Little Pearl - Manly

I spent a wonderful late afternoon and early evening at Manly Wine on Saturday, May 21, enjoying the views of surfers and watching the sunlight transition into twilight. I started with a plate of six oysters (delicious!), followed by Yamba prawns cooked a la plancha, served with chipotle, garlic butter, and bread for soaking up the sauce (so good!). To top it all off, I enjoyed a spectacular botrytized Semillon dessert wine from Glenguin Estate in the Hunter Valley that was simply to die for! The service was excellent, with great recommendations for both the menu and the wine.

The atmosphere was delightful, and I really enjoyed the groovy jazzy music along with the fantastic view of the beach. I appreciated that they had a dedicated section on the menu for vegetarian and vegan dishes, making it easy to find options. There were plenty of great vegetarian choices available, so for once, I didn’t feel limited to just a roasted pumpkin salad. The staff was wonderful—very kind and attentive. The only downside is that we won’t be able to join for Funky Friday! I would have loved to experience that!

We've had two fantastic visits to this restaurant during our stay in Manly! The wine list is impressive, featuring a wide selection available by the glass, carafe, or bottle. The view is stunning, with nothing blocking the beach except for a few pine trees and the opportunity to people-watch. The staff, particularly Shane, were delightful, engaging, friendly, and well-informed—his wine expertise is remarkable, so be sure to ask him for recommendations. We will definitely return!

We had a wonderful breakfast here today. Delicious Eggs Benny and the Manly Breakfast is fabulous! Good coffee and hot chocolate too. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend, we will be back

Great little place for lunch and breakfast. The best view of the beach and they also serve great coffee.