I am from the southwestern US and I eat a lot of fish tacos. I spent the morning hiking in from the…read moreSpit and wanted something simple but local for lunch. I found this place on Yelp and had to wait a bit for them to open, so I grabbed a coffee nearby and sat on a bench, enjoying the nice weather. Once they opened, I was the first customer of the day. They have an extensive menu, but the tacos sounded great, so I ordered two. These were exceptional. Not only were they LARGE, but the toppings were full of flavors and textures that accompanied the fresh and fried-perfectly piece of fish on each taco. They were so big that I probably only needed one, but I happily finished two. Solid place and friendly service.

A touristy spot with surprisingly good food. We got seated on a busy Saturday without a…read morereservation; the staff were efficient and the atmosphere was calm but vibrant. I had the fish of the day (reminded me of halibut)--portion could've been bigger, but it was tasty. My friend's ribeye was delicious; I'll likely order a steak next time. Solid choice for a weekend night out.

Delightful spot on Manly beach. It's very pretty inside, with ceiling to floor windows showcasing a…read morespectacular view of the ocean. I highly recommend their affogato!

It's been a while, &, thankfully, it's long since closed, for (now, well-advanced) renovation…read more Cynical, arrogant, condescending, disinterested, lacklustre service, at best, complemented by inferior food, mitigated only by a worldclass view. Ironically stuffy, given the uncapitalised-upon fresh air on tap at the beachfront. Grubby. Tired. The Pantry is dead. Long live whatever takes its place.

Fantastic service and truly excellent food. This has it all beautiful outdoor seating with an…read moreoceanfront view, stellar food, and wine and excellent service.

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.

I stopped here after hiking from Spit Bridge and it was the perfect meal to end my day. The burger…read morewas juicy and had a great flavor. The waffle fries were nice and crispy and had some kind of seasoning on them that really hit well. Add a Coke and it's a perfect meal on a hot day. Overall it's a quaint tiny shop with plenty of outdoor seating options. The service was solid as well, I have zero complaints!

Don't get me wrong, Benbry is def a good place to go for lunch. Solid food, not too expensive, fun…read moreatmosphere! Still, I feel that's it's closer to 3 than 4 stars. The staff was nice. You definitely grade staff on a curve when you're rating a busy place! The guy running the counter at the time came to us with a smile and asked what we wanted, but we said we weren't ready and so he said no prob and went back to the kitchen instead of asking if we had any questions. If the place hadn't been super busy, I might have been annoyed but the place was very busy so it made sense. They have an easy numbering system. Your receipt has an order number, and they simply call it out when it's done. You have to stay fairly close to the counter after ordering. However, the place is so tiny inside that you can still hear the numbers from the door. I woke up that day feeling a bit hungover. I think the first words out of my mouth were "I need a hash brown, stat." Several hours later, when we went to Benbry, fate struck and I saw that they had a hangover burger! Amazing. It was actually a veggie option, with no burger. It had an egg, guacamole, aioli, cheese, BBQ sauce... and a hash brown! It was 100% fate. I had no idea if it would taste good, but obviously I needed it in my life that day. Thankfully, it did taste good. My guy got the classic Benbry and said it was good too. As a carb lover, I loved the bun especially as it was nice and large, and a good combo of fluffy and sturdy. My guy opted for the combo, and ordered a side of onion rings. We were not fans, and only ate half of them. They were fried well, and super crunchy. But they were very battery and oily, without really any onion flavor. I highly recommend this place for takeaway! There are only two small tables outside, one table inside right by the kitchen and about two or three bar stools near a ledge to eat by. We were only able to eat in by sharing the inside table with another pair. I would definitely come back though, especially when hungover. I would definitely try to come on a Tuesday/Thursday for their $12 combo deal.

Delicious thai food that came out quickly, had nice open air table seating across the street by the…read morebeach, and portion size was good. Loved their lunch specials. We got pad thai and a current both of which hit the spot!

Surprising little place with seating basically in a hallway. They serve right up until lunch…read moreclosing time. Then they put on white table cloths to fancy up for dinner as soon as lunchtime is done. The pad Thai, panang curry, and green curry were all very good. Lots of protein, and all white meat chicken when one orders chicken. They also offer beef, prawns, tofu. Plenty of veggies mixed into the dishes. Very good value for the money. It's tucked away but they have signs pointing in the right direction. For lunch you order at the counter then sit and they deliver the food to your table. You take your own carafe of water with glasses. The desserts looked great but unfortunately they're only available for dinner--they have various sticky rice options, including one with fresh mango.

Enjoyed a great lunch here while exploring Manly Beach for the first time. Loved the music, vibes…read moreand food! Pizza was awesome! Great salad and wine selections as well. Beautiful decor and view of the beach as well! If I ever get the chance to visit Australia again, I will come here!

I actually added this restaurant to Yelp. I was walking along the beach looking for another…read morerestaurant and when I couldn't find it decided to look for what will catch my eye. And there it was. Busy yet welcoming restaurant. It has a beautiful view of Manley beach. Has outside seating but... There are three levels to this restaurant. Very top Level 1 is the bar and grill, level 2 and the ground level are restaurant. Food is very delicious and service is wonderful. They have. Full bar but it's not all on the menu so ask if you want something. I asked for espresso and they had it even though on the menu there was only regular black coffee only.

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.

Momo Bar is our go-to spot whenever we're in the Manly Beach area visiting family from the U.S…read more The menu has a great mix of fresh rice bowls, salad bowls, poke bowls, and dumplings... everything tastes clean, vibrant, and genuinely fresh. It's one of those places where it's hard to choose because so many options sound good, and the quality is consistently solid across the board. Service has always been excellent in our experience... friendly, efficient, and welcoming without feeling rushed. The outdoor seating is another highlight, especially on a nice day; there's plenty of space to sit and enjoy the beach-town atmosphere. On a separate note (and honestly pretty important for travelers), it was surprisingly frustrating trying to find reliable restaurant reviews in Sydney the way we're used to in Los Angeles. Yelp really needs a stronger presence there... it would make discovering great spots like this so much easier. Overall, Momo Bar is an easy five stars for us. Fresh food, great variety, good service, and a relaxed setting... we keep coming back every time we're in Manly.

Ordered the Aloha Combo (aloha bowl with dumplings and water)…read moreAloha Bowl: very little salmon. Could not have been more than 2.5 ounces. I would call it a garnish. Did not provide a powerful flavor profile. Very basic. Lamb dumplings: lamb in a dumpling, that's about all I have. Add some soy sauce.

Great little spot tucked away in a plaza. The food was pretty dang good for Mexican food 7,500 mile…read moreaway from Mexico but the service here definitely goes that extra mile (km) here to make you feel right at home. The service is a 11/10 and I can't recommend more, especially if you're a solo traveler looking to make good conversation. Will definitely be back.

TINY BUT TASTY!!!! You must go!! Get there BEFORE they open…read moreto assure you get in. Literally 5 small tables inside & 4 maybe 5 2 tips out on the Corso walkway. We ordered a couple things for a full sampling. The brisket tostada, serves one and possibly the BEST TOSTADA I have EVER eaten ~ GOD IT WAS GOOD!! The tortilla chips salsa & Guac was OUTTA SITE!!!! Cerviche fresh & tasty, salmon tacos equally DELISH as was the chicken taco. Only slight observation ~ all good could have been hotter and I don't mean spicy ~ all the spice was PERFECT, didn't blow my head off!! The dessert is OK, real sweet with Carmel, brown sugar & cinnamon ~ OH! FABULOUS margaritas too. The regular margarita is tart I ordered the coconut/lime and it was SPECTACULAR!

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