Went there on a Saturday for lunch with a couple of friends…read more Service was excellent from the young Scottish waiter and Asian waitress - couldn't fault their enthusiasm or service skills. Food was excellent - oysters that were large and creamy and fish perfectly cooked. It's a pretty simple menu actually, but it works. If you don't like fish/seafood this is not the place for you, but if you do then I can highly recommend it. However, oysters are expensive. About $3.80 each. Which means if you want a dozen as an entree it blows the price out quite a bit, but, minimum to order is 4 so you can keep the price down by ordering less. Still, a nice casual atmosphere and a good place to go for a lazy Sunday lunch featuring fresh and well-cooked seafood dishes with good service.

I had the Seafood pie. Came out looking like a Cornish Pastie, unexpected but wound up being a…read moregreat way to eat seafood. The sauce was excellent, the fish and prawns cooked perfectly. Second time I've been here and it didn't disappoint. For a cafe above a shopping mall (Stocklands Balgowlah) this is a serious cut above the standard you would expect. Part of Balgowlah Seafood, which is about the best source of seafood on the Northern Beaches, certainly doesn't hurt.

What a hoot! This place packs in so much fun. Order your crustacean of choice, bib up, dig in and…read moreget messy. Brilliant for birthdays or to bring a group of acquaintances/strangers. First date venue? Bold! For the sauce, you've got to get the Cajun - cinnamon, cayenne pepper, finger-licking good. Don't gloss over the sides though. We gobbled down Chorizo Occcy balls, kale salad and the cheesey lobster fries, om nom nom. The downer was that its rreeaallly noisy, we could hardly hear each other speak. Also, that unisex toilet - a tad awkward. All in all House of Crabs is howling good time.

You never picture yourself proclaiming "I want crabs! I want crabs everyday!!!"…read more But this place kind of does that to you. Fans of Boiling Crab or any type of seafood boil rejoice!!! House of Crabs has landed so you can get your crab on!!! Found atop the Norfolk Hotel, this place is a freakin AWESOME joint to come with a group and a great place to get messy...maybe not the best place for a first date. Pick from 500g of Mussels, Little Neck Clams, Old Prawns, Blue Swimmer Crabs, Snow Crabs, or King Crabs, and then pick a sauce from spiciest to mildest: Cajun, Mexican, Oriental, Lemon & Pepper. After you order you get bibbed, and you can put some latex gloves on so you can get as messy as possible. We ordered Snow Crabs with Mexican, Little Neck Clams with Oriental, and Yabbies with Cajun. It's a messy meal, but man is it so worth it. That being said, go with the Cajun every time, the other sauces don't hold a candle to it. Protip: There's currently a special for Yabbies for $34 and honestly they're the best bang for your buck. You get 4 Yabbies per 500g that come with much more meat than you would with the Snow Crab legs or bundle of Clams. So how's the rest of the food? Well, the Creole Corn and Buffalo Cucumber are forgettable, but why would you order them at "HOUSE OF CRABS?" The Lobster Fries are decent as are the Fried School Prawns. The boneless Fried Chicken is LEGIT and comes with Aioli or Chipotle Mayo. The Lobster/Prawn Roll is buttered to death and one of the best I've ever had...I would really come back just for this roll, even though it's on the exxy side. The Neopolitan Ice-Cream Waffle Sandwich is a potpourri of awesome if your mouth. If you don't want to get down and dirty with the boil, get two Lobster Rolls and the Waffle Sandwich and you will be full and happy. Note: They also serve several great cocktails and some good ol' Budweiser. I WANT CRABS!!!

Doyle's is always on my "must do" list when I am in Sydney. The venue is magnificent with so many…read moreintimate seating options and of course, it is lovely to dine al fresco. I am always please with the impeccable service and attention to detail. It goes without saying saying that this girl who does not have fresh seafood readily available in land-locked Iowa, is thrilled with the offerings. Do yourself a favor a favor and visit Doyle's for true Aussie vibe .

We are Americans visiting Australia and was recommended to Doyle's for a high rated seafood dinner…read more We got sat on the patio with the gorgeous ocean view. Our server provided excellent service. For appetizers we got natural oysters and scallops. Both were beyond amazing. It was amazing trying the scallops the way they were prepared. Me and my fiance both got Doyle's famous fish and chips with Barramundi fish which was Devine. The tartar sauce here is different than America and is so delicious. It almost reminded us of a deviled egg tartar sauce. For desert we got the tiramisu which was so fluffy and tasty. Definitely recommend dining at Doyle's!

Once again you only live one. You need a little bit of moola to come here, and do not be…read moreemotionally attached to this money, otherwise you can forget about a great seafood platter picnic of luxe. Good to come here after doing a bit of shopping, although quite personally I find it awesome to come here at around 11:45am - 12:30pm before the crowds kick in, and before I get some shopping done. That way I will be in a better frame of mind come shopping time, and especially when the sales are on. A seafood platter (mixed plate) with natural oysters (3), king prawns (3), crab meat, smoked salmon (a generous serve) with salad and seafood sauce ($34.95) is utterly delicious, fresh, cool and flavoursome. That with a Moet and Chandon flute ($24.95) and you're in heaven for a moment. Great staff, quite mature. Alice (one of the hostesses) is just lovely. If you don't mind a $50+ lunch in a while, live it up in Harrod's like style!

The oysters here are fresh and the prices are very reasonable. I felt the waiter was very…read moreknowledgeable and very friendly. Loved it.

Our tour group had a nice lunch here, after our visit to Bondi Beach, the Gap, and nearby…read moreattractions. It's right at the ferry terminal, which we boarded later in the pouring rain to head back to the Circular Quay. In between on the water were ships celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Australian Navy. A good selection of seafood (mostly breaded) was available (with chips) which were ordered and delivered quickly at the counter. There was plenty of seating on the water side to enjoy our choices, with a convenient bar for wine and beer nearby. The dining room was what I call "beach basic", but that's what I think fit best here. Great scenery too!

Yeah! Right on the wharf looking at the ferries. The movement of the ferries arriving and leaving…read moreis spell-bounding. Sip on a chilled glass of white wine, nibble on fresh seafood, breathe in the salty air and enjoy the company of good friends is all you could want in this cafe/ restaurant. There is a large range of seafood and you would like it cooked. There is also a selection of cold seafood salads. The prawns looked delicious. You order at the front counter and wait for the boxed meal. Then carry the meals to your friends/ family. The tables and chairs are plain and basic. What makes up for this place is the good food and the scenery.

Beautiful restaurant with fine food. Not very crowded and waiters are polite and professional.read more

Exceptional cuisine! Wonderfully fresh fish and rock lobster offerings. Service is equally…read moreexceptional, as s the ambiance both outside and inside. We opted to sit inside due to the weather but there were many hearty souls eating under warming lamps and huge umbrellas. We loved every moment and have already recommend this place highly to the concierge at the Four Seasons as well as to friends planning trips to Sydney

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!

Hubby and I wanted fish and chips for lunch while hanging out in Manly. We walked by Manly Ocean…read moreFoods and decided to give them a try. We ordered the fish bites and a fisherman's basket. Our order came out in under 10 minutes. Then we found a shaded spot to sit near the beach. The fish bites were amazing! So juicy, flavorful, flaky and perfectly seasoned. The fisherman's basket was filled with so many tasty items. It was my first time trying a potato scallop and I really enjoyed it. The prawn cutlet, calamari and crab stick were all very good. Some of the freshest seafood with beautiful views all around. You can't go wrong!

I was charged $3.53 for a side of ketchup!! I ordered the…read morefish, calamari, and chips. Food was just okay. Terrible service and rude staff. I asked for vinegar and was told they could only spray it with vinegar. I didn't want my food to be soaked with vinegar for my take away order. Be aware thatthey charge extra for basic condiments like tartare sauce ketchup.