Best Hot Spot Restaurants in McMahons Point

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AlexandriaBarangarooBelmoreBondiBondi BeachCircular Quay

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1. The Grounds of the City

4.4

Awesome(3645)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 79 times today

The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.

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2. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Squires Waterfront Restaurant is THE spot for a night out, a special occasion, or a casual hang with mates. Our share style menus marry unique modern Australian flavours, with inspiration from the legend himself, James Squire. Nestled on the Sydney Harbour, the waterfront views certainly enhance the ambiance of Squire's Waterfront Restaurant. Please note all of our Restaurant menus are now share style.Bookings are available for the Restaurant. If you have 8 or more guests, a set menu and 10% gratuity apply. For non-exclusive parties of 8+ please enquire through our website. for our Brewhouse and Forecourt areas please contact our events team on 8014 5663 10% surcharge applies on Sundays. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.All Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent at all times across the whole venue.

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3. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.4

Awesome(1855)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 16 times today

How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!

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4. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.7

Exceptional(1619)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 79 times today

At the edge of Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Zushi is both stylish and comfortable, designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. Zushi prides itself on using carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, sake and whisky. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving our delectable signature rolls, sashimi and share plates.And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

5. Red Lion Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(39)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Rozelle

Booked 1 time today

Rozelle's favourite local pub has been a regular fixture for generations of locals in the Inner West! Home to Bistro Red Lion By Manu.Be transported to Paris by Manu Feildel as he creates a modern French dining experience on level 2 of The Red Lion Rozelle. We can't wait to welcome you.

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6. Garfish Crows Nest

4.7

Exceptional(1027)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 11 times today

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best. BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)$8 corkage per person.

7. The Potting Shed

4.4

Awesome(3920)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 54 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!

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8. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2883)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 102 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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9. Balcon by Tapavino

4.5

Awesome(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 12 times today

Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.

10. CATALINA

4.8

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North

Booked 29 times today

Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Jonathon
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and food as usual. Nice wine list and comfortable outside with the heaters on
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Garfish Crows NestPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Crows Nest
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4.7
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Maryanne
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great dinner out with friends. A tad noisy and limited plain dessert options - otherwise wine, meals and service were excellent.
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.4
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Erykah
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
It was a nice restaurant, just a bit disappointed with the menu and food we ordered. Was nice food, just a bit over priced for what we got. Service was excellent and the view was lovely
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Squire’s Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.2
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Mark
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
Food, Staffand the views were all superb. Definitely be back.
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Zushi - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Barangaroo
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4.7
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Paul
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
great location and food and ambience The service was good but a little inattentive or slow
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love.fish - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Barangaroo
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4.4

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