SignatureBlue Manna's signature dish
The plate regulars order on sight — local prawns, crisp greens and chef's house dressing, with that unmistakable Asian lift.
8Years on the coast
Our story
"The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul."Robert Wyland
A beach kid's love of the ocean.
Chef and owner Coby Cockburn grew up on a Far North Queensland beach, hunting mud crab, flathead and whatever else the coast would give up — a connection to the ocean that ran deep from the start. Years in some of Australia's finest kitchens and hotels, where oysters were shucked to order and ingredient quality was everything, shaped how he cooks today.
Born from a passion for exceptional food and inspired by a place rich in natural beauty and fresh local produce, our story began long before we opened our doors. Since December 2017, it's been an incredible journey — one shaped by community, creativity and a love of sharing great food with great people: somewhere relaxed yet refined, where you can gather with friends, enjoy warm, genuine service, eat exceptional seafood and drink great local wine.
Seafood is at the heart of everything we do — impeccably fresh, responsibly sourced and fully traceable. Sustainability is non-negotiable; we work only with suppliers we trust, so we can serve seafood with integrity.
— Coby Cockburn & the Blue Manna team
Established December 2017
Fresh, traceable & sustainable
Award-winning kitchen
