The Boathouse Shelly Beach

Great location and nice atmosphere. We arrived just in time before closing to still get a drink. We had to wait for quite a bit. But BOY was it worth the wait. We had the best cocktail in our 5 months in Sydney so far. The Bloody Gin + Ginger was both fruity and punchy. Bubbly from Ginger beer and delicious because of its Mescal infusion. Amazing!

On a bright and sunny day you can't beat a meal at a nice cafe/restaurant, and The Boathouse didn't disappoint. This place is located on Shelly Beach near Manly, so the location is great. The restaurant is dog friendly, and offers "in app" ordering and in person ordering. The food and drinks came out quickly, and the portion sizes were great. I'd like to return soon.

Ducked in after a stunning walk to The Boathouse Shelley Beach for their signature Bloody Mary… and needless to say it was bloody good! It’s got such a great ambience, tasty menu, and a pretty dang good drinks menu too. The location is also just so amazing - meters from the beach. This venue doesn’t have an all day kitchen (but snacks are always available!), so if you’re after a big feed, check your times. I had a care free relaxing time sipping my drink as the sun was descending in the sky, enjoying the gentle lap of the water… just perfect!

Great location. I visited on one of the rare days it was not busy (because it was a rainy day). Service was some of the best I've had. We had a small issue with the dish and the waiter was exceptionally responsive and proactive at resolving the issue. Food was good and if you think it's slightly more expensive than normal cafes... Don't worry it's worth it. This place holds its own regarding food and the location and atmosphere are just bonuses.

Lovely restaurant at Shelly Bay. It’s the sister restaurant of The Boathouse in Balmoral Bay in Mosman, and the decor and menu are the same winning concept. There are options for takeaway, dining inside or dining Al fresco overlooking the Bay. The fish dishes are excellent, as are the burgers and veggie platters. This is a kid-friendly place with smaller portions. Watch-out: on weekends you’ll need to wait up to 30 mins to secure a table (no reservations) and then line up (another 10-15mins) to order at the counter (no table ordering).

2/2/22 Back again for breakfast, dining in this time Another fantastic and value for money experience 1/1/22 Stopped by for a New Year’s Day beach breakfast Brilliant location Only surpassed by the service and quality of food Fresh, generous and value for money Must try the avo and tomato with a poached egg on toast Will be back