Service was outstanding. Ambience was just OK. Order the larger steaks spend extra money for them…read more We did not and we were sorry when we saw others that did. Their fillet is not the same as in the US. It's a very small steak.

Thalia's service was phenomenal. I really enjoyed the experience and she was very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful with picking a meal. She recommended two wines and I'm not sure I got the right one in the end but it was enjoyable. I went with the suggestions she made rather than my regular choices and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. She even suggested I do half/half on the sides so that I could try two. For dessert, she recommended the fudge but said the macadamia cookie was popular. I'm a sucker for a warm cookie and some vanilla ice cream so I got the cookie. It was delicious. The place is quiet and a bit dim. It felt like being in a Rathskeller or inside a mushroom under the sea. I'd come again.

Had the mixed BBQ meat platter. Sensational. More than enough for two , great service even the…read moremusic I liked and not to loud.. Il be back.

Great food, service was quick and food fresh. Loved it. Mmm mmm sure did recommend it.read more

My partner had to book this restaurant 3 months in advance. I really liked the speak easy vibes…read more The restaurant dining area is small and super nice and intimate. You have to order a steak and the bone marrow. It was the best steak and bone marrow I have ever had. We ordered white beans which were good. I couldn't take a picture of our food or dining area. They do take your phone and put it in a box and lock it up. They want you to experience no interruptions. Which I really loved the idea. I wish more restaurants were like this. I would definitely recommend this place.

(Last visited May 9, 2023.) On the 2nd half of my honeymoon in Australia and when we were…read morevacationing on Hayman Island, many of the people there were from Sydney and dropped so many amazing recommendations on us. Well, today we're checking out Bistecca... a steakhouse speakeasy of sorts! Here's how it went and why it was rated #45 of the top 101 steakhouses in the entire world... Atmosphere/Appearance: Deep in downtown Sydney hidden in an alleyway in the entrance to this literal hidden gem. Lol. Once through the door and down the stairs you're taken to a very dark dimly lit, but very old-school looking tavern. It's a small room, but essentially a waiting room/cocktail lounge for you. Once it's your turn to head into the dining room the door open to the brightly lit room, your phones are locked away in a drawer which you have access to via a key and you're guided to your seat! I LOVED this experience because now you're forced to just live and be in the moment. The kitchen is wide open and you can see everything that's happening. The tables and chairs are scattered throughout the room and you just, BE. Like the good 'ol days before smart phones. Service: I can't remember the name of our server, but he was excellent. We had no issues at all. Food: The menu is extremely simple. You're here for steak. That's it. The steak is sold in 100g increments. So you order by weight. We ordered 900g and the steak was so incredible we both wish we could've gone to maybe 1.2kg. Lol. That's a LOT of steak still, but this does include the weight of the bone. The feature is a large, T-bone steak cut from Australian-grown Chianina cattle and grilled over charcoal. It's recommended to be cooked medium-rare. It seriously was Heavenly. I don't even remember what sides we got. That's how good this steak was. Lol. Value: The steak is $19 AUD ($11.84 USD) per 100 grams (3.5 oz). The conversion can trip you up, so for example, the ORIGINAL steakhouse in NYC (Delmonico's) sells their 18 oz. T-Bone for $76.00 USD. The same size steak here would cost you around $65.00 and it's the #45 best steakhouse in the world. Delmonico's is not even on that list. Do what you wish with that information. Lol. The sides were appropriately priced. In conclusion, I LOVED this place and so did my wife. We still think about Bistecca years after we've been there and it's 100% worth making some good reservations as far in advance as possible because this place is small and will always be packed!

This restaurant was incredible. The cook on the steaks we had was amazing, perfect medium rare. We…read moregot the Ribeye and Rump Steaks and Beef Ribs as well as the Barramundi. We also got a lovely wedge salad and hassle back potato, as sides. The onion rings were the only thing not memorable. We loved the service and always had refills of water, wine, and cocktails and were too full for dessert lol but it was a nice experience for our last night in Sydney.

Staff is so nice they squeezed us in. The address is wrong but the restaurant at that address gave…read moreus the correct address. My friend wanted a burger and it was delicious. I had New York steak. It was delicious. If you appreciate quality meat I highly recommend this place. Ambiance says special occasion.

Fire and Ice Manly is one of those restaurants where you could absolutely sit there all afternoon,…read moreand well into the evening for many reasons. 1) The food is amazing 2) The staff are delightful 3) The view is incredible We went on an early evening one Saturday night are were greeted with quite possibly the nicest staff you'll ever meet. Sharon and David, the owners have been in the restaurant industry since their teens and have owned and run a few steakhouses in their time. They previously owned Ribs and Burgers for 18 years. They have since opened Fire and Ice, an ocean front restaurant in Manly with a concept serving raw meats, smoked meats, grilled meats and plenty of seafood. David knows his stuff, and certainly knows his meats. We took his advice and went for a 400g dry aged steak, served with fries and salad. The steak was incredible and cooked to our request. Having just returned from Argentina, we feel that we do know our steaks. We would certainly recommend a visit here for their meat. Top this off with a glass of red and you're set. We couldn't go past seafood on this visit, given we were at a beachside location. We ordered tuna tataki, so fresh and accompanied by a wasabi aioli and soy. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the kingfish was so fresh and beautifully presented on a salt slab, marinated with lemon and lime, olive oil, chilli, capsicum, coriander and chives. The seafood here is quality and certainly a must and there's even a seafood platter that would be a great option for sharing. The menu is one of the biggest you'll find, not only in size, but the amount of menu options. Oysters to small bites, both hot and cold including a few dishes reflective of the owners' South African heritage. There are plenty of pastas, burgers, ribs and side salads to select from. There's also vegetarian options for those that prefer this. Steak though, is their specialty, as you enter you can see their aged locker of the beef options, and you can have fillet or sirloin on the bone, rib eye or a T-bone. You can read about the suppliers of this quality steak in the back of their menu. Sharon is possibly one of the best front of house managers we've met. She is so kind and welcoming and we really appreciated her hospitality. You can tell her experienced with the first greeting. There are some large and private areas too, so you could certainly hire this out for a party.

Great food. Great service. Staff is very willing to alter dishes to your liking. Ten thumbs upread more

Amazing experience! Shane delivers by-far an over-the top experience. We took every recommendation…read morethat he gave without looking at the menu. From wine, appetizer, dinner to dessert... the most amazing experience we've had. Thank you Shane for our best meal in Australia yet!

Eating out is incredible difficult when you have food restrictions but this place made it possible…read morefor me to have an amazing dining experience. The waitress carefully wrote down my (many) restrictions and spoke to the chef to alter one of the dishes so that I could enjoy it. The food was fantastic, the wine list was good and reasonably priced and the service amazing. I will definitely be returning to try their steaks!

Had to come back for round 2. Still was amazing! The prawns were definitely to die for. My…read moredaughter said it was the best Caesar Salad she had ever had. Our favorite pace in Bondi Beach!!!

What a pleasant surprise! Didn't really know much about this place but booked a reservation for…read morelunch. The service was great and the beers were ice cold! We split a full rack of the pork ribs and mashed puree. It was a finger licking delicious meal. The ribs were tender and the sauce was amazing. We were sad to leave 2 ribs but we were stuffed. We highly recommend this restaurant.

I came here for my customary post marathon steak when I was in town to run the Sydney Marathon…read more They did not open until 12 pm for lunch. I was seated outside with a nice view of Manly Beach and the ocean. After looking over their menu, I ordered the 200g Gippsland Eye Fillet steak cooked medium rare with chargrilled broccolini and added 3 chili garlic prawns. The steak was well prepared as were the prawns and vegetables. The food and service was excellent, but this was the only location during my trip where I was asked for gratuity which I've read was not customary in Australia. I guess that's what happens when you go to a touristy spot.

Good value lunch specials!…read more The Mister and I stopped by on our day trip to Manly - they were advertising some nice lunch specials. The interior is clubby and comfortable but we opted to enjoy the views from the terrace. I had a very tasty (and large) burger and the Nister had fish and chips. We both really liked our food and the prices were fair. Even better - house wine for $5. Nice place, friendly service - stop at lunch for a good deal!

I'm from Las Vegas,here on vacation.. I can truly say, absolutely the best steak I've ever had in…read moremy life.. I've had the world famous Morton's steak and it doesn't come close to the steak I just had tonight .. The staff and the owner were amazing.. Definitely coming back before I leave next week..

Good service, good food, friendly staff, perfect after work meal.. a possible improvement would be…read morecheaper price but you can't have your cake and eat it to

The burgers, chips, and ribs were good. I prefer fountain sodas. We had to wait a long time for…read morefood due to a large group. I ran out of soda before the food came. It would have been nice if management had recognized the delay and offered something, even just an apology. You order by phone or at counter. Get your own condiments. So there was no service.