Imitation is said to be the best form of flattery. Much controversy about the menu at this place -…read moreallegations that it borrows heavily from a chef who was invited to come on board but couldn't for various reasons* We went in the hope that there would be nothing left of the old Mona Vale hotel because that place was a dump. The new place is a Hemmesesque do over and the transformation is fantastic. The food is very good but the real highlight is the service. I don't know how the owners have managed it but every one who works at this place has mind reading skills - before I even knew I wanted one our gorgeous server asked if she could get me a beer. Champagne for the girls? Of course! Suggestions for food and starters were perfect and for once the service continued through to the bill. Which was extremely reasonable. The food is middle eastern with brilliant octopus lamb and meze shared plate dishes. It's really good food and comes out fast...from the kitchen that is. Highly recommended. * see Not Quite Nigella review in which both places are visited on the same night, very funny!

Park House is now called The Mona. Great place to be on a cold night, especially if you get to sit…read moreby one of two fireplaces. It's kinda of loud and it has a surf vibe. There are a number of different rooms, live music, and a terrific new children's playground. They have a lot of activities from pool, karaoke, trivia night, and the live music, amongst the many offerings. The diverse menu has something for everyone. I had a vegetarian burger made of falafel patty, grilled zucchini, pickled onion, beetroot relish, coconut labneh and chips, aka fries in the States. It was a bit dry, but the flavor was good and the fries were above average. Aussie Son had fish tacos with battered fish, pickled cabbage, jalapeño, pico de gallo, coriander, and lime. He liked them except it was a bit heavy handed in jalapeños for his taste buds. We plan a return visit with Aussie Grandson to try out the playground.

This voucher worked for a return visit. Having driven past this place without giving it a second…read morethought, it was only the purchase of a voucher that got us here. Parking is a challenge but we were here on a Wednesday midday so we scored a park right out in front. This must be the only parking that is not time limited or attracts a fee. The service was excellent. There is not a view of the beach from the tables but just across the road behind the bush is the beach. Our entrees (first course) were chorizo with a bit of chilli and pear, walnut & goat cheese bruschetta. Very nice. The mains were ploughman's lunch and fried chicken. I was even impressed with the coleslaw. These were reasonable serves and were easily shared. No problems with paying extra for the coffees too.

Everything at Barbutos was a 10/10 The service was great…read more Deliciously awesome cocktails & ribs

Decent cheap lunch with lots of "street hawker type Asian" food alternatives…read more Great view of the beach and the Strand of Dee Why from this second floor location (first floor to Aussies). This isn't a restaurant for an evening out, but it's a good casual lunch alternative. I had a pad Thai dish that was tasty, with plenty of chicken, nice vegetables, a bit lacking in spice (which I was easily able to change), and a nice tasty broth.

A modern little beachside restaurant with a big variety of Asian flavours! Thai, Vietnamese,…read moreChinese, Indonesian even! This place is always busy, very popular with the DeeWhy locals and I can totally see why. At first I was just happy to come for the $6 dumpling plates, which are lovely, and I usually ordered a rice dish or noodles which isn't bad either. But the other day I ventured out of my comfort zone and ordered the Roast Duck Red Curry and put simply, I was wowed from the first taste! The curry was so rich and flavoursome, and duck was so beautifully roasted, just falling straight off the bone. So my new favourite dish, the cheap prices, plus the great seaside atmosphere, as well as the friendly and helpful staff guarantees that I will be coming back again and again. I've already been twice this week!

Having lived on the Northern Beaches for close to 30 years and not ever trying this legendary…read moredining experience (no idea why , huh ) had the pleasure of taking my wife to be from LA here for our anniversary Its everything i had heard about the aura of class and fine dining hits you as soon as you are greeted by front of house and the rest is an experience not to be forgotten Views over the beautiful blue Pacific that go on for ever set the mood for a long and luxurious afternoon dining on food so beautifully presented fresh and flavourful its well worth the drive ( park close and walk or park closer and get an uber as onsite parking is limited - don't let that stop you, for what you are paying an uber is all part of it plus the extensive wine beer and cocktail list helps make that decision easier ) Hiramasa Kingfish starter for me and Moreton bay bugs for my weary traveller was a perfect start setting up our mains beautifully Roasted lamb for me and Black Angus Beef for my girl both cooked perfectly rare as ordered and accompanied with pancetta minted peas , salty crunchy hand cut potato's and a salad with radish walnuts and dates . . just a great combination We looked at each other twice before ordering a dessert to share as it didnt feel complete without it so we had the Vanilla mascarpone meringue . . next level artistry texture and flavour and a perfect finish with coffee, conversation and debate over which dish was the star . . Neither of us drink alcohol but having done so for many years the suggested pairings that accompany each course look bang on and if that doesn't suit the palate the wine spirit and aperitif menus are extensive Only problem for us was leaving Sydney soon after this meal to move to LA and not being able to get back there soon enough but return we will thanks to all the staff for making our first visit a memorable one

Jonah's is one of those places that sits on your to-visit list for a while because it is a bit of a…read moretricky location on the Northern Beaches. However, NOW is the time to go, as the whales are passing by, and you are almost sure to see some from the delightful terrace. The restaurant is delightfully decorated, and the location is absolutely stunning, with views that are unbeatable. All the tables have some sort of a view, although as we were in the middle of the restaurant we were somewhat limited - however the helpful wait staff moved us to the window when some folks left, in time for desert and coffee. To be clear, this is a pricey spot - you will pay top dollar for a meal, however the food is delightful to the eye and the palate, with a robust selection of mains and entrees, an amuse bouche that was delightful, and fantastic bread to start. We arrived a little early to have a cocktail on the veranda - lovely outdoor seating with a stunning view, the martini chilled to perfection, and the cosmo to her satisfaction. As our table was ready we moved through quite quickly, but no real hurry - staff were accommodating and we had a look at the menus and the wine list while we lingered outdoors. Some fantastic wines including a very expensive Mollydooker that took my eye and our breath away - I could not resist, as it was a kind of special occasion. So, why not 5 stars? In this day of fine dining everywhere, I reserve the 5 stars for the very best or the unexpectedly fantastic. Jonah's is a 4.5 star, but to be honest there was nothing in the meal that made us go Wow! I could eat that all night! It was all beautiful and tasty and delightfully presented - but that is what I expect for a meal of this calibre and price. In any event, an experience not to be missed, highly recommended. And we saw lots of whales!

This little eatery is just off the main drag & a local took us there. Otherwise we may have looked…read morefor somewhere that looked a bit more exciting. So glad we ate there. I had a great steak sandwich which included beetroot & bacon. My friends had the fish & chips and a chicken melt. Everyone was happy! Delicious food, good prices and really friendly service. Give it a try!

So I am slightly torn about this place. The people that work here are extremely friendly and you…read morefeel right at home. However, the food and the coffee here are not equal to the quality of the staff. Firstly, the coffee here is below what you would expect - especially as there is so much better coffee in the area. The beaches are now beaming with good coffee, so I am was extremely disappointed with the level of coffee. The food here is not bad, but it is not good. It is quite average. On the plus side the food is served on the larger portion side, and is reasonably priced. But again there is better cafes on the Northern Beaches, and so I was again disappointed. So in summary, I probably won't be coming back to this cafe, even though it looked good.

Mexican Food in AUSTRALIA!!! YES!! Lots of it and this place…read moreis pretty good at it. A smaller place however nice seating, polite & knowledgable staff. We're were there at night an the view during the day should be outta sight, as this location is along the beach ~ Start with the corn!!!!' I have NEVER had something like it. Sooooo flipping DEEELISSSH!!!!! We shared the brisket tacos, fish tacos & chicken tacos ~ loves the brisket BEST. Also the quesadilla, while different than what we have in the US, very good with cheese & corn ~ also Chix wings??? Not something in US Mexican restaurants, although they were cooked crispy & tasted as good as they looked. Nice menu options PLUS GLUTEN FREE options too! Full bar featuring very nice Margaritas, Mojitos, Smokin G&T's~

Cool surf crowd, good food. Beachside at Narrabeen with heaps of parking if you have a council…read morepermit. Outside tables and stools for still evenings or benches bars and tables inside. Not really cutting edge Mexican (still cant find Huitaloche anywhere) but really good fresh flavours. A completely different world from usual suburban Mexican. I never got to the now closed Missy Foxhall at Mona Vale but it would have needed to be really good to compete with this. Cerviche of course, this version is prawn. Guacamole was perfect. Cuttlefish an absolute must. Our table had nearly everything on the list and everything was good. Margaritas were very very good. Staff excellent - all good. Ran into my cousin's son - a junior pro surfer. I think he is my first cousin who wishes I was once removed. Update 2013 Still 4 stars for food and service... just. What a palava trying to get a booking, "leave a message and we will get back to you between 3 and 4?" MC lives just around the corner and was a regular. Now she calls this place "Mexica?...No!". Even she can't get in! ....and.....only two seafood dishes? Gone are the cuttlefish and the calamari. Lovely fish taco no doubt and the prawn cerviche is still great if a bit chilled. This place cries out for for more seafood - its right next to the beach.

This is an interesting place where locals and others congregate. You can sit outdoors, drink…read morewhatever you want and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music. The first two thirds of the building is a bottle shop/takeaway shop where you can get just about anything alcoholic plus snacks, other drinks, pizza, and many other types of food to take away or eat there. The back third is a sit down open air restaurant with great views of the Pittwater environs. I have eaten there before, but not this time. I just got off the nearby ferry after visiting folks at Elvina Bay and wanted a snack to take back to my home away from home. Huge selection made it difficult, but I got what I wanted. It was a great convenience right from the ferry.

This cafe has a nice location with a great view overlooking Pittwater…read more We were part of a large group for a Sunday lunch though, and as we found, this place can get very busy. The food here was quite tasty - bread and dips for entree. For mains we had a pizza and chips, other members of the party all enjoyed their food which included Burgers, salads and fish and chips. There were a couple of things that let this place down - they seemed to be struggling with the amount of people that were there. Although the food arrived promptly, we were all pretty squashed in, and we also observed the owner or manager of this place being quite rude to his staff and some of the customers, including my father being told off because his seat was at a funny angle - only because we were so cramped to begin with. We also had some meals that were missed, delivered to the wrong table or delivered minus the required cutlery On a quieter day this place would be ideal, But i don't think i will rush back there on a Sunny Sunday.

The Flying Fox Cafe is a perennial favorite of families in the area. It's a great place for kids'…read moreparties with picnic tables, barbecues, and the creative playground that includes the Flying Fox "zip line". The paved track attracts runners, skaters, walkers and cyclists alike. The center grassy area inside the track is great for dogs, practicing soccer moves and anything requiring open space. I didn't go on the trail or near the water, but those features add to the appeal. The cafe itself has a varied menu and on this day we had a friand and flat white for me and banana bread for grandson. Both of us finished our treats in no time, not leaving even a crumb for the scavenging birds.

A lovely semi outdoor cafe with good coffee. The park it is located in is beautiful and right in…read morethe water. Not glamorous but a pleasant surprise.