September 2000 Volume 81 Number 9 "serving the protectors"
Dining
By Jason Squire

Manny's Fresh Gargantuan serves

When my partner and her parents and I needed a restaurant to satisfy all our tastes, Manny’s Fish Caf seemed it would meet our requirements perfectly. South Australia has an abundance of great seafood, which I’ll find any excuse to eat. Dinner with the in-laws is, of course, a fitting excuse; and seafood menus are ones on which all people can find something to eat.

From the front, Manny’s looks small and intimate. Once inside, however, it just keeps going and reveals a plethora of tables and chairs. On the night we visited, the place was three-quarters full and buzzing.

The menu is packed with numerous ways to present fresh prawns, oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, fish, lobster and calamari. The basic garlic, chilli, deep fried and grilled combinations are all represented. The reliable and comforting menu also contains steak and chicken for those who prefer a land beast.

Father-in-law and I wanted oysters - I had them fresh while he had Kilpatrick. My partner had a prawn cocktail and all the entrées were good and fresh. Accompanied by a squeeze of lemon, my sparkling clean oysters slipped down my throat with delightful ease. My companions were happy with their choices and also commented on the meals’ freshness and size. These entrées were superbly washed down with a bottle of Henschke’s Eden Valley Riesling - a great choice with seafood.

Manny’s main courses - all served with salad and chips - are huge. My mother-in-law anticipated this and wisely abstained from an entrée, while my choice of grilled calamari, scallops and prawns filled the spot nicely. Given the meal’s size, however, I struggled to get through it. As we couldn’t fault the Riesling, we ordered another bottle for the main course.

Knowing the sizes of the serves, the Manny’s platter would be a good option for big eaters. It is priced at $20 per head and contains two grilled garfish, one grilled barramundi, prawns, scallops, calamari, chips and Greek salad. Even without seeing this dish, I can visualize it as colossal, and brought to the table with fish tails hanging over the sides.

The staff at Manny’s are efficient and prompt, and the reliable menu will satisfy everyone. The atmosphere is suitably nautical and the walls are adorned with sporting and celebrity memorabilia, which catches the eye and promotes conversation. I offered to sign the celebrity wall but this was met with a quizzical stare to check my celebrity status and then a snorting laugh. Perhaps next time.

Where:
Manny’s Fish Caf, 127 The Parade Norwood.
Ph: 8332 3444.

Entrée:
$4.50 - $13.50.

Main course:
$10.90 - $17.90. Whole fish and lobsters at market price.

Children’s Menu (under 12):
$6.50.

Drinks:
Fully-stocked bar with beer on tap.

Wine:
$16.90 - $95. Many wines available by the glass.

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