Always nice to walk around from Manly Beach and have breakfast in this beautiful place! The venue is casual with flowers and lots of seating.
Amazing! Beautiful walk to the Boathouse followed by an amazing breakfast. Fit out, staff, food and coffee all exceptional. They even have daily newspapers to read.
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Definitely deserves a stop if you are in Manly, especially if you are close to Shelly Beach. Good for a quick coffee / snack, proper brunch, or a day of chilling by the beach with a beer in your hand. There are so many things I loved about this place:
1. The clean, relaxed, beach-house design. What is authenticity? Was it the little boat house that began as a place to store boats, that gradually evolved to include a simple and convenient location to eat and other leisure facilities? Was it the first restaurant away from the waters that tried to emulate the boat house, and cater to a crowd who find themselves in an urban jungle but needed a little escape? Was it the restaurant that eventually brought the boat house concept back to the beach side, this time infused with inspirations from around the world, from the Peruvian ceviche, the British fish-and-chips, the American burger, to Cantonese-style dimsum platters? With a globally influenced menu, decor faintly reminiscent of the Hamptons style, at its core, this place is about enjoying the simple pleasure of being by the sea.
2. The ordering system and the service. Ordering at the counter then having the food brought to you meant that the service was fast and efficient. The staff was friendly and gave great recommendations.
3. The presentation and taste of the food. The iced coffee came in a cute glass bottle, and the latte was served on a wooden tray with the coffee and the milk in separate containers. The ceviche was really fresh and had a hint of sesame oil, which balanced its acidity. As expected, the portion of the ceviche was quite small and probably serves better as a shared appetizer than a main.
A great brunch place for a date. There are indoor and outdoor seatings in this cute little cafe on Shelley beach. It has a beautiful view. The dory burger was recommended by the waitor. And he was right! It was delicious! The chips were so soft inside. Usually I stay low on the carbs but I couldnt help myself with this meal. The green salad was also recommended by the waitor. If had a refreshing zetiness to it. Honestly one of the best salads ive tried.
Will definitely come back for more!
It does look like a lovely place to get married (as I know sometimes happens) and what a glorious place to have coffee or lunch next to the lovely Shelly Beach. A beautiful open and airy space. We had coffee, two of their freshly made juices and a muffin and a brioche with figs, all of which were perfectly acceptable, though they lost the coffee order and there was some wait on that. The food, as it went by, looked good: I'd be willing to come back and try it.
Gorgeous lunch spot with views of Shelly Beach.
There is not a lot of parking around, so why not enjoy the walk from Manly to the Boathouse and enjoy the reward of delicious food and setting when you arrive. A particularly great spot for summer, with fresh juices and a very light and open styled cafe.
It gets very busy on the weekend (not surprising) so make sure you give yourself additional waiting time - although, this is not usually too long.
The coffee is delicious and I particularly liked the option of buying some fresh flowers on the way out, what better way to finish off a delicious brunch right on the beach?
The location of this light filled café – right on Shelley Beach – alone make it seductive during a Sydney Summer. Such a great spot to have a coffee, breakfast, and read the paper, alone or while the (not so) Small People busy themselves in the sand and sea. With the plants, fresh flowers, framed prints and big lampshades, it’s a spot on beachside casual feel, and one that you wish was your own dining or living room to spend all day.
Great food, Great View, Nice walk from the ferry. Fish and Chips are on the large size, share with a lighter dish with someone else or they can do half serves.
Drinks were surprisingly good. I would go there again. Had the market fish--nice accompaniments. Partner had fish and chips. Chips were delicious (fish not bad either) and the tartar sauce was better than most. Also very clean bathrooms.
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The Boathouse at Shelly Beach is a hidden gem just a short walk around the point at Manly Beach and if you didn't know about it you probably wouldn't see it. The interior design is just as enamouring as the view, with huge vases full of fresh flowers, chandeliers made of oyster shells and other strange seaside delights. It's just like being in a very glorified boat shed which fits the branding completely.
It's a fairly simple menu which you'll find on chalkboards around the cafe. It's not table service so it's best to head to the counter first and read the menu and choose while you're in the line. You have your classics like fruit salad with coyo, toasts with spreads, poached or fried eggs and then a couple of Boathouse specials. There is the Whale Beach Muesli which is a personal favourite. I love their nutty home made muesli, full of yummy nuts like pistachios and walnuts, plus coconut chips and sultanas. The accompanying poached pear was yummy but slightly hard and under done.
Another delicious dish is the Croissant French Toast with mascarpone, fresh berries and caramel. Plenty of syrup and yummy crispy and crunchy croissant.
Other notable menu items are the Green Eggs and Ham which I've loved since the Boathouse started. Lovely poached eggs with grilled leg ham, roast tomato and basil pesto, it's wonderfully green and I fully support pesto as a part of breakfast! Also if you're feeling like a big veggie hit then the Raw Green Veggie Bowl will hit the spot. It's a massive plate of kale, zucchini, poached eggs and avocado but you can add smoked salmon if you feel inclined.
If you're instead wanting to stay on the beach but need a snack they have a kiosk which is an idea I love! Set up your towel then head over to the front of the cafe and there's a couple of food options and delicious smoothies. We had the Beer Battered Flathead with chips, Boathouse tartare and lemon which we shared and couldn't finish. It was a massive serve which is a theme at the Boathouse, so even though the prices are slightly higher you still get a really good feed!
Overall some people complain that's it's overpriced but seriously you get what you pay for with huge servings and a stunning location. Plus, you're on Sydney's Northern Beaches...what do you expect?? I love it, always satisfied and find it really yummy and a great place to come and enjoy a good meal.
Great location and nice atmosphere. We arrived just in time before closing to still get a drink. We had to wait for quite a bit. But BOY was it worth the wait. We had the best cocktail in our 5 months in Sydney so far. The Bloody Gin + Ginger was both fruity and punchy. Bubbly from Ginger beer and delicious because of its Mescal infusion. Amazing!
On a bright and sunny day you can't beat a meal at a nice cafe/restaurant, and The Boathouse didn't disappoint. This place is located on Shelly Beach near Manly, so the location is great. The restaurant is dog friendly, and offers "in app" ordering and in person ordering. The food and drinks came out quickly, and the portion sizes were great. I'd like to return soon.
Ducked in after a stunning walk to The Boathouse Shelley Beach for their signature Bloody Mary… and needless to say it was bloody good!
It’s got such a great ambience, tasty menu, and a pretty dang good drinks menu too.
The location is also just so amazing - meters from the beach.
This venue doesn’t have an all day kitchen (but snacks are always available!), so if you’re after a big feed, check your times.
I had a care free relaxing time sipping my drink as the sun was descending in the sky, enjoying the gentle lap of the water… just perfect!
Great location. I visited on one of the rare days it was not busy (because it was a rainy day).
Service was some of the best I've had. We had a small issue with the dish and the waiter was exceptionally responsive and proactive at resolving the issue.
Food was good and if you think it's slightly more expensive than normal cafes... Don't worry it's worth it. This place holds its own regarding food and the location and atmosphere are just bonuses.
This place was excellent for having a meal, especially after I snorkeled at Cabbage Tree Bay. The service was excellent and the food tasted delicious. However, it was a little pricey and the portion was a little too big for me. Nonetheless, I still recommend this area as a good place for lunch.
Lovely restaurant at Shelly Bay. It’s the sister restaurant of The Boathouse in Balmoral Bay in Mosman, and the decor and menu are the same winning concept. There are options for takeaway, dining inside or dining Al fresco overlooking the Bay. The fish dishes are excellent, as are the burgers and veggie platters. This is a kid-friendly place with smaller portions. Watch-out: on weekends you’ll need to wait up to 30 mins to secure a table (no reservations) and then line up (another 10-15mins) to order at the counter (no table ordering).
2/2/22
Back again for breakfast, dining in this time
Another fantastic and value for money experience
1/1/22
Stopped by for a New Year’s Day beach breakfast
Brilliant location Only surpassed by the service and quality of food
Fresh, generous and value for money
Must try the avo and tomato with a poached egg on toast
Will be back
What an incredible location! And the food and beverages were outstanding. Best of all was Bollinger by the glass - a very rare treat
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