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.

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!

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

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!

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

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!

We visited the Taproom on the ground floor of the New Brighton Hotel on an October Wednesday for…read morelunch and a beer. Only about 10 groups seated so it was relatively quiet except for the pop music that was playing at an acceptable level. The many TV screens qualify this as a sports bar, but the sound was mercifully muted or at a very low volume. The bar was decorated for hallowee We ordered at the bar and sat at a high top table by a window. It took about 15 minutes for our food to arrive, which seemed a little slow given the number of people in the bar. The Wagyu Smash burger was served with fries. It was a bit small for the money, but came with an onion, jam and special sauce that were both yummy. The Donburi Bowl with added fried cauliflower. The cauliflower was very good, however, having a healthier grain such as quinoa, brown rice, etc. would have been better than the included white rice. Overall, everything was OK, but not outstanding.

Not sure how I come across this place but yup, decided to give it a try. The store was quite easy…read moreto find as it is located next to the carwash area. Was the first one to come in and was given seat as soon as I entered. The sushi rolls on the menu looked appetizing so decided to go for Spicy Waka Roll (assorted sashimi, shallots, spicy sesame sauce). Food was prepared pretty quickly. More people started coming in as soon as my dish arrived. The combination of salad (mix of green and red leaves) and sashimi are amazing. The sashimi were fresh and the portion was pretty good even though it might seemed small when it is rolled over and cut into 8 pieces. The greens were crunchy and fresh making the whole dish chewy. Besides that the spicy sesame sauce, mayonnaise on the side and sprinkles of red peppers were a good combination. It has tangy aftertaste and I skipped the wasabi to have a better taste of the sauces. Price wise it was on the moderate level. At least the 8 pieces of sushi were pretty filling as the sushi master included quite a bit of rice. From the waiters conversation, it was pretty clear that they are Japanese and I did confirm with them. This place might be small but it definitely provided some authentic sushis.

This hidden gem a little off the beaten path in Manly had the best salmon carpaccio I have ever…read moretasted, and I am given the restaurant 5 stars based on this dish alone as I will definitely be returning for it next time I'm in Australia. The salmon was expertly presented, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, bathed in its citrus marinade and topped with generous portions of crunchy green onions and greens. The beef carpaccio looked amazing, too, although we did not get a chance to try it. We also had the decent scallops and the mediocre Waka roll, neither of which I particularly recommend, but the salmon carpaccio... You must make the trek to this restaurant if you're in Manly -- it may be the best dish I had during my 8-day trip to Sydney.