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Garfish

1/39 East Esplanade, Manly, New South Wales 2100, Australia
02 9977 0707
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Ranked #13 of 116 restaurants in Manly
Price range: $16 - $146
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
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114 reviews from our community

81% Recommend
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Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

Lucky us, turned up on a very wet Friday evening, with no booking, but nothing too much problem for the staff (and they were busy). Obviously a sea-food inclination, from the plain (i.e. fish and chips) to the exotic (hand made ravioli with sea-food and lovely pancetta/vege type sauce). Staff are efficient and attentive and servings generous. Food service was... More

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Broadbeach, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

A group of 10 people went for gathering ages ranging thru 4 to 72 years. Ambience is great, buzzy and slightly on the noisy side but not so that you cant hear people speak. The meal choices are excellent suitable for people with dietary limitations and flexible by asking the waiting staff. Food taste and quantity of serves is real... More

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North Yorkshire
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18 reviews 18 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

We had a great dinner here with very good service, in spite of it being very busy. Only downside, according to my wife, was the ladies loo..one of the smelliest she has encountered in a 2 month trip to NZ and Oz...including some pretty remote beach loos in NZ......and you know what they say, "toilets are easy to keep clean,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

Great food and atmosphere! I have been four or five times and highly recommend the Snapper Pie. Prices are what you would expect for the area and the service is fast.

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Sydney, Australia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Went to Manly mid week for a day out and lunch. We looked at many of the restaurants and decided on Garfish as it had the most interesting menu (not just fish and chips) and offered a lovely setting (not grotty like some others). We were not disappointed - service and food were both excellent as was the view out... More

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Garfish_Restaurants, Public Relations Manager at Garfish, responded to this review
April 14, 2013

Thanks so much for your review. It's always great to hear of our customers having a lovely time, and so good that your girls enjoyed the prawn & pork belly salad! Hope to see you again soon. More

Sydney Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Great food, great location. However can’t stand the fact that you cannot book a table. As it was our anniversary I would have liked to have requested a special table, however could not do this. Apart from that, great staff and food delicious.

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Garfish_Restaurants, Public Relations Manager at Garfish, responded to this review
April 14, 2013

Thanks for your review, and happy anniversary. Glad you enjoyed your night out. We do accept bookings for seatings before 6.30pm. After 6.30 we operate a wait list, where you can put your name down for a table at a specific time. Just call the restaurant say 30 minutes before you would like to dine, we'll always try our best... More

Imperial Beach, California, United States
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46 reviews 46 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

The 2 of us visited Manly Beach and surrounds March 6th. We wanted fish 'n chips for lunch, but were not pleased with the selections/prices at restaurants on/near the beach boardwalk. So we asked a chap at one of the "nice view" restaurants where we could get some decent fish. Without hesitating, he said "Garfish - it's near the ferry... More

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Garfish_Restaurants, Public Relations Manager at Garfish, responded to this review
April 14, 2013

Thanks Tad for your review. Narelle is one of our regulars favourite wait persons! So glad to hear you had a lovely time, and enjoyed your trip to Manly. Hope to have you back if you visit Sydney again. More

Sydney, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

First time at Garfish Manly as we normally go to the Crows Nest one. Meet and greet was warm & professional. Menu basically same but a couple of different dishes. Had a special from the board, Salted Snapper & Prawn Croquettes with Roquette, Semi-Dried Tomatoes & Aioli which presented well, good flavours & textures. Grilled Stargazer was cooked well albeit... More

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Garfish_Restaurants, Public Relations Manager at Garfish, responded to this review
April 14, 2013

Thanks for your recommendation, and glad you have had the opportunity to try all three restaurants! Hope to see you again soon. More

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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013 via mobile

Our table of friends were treated to excellent service and a wonderful meal, we shared the mixed tasting platter and the presentation and taste sensation was fantastic. My fish was juicy, flaking and cooked to perfection. Although a seafood restaurant my husband had the lamb racks and was impressed. Would certainly eat there again, the ferry ride to Manly only... More

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Garfish_Restaurants, Public Relations Manager at Garfish, responded to this review
April 14, 2013

Thanks so much for your review, so good to hear you and your friends enjoyed your meal with us. Hope to see you again soon! More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We booked to have dinner at Garfish for Mother's Day for the first seating as we have two young children. The restaurant was empty when we arrived yet we got the worst table. The waitress was simply rude and the manager ignored us. We did not want to stay given the cold welcome and chose to go somewhere else -... More

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Garfish_Restaurants, Public Relations Manager at Garfish, responded to this review
April 14, 2013

Sorry to hear you had a disappointing experience. It's not the norm here at Garfish Manly, and we'd hope you would try us again if you visit Sydney soon. More

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