TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

The Herring Room

87/100 (1149 ratings)

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International

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Contemporary

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"We had the most incredible seafood platter we've ever had! Totally recommend it plus squid ink ravioli with crab meat. Once you eat into it a raw..."

Lisa Bird

"From the moment we walked in the warm greeting and service was lovely. As it was our first time and we came before the crowd, the owner showed us..."

Kirsten Denning

"If I could have taken photos, I would have (but I’m not that guy!!!) Don’t be fooled by this unassuming looking place from the outside on a..."

Christopher John Howson

"A busy bustling friendly restaurant in my local town, we tried to do a walk in but that was a no no, finally we managed to book and get to see what..."

George Scopelitis

"Have this place a go based on recommendations and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The service was 5 Star from the moment we walked in until the..."

Sami Nicola

"Fantastic night! Shared the seafood platter and couldn’t be more impressed with the freshness, variety and taste. Wait staff equally as impressive...."

Rachael Rnlds

"The seafood platter was amazing. One of the best I've ever had! I really recommend The Herring..."

Katie Chambers

"We love this place!! The food is delicious and it has a lovely atmosphere, very homely. The staff are wonderful too and always make us feel so..."

Lara Trimming

"Loved the Elderton wine dinner last night. I have always heard good things about The Herring Room and you delivered. Can't wait to come back and try..."

Emma Bagnall

"Absolutely delicious food and yummy cocktails. Great ambiance and great service. Third time here and we'll definitely be back. Traveling from..."

Lee Valenti

"Our food was amazing! Highlights were the squid ink and egg yolk ravioli entree, and the banoffe pie desert. The service was awesome - super friendly..."

Alan Robinson

"Fabulous New Year's Eve lunch, here. The salmon appetizer was delicious as was the tartare and the muscles. We saved room for the Banoffee pie -..."

Suzy Whenimright

"We are relatively frequent diners at the Herring room and we keep coming back because of the great food and the awesome service we receive. It has..."

Lori Luhrmann

"My wife and I love this place. We have stayed in Manly for the last couple of years to celebrate our anniversary and last year stumbled upon this..."

Brett Pickard

"A thoroughly satisfying experience all round! I gobbled it all up without remembering to take a photo (oops) ... We had a couple of delectable..."

Sam Jones

"We ate at the Herring Room for the first time on the week-end. The service was excellent and the food was even better! Really enjoyed the atmosphere,..."

Chris Gibbs Stewart

"One of the best dining experiences I have had. The food was amazing and abundant, the ambiance and service was amazing. The staff were equivalent..."

Olga Loyed

"Visited the herring room for lunch on Sunday and the was amazing! For entree I ordered mussels in a puttanesca sauce w olives and anchovies which had..."

Lambo Blair

"I love this place, such a cool design just outside the craziness of the Manly precinct on Pittwater Rd.I always start with the squid ink,..."

Hungry Diner

"What a wonderful surprise to find a restaurant of this quality on Pittwater Road in Manly! Usually this kind of restaurant comes with a view in this..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Stunning restaurant. Booked a table through Zomato with instant confirmation. Easy 10-minute walk from Manly wharf. Restaurant is gorgeous, rustic..."

Hanah Penrose

"Amazing food & equally amazing hospitality. This is how a restaurant should be ran. The sashimi looked top notch, the snapper & Thai sauce..."

Chris Bowen

"I had a work off-site last week, and one of the restaurants we dined at was The Herring Room. It had a nice and rustic room setting and the..."

Phoebe Keen

"Lovely setting and superb service. Perfectly made cocktails and interesting wine selection. We tried a variety of smaller dishes rather than the..."

Enjoy It

"The wontons, the ravioli and the baby snapper are really stunning. I think The Herring Room could benefit by trimming some other items from their..."

Onara

"Absolutely love this place. We're welcomed like old friends whenever we go, the food is delicious (the whole baby snapper is just wow) and to top it..."

Christine S

"Up-market but relaxed dining experience with delicious food, beautiful decor and good service. Highly recommend the squid ink ravioli and red..."

Simon

"This restaurant is just stunning. The food is some of the best I have enjoyed in such a long time. Perfect balance of flavours and the presentation..."

Food Glorious Food

"Located just out of the hustle & bustle of Manly centre is the Herring Room. What a gem. If your looking for somewhere a little special to enjoy some..."

LondonDelish

"Take a trip over the bridge for amazing seafood at The Herring Room. Try the flavour packed Indian spiced prawns or the incredible smoked rainbow..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"Very Nice atmosphere, good and quick service, interesting dishes, all dishes were nicely cooked however everything was lucking a bit of..."

Massimo Trevisan

"In continuing on our fun filled journey of wine, wine, a little bit more wine and food from Saturday night with the boys, Gazbo and James, our final..."

Spooning Australia

"Fantastic new Manly restaurant - high quality food, fantastic service and a great transformation of the surf shop to chic restaurant. BYO option..."

Stephen Coulter

"After looking at Manly as best we could, it was time to find an appropriate restaurant for our review. Of course, this must have been a seafood..."

The Connaissir

"Amazing food, service and ambiance. What a fabulous experience at the Herring Room, we have already booked our next dinner. Ang, Rod and Joey could..."

Amanda Hampshire

"The service is so good that it alone deserves a 5 star. The owner greets you at the door and makes sure everything is perfect. The food is amazing..."

Murilo

"Tucked in away from the main beach but not too far away either. Sitting on a lang originally owned by the Guringai people, the oldest surviving..."

Marissa Roque

"My second time here and I enjoyed it again as much as the first time. Things to try: degustation menu! Fantastic WA scallops and octopus, tender duck..."

Irene

"What an experience! Thank you so much The Herring Room for an amazing night. We ordered the seafood platter which was amazing! Huge serving jam..."

Leigh Mason

"Hi Herring Room, Our anniversary dinner was simply the best!! You took great care of us and we knew you were down on staff, however nothing was going..."

Adrian Curtis

"Had a wonderful birthday experience at the Herring Room recently. Large group(10+) and we were allocated a separate room with a group menu that..."

Jim Rudkin

Hemingway's

86/100 (1841 ratings)

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Duck

Mussels

Tuna

Salmon

Sit down

International

Contemporary

French

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Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Waterfront

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Dog Friendly

Reservations

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Seating

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"and so, the night is like this... I watch the Tasman Sea get angry - the grey of the sky loses the horizon to the grey of the sea. Only the wild..."

Terry Flahiff

"Great lunch sat watching the ocean and the world go by, great vibe in an awesome location, the staff were super nice and provided excellent service...."

Simon Alty

"I was only in and out, but service was fast and very friendly. The Croque Madame was spectacular, a truly excellent breakfast. The only minor (purely..."

Matt Bartlett

"Quinoa and kale salad with chicken is definitely one of my fav', staff is very nice and the place is amazing! Tried the new cocktail menu and it is..."

Chiara Patch

"Great food, excellent coffee, and epic view. My son Nathanael and I enjoyed our brunch immensely when we visited Hemingway's Manly on a 12-hour..."

Craig Houston

"Just happened to come across Hemingway's when walking in the rain at Manly. Looked so inviting we stopped for coffee and breakfast. The coffee was..."

Glenda Edwards

"Definitely the opción for lunch on Sunday, really cozy place and magnificent service plus environmental friendly! Love it..."

Marcela López Rodríguez

"Very nice place with a special atmosphere - all the books around make it very cosy. Friendly staff, good beer and wine..."

Ivana Luehnova

"Great little place .. I started of in morning for coffee which was just right .. then I came back & had there chicken burger delicious.... I will be..."

Teresa Hutton

"The Bloody Mary was actually the nicest I have had in years and the chicken nuggets were ridiculously tasty!! Excellent service and a view of the..."

Karrie O'Reilly

"I visited this amazing place during the Christmas break. This place has my heart. The best hot chocolate and chicken nuggets I have ever had! Loved..."

Vrinda Vig

"Super nice and relaxing restaurant by the beach! Loved their cauliflower nuggets and chicken nuggets. We also got the mussels and cassoulet which..."

Eunifoodie

" I happened to notice this restaurant. The name and cozy atmosphere caught me when I was crossing the road. The menu was brilliant. I..."

Yoon-Jae Cho

"We were seated upstairs which was nice and cost for a rainy Saturday morning. Our waiter had English as a second language so we had to try explain..."

Chantelle Hiley

"We went here for breakfast... The food was fine but nothing to write home about. Very friendly staff, but not a very kid-friendly place. Might go..."

Davy Wouters

"Went here for breakfast... Not very kid-friendly but very lovely staff. The food was nice but nothing to write home about. Might give the place..."

Davy Wouters

"Food quality is decent to say the least. Sat outside watching the beach on a cold sunny day. Food was a great accompaniment to the beach view and..."

Ricky Cavanagh

"the pulled pork burger was really good with a large portion although it was a bit wet since there was too much gravy with it😕 but the overall..."

Samantha Loy

"we went to Hemingway's for brunch on a wednesday afternoon while visiting sydney. we chose it because of the rating and the location. the location..."

Tabi Ei

"Ordered: food/cauliflower nuggets, roasted mushrooms on toast drinks/sweet cheeks & up beetGoods- Good qaulity food in sizable..."

Marco Su

"I visited this cafe in Manly recently purely because we saw a lot of people waiting for it so we thought it must be good. It has a really homely and..."

Pignic_

"Hemingway's is my main man. Everything on the menu is great. They make excellent coffee here so make sure you grab a drink. Also grab a chocolate..."

Ace

"The colliflower nuggets are amazing and the Bloody Mary's are sure to cure any hangover. Good location, decor and somewhere chilled to hang out on an..."

Jenny

"I'm sure if Hemingway were still alive he would proudly come and dine and drink with the Manly people in this popular establishment. Came for Sunday..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"The best Chocolate Fondant in my life! I literally fell in love with this cozy and iconic restaurant in Manly. Lovely people, very tasty and valuable..."

Jessica

"Great friendly service and the menu looked delicious. Service was fast and the vibe of the cafe was a mix between old school bookshop and hipster..."

Harrison Dale

"I've been to Hemingway's a few times as a local, and they're quite good. The view of the ocean is great, the interior is decently furnished, the..."

Jesh Brand

"On a beautiful sunny day at Manly, this cafe was filled with people, conversations and abundant tables of delicious looking food. The menu has a..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"This quirky cafe is located on North Steyne and overlooks Manly Beach. There are lots of pictures of Ernest Hemingway and obviously the inspiration..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Been cool since the day it opened on the almost smack bang busy beach front. Menu is now french inspired and atmosphere is always wonderful day or..."

Rosie Mansfield

"Hemingway's is a fairly relaxed little bar cum restaurant right over the road from the glorious Manly Beach. It has changed owners a few times over..."

DrH

"Huge servings. Porridge was unique with chia etc. Pulled pork was tangy and crispy with good textures. Awesome coffee!Lovely atmosphere, beach..."

Ashan

"Had brunch here and I really enjoyed the coconut and quinoa bircher with poached pear. It was light and fresh with bursts of flavour from the..."

Bopnbeep

"It's nice and pleasant environment (with la roux playing) with seats that look onto Manly Beach. A mix of locals and tourists. Ordered the..."

Antonios Yapondopolus

"Food was really tasty and fresh, service was good. Drinks had room for improvement, caramel milk shake was serviced with ice blocks. Otherwise really..."

Leah Watson

"Nice atmosphere, laid back and opposite the beach. I enjoyed the quinoa salad with extra avocado. Yummy. It was happy hour and drink special. They..."

MrJan

"Hemingway’s in Manly, when it opened, became pretty much the first full-blown hipster joint in Manly and then it settled into becoming an..."

Spooning Australia

"and bustle of the CBD. After embarking on a long ocean swim, I mustered up enough hunger to have a couple of breakfasts. . After consulting my..."

Alice Penco

"As an English teacher, this place is clearly my thing. The decor is very atmospheric and it feels dark and cosy with all the books and wood..."

Baker Bowie

"Cool interior! Good location just right on the beach! Food is ok not very special with small portion and high price tag. The portion is enough for a..."

Katherine Pham

"Very cool cosy place! You have to visit! Beautiful view, great food, friendly atmosphere, very nice time for break. Interesting design with a lot of..."

MarkAndAnna.com.au

"Simple but really great beer selection, good burger, good service, great view. Super place to chillax after a day by the beach. Will be back...."

Mike McKenna

"Hemingway’s in Manly A catch up session with highschool friends. We went bowling after this (I won with 151 points!) It’s quite similar to..."

David Ma

"The next course is a winter favourite – Braised lamb shoulder with Moroccan Flavours. It’s a tender lamb shoulder on a bed of chickpeas with a..."

Life Of A Travel Czar

"...we head straight for the breakfast menu. Egg and bacon rolls was all my eyes seemed capable of focusing on. I didn't..."

RaDfooD

"Sipping cocktails while looking out through the open bi-fold windows and enjoying the view of the beach and water across the road on a late Sunday..."

7racew

" the trip down memory lane, a gazillion books on the wall, (love) that the do breakfast, lunch and dinner, feels like you're in someones home, just..."

.the Feed It Blog.

"We decide it’s time to head to Hemingway’s Manly and sure enough, about half an hour later it’s starting to rain. Perfect timing. We find a..."

Miss Feathers

"Hemingway have their own unique way of presenting their menu. The menu is stapled inside books labelling as 'Food' and..."

Sugarpuffi

"Great Casual Eating.. This is a small quaint cafe with better than average food, a reasonable wine list & good service. It has a great ambiance and..."

Mark Chalker

"Really yummy food! The service wasn't great- had to wait awhile to get seated and order. Also difficult to get attention of waiters. But overall a..."

Laurenh

"Very good coffe in the morning. Came for dinnertoniggt and loved as well. Started with the sashimi and avocado starter which was nice Had the pork..."

Hoody

"Great service, food was more than delicious. We came from WA and for me personally this is the best food I had in Sydney. Shame I can't eat here..."

Sandra Bagaric

"Awesome atmosphere, great food, friendly service, good value, fantastic music - all around a top bar for a good night..."

Weaz Worm

"Only the second time I've been here and really impressed with the food coffee, cocktails and atmosphere. Definitely be..."

Tina

"Completely blown away by the food here. I didn't expect the food to be that good as it looks more like a casual cafe/bar. We had the steak tartare,..."

Thuy-Vi Truong

"Perfection. Hemingways is a locals secret. From the location, to the good staff, to the great wine/drinks list to the delicious food. Chilled,..."

Gerry

"Had a great evening here with my friend. Great atmosphere and prices are good. Staff are amazing. Not had service like that for a long time...."

LouisG

"Hemingways manly ! Had dinn.... Hemingways manly !Had dinner there on Tuesday night and the drinks and food where spot on!Great flavours..."

Kris Hallow

"Breakfast!. Great friendly service, super croissants, killer tomato/feta/avocado on sourdough toast with micro-herbs and balsamic! And perfect..."

Oohl

"THE PALACE OF DREAMS. Yo Yo playaaaasss,This is simply the most devine place to while away an hour or two with a companion and/or a book from..."

Pimptothemax

"Fantastic!. Found Hemmingways half way through a week in Manly, and after a number of disappointments, I was wrapped with what we'd..."

Nick

"Great place, great food. After reading the other reviews I am wondering if we even went to the same place? We ate there twice. Both times the..."

Intothewideblue

"Delicious cocktails!! Great late night..."

Meg Rayner

"Fantastic brunch spot on the beach. Great food, good coffee & a really cool vibe. Would love to come back for a..."

James Mitchell

"Went here with my grandmother, Aunty and mum. Best brekky we've had in awhile the Moroccan was amazing! All filling reasonably priced items with an..."

Rebecca Krelle

"One of a kind. Always nice for a late night wine and staff are friendly. head down on a week night to avoid crowds that would, i think, ruin the..."

Foodandcider

"Breaky is always good really simple but good the service isn't very good used to be a lot better as did the coffee the barista must have left there..."

Iwao

"Cruisy Food and Atmosphere. I love the upstairs room at Hemingway's. Quiet and easy to hang out, drink, talk and eat delicious food and listen to the..."

Simon Wile

"Just arrived back from a wonderful night at hemingways ! It was a busy saturday night and we were not surprised that the bar was full at 7:30pm . We..."

Bunnybloggers

"Really nice waitstaff, good drinks, music was great. Prices accessible to anyone, with massive range. Love..."

Iam S'ungry

"I'll be back for sure. Had dinner upstairs on Thursday night for our anniversary we where a little hesitate at first cause haven't heard much..."

Dean Kite

"A great brekkie!. Went with some girlfriends on a Sunday morning. Attentive staff (our very own 'Billy Connolly' as our waiter) and although there..."

Rose B

"A unique cafe ☕️ in Manly beach. Croissant 🥐 is amazing 🤩. It’s delicious and yummy. The best Croissant I have ever tried. Fries 🍟 is..."

MeiFang Walcott

"Very hearty dishes. Everything comes with baguette, just can't get enough of..."

Stephen ZHENG

"This was the most amazing breakfast i’ve ever had! It was absolutely delicious and i could not recommend it enough. staff were so polite and the..."

Blake Stafford

"On Manly beach this is a popular cafe with a French inspired menus. Seating outdoors and inside with a library of course, for the book lovers...."

trevor colton

"BEST BREAKFAST EVER !!!! food was incredible and so was service. very little wait time and the most delicious feast you could imagine. my partner and..."

Lauren Beardsley

"Delicious food. Very friendly..."

Alexander Kehan

"Great coffee great food great view great staff - thank you..."

John Holt

"How can you beat this!? Great hospitality from the hosts. I’ll come that seafood stew next time..."

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