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    The Pantry Manly

    4.4 (70 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Cyrus A.

    If you work up an appetite on the ferry over to Manly, The Pantry is a decent restaurant to get your breakfast fix. It's expensive, because you're paying for the location and views, not just the food. I enjoyed the flat white and the plate that I got, a mushroom and prosciutto dish. It was definitely on the fancy side, but frankly, didn't blow me away. The servers were all friendly, but my dish took a pretty long time to come out. I'm usually pretty patient when dining out, but to wait around 20 minutes for a straightforward breakfast dish was not my favorite experience. Also, while I do think the servers were great, I really didn't appreciate the attitude of the hostess. I was dressed in gym clothes because I was walking the Manly-to-Spit trail right after breakfast. And while I appreciate that restaurants have standards for their clientele, I didn't appreciate the way I was greeted or approached, almost like I was offending the hostess by daring to set foot in this place. If you're located in a tourist hot spot, with a unique location that creates buzz on tourist websites, I'd say it's fair to expect tourists coming to your restaurant. And, at 9am on a Thursday, when almost every table was empty, maybe be a little more lenient and less judgmental on how someone is dressed when they want to spend money at your establishment. But that's just me.

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    Danielle G.

    This restaurant has the perfect location! It's on the actual beach. Gorgeous views. It's quite pricey but makes sense for the location. We had the garlic prawns and they were amazing! Also had the scallops and peppers with goat cheese. Those were great as well. We each ordered an aperitif - a spritz and it was made just like in Italy! The staff was also very nice. Only issue was I called while laying on the beach and they said there were no openings until after 3:30 but then I walked up 10 minutes later and they sat us right away. Still recommend For a small lunch or snack.

    The most EXCELLENT Prawn Salad
    Becky L.

    Just LOVELY & literally on the beach at Manly!!! Very quaint (yes, small) with original wood floors, brick walls and FAB OCEAN VIEWS!!! On a nice day all the windowed doors are opened so your eating on the beach WITHOUT sand in your food. My gf and I each ordered the Prawn salad with fried prosciutto, asparagus, goat cheese tossed in a light dressing was terrific. The Hubs had a charcuterie plate with breads, cold cuts, pate' and such which he said was VERY good! We followed up with cappuccinos~ OH LA LA, just a GR8, GR8 meal overall. Not sure if bookings/reservations are accepted~

    Spicy Melon Cooler - Gin, melon liquor, lime, chili, sugar & soda water. Excellent and refreshing!
    Lorena S.

    A small cozy restaurant right on Manly beach allowing for gorgeous sea views and great people watching entertainment...and if that's not enough, excellent food and drinks. Not surprising, this place is usually packed, so make reservations. Window seats are two seaters only but the space is small enough that if you need the bigger tables you still get to enjoy views. Service is fast and attentive. For drinks I had the spicy melon cooler which had Gin, Melon liqueur, lime, chili, sugar and soda water. Delicious! For my entree, I had the fried calamari which was lightly battered and flavorful. Main course, I chose the pan seared red snapper with potatoes, asparagus, artichokes, on a bed of mixed greens and goat cheese. The fish was perfectly seared on the outside allowing for a crisp skin while keeping the fish juicy and flavorful inside. All the other elements came together in a beautiful combination of flavors making this a perfectly light lunch on the beach. Lastly, for dessert I enjoyed the expresso and dark chocolate mousse with fresh berries and candies nuts - an excellent ending to a perfect meal! This place is not to be missed if you're in Manly!

    Catherine R.

    Came here on a Monday afternoon at around 2PM. There wasn't any wait and we got seated really quick. The staff is very friendly and professional. We ordered pork belly and chilli & garlic prawns for starters. It was delicious, the prawns had lime, butter and garlic in it, that taste was great. We ordered Salmon and Angus Beef Burger for mains and the dark chocolate & espresso dessert. I ordered the mulled wine, but it tasted off. Probably the worst mulled wine I've ever had. However, the view is beautiful, it looks over the beach...

    Sarah C.

    The Pantry catering to both locals and visitors Manly Beach. So close the water is less than 50 meters from the restaurant. In fact you will not find a closer dining spot unless you bring a picnic blanket and packed lunch. The Pantry with its rustic interior is set up for you to comfortably enjoy a meal whilst taking in the scenic Manly beach. Not at all pretencious, the staff are friendly and attentive adding the relaxed Australian manner to this beachside dining experience. We were here on a nice Autumn night with the soothing sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline. Why not order a drink with, a great range of beer spirits and cocktails, many classic cocktails on the menu with the Pantry adding their own touch beach side touch to the name of the cocktails. The cocktail of choice this evening was The Pantry version of an old fashioned named The Old South Steyne , South Steyn being the area in Manly which the restaurant is located. The perfect drink start for this occasion. A nice traditional old fashioned made using Makers Mark. The dinner menu has many options including tapas/small plates and mains, perfect for a relaxed catch up by the beach or special occasion. With a fair amount of deliberation the tapas/small plate menu took our fancy. With many tasty options available top of our list being at this beachside location was the seared yellow fin tuna served with a warm salad, a great dish using quality fresh tuna. The tasty garlic and chilli prawns served with a warm French baguette to soak up the garlic chilli oil also a good option. Ordering from the tapas menu we went with some classics being the grilled spanish chorizo, the charcutterie board a meat lovers dream and another seaside favourite being the grilled octopus. The beer battered zuccini flowers were ordered as we felt we were lacking in vegetables and lets face it, these crisp fried morsels are delicious. To finish we browsed the drink menu as well as the dessert menu and no better way to finish the meal than ordering a digestive or nice single malt from their great selection of whiskies and pairing it with one of their amazing desserts. The Laphraoig 15 perfectly matching with the rich chocolate mousse. My dining companion for the evening ordering the cheesecake, which I was informed was another great choice.

    Tough Customer C.

    Best burger ever. I ordered a hamburger, it was the cheapest thing on the menu at $38 and some change. It was good. Worth the wait too. The fries were thick and hot. My only complaint was the lack of condiments.

    Lovely French toast with roasted nuts, cream and ice cream.
    Cheryl W.

    Had a really lovely brunch. With brilliant service. The foods are well designed when it comes to taste and the portion sizes are good. Will definitely be back soon.

    Tender lamb wellington
    Pomme M.

    Went there for birthday dinner. Special atmosphere, delectable food. Arrived 15mina earlier than reservation but staff was very accommodating and still got us a really nice table. Yummy cocktails, delicious fresh seafood as well as steak dishes. Staff were very friendly and helpful in recommneding choices. The view overlooks the ocean at night and made our dinner very special. Price were very reasonable for what we received.

    Rack of Lamb, yum

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    Decent food and great mixed drinks. Very expensive. You're at the beach and have a great view. So I guess the price is correct.

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    13 years ago

    Best location next to beach. Good burgers and salads.

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    13 years ago

    Beautiful; the food, wine & service were wonderful. Covered seating keeps seagulls at bay. Casual, smart and cool.

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    Excellent food + good coffee, with a stunning view (we had the french toast and the eggs benedict). What more could you ask for?

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    7 years ago

    Amazing! This place is awesome right on the beach. If you ever visit Sydney or come to Manly beach, this place is it.

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    Delicious food, amazing view and great service. Nice outing for special occasion or anytime really.

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    Bare Naked Bowls - Manly - Counter

    Bare Naked Bowls - Manly

    4.4(17 reviews)
    0.2 kmManly

    I looooove Açaí bowls, and was craving one whilst in Manly with my little sister, who had never had…read moreone. I settled on this place, and was not disappointed. I went with the classic açaí bowl, which was so refreshing. They had run out of one type of berry, and added extra strawberries instead, which I was delighted about as I love strawberries. My sister had a mint coconut bowl, and she loved it as well; and was also surprised by how filling they were! I tried hers as well and the flavors really shined through- very balanced, not overly sweet, and it was real mint, not cheap mint flavoring. Which we had one of these guys here in California

    I grew up in Manly but have lived overseas for five years. When I left Ground Zero was the only…read moreplace I could recall that offered an acai bowl (they still do). Upon my return visit now Manly is flush with acai bowls and standalone acai bowl places. Bare Naked and Acai Brothers (newly opened) co-exist within 100m of each other. I had seen Bare Naked's beautiful bowls on Instagram and friends' feeds for a while and had been dying to try. Well - they did not disappoint. I came here last Sunday with one of my good friends. It was pretty busy and they had a only a few seats out the front. We managed to snake one end of a four person table and I went to order. My friend got the Naked Bowl and I got the Hippie Bowl. It took as quite a while to decide because the menu is rife with options. There were 8-10 acai bowls, smoothie bowls and more. Plus coffee and kombucha on tap (yassss). The girl at the counter told us it would be about a 15-20 minute wait because of all the take out orders. When the bowls came I was impressed. They were beautiful, full of toppings and a really decent portion for the price. I proceeded to snap a few pics (with the table's strategically placed potted cactus) for my Instagram later. Hipster chic on fleek (is 'on fleek' stlll a thing? Well, whatever...I'm using it ironically anyway...and plus...it rhymes!!). Then we dug in...heaven. I soon found myself knee deep in a blissful acai bowl food coma and my friend and I enjoyed a long conversation with a pleasant British bloke who joined our table later on (he managed to finish his bowl before I did). My tummy was very happy with me for hours later. Bare Naked definitely lives up to the hype and is good value for money, especially when compared with the other acai bowls around these parts. I shall hopefully be back again before I leave and will then continue to salivate over their Instagram posts from afar. Such is life.

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    Bare Naked Bowls - Manly - Naked Bowl (left) andHippie Bowl (front)

    Naked Bowl (left) andHippie Bowl (front)

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    Foundry FiftyThree - Fruit toast with seasonal fruit and creme fraiche

    Foundry FiftyThree

    4.0(12 reviews)
    0.4 kmManly
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    YES! 5 STARS !!!!! I don't give these out freely, this is…read moreabsolutely the best coffee we have experienced in Manly!!!! GREAT AMBIANCE, NICE STAFF & FOOD 2 GOOD THE PASS UP ~ while it is a bit of a walk from where we're staying it is DEFINITELY worth it!!! Excellent coffee options with cappuccinos, pour overs, cold brew and tea selections too! The Most Beautiful way to start your morning, minus a view~

    This is an awesome cafe off the main beach in Manly. This place is not as popular as the other…read morecafes, as it is not only the main wharf or beach - however, don't let that stop you, this is probably one of the better cafes here. The coffee here is good, serving Barred One coffee, it is a nice cup. You can order the single origin if you want, which according to the Barista changes every so often. The coffee is probably not as good as Showbox coffee around the corner, but it still can stand on its own. The best part of the cafe is the food. A lot of fresh and healthier options. The most popular dish is the 'Dog' which is chirizo and eggs. However, if you are like me and love mushrooms, then you are going to love this place as they serve a mountain of mushrooms on toast - and they cook the mushrooms in pesto, which makes them awesome. The service here is good - nothing special, yet nothing to complain about. The seating arrangements is the large tables that are shared by all! So if you don't like things like that, then don't come here, but if you don't mind the new hipster style of seating then come along and share your space.

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    Foundry FiftyThree - Very inviting entry~

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    The Boat House - Diners at The Boathouse

    The Boat House

    4.3(3 reviews)
    37.1 km

    The view here was beautiful, looking out at the beach at Patonga. The decor was very nautical, as…read moremight be expected, navy and white with tables covered in sail-like white awnings. The menu was primarily seafood, also not a surprise. I decided to order a salad, not really in the mood for seafood. There was roast cauliflower, steak, chicken Parmesan, and various pizzas in addition to fishy dishes. The place was also packed, so I was glad we got an outside table. I thought my salad was delicious. It had fennel and Parmesan cheese shavings over the greens. I don't know what the greens were, but everything went well together and it was a generous portion. I had second thoughts about salad when I saw the amazingly presented entrees my dining companions had selected. After starting out with a beautiful Bloody Mary, my daughter-in-law had a crumbed dory burger with chips(fries in the States). It had two fish patties coated in herbed crumbs and she said she almost always ordered it, it was so good. It looked delicious but I stuck with my salad. My son had beer-battered flathead fish and chips. It was perfect with crunchy, lightly browned coating covering flakey white fish. I snagged a few of his fries which were also perfect. Prices in restaurants are always higher than in the U.S., but how likely are we to find fish like dory or flathead on the menu? Additionally, waitstaff in Australia are paid a living wage and don't rely on tips.

    Had a fabulous meal! Stunning views and incredible food! The best mussels I've ever had!…read moreThe staff are really friendly - I felt totally at home! The views across Brisbane Water make this place unique! Well done to all - keep up the great work.

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