Best Cozy Restaurants in Point Piper

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AlexandriaBarangarooBondi BeachChippendaleCircular QuayCrows Nest

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1. Goryon San

4.4

Awesome(486)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 17 times today

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

2. 4 Donkey Bar

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Surry Hills

Booked 5 times today

Located just a short walk from Central Station, 4Donkey brings a cozy and creative energy to the streets of Surry Hills. Known for its unique spirits and liqueurs, 4Donkey takes cocktail innovation to the next level. House favorites include the Spicy Pineapple Margarita, made with home-infused tequila, and the Hotel Kyoto, a twist on the classic Hotel Nacional featuring rarely seen Choya Plum Wine.Behind the bar, Karl leads with expert craftsmanship and a bold approach to mixology, ensuring every cocktail surprises and delights. Complementing the drinks is a menu of Japanese-inspired bar bites, crafted by head chef Dixon to add fresh and vibrant flavors to your visit.Focused on local ingredients and small independent distilleries like gin from Rouse Hill and vodka made from pineapples in Hawaii, 4Donkey offers an evolving menu that is as dynamic as it is delicious. Whether you are here for a quiet drink or a lively evening, 4Donkey promises unforgettable flavors.

3. 25 Spices Hunan

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Haymarket

Booked 1 time today

At 25 Spices Hunan, we bring the bold and spicy flavors of Hunan cuisine to Sydney — a hidden gem in Chinese culinary tradition. While Cantonese dishes are familiar to many, Hunan food offers clean heat, deep umami, and rich layers of flavor.Our signature dishes include smoked pork belly, stir-fried chili chicken, and house-pickled vegetables — all crafted with passion by our founder and head chef, Vincent, a self-taught cook who turned homesickness into a culinary mission.Located in Market City, our restaurant offers a cozy, modern dining space perfect for both casual dinners and group gatherings. Whether you’re a spice lover or curious about regional Chinese cuisine, 25 Spices Hunan promises an unforgettable dining experience.

4. Banchō

4.7

Exceptional(156)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Haymarket

Booked 10 times today

Banchō is a cocktail and whisky focused small bar in Sydney's Chinatown. We’re excited to bring a quality drinking experience to Chinatown. Our cocktails showcase local market produce and the bounty of Asian ingredients around us. Our bar features a large selection of Japanese and Scotch whisky, including rare and independent bottlings. And our bar snacks are designed to go hand in hand with the top shelf drinking to be had here at Banchō.

5. The Potting Shed

4.3

Awesome(3927)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 48 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

6. Tokyo Bird

4.6

Exceptional(621)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 9 times today

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

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7. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2900)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 74 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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8. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 20 times today

Tapavino - Circular Quay is a cozy spot where you can enjoy a delightful tapas and wine experience. The warm and welcoming vibe, as mentioned in the reviews, sets the tone for a cosy and intimate dining experience. Customers have praised its 'warm hosts/managers/owners' and the 'lovely cosy winter spot' it provides. The restaurant's close proximity to the wine bottles and friendly service further enhance its cozy ambiance.

9. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(156)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 17 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.

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10. Zushi - Surry Hills

4.6

Exceptional(747)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 36 times today

We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. Our signature rolls are a must!We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi where we send our Chefs to you!Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.

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Chris
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, whisky flights etc. A quality night out.
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BanchōPrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Haymarket
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4.7
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Henry
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food and atmosphere. Best Izakaya in town! Service was great and I would keep coming back.
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Goryon SanPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Surry Hills
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4.4
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Vanessa
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
Great service , nice food , very pretty location.
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The Potting ShedPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Alexandria
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4.3
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Finn
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 14, 2025
This is an awesome bar. Very good vibes and the cocktails were phenomenal. The bartenders are so sweet.
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4 Donkey BarPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Surry Hills
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5

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