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The Bower Restaurant, Manly, AU-NSW

The Bower Restaurant

4.4
4.4
11 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
The Bower Manly is a locally owned and operated business, with a passionate Northern Beaches based crew. We had always wanted to open a restaurant, but never imagined we’d find one in such a perfect location. Our key focus is providing good quality food using the freshest produce, and friendly staff to compliment the stunning yet relaxed setting of Cabbage Tree Bay. The menu changes on a regular basis, to reflect seasonal produce using both local and organic growers wherever possible - serving up coastal cool alfresco vibes. The Bower is a local's favourite, serving up some of the best coffee in Manly with arguably the best view of Shelly Beach. Join us for brekky, brunch, lunch or cocktails, seven days a week, or grab takeaway on your way down to the beach. We have several tables outside making it the perfect spot to take in the fresh ocean air and watch the world go by.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0432 792 680
  • Website
    https://www.thebowermanly.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We love to host private events; we have capacity for 60 people standing for drinks and canapes or 25 people seated for full meal.
  • Location
    7 Marine Pde, Manly, AU-NSW 2095
  • Neighborhood
    Manly
  • Cross street
    Marine Parade down from Bower Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Manly transport and a beautiful walk
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine

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What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

  1. Lisa

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a lovely location at the Bower and we had reserved a great table for our Christmas gathering. The food is reliable here and well priced. You can't beat the view!!

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  2. Michelle

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a magical spot. Hidden in the backstreets of Manly East and with a view to literally kill for, this little spot is such a refreshing gem to sit and escape. I had the Bower Burger which was perfect (quite huge actually) with crispy chips and cooked to perfection. My friend had fish & chips which was the 2nd time he'd ordered that there and reported that it was absolutely delicious. The menu is small but very well done. Coffee is excellent too. We enjoyed some wines which were chilled and promptly served. The staff were mostly from the UK and were super friendly. It's such a great place to sit and watch the world go by (and a few whales & dolphins if you're lucky too). I've had breakfast here too on a few occasions and that was superb as well. They do sunset drinks over the summer period and it's well worth the visit on a nice evening.

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  3. Nicola

    Sunshine Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Love this restaurant. There was some roadworks happening which was a little sad but overall this cafe s location is incredible and the food always a high standard and staff are friendly. Will book again.

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  4. Jennifer

    New South Wales

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A small but good menu with a daily special added. Friendly, prompt service. A casual, relaxed place with good food and a beautiful location.

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  5. Susan

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location, lovely staff, delicious food. The only downside was the very small kids milkshakes.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food, however there was about a 10-15 minute wait between our 2 meals coming out which wasn't great. Amazing location

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this location It’s a great space for a restaurant. And I had been there before years ago under a different management. The team were great, although the manager/owner was yelling obscenities from his counter- more at himself I think than anyone in particular. It’s just a shame that the food was quite ‘ho-hum’. I walked away wondering if I would ever go back. Such a shame.

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  8. JohnO

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service, nice food. and very relaxing settings. can highly recommend this place

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    even with the kaos of mother’s day service was quick food was excellent we couldn’t be happier . make sure u book to guarantee seating . glad we did .

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  10. Jess

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic view, great spot. However disappointing service. It was a birthday of a friend, we booked a table of 8, everyone ordered a meal and a coffee. We brought a home made cake as a friend is gluten free. We shared the cake with a napkin. The staff came and told us off disrespectfully, they needed to charge $5 per person. They didnt end up charging as we almost finished our piece at that stage, and we didnt need a plate. Whats the point of ruining everyone’s day? I understand their perspective however the approach was very impersonal and slightly rude. Could have been approached in a more respectful and friendly way. Very disappointing.

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FAQs

The Bower Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0432 792 680.

The Bower Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Bower Restaurant

7 Marine Pde, Manly, AU-NSW 2095

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Marine Parade down from Bower Street
  • Neighborhood
    Manly
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Manly transport and a beautiful walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.thebowermanly.com.au/
  • Phone number
    0432 792 680
  • Private party facilities
    We love to host private events; we have capacity for 60 people standing for drinks and canapes or 25 people seated for full meal.

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