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Oysters
Raw
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Entree
Fish
Crustacean
Beef from the Charcoal Grill
Sides
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6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo
Telephone: 02 9332 3822
Facsimile: 02 9332 3655
reservations@mantarestaurant.com.au
 
  Oysters

Manta’s oysters are hand picked and delivered directly to us by our growers Tim Dumbrell, Moreton Bay farmer (QLD) and Steve Feletti, South Coast farmer (NSW) to ensure proper care all the way to your plate. Our selection changes daily, ensuring the best oysters in peak condition. We open our oysters to order, leaving them on the muscle with all their natural flavours remaining.

claire de lune, bouton, batemans bay, nsw 4.50 each
sydney rock, pambula, nsw 4.00 each
pacific, coffin bay, sa 4.00 each

half dozen tasting of above 25
dozen tasting of above 49



Raw

Manta’s seafood is sourced daily from the best local produce available, focusing on freshness without compromise. With such exceptional natural quality, we offer this selection raw.

blue eye carpaccio, sicilian capers, shaved fennel, radish, orange 19
ocean trout tartare, horseradish crème fraîche, cucumber, eschallot, lemon oil 19
king prawn ceviche, garlic, chilli, lime, baby basil 19
yellow fin tuna, preserved lemon, salsa verde 19

sharing plate of above 38



Appetiser

san daniele prosciutto, grissini 16
locally produced smoked salmon, pickled fennel, capers 16
fried clarence river calamari, rocket, garlic aioli 16
pumpkin, pine nut and goats cheese arancini 16

sharing plate of above 32



    Entree

woodside goats cheese, chive and hazelnut cannelloni, watercress, baby red and golden beetroots 27
lemon and pepper seared yellow fin tuna, shaved fennel, orange, frisée and ligurian olive tapenade 28
grilled atlantic scallops, braised pork shoulder and chestnut tortellini, celeriac and mushrooms 28
baked fish pie, kipfler potato, dill mustard, green peas, smoked salmon and chives 26
spaghetti of hand picked alaskan king crab meat, garlic, chilli, white wine and grape tomato 28 / 38
hand made taglierini, w.a. red claw yabbie tails, leek and fresh oberon truffles 39 / 49
pan fried garfish, king prawn and pancetta saltimbocca, jerusalem artichoke, baby spinach,
walnuts and currants 26



Fish

Manta works closely with leading seafood suppliers such as Fergusons Seafood from South Australia, and our dedicated fishmonger from Demcos Seafood selects and sources whole fish daily and hand delivers to our door where they are dry filleted for service.

grilled whole market fish, sautéed s.a. vongole, salsa verde and lemon 42
pan-fried crumbed king george whiting fillets, kipfler potatoes, aioli, preserved lemon and cornichons 42
crispy skin ocean trout, cauliflower puree, w.a. red claw yabbie tails, green peas and mint 39
steamed murray cod, potato puree, oyster mushrooms, pencil leeks and white truffle butter 45
oven roasted herb and macadamia crusted blue eye, braised brown lentils, celery heart, spring onion
and lemon oil dressing 43

bouillabaisse, roasted shellfish broth, king prawns, alaskan king crab, atlantic scallops, blue eye,
vongole, red claw yabbies, black mussels and clarence river calamari served with char-grilled
sourdough, fresh chilli and roasted garlic aioli (suitable for two) 98



Crustacean

Manta’s lobsters and mud crabs are delivered live by air from Tasmania and the Northern Territory where they are held in our tanks until ordered.

grilled whole yamba king prawns – parsley, garlic and olive oil half kilo or kilo | 49 | 98
steamed mud crab – bottarga, parsley and lemon butter market price
grilled lobster – tomato, chilli, garlic and basil market price

create your own grilled seafood share plate of lobster, mud crab, prawns etc. market price



Beef from the Charcoal Grill

The extra virgin oil we use on our meats is Frantoi Cutrera ‘Primo’ from Sicily.
Its strong peppery characteristics blend perfectly with our selected cuts of beef.


250g eye fillet, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil
rangers valley, glenn innes, aged 30 days, 300 days grain fed angus beef, marble score 3+ 53
300g sirloin, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil
grass fed coorong angus beef from south australia, aged 30 days 43
330g scotch fillet, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil
rangers valley glenn innes 300 day grain fed angus rib fillet (graded to manta’s specifications) 49
500g t-bone, garlic, parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil
selected and wet aged, grass fed 100% limousin beef from southern queensland 43
500g rib-eye, garlic parsley and primo extra virgin olive oil
gippsland, vic, black angus, grass fed, dry aged for six weeks 58

choice of sauces - béarnaise - salsa verde - roasted chilli


600g black angus eye fillet, northern nsw, grain fed rangers valley, marble score 3+,
roasted bone marrow, field mushroom, mixed greens and hand cut chips
(selected to manta’s specifications, suitable for two) 129

whole roasted free range lamb rack, bordertown, south australia,
sautéed baby spinach, garlic and lemon (suitable for two) 79



Sides

manta ‘angel’ chips with truffle oil and parmesan, 15.5
hand cut chips with murray river salt 9
mixed greens, garlic, chilli and lemon 9
potato mash 9
roasted swiss brown mushrooms, button mushrooms, parsley and butter 13
baby iceberg, spanish onion, cucumber and trussed tomatoes 9
hand picked rocket, green apple, parmesan, hazelnuts and white balsamic 9
vine ripened tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala, basil and extra virgin olive oil 16



Dessert

Manta is proud to serve the world renowned Amedei chocolate from Tuscany, Italy. Amedei is a superior chocolate of the finest quality.

baked apple, sultana and rhubarb crumble, custard ice cream 16
amaretto pannacotta, coffee cream macaroon, orange and date salad 16
citrus curd, shortbread biscuit, chocolate and pistachio soil, candied compote and blood
orange salad 16
amedei chocolate fondant, strawberries, mandarin sorbet, sesame seed brittle 18
warm vanilla rice pudding, poached corella pear, prune puree, toasted almonds, shaved amedei
white chocolate 16
hand made selection of ice cream and sorbet 15

selection of petit fours and macaroons 12



Cheese

tourrée de l’aubier – cow’s milk – francefig paste50g / 17.50
holy goat la luna – goat’s milk – victoriafresh grape salad50g / 17.50
boerenkass – cow’s milk – hollandapple, prune puree50g / 17.50
stilton – cow’s milk – englandpear, walnut, organic honeye50g / 17.50
tasting of four cheesese 28


Chef: Daniel Hughes
A 10% surcharge applies to Sundays and public holidays

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