Manly Restaurants:
1) Le Kiosk : Beautifully positioned overlooking Shelley and Manly Beach in a historic sandstone cottage. Dine inside or under the huge Morton Bay Fig tree and take in stunning views whilst enjoying modern Australian seafood cuisine. Voted by New York Times as “Best romantic restaurant”. Located 15 minutes walk from Manly Life Saving Club along promenade. www.lekiosk.com.au (expensive)
2) The Bower Restaurant for Lunch: Do not miss this. Lovely setting overlooking the Bower Pool with stunning views of Shelley and Manly Beach. Located half way between Shelley Beach and Manly Beach along promenade. It is also fabulous place to stop and have coffee and take in the scenery. Food is also terrific and reasonably priced. Tel: 9977 5451, corner of Marine Pde and Bower Lane. (Great value)
3) Manly Ocean beach boathouse: Positioned overlooking the sea with lovely bar and restaurant offering excellent Australian seafood. (Medium – expensive) Ocean Promenade South Steyne Tel: 9977 0566.
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
5) Manly Pier Pavilion : Seafood restaurant specializing in seafood platters. Upper Deck Manly Pavilion - 9949 1994
6) Now for some cheap ones: International College of Management - college for chefs - has a three course lunch meal for $25.00AUD, bookings essential 99770333 151 Darley Street Manly. The college is surrounded by 20 hectares with spectualar views.
Bacino Bar: Small Italian café offering excellent value for money. Tel: 9977 8889 Syrens: for best seafood platter Tel: 9977 8877
Angelo and Theresa: Italian a local favorite
Jellyfish: Try the chili garlic angel hair pasta Tel: 9977 4555
Manly Wharf Hotel: Good for everything, cool beer, friendly staff and cool menu. Out Of Africa: For something different. - Opposite wharf
The Ivanhoe: Great for steaks The Steyne Hotel: Upstairs on Balcony for lunch and afternoon drinks - 9977 4977 www.steynehotel.com.au
Fish and Chips on the beach. – A must try.
The Cove: Manly Wharf, lovely position overlooking harbour. Manly 16ft Skiff club - 9977 3322 www.manlyskiff.com.au
