Manly · Chinese
Lantern Fish
High-end Chinese seafood without crossing the bridge.
The local take
Lantern Fish, on Darley Road near the ferry end of town, gives the Northern Beaches something it went without for decades: genuinely upscale Chinese dining. Expect seafood given top billing and prices in the premium band — this is banquet territory, not a quick rice run.
A 4.8 traveller rating suggests the kitchen is holding its standards. Locals use it for family celebrations and long-table birthdays; visitors should use it as proof that Manly's food scene has range well beyond fish and chips on the beach wall.
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Rating and review count are from TripAdvisor traveller reviews; hours come from the venue's TripAdvisor listing, checked 2026-07-14 — they shift with seasons and public holidays, so call ahead for a big night. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
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