When you have a cafe restaurant nearby to a beach!!! ——- the best location!! While you dine here, you also get to enjoy it with the perfect beach view!
Very comfortable and relaxing seating indoors with nice interior. I recommend getting the salmon with linguine - salmon was very nicely cooked. The pasta was pretty bland though...
Make waves in Manly, Bluewater Café is paving the way for Italian cuisine along the Northern Beaches. Not only is their food incredibly tasty - I’d suggest the Veg Bruschetta and the Gamberi Linguine - they also have a coffee art machine which prints any image you want on your coffee!
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Came to Manly whilst on a little getaway, must say the views are amazing and such a gorgeous spot! The food was good, the seafood platter was massive and we didn’t finish it all. Wait staff were very attentive especially the older more experienced gentleman. The other younger staff seemed a bit dismissive and not very attentive like they couldn’t be bothered and everything was too much trouble for them. Other than that enjoyed my food here.
Really good!! Everything was cooked perfectly and decent sized meals for reasonable prices. Would like to come back again. Recommend for a Sunday brunch
Great for families. Friendly service and very relaxed atmosphere, reminds me of Mooloolaba in Qld. Food is good without being outstanding and certainly not pretentious.
Morning bruschetta 🥓🥑
Came here for brunch and managed to get a table on the side of the main road that overlooked Manly beach. Decent price with huge servings in reference to what I ordered.
I ordered the "Morning Bruschetta" because I felt like eating haloumi today. It was average and tasted okay; the balsamic glaze and the tomato & corn salsa was a nice addition to the dish. I also ordered the iced coffee and I liked it as the ice cream and whipped cream made it more on the sweeter side which I enjoyed and it was in a large glass too. The eggs benedict just tasted like any ordinary ones served at a cafe. I did not get to try the coffee but it was cute with the heart on the top.
The vegan breakfast is amazing!! So happy there is options popping up around for vegans, makes it so much easier to eat out and enjoy a meal with the family!
Reasonable price with huge serving. Had the morning bruschetta. The bread was a little stale to cut into, but was generally happy with the other components of the dish. Friendly service. The place was a little dark, also a bit far from the table when sitting on their sofas.
Prime location in Manly, Bluewater Cafe is the perfect spot for brekkie or lunch. The menu has lots to choose from and we sampled the blue water tasting plate, salmon bruschetta, ravioli, barramundi and crab burger. The standout was the prawn, lobster and crab ravioli with shellfish butter sauce and cherry tomatoes. Despite being a pasta dish it was still a light enough option for lunch. This was closely rivaled by the macadamia crusted barramundi which was served with a rocket and beetroot salad. The barramundi combined with the mango sauce was delicious! Don't be mistaken by the name 'cafe' this place has some seriously good cocktails. If you are there for brunch the salmon bruschetta provides the classic combination of smoked salmon, capers, red onion, smashed avo and lemon. If you are exploring manly then be sure to drop into bluewater when you need to refuel and relax.
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It’s literally meters away from the main crossing to and from the beach so naturally, the vibe is laid back and chillaxed. After a day in the waves, the menu offers some pretty rustic yet classy blends of flavors both in its food and drink range. The roar of the beach can be heard, the indoor and outdoor dining areas are bustling and hues of blue from the interiors reflect onto your plate.
Such a great day and in paying tribute to the extended summer weather cocktails are essential with the sweet freshness of fruit based potions!
MIDORI SPLICE (Midori, Malibu, Pineapple, Coconut Cream)
GREAT GATSBY (Grapefruit, Vodka, Gin, Vermouth, Lemon)
WATERMELON DAQIRI
Difficult to compare and impossible to choose a favorite, though I did like the citrus blends in the Gatsby...
The food menu is an amazing end note to your beachside swim or walks down to Shelley Beach and back. It predominantly features seafood.
The BRUSCHETTA is topped with avocado spead, smoked salmon and capers. Beautifully presented, easy choice starter that will never let you down.
If you can’t decide, the BLUE TASTING PLATE is made up of elements that one way or another appear throughout the selection of starters. Soft Shell Crab, Fishcakes, Prawn Skewers and Smoked Salmon with accompanying dipping sauce are very satisfying when looking to indulge without too much heaviness.
The SPICED SOFTSHELL CRAB BURGER sees the crustacean crawling out of its bun adding a touch of class to a classic fave. Layered with slaw, aioli is heavenly with each bite.
A powerful aroma takes over as the plate of RAVIOLI is brought over. Stuffed with Prawn, Lobster & Crab, brought to life with a subtle butter sauce and colored with rocket/cherry tomato garnishing. Immaculate dish!
The absolute showstopper of the meal would be the BARRAMUNDI which we’ve all had a thousand times. However it’s the crafting of a Macadamia Crust that sets it oceans above many standard dishes. Perfect timing and technique has been achieved in ensuring the expectant crunch without overcooking the flesh! Running the fish through a mango sauce, it’s really an interesting combination and definitely the signature that I would recommend!
Service runs like clockwork, from ordering to delivery to tactfully executed check ups.
A destination beach eat that not only delivers in taste and not just carried by location!
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Bluewater cafè, aptly named as it is located on the foreshore of Manly beach. A great spot for a nice sunny day. Perfect if you are looking for some cheap cocktails to quench your thirst after a day at the beach. The restaurant has a relaxed setting for a casual dining experience by the water. Grab a seat and relax to the sound of the breaking waves across the road.
All cocktails are $12.90 and they have a daily happy hour from 3pm til 6pm dropping cocktails to $10 and beers and wines for $5. You can also accompany this with $5 chicken wings or fries. There are also non-alcoholic beverages including fresh juice, coffee, milkshakes smoothies and softdrinks.
The dining menu is varied with something for everyone. There are a range of tasty starters, including a tasting menu but in this instance, we opted for oysters. The staff accomodated our request for a serving: half natural and the other half kilpatrick.
Being by by the ocean we were in the mood for seafood. The crab burger grabbed our attention, stacked with softshell crab crab with slaw, and aioli. For a healthy option the macadamia crusted barramundi is a classic modern Australian dish well suited to such an iconic tourist destination. Served with beetroot, avocado and a mango sauce. The paper it is served on containing on Australiana , including info on ANZAC day, the harbour bridge and there are also some dad jokes for a laugh.
The cafe is relaxed, a mix of booths, tables and couches, there's free wifi and a tv playing the rugby league. Also very family friendly.
Came to manly for breakfast during the week and one of the only cafes open and selling breakfast along the beachfront. Definitely on the expensive side, however saying that, i ordered the ocean breakfast and this meal was massive! Definitely could be shared satisfyingly between two people. Quality was really good and was nice overlooking the beach.
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The task: meeting a girlfriend for breakfast
The place: manly
A quick google search of the best breakfast spots in manly, & Bluewater Cafe seems to be everybody's top pick. The outside doesn't look like much-a bunch of plastic tables & chairs. Zero design & care has gone into the outside of the cafe, which is a real shame because you could easily walk past it as just another cafe in manly.
We sit ourselves inside cause it was a bit chilly. The interior was way nicer & warm & inviting. Lots of dem cushions that chicks like so much, plus a heap of blue decorative things that make you go, blue, like the ocean, & you can see the beach from the cafe, so you're like, oh I see what they've done there.
The food was super fast. I feel like we put our menus down & it was magically replace by our meal. The size was great & went down a treat.
The best part-the coffee was actual adult size! None of this-oh look how cute we are squeezing a "large" cuppa into the tiniest water glass you've ever seen, & it was yummy-proper coffee!
The only odd thing about the place was our waitress wanted to take our pepper away & put it on an empty table, only to return it to us after we finished eating.
I think the Bluewater cafe should think about working the outside design & matching it up to the much nicer inside design of the cafe, but apart from that it was great, & I'll be going back for more.
We went there for happy hour and got offered great chips on the house! It was part of the deal and the prices were great
House wine for $5
Cocktails for $10
Despite a large crowd breakfast was served very quickly. Food was tasty, fresh and importantly, hot. Great coffee to top it off. A little pricey but the quality was high.
Prompt service, food was fabulous. Had a chicken, beet root, haloumi, pinenut salad and a side of bread to share as a light afternoon snack. The attentive staff brought side plates for those sharing. Only issue was we asked for some more olive oil from one staff member and he said he'd get it but then rushed off to another table and forgot us. We asked another lady and it wasn't an issue at all. I recommend this place.
Food was great, service was fine, just don't get there at 1130 because you'll have to wait while the kitchen changes over from breakfast to lunch.
Love it!. I love Blue Water Cafe. I have lived in Manly for almost four years and it has always been my number one favourite restaurant to go to. Easy going feeling. Great Great food. Service is just normal. Not over the top but never rude. Perfectly friendly.
The menu isn't massive but I have never ever had a bad meal here. Just love it!!
Overall good selection and fresh tasting.
Good value for $. We used to come here a lot (we live in Manly), but we think it's changed management a few times during that period, unfortunately not for the best.
They took off their most popular dish - the beef medallions! It has sort of come back onto the menu, but still slightly different.
The Portuguese Espatada is still just as tasty & satisfying as ever though.
And I once had the most amazing cheese cake (honey comb & dime ball), which I haven't seen since.
Overall, the quality here is great value for money, it's BYO and we're always confident that we'll be satisifed with our dining experience.
Great place where all the locals seem to gravitate to. Nice service also.
Aymen makes the best coffee. Lunch with @oneplacemail This place is the equivalent of Barzura in Coogee
Good breaky. On a beautiful weekend, the sun was shining, the food was amazing. i recommend the italian scrambled eggs for a nice twist on the original - it was a little cheesy but i like that. i read that the service wasn't great, which it's not, but they girls there try hard, i think it's stressfull and understaffed when theyre busy. be prepared to look out and seek the waitress' attention when you need it
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