2 stars · 19 Aug 2026
“We attempted to order different meals and were advised, due to possible cross contamination no food could be offered, even desert.”Read the original Google review
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The Arsonist
457 Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179
Restaurant details
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 5 · 503 Google reviews
- Recorded price per person
- $80–160
- Collected reviews
- 503
- Data collected
- 9 Oct 2026
Reported criticisms
- Disappointing food & drink: 21 reviews
- High prices or poor value: 18 reviews
- Poor staff service: 17 reviews
- Unpleasant atmosphere or noise: 7 reviews
- Unsatisfactory portions: 7 reviews
1 star · 27 Mar 2026
“Food is mediocre, nothing special or surprising.”
“But I was looking forward to trying $95 suckling pork, ended up getting a pork belly with a sauce that doesn’t even match the pork. 2 out of 3 sauces are sour and you got apple sauce that is too sweet.”Read the original Google review
1 star · 23 Jan 2026
“Poor service”Read the original Google review
Opening hours
Brisbane time
Hours shown for 20 Oct 2026 – 26 Oct 2026.
Checked 20 Oct 2026
Hours may change on public holidays. Check on Google Maps
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 pm – 10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 10 pm |
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