Best Hot Spot Restaurants in North Sydney

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Bondi AreaEastern SuburbsInner SouthInner South WestInner WestNorth Sydney Area

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AlexandriaBarangarooBelmoreBondiBondi BeachCircular Quay

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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A photo of The Grounds of the City restaurant

1. The Grounds of the City

4.4

Awesome(3644)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 103 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. Garfish Crows Nest

4.7

Exceptional(1026)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 18 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.

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3. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 15 times today

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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4. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.4

Awesome(1854)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 21 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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5. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.7

Exceptional(1619)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 60 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.

6. Red Lion Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(39)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Rozelle

Booked 4 times 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.

7. CATALINA

4.8

Exceptional(149)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North

Booked 21 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.

8. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 29 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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9. Balcon by Tapavino

4.5

Awesome(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 22 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.

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10. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1345)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Barangaroo

Booked 21 times today

BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo is a hot spot due to its exceptional food and service. Reviews consistently highlight the 'fabulous dining experience' with 'consistently excellent food every time' and 'fantastic service.' The restaurant's ambience is also praised as 'outstanding' and 'charming.' The location by the waterfront adds to the appeal. The variety of over 300 Spanish wines and 80 Sherries is also a unique feature.

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Vicki
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
4.0
Dined today
The restaurant was beautiful, the servers were very wonderful, the food was excellent, but it was extremely loud in there and it was difficult to talk, and it was a little little bit on the pricey side.
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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 4 days ago
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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4.1
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Will
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
Wonderful way to spend our first Mother’s Day. Thank you very much
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Garfish Crows NestPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Crows Nest
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4.7
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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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