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Garfish Manly

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Capacity: 100 guestsCategory: VenuesLocation: 1/39 East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095

4.5 stars from 1358 Google reviews

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Highlights

  • Exclusive hire of the whole restaurant for up to 100 guests
  • Private Dining Room for up to 35 seated guests
  • Semi-private tables for up to 16, set menus for groups of 12 or more

About Garfish Manly

Garfish Manly is a seafood restaurant at 1/39 East Esplanade, across the road from Manly Cove and the moored boats beyond the Norfolk pines. It opens for lunch and dinner from Tuesday, and its events team takes bookings for groups from a dozen guests up to a full takeover of the room. Groups have three main options. Semi-private areas hold up to 16 at a dedicated table while the restaurant keeps going around them, a good fit for a birthday lunch. The Private Dining Room seats up to 35 for a sit-down dinner, an engagement meal or a work gathering, with its own set menu and wine selection. For the largest events the whole restaurant can be booked exclusively for up to 100 guests, either cocktail-style or seated, from welcome drinks through to dessert. Tall windows run along the water side, so much of the room shares the view. The kitchen works mainly with Australian and New Zealand seafood: oysters, grilled prawns and bugs, market fish and shared platters, with steak for those who want it. Groups of 12 or more are given a set menu built with the events team, and canapes can replace a seated meal for standing events. Cocktails, spritzes, a long wine list and alcohol-free drinks are matched to the booking. Function prices are quoted on enquiry through functions@garfish.com.au or 02 9977 0707. Street parking is nearby, along with public car parks on Wentworth Street, under the wharf on the East Esplanade and on Whistler Street.

Inclusions & amenities

Venue type

Restaurant

Food & drinks

Catering Available

Features

Cocktail/StandingBanquet/Sit-DownRelaxed VibeWaterfrontWater ViewsIndoorPrivate SpaceExclusive Venue Hire

Pricing

Garfish Manly doesn't publish function prices. Set menus, canapes and drinks are tailored to each group and quoted on enquiry. The restaurant adds 10% to bills on Saturdays and Sundays and 15% on public holidays.

Food

Menus centre on seasonal Australian and New Zealand seafood, including oysters, sashimi, grilled prawns and Moreton Bay bugs, market fish and seafood platters, along with chargrilled steak. Groups can have a bespoke set menu, seafood platters or canapes. Tell the team about allergies and dietary needs when booking.

Beverages

Drinks are tailored to each booking from the restaurant's list of cocktails, spritzes, wines, beers and non-alcoholic cocktails.

Availability

MondayClosed
Tuesday12PM – 8:30PM
Wednesday12PM – 8:30PM
Thursday12PM – 8:30PM
Friday12PM – 9PM
Saturday12PM – 9PM
Sunday11:30AM – 3PM
Bookings for 12 or more go through the events team via the enquiry form, functions@garfish.com.au or 02 9977 0707. The restaurant trades Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Garfish Manly take for a private event?

Exclusive hire of the whole restaurant suits up to 100 guests. The Private Dining Room seats up to 35, and semi-private areas take up to 16.

What size group needs a set menu?

Groups of 12 or more book through the events team and have a set menu and drinks tailored to them. Tables of up to 11 can be booked online as a normal reservation.

Can we hold a standing cocktail party?

Yes. When you book the whole restaurant, cocktail-style events of up to 100 are possible, with canapes in place of a seated menu.

Are function prices published?

No. Menus and drinks are built around each booking and priced by the events team once you enquire by email at functions@garfish.com.au or on 02 9977 0707.

Where can guests park?

There is on-street parking nearby, plus a public car park on Wentworth Street near Coles, another on the East Esplanade under the wharf, and a council car park on Whistler Street.

Where we are

Suitable occasions

LCW

LCW

3 weeks ago

August 2026: We had a lovely late lunch at Garfish Manly after spending the day around Manly. The restaurant has a very pleasant and relaxed ambience, making it a great place to sit back and enjoy a leisurely meal. We st…

Mandy Ma

Mandy Ma

2 months ago

Garfish is by far my favourite spots in Manly. The location is perfect, just a couple of minutes' walk from the ferry wharf, super convenient. Their seafood was very fresh and cooked perfectly. You could really tell the…

jack

jack

2 months ago

Had an amazing time celebrating my birthday at Garfish. All of the food is amazing, beautiful flavours and the highlight was definitely the tacos and scallops with black pudding. The Garfish martini as well as all of th…

Ploy Fondooz

Ploy Fondooz

2 months ago

Absolutely loved our experience at Garfish Manly! Despite being a last-minute booking, the team went above and beyond. We were given the perfect corner area overlooking the beachfront, which felt like our own little pri…

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