Fishmongers Manly

Went there on a Saturday for lunch with a couple of friends…read more Service was excellent from the young Scottish waiter and Asian waitress - couldn't fault their enthusiasm or service skills. Food was excellent - oysters that were large and creamy and fish perfectly cooked. It's a pretty simple menu actually, but it works. If you don't like fish/seafood this is not the place for you, but if you do then I can highly recommend it. However, oysters are expensive. About $3.80 each. Which means if you want a dozen as an entree it blows the price out quite a bit, but, minimum to order is 4 so you can keep the price down by ordering less. Still, a nice casual atmosphere and a good place to go for a lazy Sunday lunch featuring fresh and well-cooked seafood dishes with good service.

I had the Seafood pie. Came out looking like a Cornish Pastie, unexpected but wound up being a…read moregreat way to eat seafood. The sauce was excellent, the fish and prawns cooked perfectly. Second time I've been here and it didn't disappoint. For a cafe above a shopping mall (Stocklands Balgowlah) this is a serious cut above the standard you would expect. Part of Balgowlah Seafood, which is about the best source of seafood on the Northern Beaches, certainly doesn't hurt.

Seafood Basket

Mixed grill

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Yummy fish chowder

Garfish

4.3(60 reviews)

0.2 km•Manly

(Mainly if you are Asian) The front desk Aussie said "you're not just gon order some nibbles right?…read moreGoing to actually get mains?" And was bit rushing and zero patience in her tonality and delivery when talking to us. Didnt like how she had to even ask that. Even when taking orders, there was a slight sprinkle of condescending speaking. Food is good at least though but bad rng just walking in and getting that person. Also the bites had no bay bugs in them, just mac n cheese. Also had to get to waiter to pay instead of them coming to you.

This is an excellent restaurant! We walked to it after snorkeling near Betty's Beach. Their…read morecocktail list is imaginative. It was lunch so I had an IPA. Tasty. We had the focaccia and it is delicious. My wife loves king prawns. They were grilled to perfection and the shell and finger wash bowls was nice to utilize. The special was stuffed zucchini flowers. The salmon mousse blended well with the light coating and they were fried perfectly. Dessert looked great but we were stuffed so we had to just look. Happy memories as we ferried back to Circular Quay.

Herbed focaccia

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Mirror dory and beetroot salad no onions.

Balgowlah Seafoods

3.0(1 review)

2.1 km

I was invited for dinner here as my hosts liked it. The…read moreambience on a Friday night was great but be sure to book to secure a table in the restaurant. Staff were friendly and attentive and recommended special was well received and executed. BYO is always a bonus to save on inflated price charged by restaurant. I had the seafood basket, unfortunately the battered fish can't be substituted for grilled. The seafood of squid, fish and prawns were all very fresh which is great, nothing beats fresh seafood. There were too much chips in the basket, supposed they were there to 'bulk up' the basket. Sad to see food wasted. Chocolate mousse was suggested for dessert and it was more than enough to share between two. I find the mousse being a bit too 'runny' for my liking. This is the sort of restaurant one needs in a 'burb' with free parking in a shopping centre.

Chocolate mousse

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Seafood basket

Platos Republic

5.0(1 review)

3.2 km

We are Seaforth locals and have enjoyed supporting this new Greek restaurant since it opened, and…read morefeel its time to share our experience. Last weekend we booked a table of 12 for a catch up. We were offered the chefs banquet. Dips , salads, pitta bread , calamari , chargrilled octopus and a meat platter. Heaps of food, plus some of our group ordered their own dishes to add to the banquet, the spanakopita and stuffed red peppers were a hit. The restaurant is licensed with a nice selection of greek wines,they let us bring in our own wine at only $10 a bottle, and we ordered a couple from the list, great value. Everyone was pretty full at the end of the meal , so we only ordered a couple of desserts to finish. great dinner .Thanks guys . Definitely worth the visit.

Al's Seafoods

4.0(1 review)

3.3 km

Delicioso! Simple shop but with a range of takeaway grilled, fried, or uncooked fish. Simple fish…read moreand chips is less than $10 but was juicy, fresh, yummy, and ample.

From the owner: Our specialties range from the simple but delicious Fish & Chips to the healthier Grilled Fish to…read morelive lobsters, fresh oysters, sashimis and even the occasional Seafood Platter... From fresh seafood to cooked seafood, we are your one-stop seafood store! Visit us today to enjoy daily specials.

4 Pines Brewing Company

4.5(106 reviews)

0.2 km•Manly

Hubby and I were waiting on the ferry when we spotted 4 Pines Brewing Company. We naturally headed…read moreover for a pint. We found an open table on the upstairs outdoor patio with a gorgeous view of Manly Wharf. The bar staff took our order and poured our beers quickly. This location was perfect for an afternoon beer!

It's #thurstythursday and #throwbackthursday and I'm reminiscing about visiting my first brewery in…read moreAustralia. I was on an 8hr layover in Sydney on my way to Perth and decided to venture out to Manly via the harbor water taxi. It was in the middle of a hellacious rainstorm, so the ferry ride was definitely "lively". 4Pines Brewpub was the closest brewery to the quay, so I made a run for it and was greeted with a nice beer selection (did a flight #natch ), friendly staff, ample seating (w/a view), and respite from the storm. It was a great way to say g'day to beer in Oz! Definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever in that neck of the woods DownUnder as it is super convenient to the Corso which takes you to Manly Beach. The Draught Kölsch 4.6% The American Amber Ale 5.1% The ESB (Extra Special Bitter) 5.4% The Irish Dry Stout 5.1%

Really, really good fish & chips!

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Beers on tap

The Herring Room

4.7(7 reviews)

0.6 km•Manly

My son and I had a celebratory dinner at the Herring Room. This is a small restaurant with a nice…read moreambiance. It is well away from the typical tourist area in Manly so has a relaxed atmosphere. The sea food was excellent. My son had the grilled scallops then a half a dozen oysters as starters. They were delcious. I had the Kingfish cerviche which melted in the mouth. As a main my son had the Kingfish collars. He got 2 large collars that literally melted in the mouth..I had the catch of the day. Both were cooked to perfection. The service was wonderful and the owner came over to check we were enjoying the food. Overall, a great meal, and a place I can highly recommend..5 stars for sure

If you want to have incredible food and magic experience, Herring Room is the place to be. The…read moreowners Angela and Rodney will welcome you to their restaurant as to their home. This was the night we will remember for a long time - food and hospitality was above and beyond superb. It was simply Magic. Thank you Angela, Rodney and Ben for the night that we will not forget ;)

Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club

3.9(11 reviews)

0.6 km•Manly

This was a gr8 idea.... Be sure to call as there is some criteria to get in...no issue for me as I…read moredon't live in AU. All the food looked good and what we ordered was good, and the drinks even better! It was overcast the day I was there and the view is FAB even with some clouds & a light sprinkle of showers.

Wow! What a great surprise! Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, and terrific brew and food. Sat…read moreon the veranda watching paddlers and boats go in and out of Manly, while enjoying my terrific food and beer ! Put This place on your list !!!

The FAB VIEW from the deck

Seafood platter! Phenomenal plate of food!!!

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Jee S. Y.

9 years ago

Great price for the amount of seafood. We got the family pack and it was tremendous - calamari, fries, fish, oysters and shrimp. The atmosphere was very fun and friendly as well. Family friendly as our children danced to the music of frozen, moana and trolls. The servers were exceptional - great energy, smiles and service! Highly recommended. read more

David G.

13 years ago

We love our weekly fish fix from Fishmongers, the creative marinades and ever changing specials make this place the best value and one of the healthiest eateries in Manly. Only sustainable local seafood is used across the menu(we've almost tried it all!) washed down with local 4 pines beer and a beautiful cider or wine for the wife read more

Chad Z.

143

7 years ago

Yelp for the win - once again! We were all craving a great seafood meal so this place came up - we literally had to walk past 20 other places! The barramundi was the best I have ever eaten, and the meal was simple yet tasty beyond belief. Would have licked my plate if my mum wasnt at the table! Everyone loved their food! read more

Michelle M.

239

10 years ago

Great little lunch spot just up from Manly Beach. The fish and chips are definitely elevated; I personally prefer traditional french fries/wedges but loved the tempura style batter on the fish. The free beer upon Yelp check-in was a great upgrade. read more

Amy K.

9 years ago

Awesome fresh seafood. Super great friendly staff. We had last dinner in Sydney at this restaurant and will remember for a long time. Kids loved the food. Relaxed environment. read more

Gustavo C.

13 years ago

Very good food!!! We were in 17 people. I suggest for 4 people the family box!!! It has everything you may want. Very fast too. read more

Melissa W.

13 years ago

Really unique take on fish and chips. Super fresh with great ingredients. Free local beer was great too!

Shane-Brenda M.

125

157

10 years ago

Wonderful food, great selection and prices will very professional staff so a nice comfortable atmosphere

Rodrigo G.

9 years ago

Great and fast service, great music and a free beer for checking in. Can it get any better?

Susan Y.

8 years ago

This is a great place for the grilled Baramundi! Add the salad and you will be very happy!

Latoya F.

7 years ago

Best Calamari & chips ever. And my son will only eat fish and chips from here

Yuming C.

8 years ago

現炸所以等了大概十分鐘左右很大一份，然後他的馬鈴薯是帶皮的除了馬鈴薯也有地瓜片最好兩三個人一起吃！不然會吃不完塔塔醬不錯吃 read more

Eric D.

12 years ago

free beer!

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