The Bower Restaurant

4.4

12 Reviews

$A40 and under

Modern Australian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

20:30

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
$A40 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
Area
Manly
Cross Street
Marine Parade down from Bower Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Manly transport and a beautiful walk
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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12 Reviews

K
Kathy
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our first time at the Bower. The soba noodle salad was delicious and the view of water beautiful. Thanks for accomodating our booking and move indoors at short notice. Can’t wait to come again !
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Lisa
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
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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Michelle
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 November 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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Nicola
Sunshine Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 September 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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Jennifer
New South Wales
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 September 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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Susan
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 7 July 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 June 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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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 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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JohnO
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 May 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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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 May 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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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 12 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

20:30

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7 Marine Pde, Manly, AU-NSW 2095

Additional information

Cross Street
Marine Parade down from Bower Street
Area
Manly
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 8:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$A40 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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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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The Bower Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does The Bower Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Bower Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is The Bower Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

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