Papi Chulo

This place was hard to find but was well worth the search. Ridiculously good views and the food and service was just excellent.

Really trendy French bistro styled interior decor bar right by the waterfront in Manly. They have a good wine list and a variety of foods to have including their notoriously delicious cruelty fries. They have hip music in the back ground and just a fun all great vibe and perfect for group gatherings or even an intimate date.

A bit disappointed for this time visit. I ordered the meat platter, but when it came out, I got chicken instead of the bbq ribs. I asked the staff, they said they run out but they not tell us at the beginning, but after we complain about it, then they gave us the ribs. i will not coming back again

Now that our nights are full of early dinners, it was nice to keep this restaurant opened at 5:30. It wasn't busy at this time and we were promptly seated. Our table was positioned perfectly near a wall which meant we could have our pram close by.
We ordered a BBQ platter which is meant to serve 2-4 people. There were only two of us, but we were hungry... The waiter nevertheless still tried to up sell us but we stuck to our wits.
The BBQ platter is around $89 and comes with a selection of meats, beef brisket, lamb ribs, pulled apart pork, sausage and a side of fresh coleslaw.
The food came out promptly and we devoured every morsel of smokey, slow cooked goodness.
Even better was hey are in the entertainment book so we received 25% off our meal.
Loved it and will be back.

It's no doubt the location of Papi Chulo won me over from the beginning. As it's located right by Manly Wharf, the atmosphere is quite relaxed but their modern decor gives it a touch of class and refinement. The food is typically American BBQ with an added sophistication to each of their dishes. It is great for small groups to share, not to mention the cocktails are a must. Owned by Merivale, you can expect it to be a little on the expensive side, but the high quality is maintained.