The Arsonist

4.8

1399 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Great for creative cocktails

A restaurant experience the Bayside has never seen before. A luxe dining and specialty bar, where fire is the hero.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(07) 3396 8962 ext. 2
Website
http://thearsonist.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mathew Fulford

Location
457 Esplanade, Manly, AU-QLD 4179
Neighborhood
Manly
Cross street
Cambridge Parade
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cocktail Masterclass
A$99.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Join us for an intimate afternoon workshop and educational cocktail experience with our Bar Manager, Benjamin Wright The class will outline the fundamentals of creating restaurant quality drinks at home in a casual, fun interactive environment, and will include drinks and snacks. $99pp ONLY SIX SEATS AVAILABLE
Christmas Lunch
A$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 22, 2024 only
Celebrate the holiday season in style at our exclusive Christmas Lunch Event. This festive gathering offers a luxurious dining experience. Delight in a curated holiday menu featuring gourmet dishes made with the finest seasonal ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with gourmet dining, festive cheer, and unforgettable memories. Kindly be advised that we will make every effort to seat you at your own table. However, as this is a hosted event, it is possible that other guests may be seated at the same table. Should this occur, we will reach out to inform you.
Large Group Bookings $105pp - Feasting Menu
A$105.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For all groups of 11 or more guests we ask that you choose one of our feasting menus, the$99pp feasting menu can be found on our website. ***Please list any dietary requirements***

What 1,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Brisbane
Best Overall
Brisbane
Best Food
Brisbane
Best Service
Brisbane
Innovative
Brisbane
Great for creative cocktails
Brisbane
Great for fine wines
Brisbane
Good for special occasions
Eastern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Arsonist in Manly offers an "unbelievable" dining experience with "exceptional" food and "outstanding" service. The vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Guests rave about the "attention to detail" and "amazing" flavors, with highlights like the brisket and desserts. Highly recommended!

1,399 Reviews

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Madonna
Brisbane
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Service was amazing. But it was sooo hot.
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Corey
Brisbane
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was a really great night out together. Food maybe came out too fast at first . But overall can’t wait to go back.
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Annette
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Already raving to everyone I meet about The Arsonist! Especially the brisket, the mushroom skewers and the creme bruillee!! We'll be back again.
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Joanne
Gold Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great experience. Highly recommend. Delicious food. Wonderful service. Noise levels were high, however that was due to other patrons.
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Narelle
Brisbane
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seriously good and is always seriously good. Never disappoints. Delicious food cooked with love and care. Knowledgeable and friendly staff who know when to interrupt and when not to. And the restaurant always smells so good with the wood-fire cooking.
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Nancy
Brisbane
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Although staff were attentive some meals were slow to be served. Some of our guests waited a long time to get their coffee
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Suzanne
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the feasting menu. Perfect portions and each course complemented each other.
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Emma
Brisbane
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an early dinner booking and ordered the $85pp banquet. The portions were the right size and timing of food and drinks were excellent. We enjoyed the quietness of the restaurant as it made conversation easy. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to returning.
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Craig
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time and will not be the last. Food was gorgeous, staff attentive and informative. The ambience was a good noise level of people enjoying themselves and in conversation....not staring at phones. love it.
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Sarah
Queensland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Accommodated allergies very well. Food was amazing!
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FAQs

The Arsonist is rated 4.8 stars by 1399 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 5, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

457 Esplanade, Manly, AU-QLD 4179

Additional information

Cross street
Cambridge Parade
Neighborhood
Manly
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mathew Fulford
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thearsonist.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 3396 8962 ext. 2

The Arsonist

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Cocktail Masterclass

Christmas Lunch

Large Group Bookings $105pp - Feasting Menu

Menu

What 1,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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