Taken at face value, these guys fill a gap in the market for people eating RAW, sugar free or who…read moreare vegan, vegetarian or want to eat organic. Each menu item is labelled with dietary requirements making it super easy to make your choices without guessing. The servings are substantial and delicious, the vegetables are crisp, fresh and cooked with love. Everything about this place is earthy and organic which means it comes with the usual 'hipster tax'. There's a small market style store at the back if you get swept away and feel inspired to start making your own hipster food - make sure you have a spare child to sell or you are prepared to remortgage your house if you want to purchase anything. On the downside, the staff meet the minimum requirement. Getting menus, water and ordering is self-serve but the staff will dump/throw your order in front of you at your table. Each time we've eaten here and our order is thrown in front of us, parts of it will fall on to the table - this is now a running joke. Today when we ate here, I thought I was going to be bitten by the cook when our order came through to the kitchen dead on kitchen closing time. If these guys could get their act together on the service front, they'd no doubt be our favourite lunch spot and earn 5 star reviews.

Pure Wholefoods in Manly claims to meticulously select their predominantly vegetarian menu which…read morecannot be doubted for a moment. Walter and his wife Dini are an affectionate favourite among the locals and on occasions can be perceived as moody however I witness them both address each patron by first name and feel a little envious but for only a moment as Walter brings my perfectly made fair trade skim mocha my breakfast special of Eggs Florentine with Soy Pesto cream sauce and steamed English spinach. The kitchen is open from 7:30am- 3:30pm and the shop is open until 5:30pm. You can call ahead to have food prepared to pick up. Portions can vary in size however the food itself is unparalleled in quality and because of this - prices are premium also. Today talk in this vegetarian cafe is thick of the pending rugby league grand final and what the weather for the local Manly Jazz carnival will do. The founder of the jazz carnival was my music teacher in primary school Mr John Speight and along with the locals I will hope that its good weather for one of the only music festivals of its kind in Australia.

Great food, good service..... BUT, the fruit flies buzzing about non- stop and dropping into your…read morefood and wine is a real issue. so there is rotting fruit somewhere and the flies are breeding..... not confidence building on hygiene or cleanliness .Also every surface of the plates, glasses, cutlert has either water spots, a crusty film or are sticky - again cleanliness is a real issue - an inspection by health officials is long overdue.

Pretty good for something a little different!! We ordered the nut loaf and the curry, both were…read moreyummy, and the free appetiser we were offered was a nice touch!!

The best restaurant in Manly. Highly recommended. Very nice spacious and clean restaurant.read more

This was yummy! The vegetables were SO FRESH! Slightly off the beaten path- but worth the few…read moreextra steps. The lunch specials were a great price and the lady who seated us and waited on our table was kind.

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!

The food and atmosphere are fantastic, and the harbour view in Manly is probably one of the best…read morearound. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the overall experience for me. We had a booking for 8 people, and although 2 of us arrived exactly at the booking time, the rest of our group were still trying to find parking. It was a very hot day, and instead of showing us to our table to wait, we were told we couldn't be seated until the full group arrived and were directed to the bar to order cocktails instead. What disappointed me most was not the policy itself, but the way it was communicated. We arrived on time, not early, and I felt the interaction could have been handled in a much more welcoming and considerate way.

Holy smokes 50% off pizza EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY starting at noon!! Best pizza of…read moreyour life? And the cheapest pizza of your life? I think so! Wowzers was this place totally unexpectedly delicious. I thought the pizza was all time good. Better than pizza in Italy, NYC, or take your pick. Plus you get a view of the harbour. You can watch the boats go in and out. And you are right next to Taronga Zoo. We seriously thought about taking the ferry back here the next night because we thought the pizza was that good. Seriously, come here and get a pizza. Thank me later.

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!

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.

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.

A very cosy restaurant for a family to go and have a nice lunch or dinner. We often go to Manly…read morewith kids to spend some time near the ocean and enjoy the variety of dishes in this Greek restaurant. Meals are fresh and tasty, large in sizes and quite easy to share. Last time we went there a few days ago.We ordered a lunch special for two person and beetroot salad with walnuts. Kids enjoyed the fish and chips. The owner of the restaurant was very nice and quick in response. The food was served very quickly and didn't disappointed our expectations. Highly recommend to people who wants to feel in the restaurant like at home.

The food is decent enough... but you're paying for the location…read more Decent menu selection. Decor is a bit shabby. Winds can be a bit heavy in the outdoor seating area. Service is fairly slow.

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 Happy Hour: 2 for one cocktails! Espresso Wolftini:…read morepeanut butter whiskey is a great touch! Apple crumble: sweeter drink, dessert ! Cute bar and light music playing! Friendly service !

Walking around Manly one evening we noticed one place that seemed really packed compared to…read moreeverything around. That place was In Situ, we took the crowd as a vote of confidence and decided to have dinner there the next night. We were not disappointed! The place is adorable, with lots of plants and a very upscale boho vibe. We were eating early, around 5 pm and many of the tables were already reserved so I would recommend calling in advance for a reservation. They have a generous happy hour from 4-7pm which had $10 cocktails, discounted beer, discounted appetizers, and half off pizzas. The lychee Martini was fantastic and the goat cheese pizza was the best pizza we have had in Australia by a long shot! It was sweet and rich and had a great mix of flavors. I would love to go back to try more items on the menu.