【Manatee Diner, Badouzi】An unbeatable ocean views and featuring specialties from the fishing harbor! | A pet-friendly restaurant | 2024 Manatee Menu

Located just a 5-minute walk from Badouzi Station, Manatee Diner offers unbeatable ocean views and delicious American burgers. How did I not discover this restaurant until today!?

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Add.｜No. 55, Section 2, Jianji Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City
Hours｜Friday - Wednesday 11:00~20:00

Manatee Diner is just a five-minute walk from Badouzi Train Station and the Badouzi Station of the Shengao Railway Bike Path. Separated from the stunning ocean view by only a single road, it’s an ideal restaurant to spend your weekend at.

The first floor mainly houses the ordering counter and has fewer seats.This is also a pet-friendly restaurant! However, we kept our furry friend in a personal stroller to avoid disturbing other guests.

The seating area on the second floor offers a direct view of the stunning ocean scenery across the street. The window seats are the prime spots that everyone wants to snag! So, if you want a good seat, be sure to arrive early!

Don’t be disappointed if you can't get a window seat. I personally find the other seating areas in the restaurant to be spacious and comfortable, making it a great spot for gatherings.

The staff also clean and sanitize the tables and chairs, which is a big plus!

The second-floor balcony features outdoor seating where you can enjoy your meal while feeling the sea breeze—it's perfect! However, the outdoor seating area has only 1 table on each side, so it might not be suitable for large group gatherings.

Mantee Diner 2024 Menu

In addition to the burgers, the combo salad platter comes with a drink discount. If you come here for group gatherings , I recommend ordering a salad to balance out the fried foods and avoid feeling too heavy.

Manatee Diner operates on a self-service basis,so you have to find yourself the table,order and pay at the counter,and return the plates to the collection area.

▲Black Truffle Sauce & Mushrooms Beef Burger

While the sauce has a rich flavor, personally, I didn't find the taste of truffle too pronounced. The set comes with fries and a specified drink, or you can upgrade to select from other beverage options on the menu.

▲Crispy Fried Fish Burger

Yellow Tail  is one of their signature dishes here, with no fish bones or fishy taste. The highlight, however, is the burger bun , crispy and fragrant with a hint of butter. We do love it!

▲Fisherman Platter

The Fisherman Platter includes bone-in anglerfish, fries, cuttlefish, and squid ink sausage, accompanied by tartar sauce and lemongrass seafood sauce. What surprised me is that you can also get a drink with the platter, so if you're craving meat but not in the mood for a burger, you can simply order the platter.

The squid ink sausage has a very squid-like color, but surprisingly, the flavor of the squid is more pronounced. You can also enjoy a chewy texture, which I personally really like!

▲Red fermented rice eel, glutinous rice peppers.

This dish wasn't on the regular menu but appeared on a special menu. It's very aromatic and has a flavor reminiscent of salt and pepper chicken, complemented by garlic slices and long peppers. Even the elderly found it very palatable!

▲Seafood Chowder

The chowder is packed with ingredients, including squid and clams! A must-try!

Manatee Diner's set meals are served on a single tray, making it convenient to bring them all out at once. Once everything is served, the portion turns out to be unexpectedly generous! However, if you have a larger group, I'd suggest ordering a salad to balance out the fried dishes and avoid feeling overwhelmed.