Good old classical French cuisine - Home of Maurice and Linda in Bagowlah, Manly

Traditional French cuisine which is a luxury in Sydney (and Australia-wide), has largely been overshadowed by modern Australian restaurants. Sometimes, it may be worthwhile driving an hour for better food on special occasions.

Their homely and unassuming service complements the fine foods within fixed budgets - two or three courses from a selection of entrees, mains and dessert.

Choices of seafood entrees : scallop mornay, fresh rock oysters, snails.

French onion soup

Mains : generous servings of meat or seafood

Rack of lamb, very juicy, tender and tasty

Steak - seared on the outside and rare inside with rich mushroom sauce

Can't go wrong with French speciality, the orange duck, though not many places would do it just nice, not too fat or burnt. The sauce is sensuous but not overpowering.

Dessert
Pancake with grande marnier flambe

Freshly baked profiterole covered with smooth rich dark chocolate mirror coating and enclosing vanilla ice-cream inside.

A satisfying classical meal that is delicious and visually appealing without some of the gimmicks or stunts employed by less skilful counterparts.