Recommended by a colleague who lives in Manly and great experience with the host welcoming us with…read morewine tasting flight to start. We selected a very earthy Shiraz after some NZ bubbles. Atmosphere Is open air with the entire front of the restaurant open to the sounds of a four to six foot south swell hitting the beach right out front. The manager was so accommodating of our mixed group of Americans and Australians and selected a tasting menu brought out family style. We loved the head on rainbow trout, salad, and beef selection. Any place you can go and have the manager select your food and wine, have a great dining experience and reasonable bill for five about $260 AU for five, is a great place. Loved it!

This place was one of my favorite places we went during our trip to Australia!…read more The cocktails were made by a real bartender. The food and portions were top notch. The service was prompt and the view and vibe are worth it alone!

In town on vacation from Los Angeles. Just arrived and took…read morethe ferry. Happened upon this restaurant and glad we did! The service was excellent, the food came fast and at the correct temperature and was very good. Especially enjoyed their soft shell crab sandwich. A winner!!!

Great views of Manly Beach while dining inside our outside. The barramundi platter was…read moreoutstanding!!! The grilled fish was moist, flavorful and flaky. The salad and sweet potato fries that accompanied the platter was fresh and refreshing....definitely try the local Victoria beer served in the bottle and/or ice cold mug.

This little gem is mainly for takeout, but there's some high chairs for you to eat in. It's…read moredefinitely cheaper than dining-in in the hotel restaurant, yet you get the same quality of food as it shares the same kitchen. We watched the cooks prep for our food and it was handed to us fresh off the stove. Food wise, the portion size is simply enormous and we couldn't finish the takeout box despite lots of walking during the day. But that doesn't sacrifice the quality. The salt and pepper squid was on point, yet not overpowering. The deep fried prawns was simply perfect. You can taste the freshness of the prawn just underneath the deep fried batter. Fish was cooked beautifully and didn't fall apart easily when you slice through it. It's already 5 star experience and I would have given a bonus point to the restaurant for having biodegradable wooden takeout cuttery.

I will preface that my eating companions really enjoyed their burgers!…read more The Ivanhoe lives as a happy resident on the corso between the wharf and the beach. Visited by Long time friends and new acquaintances. Ivan loves it's Wednesday burger days at 12.50 for a meal. Our trio choose the second floor because the first floor is quite dark but the outside deck is stunningly sunny with wall greenery, flat screen TVs, heaps room, and funky wicker decor. Our burgers arrive swiftly- having come from, I understand the cleanest kitchen in the business. Chips are salty and crunchy and meat has been cooked to preference. My 'beef' with this burger is the size of bun to patty and the taste of the meat. Bun is too big and each time I bite-sauce and bits fall out. And the meat has a game-y flavour. Is it weird to say "animaly"? Not the best burger I've had but the kitchen does offer a huge array of options and I'd eat here again

Opened late in 2018…read more Saké Manly features an interactive sushi counter, a sophisticated bar and an outdoor terrace with sweeping ocean views out to Manly Cove, making it the idyllic location to enjoy Japanese and cocktails. The menu overseen by Chef Shaun Presland and Head Chef Shoji Toru offers a superb section of nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls, all made to order from the freshest of local seafood. Saké Manly's drinks list showcases the finest of Japanese spirits, whiskies and over 30 bins of sake as well as umeshu, shochu and flavoured sake. Four seasonally changing spritz feature on the menu, all designed to match the light, floral notes of Japanese cuisine. (Stolen from the website...very useful information) The views are nice, not spectacular though...while it is a waterfront restaurant, if you don't get a good seat with a view you will be stuck watching all the folks on the wharf. We were a walk in and scored a table in the middle. I think you need to make reservations for a table with a view or for a big party...or maybe just get there really early. This place is lit! Great ambiance, modern decor and plenty of space. Be aware of the prices on the menu though...is is after all a Waterfront restaurant...so value will be an afterthought. ~ spicy brussel sprouts - 4.5/5 One of the suggested appetizers that our enthusiastic server convinced us to get... Basically a perfect appetizer! Delicious, charred, good flavor. ~ glacier51toothfish saikyo yaki - 4.5/5 I feel a bit duped on this one... Patagonian toothfish! It's amazing! "From Australian waters" ummm...in the states we call it Chilean Seabass! It is an excellent fish, buttery, flaky, light...delicious. Problem is our waitress advertised it as something that can only be found in Australian waters...um...NO. Sooo...I was under the impression I was enthusiastically wolfing down some exotic local Aussie catch! ~ sashimi moriawase - 4.5/5 Brilliant! Just Amazing!! Just not for 2 people...I could scarf this down myself. Amazing presentation...edible art, small pieces of fish, but very fresh. ~ From Japan with love - 3/5 A Gin bowl...whatever that is suppose to be. Nice refreshing drink, nothing stands out about it. IMHO the description sounds better than the drink tastes. All the food here is very very good. You are paying a premium for waterfront dining, so I had to ding about 1/2 star off. Definitely no value here; while every thing was Brilliant, nothing was outstanding. Good place to take a date, but be prepared to drop $$$

Sake is located at the Manly Wharf on the second level with a nice view of the harbor and the…read moresunset. It's actually a nicer looking restaurant for the Manly area, very clean and contemporary. The service was very good (which is unusual for Aus), I think they're catering to the tourists that visit. We tried the tempura, it was lightly breaded which was nice but it had little flavor. The spider roll with the soft shell crab was nice, very light! The nigiri eel was the best!! And we ordered a dragon roll for dessert which was a very cool experience and tasted delicious too! This place does get busy during the holiday season so book a table. And while Manly is a casual place, people tended to dress up just a little nicer here but you still had a few locals in beach attire but not many.

Best food, best service, best ambience in Manly - never gets old and consistently deliversread more

In A Nutshell:…read more -Belgrave Cartel is a small bohemian-style cafe located in Manly. -You will easily find this place as it sits off a sidewalk directly across Gilbert Park. -As soon as you walk inside this small cafe, you'll have the option to sit in the front, side or back. -The front is where the kitchen is located, the side is an outdoor area w/ a nice weathered-brick decor and the back is a slightly larger and quieter area where you will notice the unique details all around the walls. -The food here is basic Australian brekkie fare. -I really liked the Vegemite & Cheese jaffle! -I also recommend their breakfast sandwich. Overall, if you find yourself in Manly (which is a super-cool town), if you start your day early, hop on the ferry from Sydney and then after you land in Manly, walk a few meters to Belgrave Cartel!

Gayle, Mark, Jennifer, and I had Lunch here during our recent day trip to Manly. Table choices…read moreincluded Pizza, Fish and Chip, and a Burger. All were very good and with a nice view of the ocean and a comfortable and laidback coastal vibe. Nice staff too. Adult beverages were ordered separately at one of the bars, and you could tell that this very roomy place (with multiple rooms and bars) was set up for good weekend and evening good times. As we didn't get up to the Rooftop Bar, I might be underestimating the total energy here or maybe lack of peace and quiet if you've booked a night here.

This is a great spot! Right on Manly Beach with great ocean views…read more Staff were friendly and welcoming! I really enjoyed my lunch. I ordered the tuna tostadas! It was very fresh, and seasoned perfectly. It came with two tostadas, and I thought I'd still be hungry, but honestly it was very filling. Definitely a great spot just steps away from the beach!

Perhaps I shouldn't be declaring that I've actually had a night out here...It's something ever so…read moreslightly looked down upon by central Sydneyers!! The grottiness? The sweaty old leery men? The aging rock bands headlining there? The underage and wasted teenagers? What's not to love?! No, I did actually have a great night here as I love a good grotty night, you know? The ones where no-one is posing or taking themselves too seriously and are just out to have a good time and make a lot of noise. It's a tiny little place but the prime watering hole for anyone that's ever spent a night in Manly. Worth a visit just for the comedy of the whole thing!

Full disclosure: I only ever go to The Old Manly Boatshed for Monday night comedy. They actually…read morehave awesome bands on there too and I always think, "I'd love to see *whoever* over here for a change", but it's a ferry across the harbour for me so I generally stick to my side of the water when I'm going to music gigs. I love the venue though, it's cosy and friendly and it's been going strong for around 20 years from what I can gather - I have been infrequently frequenting it for about 7. I always get a pizza of course (what can I say, I LOVE PIZZA!) and the pizza is really good but the chef's home made crushed chilli paste/sauce is to die for. I discovered this by accident and he's not even famous for it but he totally should be. I always ask for chilli on my pizza and just expected the usual flakes or if I was lucky fresh chopped chilli. What I received was chillis grown in a fairy grotto, delicately stomped on by angels and spread over my pizza via the surface of a rainbow. Go there and order anything and ask for chilli, that's all I'm saying. The comedy's always fun, the crowd wander in a bit late sometimes which can be disruptive but the acts always manage to settle things down and the venue has a really friendly, cosy basement vibe that I often find lacking in snobby Sydney. You know what to do!

This review is for the rooftop restaurant…read more I saw they had a lobster roll and a portion of the sales were getting donated to a fundraiser. I don't remember which one. I asked the friendly bartender if the lobster roll was warm or cold. She said it was warm. Well, lesson learned. A warm lobster roll in Sydney is not the same as a warm lobster roll in the states. I was given a lobster roll that was warm, but with dollops of Mayo as opposed to warm drawn butter. The flavors were decent, just not what I was expecting. It came with fries and a small side salad. Fries were nice and crisp. For my drink I ordered a whiskey ginger. I ended up having two more as I was enjoying the view from the rooftop and spending time with friends. I was charged a different price each time for the same drink. Not sure why there was inconsistency. Still a good spot!

Beautiful location, good beer selection, and generous food helpings. Had the salt and pepper squid…read moreand a bowl of chips. Friendly staff and fast service.

This is a comfortable rooftop bar above Hotel Steyne overlooking Manly beach with a fun…read morenautical/pirate theme with swinging lanterns, crate wood furniture, caged glass bottles with fresh dripping candle wax, and ship sails adorning the ceiling with images of bar regulars who resemble sea captians. We were served from the cider-and-rum-only bar by a friendly, helpful bartender who totally looked the part! Delicious drinks, great atmosphere and not too pricey for the location. I highly recommend.

Upstairs at the Hotel Steyne, Moonshine brings its concept alive with murals of vintage…read morephotographs, sea faring craft, steel hanging lanterns and sea bottles strategically laid out in cages as if they have been discarded from a big night before. Big thick rope hangs from ceilings and walls. There a upraised chairs similar to those found on old ships and wooden beaming running throughout. Moonshine specialises in 16 ciders on tap and over 100 rums. It opened on September 1st and we are there on a Sunday evening and its heaving with the summer keen in platforms, denim cutoffs and mini skirts. The night is reggae and the crowd is enjoying the beats. We grab our Batlow Cider's (look out for these folks they are very good Summer beverage) and settle for a wooden crate to enjoy the music. Its a nice and much needed change from the Shore Club, Sugar Reef, Wharf Bar and the likes even if the same demographics grace Moonshine with their presence. Im not sure if this crowd will appreciate the variety of rums but its location is premium on Manly beachfront and Im sure the masses will be rollicking in this bar for summer 2011/2012.