Hemingway's Manly

Hemingway’s Manly is a waterfront restaurant on North Steyne, just metres from the Corso, with views towards Manly Beach. Its location brings together the peninsula’s beach setting and a more city-influenced dining style, making it a natural choice when the view and atmosphere matter as much as the meal. The venue serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the character of the restaurant changing across the day.

The cooking is described as French-influenced, shaped by an Australian way of life rather than presented as a strictly traditional French menu. Hemingway’s also combines the feel of a Montmartre-style bistro with coffee and cocktail-bar culture, giving the space a broad role from daytime dining through to an evening meal or drinks. The website lists wine and beers as well as cocktails, so there are options for a full meal or a more relaxed visit built around the bar offering.

The restaurant has been run by Sonia and Emmanuel since they took over in winter 2014. They arrived in Australia with their family after establishing themselves as French restaurateurs, and chose to retain Hemingway’s existing identity while steering it towards a more individual, home-style French direction. That history helps explain the venue’s blend of French influence, Australian setting and long-standing place in the Northern Beaches food scene.

For celebrations and larger gatherings, Hemingway’s has an upstairs private function room licensed for up to 50 guests. The venue accepts enquiries for groups of eight to 30, as well as private events, and gives examples including birthdays, baby showers, work events, anniversaries and wine tastings. Guests can also play their own music in the function space. With its beach outlook, day-to-night service and dedicated event area, it suits diners planning a special occasion, a group booking or a meal by the water. Hemingway’s Manly holds a 4.3 Google rating from 1,022 reviews.