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Open Fire Kitchen + Bar - The Arsonist, Manly, AU-QLD

The Arsonist

4.8
4.8
1409 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 27 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 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 3396 8962 ext. 2
  • Website
    http://thearsonist.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mathew Fulford
  • Location
    457 Esplanade, Manly, AU-QLD 4179
  • Area
    Manly
  • Cross Street
    Cambridge Parade
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cocktail Masterclass

    A$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

    A$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

    A$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***

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,409 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Brisbane

    Best Service

  • Brisbane

    Innovative

  • Brisbane

    Good for special occasions

  • Brisbane

    Modern Australian

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Arsonist in Manly offers an "unbelievable" dining experience with "exceptional" food and "outstanding" service. The vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu make it perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Guests rave about the "attention to detail" and "amazing" flavors, with highlights like the brisket and desserts. Highly recommended!

1,409 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great upmarket restaurant with good vibe, food, experience overall. When you have the set menu you get a lot of food so probably don’t need additional sides.

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  2. Maria

    Brisbane

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Arsonist never disappoints... and this Christmas Event was no different.. Food, Ambience, Service all Sensational... do yourself a favour and book your table now.

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  3. Ruth

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just a little warm towards the back of the restaurant. Otherwise wonderful evening

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  4. Christine

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again we lived it. Food and service was definitely 5 stars. Thank you The Arsonist

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  5. John

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Arsonist is a place we love going to again & again. We took friends there who hadn’t been before and they absolutely loved it. It’s a CBD restaurant on The Bay.

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  6. Sylvia

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our seat at the bar was pleasant - a little in the warm side as we were close to the fire/grill. We ordered the $105pp set menu and walked out sated. Food was beautiful, staff were very attentive.

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  7. Silvana

    Brisbane

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tony’s and my Christmas present to each other was dinner at The Arsonist. It was perfect. We enjoyed small share plates - the brisket sando and the mushroom skewers were my favourite - and combined our meal with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from SA. Our waitperson was charming and helpful, accomodating us to a more comfortable place along the bar after becoming aware we were a tad uncomfortable being seated in front of the fire. Merci beaucoup 😊 If you’re after a special place for a special occasion with a special person - look no further.

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  8. Natalia

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the $85 set menu and every course that came out was delicious and perfectly cooked. The chefs did an amazing job! The brisket was melt in your mouth and full of flavour. The staff were attentive and knew the menu well. They were all extremely good at their jobs!

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  9. Megan

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. It was a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with amazing food and friendly service.

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  10. Ben

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was beautiful! But the one that really stood out was the salt and vinegar Brussel sprouts and bacon !! Just WOW I’ve never tasted anything like it !!

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FAQs

The Arsonist is rated 4.8 stars by 1409 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
20:30
Booked 27 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 12:00–22:00
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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