With it being such a popular suburb to visit, you need to know where to go when looking for the best Manly restaurants. Trust me, there’s a proper mix of amazing and but also terrible restaurants to choose from in this popular Sydney suburb.
So instead of hoping for the best, bookmark this post because you’ll find our personal favourite’s but also some of our readers favourite Manly restaurants to visit in 2026.
Manly Breakfast & Lunch Cafes
1. Barenaked Bowls
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Barenaked Bowls is always our go to cafe when we visit Manly because we love the fact that it’s located off the main street in what feels more like a village vibe. It also serves up some of the best acai bowls in Sydney!
Top tip: Get The Hippie Bowl – it’s the best (it’s all about the macadamia milk!).
There are a couple of locations for Barenaked Bowls in Sydney because it’s so good. This means you can also visit them in Bronte, Surry Hills and Dee Why.
Address: Barenaked Bowls, 2/41 Market Pl, Manly NSW 2095
2. The Bower Restaurant
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
The Bower Restaurant is a Manly restaurant I wanted to go to for years because it’s along the famous walk from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach.
Recently I popped over for a cuppa and loved the location.
They actually serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner and our reader @joefusindeed loves it for their cracking breakfasts!
Address: The Bower Restaurant, 7 Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095
3. The Boathouse Shelly Beach
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
The Boathouse in Shelly Beach has been a bit of an institution since it opened a few years back. Not only is it at the end of the Manly Beach to Shelly Beach walk, the location is so beautiful, it will make you feel like you’re a million miles away.
The Boathouse Group are renowned for pulling out all the stops when it comes to their famous salads and fish & chips. @thefrenchieescapes loves it for brunch and we couldn’t agree more!
Address: The Boathouse Shelly Beach, 1 Marine Parade, Manly NSW 2095
4. Ruby Lane Wholefoods
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
We love a good wholefood cafe and it’s no exception why Ruby Lane in Manly wouldn’t make our list.
With an all day menu, it’s good to know you can still order brekkie at any time of the day! With options like Serious Eggs Benny, Superfood Banana Bread and Earth Bowl, I’m completely sold.
Address: Ruby Lane Wholefoods, 200 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW 2095
Manly Lunch & Dinner Restaurants
5. Hemingway’s Manly
BREAKFAST & LUNCH & DINNER
Hemingway’s in Manly is a very popular spot for many locals and tourists because of it’s location being opposite the beach. Whilst the cafe spills out onto the pavement, it’s an opportunity to soak up the Manly vibes.
The good news is Hemingways serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with happy hour drinks and $10 food and from Tue – Fri 4pm-6pm and Sunday’s from 6pm-9pm!
@saraharanyi is adamant that nowhere beats brunch at Hemingway’s. She loves the quirky vibes (it’s got the feel of a bookshop inside), the delicious food, amazing service and of course the views across the beach.
@andy_shankster also mentioned Hemingway’s does THE best coffee in Manly.
Now there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t be visiting Hemingways as one of the best Manly restaurants!
Address: Hemingways, 48 N Steyne, Manly NSW 209
6. The Pantry In Manly
BREAKFAST & LUNCH & DINNER (CLOSES AT 9PM)
The location of The Pantry is undeniably the best in Manly. Located on the beach, the views are absolutely outstanding. You can choose between breakfast, lunch or dinner at this day to night restaurant.
Our reader @ninstagraaamm recommends The Pantry to everyone she knows as she absolutely adores the view and the food here. Her go to dish is the sharing tapas.
@tomasisupsidedown absolutely loves the huge breakfast at The Pantry and thinks the view honestly doesn’t get any better. We think he’s right!
Address: The Pantry, Ocean Promenade, N Steyne, Manly NSW 2095
7. The Hold In Manly
Technically it’s a bar, but The Hold in Manly is an awesome burger joint our friend Azar told us about. It’s also a super vegan friendly restaurant in Manly, boasting it’s very own vegan burger menu too!
Address: The Hold, 24 Sydney Rd, Manly NSW 2095
8. Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club
An old boss took me to Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club once and I thought it was a proper gem. Situated right on Manly Wharf, it’s far enough away from the hustle and bustle of everyone getting on and off the ferry.
The main thing I loved is the outdoor space, as it sits right on the water. Honestly, this is a locals gem. Expect classics like chicken parmie, burgers, seafood, poke bowls and salads from this club.
But as our reader @joeinfusindeed mentioned, make sure you bring your ID because it’s a club and if you forget it, you’ll have to pay for a membership just to go in to get a meal or a drink.
Address: Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club, Cnr East Esplanade &, Stuart St, Manly NSW 2095
9. Donny’s Bar
DINNER & DRINKS
Donny’s Bar in Manly is a locals favourite place to drink. Located next door to Fika Swedish Kitchen, they serve up some incredible cocktails and pale ales as well as some beautiful food as well. Popular dishes include the Gnocchi Bolognese, New York Steak and of course Donny’s Wagyu Burger.
On the weekends they serve half price food on Sundays and have live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Address: Donny’s Bar, 7 Market Pl, Manly NSW 2095
10. Hugo’s Manly
LUNCH & DINNER
Hugo’s in Manly has become a legendary Manly restaurant over the years. Quite a few of our readers all voted for Hugo’s as the best restaurant in Manly and it’s hard not to see why.
@icadoo loves the fun atmosphere, their incredible Espresso Martini’s and of course their legendary pizzas.
Hugo’s is a great place to visit for the day and best of all, it’s located right on Manly wharf so you don’t even need to walk far from the ferry!
Address: Hugo’s Manly, Manly Wharf, 1 E Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
11. De Vita
LUNCH & DINNER
A hidden gem @gelectrox1 told us about is De Vita Italian Restaurant in Manly. This authentic Italian restaurant serves up some of the best pizza he’s ever had. To make a statement like that is worth a visit for sure.
Address: Shop 1B/4-8 Darley Rd, Manly NSW 2095
12. In Situ
DINNER & DRINKS
Although In Situ is one of Manly’s oldest restaurants and small bars, there’s a reason why. This packed out vintage inspired restaurant serves up breakfast, pizza, European tapas and cocktails with live music on the weekends.
FYI – They have a daily happy hour from 4-7pm serving up $12 cocktails, $6 beer/wine, and half priced pizza and tapas. Result!
Address: 1/18 Sydney Rd, Manly NSW 2095
13. Chica Bonita
LUNCh & DINNER
We popped by Chica Bonita a while ago to try out their famous tacos and Mexican inspired food! It’s a great date night restaurant in Manly but also for anyone wanting to catch up after work one night.
Address: Chica Bonita, 9 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095
14. Queen Chow
LUNCH & DINNER
Images via merivale.com
Queen Chow is a renowned Chinese restaurant in Manly ran by Sydney food giants, Merivale. Expect your favourite dishes but a swankier version (with the price tag) and beautiful views, as you watch the ferry’s go back and forth from Manly Wharf.
Address: Queen Chow, Manly Wharf, 22-23 E Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
