak. The steak was cooked more than the medium that she requested, but it was still delicious and had a zesty salsa verde. Overall, we had a lovely lunch here. Our meals were wholesome and I could tell that everything was fresh and of pristine quality. This restaurant is right on the beach, so we enjoyed a direct view of the water, giving this spot a beachy vibe with casual elegance.

I would give The Pantry 10 stars if I could. It is one of the best dining experiences I've had in…read moremy life. It's not fancy or Michelin starred or world renowned, but somehow it manages to find the perfect balance between beach casual and chic, while serving amazing food. We stumbled upon it and popped in for lunch after swearing we weren't hungry for a big lunch. Famous last words, right? We started with the caramel Ed garlic bread and piccolo burrata, both of which were amazing. I wanted to lick the plate but my husband gave me the side eye. Someone at the table next to us had the Prawn Salad, and it looked incredible, so we ordered that to split. The prawn salad is the best salad I have ever eaten, and I eat a lot of salads. There were so many flavors and textures and mouthfeels - the creamy avocado, the crispy salty bacon, the sweet tender shrimp, the light oily vinaigrette, the warm salty halloumi. This is salad GOALS. It was so good that we just went ahead and ordered another entree - the grilled barramundi. It was also delicious, the fish was perfectly cooked, the asparagus was tender but firm, the potatoes were crispy but creamy, and the tang of the goat cheese and sweet roasted tomatoes really made something magic. It was temping to get dessert, but we did stop to check out the breakfast menu on our way out. Also - as a pregnant person, I was so thrilled to see a decent list of mocktails! The Passionfruit Fauxjito was really good and tasted like a true cocktail. This perfect little beach restaurant is so unassuming from the outside, but is worth the stop for the gorgeous views, attentive service, and amazing food!

Franco's had been open just over a week when we went in for a family birthday dinner. It was…read moreinitially quiet as we went about 6:00, it's nicely done inside and we felt quiet comfortable. While we were there, a few more groups came in and it got a bit busy. The owner came over to our table to talk about the menu and greet us. He gave great advice into how big things were and what was the right size for kids (I had 4 with me) and for the youngest, he made homemade Calamari rings for a child's meal - and they were so delicious we were all circling the leftovers! The rib decision, half rack or whole, was quickly solved as I was instructed that a half would be more than enough. Indeed it was! It was the size of a full rack anywhere else! I took half home and enjoyed them for lunch the next day! One ordered the chicken burger and it was gorgeous, marinated and grilled, not breaded and fried, and it was also quite big, and half went home. Two of the girls split the big burger which had two patties and all sorts of lovely toppings. It was delicious and the owner split the burger at the table for the girls. We also had started with the loaded chips, which were loaded with cheese, bacon and whatnot, super yummy, but there was a lot there and it didn't get finished. I would definitely recommend to anyone, and we are looking forward to another visit soon.

Messy. Chilli…read moreburger's bun was untoasted and swimming in sauce. It just fell apart due to the moisture. Table I sat at was dirty, the floor was sticky. When the waitress asked me how it was and I responded with disappointing due to the reasons above she responded with 'its a burger' So what if it's a burger, make it the best damn burger you can instead of giving me a half assed excuse. Only thing stopping the 1star review was the pickled jalapeños.

It's alright, nice atmosphere, rustic space but food is a bit overpriced for what we ordered…read more Burgers, fries and wings.

Chicken galore! What's more these ones are just rolling in happy words organic, free-range,…read morefun-loving birds. This lovely little restaurant has sought to provide almost every incarnation of roast chicken there is. From up to 10 different salads (my particular favourite is the Thai chicken noodle one packed full of fresh and crunchy yummyiness), to burgers, to just whole hunks of roast bird on a plate, Firebird loves its chicken. The salads can be eaten in specified boxes meaning you can go on a budget, though I found the medium one at $8 was just the right amount for lunch. With a casual layout of either seating along a bench upstairs or at a small table downstairs so you won't have to sit up straight and smile for your relatives as you would at a normal Sunday roast. Most people are too intent on getting through their big and tasty portions to pay much attention to anything else in fact, though I've got to say I found it quite a good people watching spot. You can perve at the passing surfers from your secret spot on high (Did I say perve? I should really be more subtle...)!

Chicken and chips are both very fresh. Half a chicken plus chips was enough to feed 2 or 3 people!…read moreTheir salads looked really good.

We were looking for a place to grab a quick bite before surfing lessons. This place is quick and…read morethe food was quiet good, burger and chips place. The prices were very good, much cheaper than the places closer to the water. This is just a short walk from the beach.

I love this place! This is our local fish and chips shop that we regularly come. It usually takes…read more5-10mins to revive the items after ordering, so I usually just wait outside or readying newspapers to kill the time. The quality of the food is good: I recommend fish and chips but not burgers, especially beef burgers. It says "home made patties", but it tastes like frozen meat. It doesn't taste like real meat. That is the only thing I didn't enjoy from this place. So go get fish and chips but not burgers!