A broadcast receiving apparatus and a method for performing manual fine tuning (MFT) are provided. The broadcast receiving apparatus includes a signal processor which processes a broadcast signal of a tuned channel; a image generator which generates a manual fine tuning (MFT) image on which an optimal frequency of the tuned channel is to be tuned; a display which displays the MFT image; and a controller which, if a signal requesting adjustment is received, determines whether the broadcast signal is blocked and whether to re-tune the tuned channel using an adjusted optimal frequency based on a result of the blocking determination. The method includes processing a broadcast signal of a tuned channel; receiving a signal requesting adjustment; determining whether the broadcast signal is blocked; and determining whether to re-tune the channel using an adjusted optimal frequency based on a result of the determining.