Manly Restaurant Tips by Openseas

Manly Pier Restaurant.: Manly's icon.

Situated on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour and located next to Oceanworld, Manly Pier Pavilion Restaurant offers truly spectacular view across the harbour to the City.

A casual and breezy atmosphere makes the restaurant special and very romantic.

The restaurant used to be the Dressing Pavilion in the 1940's but has for many years house the Manly Pier Pavilion Restaurant.

Favorite Dish: Any of the seafood dishes on the menu.

Comparison: about average

Directions: Next door to Oceanworld

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

The Cove.: Beautiful views

The Cove is more upmarket and is lovely for dinner on a hot summer's night. Ask for harbour views when booking a table.

Favorite Dish: Any of the day's specials.

Address: Manly Wharf.

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Left hand side of Manly Wharf.

Price: US$31-40

Rating: 5

Theme: Seafood

The Steyne Hotel.: Cool views, cool atmosphere.

The steyne Hotel is located across the road from Manly Beach. Its a lively casual pub offering excellent facilities for dining and drinking.

There are 3 restaurants and 3 bars. For a casual lunch try upstairs on Balcony for lunch and afternoon drinks overlooking the ocean.

Favorite Dish: Fish and chips and the pizza is great too.

Address: Opposite Manly Beach.

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: the top corner of the Corso.

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Website: http://www.steynehotel.com.au

The Ivanhoe Hotel.: Ten Dollar Steaks !

The Ivanhoe:

Offers ten dollar steaks with salad and chips. Its fantastic value and if on a budget you cannot go wrong eating at the Ivanhoe Hotel.

Favorite Dish: Steak and salad.

Address: The Corso.

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Situated on the left hand side half way down The Corso.

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Out of Africa.: African and Moroccan Delight.

Out Of Africa: For something different. - Opposite Manly wharf on the Esplanade. The food is amazing and well worth a visit. Bookings are advisable.

Favorite Dish: the meatballs - YUM !

Moroccan chocolate cake.

Comparison: about average

Directions: opposite Manly Wharf on the East Esplanade.

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 5

Theme: African

Manly Wharf Hotel: The happening pub.

Manly Wharf Hotel: Good for everything, cool beer, friendly staff and cool menu.

This is where all the locals gather and tourists mix together. Its fabulous anytime of the day.
The views of Sydney Harbour and little Manly Beach are fantastic and on a hot summer's day this is the place to be for a cool beer !

Favorite Dish: Crispy duck.

Address: Manly Wharf.

Comparison: about average

Phone: 9977 1266

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Website: http://www.manlywharf.com.au

Jellyfish.: Lunch time special.

Jellyfish:

Try the chilli garlic angel hair pasta Tel: 9977 4555

Favorite Dish: Jellyfish: Try the chilli garlic angel hair pasta Tel: 9977 4555

Comparison: about average

Directions: Directly across the road from North Steyne Surf Club.

Phone: Tel: 9977 4555

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Bacino: Terrific coffee

Bacino Bar:

Small Italian café offering excellent value for money. Tel: 9977 8889

Favorite Dish: Any of the pasta dishes.

Coffee and gelato

Licensed and BYO

Address: 1a The Corso, Manly.

Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: 9977 8889

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Italian

Pilu at Freshwater.: Number 1 in Sydney.

4) Pilu At Freshwater:

Take a taxi to freshwater beach and dine in style in fantastic federation building overlooking spectacular views of beach with first class food………A Must Do. (expensive) but worth the dining experience. Tel: 9938 3331

Address: Freshwater Beach.

Comparison: most expensive

Directions: Situated overlooking Freshwater Beach in the suburb of Hardbord.

Phone: Tel: 9938 3331

Price: US$41 and up

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

The Beach House.: Fantastic views.

3) Manly Ocean beach boathouse:

Positioned overlooking Manly Beach with lovely bar and restaurant offering excellent Australian seafood.

(Medium – expensive) Ocean Promenade South Steyne Tel: 9977 0566.

Favorite Dish: Any of the seafood specials for the day.

Comparison: about average

Directions: On the promanade at Manly Beach.

Phone: 9977 0566

Price: US$21-30

Rating: 5

Theme: Seafood