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1. Harry Gatos

4.5

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Freshwater

Booked 10 times today

If you don’t see your preferred reservation time available, don’t worry! We set aside half of our restaurant for walk-ins, so you’re always welcome to drop by. Harry Gatos is a Pan-Asian bar and diner harking back to the golden era of '80s Asian eateries—the ones we all grew up with and loved. We’re having fun with our food and drinks menu, taking the classics we know and love and peppering in some Australian natives to bring it all home. With bold flavours, playful twists, killer cocktails, tap beer, and a curated wine list, Harry Gatos is the perfect spot to share a feast, have a few drinks, or just a good time after a paddle at Freshie Beach.Must-try dishes: Our prawn toast, drizzled with a wattle-seed & honey soy sauce, is a game-changer. Or dive into our rich chicken curry, infused with lemon myrtle and garnished with crispy fried curry leaves.

2. The Pantry Manly

4.5

Awesome(97)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Manly

Booked 17 times today

Located at the water's edge of world-famous Manly beach, The Pantry Manly is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner – the ultimate day-to-night dining destination.With a menu focused on fresh, local and seasonal produce, The Pantry Manly offers a taste of modern Australia with a choice of succulent meat dishes, freshly caught seafood and sharing plates complemented by an extensive wine, craft beer and cocktail list.

3. Hemingway's Manly

4.8

Exceptional(504)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Manly

Welcome to Hemingway's Manly!Among the other venues of Manly, we are lucky to live on the iconic peninsula of Manly – A very unique niche for restauranteurs – and to be part of its food and beverage scene. Where the beach life and the city trends are harmonising, we thrive to offer you a French touch cuisine generously supported by the influence of our Australian way of life.Our products are designed from the span of your everyday life to any wow moment you need to celebrate. Like a good orchestra, the Manly scene needs the most versatile instruments to play her best music in your ears, and this is Hemingway’s part.Come in to try our chef's witty traditional French menu while we mesh the coffee and cocktail-bar culture into the classic Montmartre bistro-style to get the best of both world at your table.

4. Sketch Manly

4.9

Exceptional(261)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Manly

Booked 8 times today

Natural Wine, Craft Beer & Modern Indian CuisineSmall bar vibes with Cosy Indoors or Street Style Outdoors - with reviews like best Butter Chicken ever!Walk In mornings & Book In for evenings.

5. Nikkita Manly

4.7

Exceptional(45)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Manly

Booked 3 times today

Nikkita is a vibrant South American bar and restaurant in Manly, led by Chef Masahiko Yomoda, renowned for his Japanese dishes and chef David Mckin for signature ceviche. Blending Latin and Japanese influences, Nikkita offers a lively beachfront atmosphere with cozy spaces, including a charming backyard. It's the perfect spot to enjoy creative cocktails and award-winning cuisine near the stunning Manly Beach.

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6. Manly Spirits Co. Distillery

4.7

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Distillery • Brookvale

At Manly Spirits Co. Distillery, we invite you to immerse yourself in the art of spirit creation. Relax in our Distillery Bar, savouring exclusive tastings of our premium gins, whiskies, vodkas, and liqueurs, all within a relaxed whisky barrel setting.Why not see what else we have to offer by joining in our Gin School to craft your own bespoke gin, guided by our expert distillers. Alternatively grab your mates for a night of fun and enhance your cocktail skills in our engaging upbeat Cocktail Masterclass, where you'll learn to mix and muddle like a pro.

7. Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 22 times today

Unwind and relax in Bathers’ Bistro where Head Chef, Perry Hill delivers seasonal and fresh dishes paired with a panoramic view every day of the year.Come join us for a full breakfast, quiet morning coffee with the paper, a leisurely brunch with friends, or a fuss-free weeknight dinner with the family.Overlooking the Balmoral Beach promenade, the buzzing, bold, and bright bistro space is a mix of booth seating, cane chairs and pops of colour. The ambiance reflects the approachable and casual coastal style of Bathers’ Bistro.

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8. L'Americano - Balgowlah

4.7

Exceptional(35)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Balgowlah

Booked 1 time today

CAFE, BAR & BISTROWELCOME TOL’AMERICANOCelebrating the artisan food heritage of Italian Riviera combined with Australian favourites, simple classic dishes and quality coffee excite the palate.

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9. The Bower Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Manly

Booked 1 time today

The Bower Manly is a locally owned and operated business, with a passionate Northern Beaches based crew. We had always wanted to open a restaurant, but never imagined we’d find one in such a perfect location. Our key focus is providing good quality food using the freshest produce, and friendly staff to compliment the stunning yet relaxed setting of Cabbage Tree Bay. The menu changes on a regular basis, to reflect seasonal produce using both local and organic growers wherever possible - serving up coastal cool alfresco vibes. The Bower is a local's favourite, serving up some of the best coffee in Manly with arguably the best view of Shelly Beach. Join us for brekky, brunch, lunch or cocktails, seven days a week, or grab takeaway on your way down to the beach. We have several tables outside making it the perfect spot to take in the fresh ocean air and watch the world go by.

10. Mex & Co

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Manly

Booked 3 times today

For delicious authentic Mexican food, refreshing cocktails and glorious views of the famous Manly beach front. Head down South Steyne in Manly to find us. Serving The Best Mexican Food & Drink You’ll Ever Have.

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narelle
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved Harry Gatos first time visit Food was amazing as was service Nice casual ambience & friendly staff Waiter suggested starters and mains and we loved it we will be back
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Harry GatosPrice: Moderate• Pan-Asian• Freshwater
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4.5
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Janette
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Absolutely loved Sketch! We are three friends on our quarterly catchup. We are all about good food and chat. Sketch was fabulous! We had the feed me menu - the spiced olives were addictive, the halloumi so tasty and the mushroom korma beautiful. Not too noisy so we could chat away, a fabulous beer selection which is great for curries and spice. Staff were friendly and attentive.
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Sketch ManlyPrice: Moderate• Indian• Manly
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4.9
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Kylie
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Little bit cool inside but otherwise lovely food was excellent and staff were great
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The Pantry ManlyPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Manly
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4.5
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MelanieVIP
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 28, 2025
Superb - as always - in every way!! We can’t recommend Hemingway’s highly enough!
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Hemingway's ManlyPrice: Expensive• French• Manly
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4.8
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Robbi
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
We had a lovely lunch with friends celebrating a special birthday. The meals and service were excellent. Definitely booking again.
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Nikkita ManlyPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Manly
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4.7

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1. Harry Gatos

2. The Pantry Manly

3. Hemingway's Manly

4. Sketch Manly

5. Nikkita Manly

6. Manly Spirits Co. Distillery

7. Bathers’ Bistro

8. L'Americano - Balgowlah

9. The Bower Restaurant

10. Mex & Co

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