Pier 88

Pier 88 is a waterfront restaurant on the William Gunn Jetty in Manly, just behind Manly Pool. Its setting is the main draw: the venue looks across Moreton Bay, with views from every seat and the chance to enjoy a meal or drink out over the water. It is positioned as a relaxed bayside spot for more than one kind of visit, from a morning coffee and breakfast to a long lunch, afternoon catch-up or drinks around sunset.

The menu is designed to run from morning into the evening. Breakfast is served daily, followed by all-day dining with small plates and mains, while the drinks offering includes locally roasted coffee, refreshments, cocktails, beers, spirits, wines and fortified wine. The website does not publish specific dishes in the supplied information, but it describes the food as seasonal and locally sourced, with a kitchen that works with local suppliers and changes the menu as produce comes into season. That makes Pier 88 better suited to diners looking for a broad, produce-led offering than a venue built around one signature dish.

The atmosphere is deliberately easy-going, with the jetty location giving the restaurant a sense of escape without leaving Brisbane. Pier 88 was established in 2025 and presents itself as a community-minded Bayside venue, drawing on local growers, producers, staff and regulars. Its service stretches from early morning through to late on Fridays and Saturdays, allowing the space to shift from daytime dining to sunset drinks. It is licensed from 10am.

Pier 88 should work for a range of occasions: a solo coffee with a view, breakfast, a relaxed date, a group lunch or an afternoon shared over drinks. The website specifically highlights long lunches, share plates and golden-hour catch-ups, so it is particularly suited to unhurried visits rather than a quick stop. Find it at the end of William Gunn Jetty at 1 Wyvernleigh Close, Manly, where the waterfront setting is central to the experience. It is open Monday to Thursday from 7am to 3pm, Friday and Saturday from 7am until late, and Sunday from 7am to 5pm.