Must-see restaurants in Manly

  • The Pantry

    Manly

    Right on the beach, this Manly favourite is perfect for watching the goings-on in the water and on the sand while kicking back with anything from a hearty…

  • Chica Bonita

    Manly

    This upbeat place rises above its unprepossessing location: straddling the end of a dingy shopping arcade, with carpark views. It offers zingy, inventive…

  • Hugos

    Manly

    Occupying Manly's prime location on the wharf, Hugos has super views from its open windows and sought-after outdoor deck. Relax on the banquette seating…

  • Boathouse Shelly Beach

    Manly

    This sweet little spot on picturesque Shelly Beach makes a top venue for breakfast juices, brunches, fish 'n' chips, oysters, tasty flatbreads and daily…

  • Barefoot Coffee Traders

    Manly

    Run by surfer lads serving fair-trade organic coffee from a closet-sized open-to-the-breeze shop, Barefoot epitomises Manly cool. Food is limited but the…

  • Belgrave Cartel

    Manly

    This well-established cafe serves perhaps Manly's best espresso in a soothing vintage atmosphere with a couple of laneway-style outdoor tables. Breakfasts…

  • Momo Bar

    Manly

    Delicious Nepalese dumplings and build-your-own poke bowls get locals queuing at lunchtime at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant with a handful of outdoor…

  • Bower Restaurant

    Manly

    Follow the foreshore southeast from Manly’s ocean beach to this salty little cafe/restaurant, so close to the sea that the windows often get sprayed (a…

  • Pure Wholefoods

    Manly

    This whole-food minimart has a great little street cafe serving mainly organic vegetarian goodies, including flavoursome flans, salads, nori rolls, cakes,…

  • Chat Thai

    Manly

    Set inside Manly Wharf, this branch of the Thaitown favourite misses out on the harbour views – though you can just about watch the prow of the ferry nose…

  • Barefoot Coffee Traders

    Manly

    Handy for the ferry, this is a larger outpost of the casually excellent Barefoot Coffee folk.

  • BenBry Burgers

    Manly

    A popular takeaway in the pedestrian zone assembling juicy gourmet burgers for beach bums and backpackers.