Bluewater Cafe — Restaurant in Sydney

It’s literally meters away from the main crossing to and from the beach so naturally, the vibe is laid back and chillaxed. After a day in the waves, the menu offers some pretty rustic yet classy blends of flavors both in its food and drink range. The roar of the beach can be heard, the indoor and outdoor dining areas are bustling and hues of blue from the interiors reflect onto your plate.

Such a great day and in paying tribute to the extended summer weather cocktails are essential with the sweet freshness of fruit based potions!

MIDORI SPLICE (Midori, Malibu, Pineapple, Coconut Cream)

GREAT GATSBY (Grapefruit, Vodka, Gin, Vermouth, Lemon)

WATERMELON DAQIRI

Difficult to compare and impossible to choose a favorite, though I did like the citrus blends in the Gatsby...

The food menu is an amazing end note to your beachside swim or walks down to Shelley Beach and back. It predominantly features seafood.

The BRUSCHETTA is topped with avocado spead, smoked salmon and capers. Beautifully presented, easy choice starter that will never let you down.

If you can’t decide, the BLUE TASTING PLATE is made up of elements that one way or another appear throughout the selection of starters. Soft Shell Crab, Fishcakes, Prawn Skewers and Smoked Salmon with accompanying dipping sauce are very satisfying when looking to indulge without too much heaviness.

The SPICED SOFTSHELL CRAB BURGER sees the crustacean crawling out of its bun adding a touch of class to a classic fave. Layered with slaw, aioli is heavenly with each bite.

A powerful aroma takes over as the plate of RAVIOLI is brought over. Stuffed with Prawn, Lobster & Crab, brought to life with a subtle butter sauce and colored with rocket/cherry tomato garnishing. Immaculate dish!

The absolute showstopper of the meal would be the BARRAMUNDI which we’ve all had a thousand times. However it’s the crafting of a Macadamia Crust that sets it oceans above many standard dishes. Perfect timing and technique has been achieved in ensuring the expectant crunch without overcooking the flesh! Running the fish through a mango sauce, it’s really an interesting combination and definitely the signature that I would recommend!

Service runs like clockwork, from ordering to delivery to tactfully executed check ups.

A destination beach eat that not only delivers in taste and not just carried...

Myself and a few others decided to walk along the shore at Manly on a Saturday night looking for a place to stop and have dinner. The place we were originally going to dine at had a one hour wait for a table, so we went just a few doors away to the Bluewater Cafe, and we were pleasantly surprised.

The staff were probably some of the friendliest and genuine people I have come across in a long time serving at a restaurant. This was amazing in itself as more often than not I get the impression from servers that they really do not want to be wherever it is that they are working. One of our party was unable to eat garlic, and the staff were very accommodating to her needs both within and without of the kitchen.

The meals were expensive for the portions, but I understand that one must pay for the location, even though it was night-time and you could not actually see the beach or the water. I had a gnocchi that was reasonably priced and was quite generously portioned, whereas my dinner companions ordered fish dishes that were more expensive and were quite small portions.

Overall the food was pretty good. Not so amazing that I'd rave about it to everyone, but still quite a good meal.

The bathrooms were... odd, tiny rooms with the urinals positioned strangely so that, if you're not prepared when you walk in, you're likely to get a face full of genitals because the first urinal (and there are only two) is right next to the door as you enter. Just a heads up.

Overall I was pretty impressed by the whole experience. Had the staff not been as friendly and accommodating I might have struggled to give it 4 stars based solely on the food, but for me, friendly staff can make all...

Bluewater cafè, aptly named as it is located on the foreshore of Manly beach. A great spot for a nice sunny day. Perfect if you are looking for some cheap cocktails to quench your thirst after a day at the beach. The restaurant has a relaxed setting for a casual dining experience by the water. Grab a seat and relax to the sound of the breaking waves across the road.

All cocktails are $12.90 and they have a daily happy hour from 3pm til 6pm dropping cocktails to $10 and beers and wines for $5. You can also accompany this with $5 chicken wings or fries. There are also non-alcoholic beverages including fresh juice, coffee, milkshakes smoothies and softdrinks.

The dining menu is varied with something for everyone. There are a range of tasty starters, including a tasting menu but in this instance, we opted for oysters. The staff accomodated our request for a serving: half natural and the other half kilpatrick.

Being by by the ocean we were in the mood for seafood. The crab burger grabbed our attention, stacked with softshell crab crab with slaw, and aioli. For a healthy option the macadamia crusted barramundi is a classic modern Australian dish well suited to such an iconic tourist destination. Served with beetroot, avocado and a mango sauce. The paper it is served on containing on Australiana , including info on ANZAC day, the harbour bridge and there are also some dad jokes for a laugh.

The cafe is relaxed, a mix of booths, tables and couches, there's free wifi and a tv playing the rugby league. Also very...