Manly Fisherman's and Sporting Association is a membership club that used to be located at…read morePIttwater Raod at the roundabout near the Manly Motor Registry. It supported upcoming and local bands and also local sporting associations. With its history dating back to the 1900's it seemed that the grass started to grow longer, the paint was painting and wiring use to hang from the walls and roof. Come September, 2011 it relocated to an enviable position next to the rugby union park and down the road from the bowling club. The live music remains a part of its legacy in the section called The Stones with Daryl Braithwaite due to appear in December. The Grill restaurant provides all night punters hearty meals. It also has its trivia nights and weekly raffles. Private functions and corporate events can be held within any one of their event spaces. If your looking for a quiet or big night out check out Manly Fishermans & Sports Association otherwise known to the natives at Manly Fisho's.

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

We are a group of 10-15 who meet up every couple of months. This was the first time at Dee Why…read more Despite having a bus stop at the front, we found that not all buses stop here so we opted out of the public transport exercise. There was plenty of parking at the club. Many of these clubs offer cheap memberships with discounts on the food so you basically save the membership cost. Here it was $5 for two years. I joined up and with my dining buddy we "saved"over $5 with the food. We were there for lunch on a Thursday. The ladies at the till weren't the jolliest. I rolled up to the bar to buy drinks only to be told dismissively to put my order at the other end where coffee was being made. When I went down to the coffee machine I was asked what I wanted, I was then waved to the till halfway back to the bar. It was like playing a game of draughts with people who did not want to be there. You can ask for a schooner of lemon, lime and bitters but you will get a middy with no explanation as to why. I did that twice. Service seemed to warm a bit when I ordered lunch then weirdly, it was sweetness and light when I returned to order coffee and cake. There was plenty of room for us all in the covered verandah area and we all got our meals in a timely manner. The meals weren't cheap (even with the discount) but they were OK. My dining buddy had sausages but was hungry enough to eat my salad. I had a prawn mornay which was prawns in a cheese sauce served in a little dish with crumbs on the top. It was nice. Not a fan of the salad which was lettuce, more lettuce, a couple of slivers of onion and one (maybe 2) baby tomatoes cut up. The desserts were OK and the coffee a little weak.

Battery House is awesome! We come every weekend now to watch the footy and the food is on point!…read moreWell done Dee Why RSL! Bringing the beaches back to life. (And thank you to the exc chef for giving us free fish tacos) !! Also the Ode came on at 6:00pm in the dot and they had a touching slide show that came up on every screen. Very impressed

Okay, being in the Northern Beaches part of Sydney means that this isn't one of the easiest pubs to…read moreget to, though being on a main road does help. I didn't think that the pub was all that bad, though in a way there wasn't all that much to make it stand out (which seems to be a constant theme where I'm concerned). There is a nice outdoor area, but once again, not one that really grabbed my imagination.

Large pub set off a busy main road. It would be easy to miss, as this section of Brookvale is…read moresomething you'd normally be driving through as quickly as possible. But it was renovated earlier this year, and the expansive pub inside doesn't look too bad. There's a sports bar and smoking area up front, and large bistro/drinking/beer garden areas out the back. Inside is a bit too dark for my tastes; a skylight would go a long way. But the drinks selection is decent, and is the food menu. They've got one of those cook-your-own-steak grills if you don't mind doing that. We stopped in for a Sunday lunch and found it relaxing. Good service, not too packed, nice clean toilets, shaded seats outside. All of this would normally add up to a 3-star review for me, but my lunch easily tips it up to a 4-star. For I had here, at the Brookvale Hotel, the best burger of my five years in Australia. It was thick, coarsely-ground, blackened, well-seasoned meat, with crisp, fresh toppings, delicious spicy sauce, and a springy brioche bun. It was an amazing, sensational hamburger.

This is a fun neighborhood bar and grill with outstanding food from a interesting and different…read moremenu. Not your average bar food! The starters include Baby back corn - a delicious corn on the cob with a spicy rub/sauce and the Hollumi cheese fries are a deep fried cheese that is a huge improvement over your standard mozzarella sticks. The Cool chick is one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had. A thick juicy filet with a light batter and really tasty sauce. My daughter had the Don - a burger she hasn't stopped talking about since we left. Top it all off with a pineapple jalapeño infused margarita - it starts really sweet but has a nice bite to it. The staff is young, friendly, and attentive. The owners were on site and very hands on, paying attention to the details. They have really put together a winning combination!

What a crock! Pretentious, thinks it's in London or NY but sadly a little "no name" on Sydney's…read morenorthern beaches. No consideration for locals or couples. Arrogant attitude and as a couple we were turned away for a party of 12 with no attempt to make a real valid excuse. Bad business, we won't be back, crash and burn JB you're an accident waiting to happen

The woman on the front desk wanted to record my medical status!…read moreI don't have a problem using the QR code and showing my vax status. But when she started writing the details down.......wtf! Gave some lame excuse that they would need to contact my doctor to confirm! NO YOUR NOT. Not even my employer is aloud to record my medical history, let alone the pub!!

Overpriced...food quality is ok my only recommendation would be the Prawn salad with chips and…read moreaioli sauce. Otherwise nothing too fancy, has a sports bar and tab. Couple of pool tables, not very family friendly as there are no amenities for kids. Beers and wine pricing again ok

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.