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The Boathouse Shelly Beach

86/100 (1117 ratings)

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"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...."

Cathy Stella

"Amazing! Beautiful walk to the Boathouse followed by an amazing breakfast. Fit out, staff, food and coffee all exceptional. They even have daily..."

Mrs_ox_qtn

"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..."

JZ

"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..."

Rachel Rong

"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..."

Andy Quan

"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..."

Blurred Limes

"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..."

The Napoli Alert

"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..."

Jo

"Drinks were surprisingly good. I would go there again. Had the market fish--nice accompaniments. Partner had fish and chips. Chips were delicious..."

Andrea.brightside

"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..."

Lauren Hughes

"The food is excellent, the setting is dreamy, easily my favourite cafe in the area. Perfect on a cracker day, has a bar with good Bloody Mary's for..."

Jenny

"Went for a run from Q-Station to Shelley Beach and had breakfast at The boathouse. I wasn’t sure what to expect because of the mixed reviews. The..."

I. D.

"The interior of this place is delightful. I love the botanicals they use, just stunning. Sadly we think the food is very expensive here. It's good..."

Anna Crabtree

"Watched this place being renovated for many months on my daily dog walk and knew it was going to be something special. Casually elegant, your heart..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"What a gorgeous restaurant. Nestled amongst the trees of Shelly Beach it has a bit of a Hamptons vibe. I only went to the kiosk for lunch but was..."

Bottomlesspit

"I came here for lunch with my sister for my birthday, the food was good a little bit expensive, for that price I expected to be table service meaning..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"Brilliant breakfast and service in a great location. Well worth the effort to find a parking spot nearby. A really enjoyable start to the day...."

Lorien-Lee Abbott

"Awesome location, great vibes, and even better service. As an overall experience it was good enough, but unfortunately the food by its self..."

Gab De Leon

"I love this place for its atmosphere smoothies and some of the breakfast items. I like taking friends from interstate here as it is a bit of a..."

Food Traveller

"Shelly Beach is just a beautiful location and the new mob running The Boathouse in what was the once famed Le Kiosk have done a wonderful job with..."

DrH

"Delightful seaside venue offering a laid back, beach house vibe. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and you simply order at the counter..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I cant fault this chain of delectable seaside eateries. Take an idyllic walk past Shelley Beach to one of the best avocado and tomato toasts in the..."

Rosie Mansfield

"An example of well operated venues, every Boathouse restaurant cater high standard food and drinks with fresh ingredients. We had a lazy Sunday..."

Danilo Acioli

"Came here with a group of 8 for lunch. Beautiful outlook, nicely decorated and fantastic food! They even gave us complimentary desserts!Would..."

Dan Smith

"Beautiful venue, beautiful view, beautiful coffee! Grabbed a takeaway coffee and sat on Shelly Beach. Staff were friendly. Perfect start to my day...."

Allofthefoods

"Intentionally came to Shelly beach for the Boathouse lunch. Very pretty restaurant in the boathouse group. You order and pay at the counter and..."

Gabbys79

"Regardless of it maybe the busiest day of the year was fabulous! We had to squeeze around a table however it wasn't uncomfortable. I couldn't guess..."

Kat King

"I have been to the Boathouse in Shelly Beach before for dinner (which they recently discontinued) and today I am here to have a leisurely Saturday..."

Life Of A Travel Czar

"The perfect setting for a Friday long lunch and a wine with a girlfriend. Gorgeous ocean views and a chic atmosphere. Especially if you can get a..."

Jo Hombsch

"Very nice venue, on the water with fresh seafood, delicious food and friendly staff. A bit busy but all good places are! Great for drinks and pizza..."

Adonis

"The Boathouse Shelly Beach is owned by the Boathouse Group – these people know how to do high-end beautiful coastal venues. You may have heard of..."

Spooning Australia

"Fish pie is worth to try, I love the their chips!!! Super crunchy and absolutely delicious! They serve the fish pie very special, this is..."

Loretta

"My new favourite in Manly. Great vibe, interiors, staff and food. Although you have to line up to order, and you need to wait for a table it is so..."

Polly Matha

"The SpringSalad with Duck is super healthy (beets, baby carrots, celeriac, greens) whilebeing a little naughty at the same time. Duck..."

Tracie-Lee Cullen

"Very cool place. Staff are excellent, food great. New favourite for the area. Can't wait for summer for beers up on the top deck. The decor..."

Craigo

"Came here on a beautiful sunny winter's morning.Beautiful location and venue - the decor is 'beach house' theme which works very well. There is..."

Katie Sutton

"Their casual dining “beach style” themes certainly are a favourite of mine. The difference with Shelly Beach is that these guys to dinner, take..."

Life Of A Travel Czar

"The Boathouse Shelly Beach offers a quintessential venue for any occasion with stunning ocean views and a chic atmosphere. Pop in for coffee, a..."

Little Eats Sydney

"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..."

Andreas Ludwig

"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..."

Andrew H

"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..."

Ben Sorensen

"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..."

jason o

"This place was excellent for having a meal, especially after I snorkeled at Cabbage Tree Bay. The service was excellent and the food tasted..."

gideon lam

"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..."

Michela Zanata

"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..."

B C

"What an incredible location! And the food and beverages were outstanding. Best of all was Bollinger by the glass - a very rare..."

John Lambert-Smith

Hemingway's

86/100 (1841 ratings)

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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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