The Bower Restaurant

The Bower Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New South Wales7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great location and very nice coffee , food was pretty good, sourdough was a bit hard over cooked
   

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   Lorena

   New South Wales1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been visiting The Bower since I moved to Australia on 2010 and never disappoint me. The food and coffee is always delicious and very consistent, the staff is amazing and the views from there are just stunning. I highly recommend this place!! One of my favourites ❤️❤️
   

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   catherine

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best cafe on the water in Manly. View of the Bower surf break is just spectacular. Avocado toast is 10/10
   

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   Daniel

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a lovely breakfast, service was great and it’s in a magical location!
   

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   Jacqui

   Hertfordshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Superb location and food delicious. We were delayed (traffic) and The Bower very accommodating.
   

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   Jessica

   London1 review

   3.0

   Dined on December 30, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everyone else’s food looked delicious but mine (soba noodle salad) was bland and not pleasant. Otherwise experience was good. Despite being frantically busy (some dishes unavailable, food wait was 40+ mins but they told us when we ordered), the team running the place were calm, professional and friendly and kept their cool when many wouldn’t. The view is spectacular also. I will go again (and order something else!)
   

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   Meralyn

   Tropical QLD2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on December 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall a good choice for brunch, great location for the ocean view and watching the passing parade. The staff were friendly and attentive. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly. Only minus was that we had to get up 3 times to order different things and it was a big step up through a crowded dining area to get to the service area. Table service would have made the experience more pleasant.
   

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   Debra

   Canberra1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The Bower is sensational. The food is divine (especially the Green Goodness Bowl) and the view over Manly and out to the Pacific Ocean is spectacular. Beyond words. The Espresso Martini at the Bower is the best I’ve ever had. 10 stars!
   

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   Kathy

   Sydney1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved our first time at the Bower. The soba noodle salad was delicious and the view of water beautiful. Thanks for accomodating our booking and move indoors at short notice. Can’t wait to come again !
   

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    Lisa

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Always a lovely location at the Bower and we had reserved a great table for our Christmas gathering. The food is reliable here and well priced. You can't beat the view!!
    

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