The Herring Room
A well-regarded restaurant in the heart of Manly, rated 4.7 across more than 800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Herring Room sits on Pittwater Road in Manly, one of Sydney's most popular northern-beaches suburbs just back from the famous beach and the Corso. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality dining — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in a relaxed seaside town.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished cooking and a welcoming, characterful setting in the heart of Manly, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a catch-up or a special meal close to the beach. In a suburb with no shortage of dining options, building a strong following speaks to a kitchen and team doing things properly.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Manly restaurant fills up on weekends and over summer, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or visiting the northern beaches in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 88
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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