Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Brisbane
  4. Eastern Suburbs
  5. Manly
Open Fire Kitchen + Bar - The Arsonist, Manly, AU-QLD

The Arsonist

4.8
4.8
1384 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for creative cocktails
A restaurant experience the Bayside has never seen before. A luxe dining and specialty bar, where fire is the hero.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 3396 8962 ext. 2
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mathew Fulford
  • Area
    Manly
  • Cross Street
    Cambridge Parade
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cocktail Masterclass

    $99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an intimate afternoon workshop and educational cocktail experience with our Bar Manager, Benjamin Wright The class will outline the fundamentals of creating restaurant quality drinks at home in a casual, fun interactive environment, and will include drinks and snacks. $99pp ONLY SIX SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Large Group Bookings $105pp - Feasting Menu

    $105.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For all groups of 11 or more guests we ask that you choose one of our feasting menus, the$99pp feasting menu can be found on our website. ***Please list any dietary requirements***
  • Large Group Bookings - $85pp Feasting Menu

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For all groups of 11 or more guests we ask that you choose one of our feasting menus, the$79pp feasting menu can be found on our website. ***Please list any dietary requirements***

What 1,384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Brisbane

    Best Overall

  • Brisbane

    Best Food

  • Brisbane

    Best Service

  • Brisbane

    Innovative

  • Brisbane

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Brisbane

    Good for special occasions

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Arsonist delivers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Guests rave about the "exquisite flavors" and "impeccable cocktails." The ambiance is "inviting and vibrant," perfect for special occasions. Attentive staff ensure a memorable visit, and the menu offers diverse options, including a "fantastic tasting menu." Highly recommended!

1,384 Reviews
  1. Kylie

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Finally made our first visit to The Arsonist. Great food and even better service. We selected a la carte share plates and will be back to try more. Thank you for a great birthday lunch for my husband.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Johanna

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, highly recommend. We had the main brisket to share, broccolini, Paris mash and although I was looking forward to dessert just couldn’t fit it in.. sat at the bar and watched the bar staff create..

    Is this helpful?

  3. Bruce

    Brisbane

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    A degustation style of set menus starts well with some delicious appetisers and seafood selections. It descends rapidly to cold mush as the main course served on cold share plates with little flavour. The lamb in a cold eggplant mess was a low point and the sauce with swordfish just did not match. Lovely hot baked skin on chips offset the sloppy salad of cucumber and supposedly charred gem lettuces. Sadly the dessert was an amateur chocolate sponge mixture with meringue shards that a three year old would love - just not a highlight for a $105 / head meal. Noise level was extreme (loud conversations) that made wait staff descriptions of food largely unheard and without a photo of the menu dishes were difficult to understand. Some tasty starters but lacked the wow as the meal advanced. Some nice wines but pricey. $90 a bottle at the bottom end and climbing fast. Tables very close together so not a great spot for a marriage proposal!! A pass mark but only just.!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Tara

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, our plates were almost licked clean after each dish. The cocktails are the best in Manly! The service is always impeccable and friendly. The quality of ingredients and masterful chefs ensure a fantastic dining experience every time. Thank you for a great evening

    Is this helpful?

  5. Amy

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the set menu it’s a perfect mix of the delicious items available.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Keith

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit and it won’t be our last, delicious experience

    Is this helpful?

  7. Colin

    Brisbane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at the arsonist and ordered $160 pp degustation Menu The food was good but not enough of it my partner and I thought we would be hungry at the end until the desserts came out which were in our opinion too big had they reversed that around with larger portions and small desserts it would have been better We will go back but order something from full menu To see if it improves my visit the next time

    Is this helpful?

  8. Florence

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food but very very strict on allergies so if you have a peanut allergy - you will need an epipen on hand to dine here or they will refuse service to you which left a sour taste to the beginning of the night considering it was a birthday celebration. There is always a risk of contamination when dining out and having an allergy but to completely refuse service is bizarre. Not to mention It wasn’t that clear on the site or when booking that the food allergies would be this strict. Thankfully a friend was nice enough to go out and grab an epipen for us to dine here but it definitely soured the mood for the evening considering we drove 40mins to dine here. Appreciate the thoroughness but its a tad too anal

    Is this helpful?

  9. Karen

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant, great food and amazing service

    Is this helpful?

  10. Candice

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Completely blown away by the food - smoky, delicious, different. Had the most amazing popcorn flavoured mocktail too!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Arsonist is rated 4.8 stars by 1384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Arsonist

457 Esplanade, Manly, AU-QLD 4179

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cambridge Parade
  • Area
    Manly
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mathew Fulford
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo