Le Kiosk Restaurant
1 Marina Parade
+61 2 9977 4122
Park the car in the car park on the hill above (includes one of the best cliff-top views of the area) or, from Manly itself, walk for 10 min past the Surf Life Saving Club at the south end of Manly Beach and continue around the cliff-base walkway to Shelly Beach.
Housed in a converted sandstone cottage right on Manly's Shelly Beach, Le Kiosk serves seafood.
Ribs and Rumps Restaurant
35 South Steyne
+61 2 9977-3476''
burgers less than $20, steaks range from $30-40
A South African-themed and based steakhouse serving everything that once grazed or swam, with a few locations in Sydney, as well as South Africa and Dubai. Good place to try kangaroo. Beware of The Challenge. Part of the restaurant overlooks the beach, but fills up quickly in the season.
Beaches Pizzeria
22 Darley Rd
+61 2 9977-0078
Usually busy pizza place, with a large wine selection. No BYO.