Best Hot Spot Restaurants in The Spit

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AlexandriaBarangarooBondiBondi BeachCircular QuayCrows Nest

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1. CATALINA

4.8

Exceptional(147)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North

Booked 19 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.

2. The Pantry Manly

4.5

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Manly

Booked 11 times today

Located at the water's edge of world-famous Manly beach, The Pantry Manly is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner – the ultimate day-to-night dining destination.With a menu focused on fresh, local and seasonal produce, The Pantry Manly offers a taste of modern Australia with a choice of succulent meat dishes, freshly caught seafood and sharing plates complemented by an extensive wine, craft beer and cocktail list.

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3. Garfish Crows Nest

4.7

Exceptional(1026)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Crows Nest

Booked 9 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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4. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.7

Exceptional(1619)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 43 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.

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5. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.4

Awesome(1854)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 6 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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6. Squire’s Waterfront Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1527)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 26 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.

7. Fratelli Paradiso

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 30 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

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8. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(121)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 4 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.

A photo of BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo restaurant

9. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1344)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Barangaroo

Booked 12 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.

10. The Doss House

4.6

Exceptional(296)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 6 times today

The Doss House - where fine whiskies and cocktails meet the historical char of one of the oldest suburbs, The Rocks. Combine this with one of our famous Cheese Boards or Ploughman's Platters from our ever-changing menu and you might have just found your perfect spot to spend the day sipping on premium spirits. Tugged away between George St and Kendall Lane we're right there but so hidden at the same time.Recapturing the convivial spirit of Sydney’s formative years, the original sandstone walls of The Doss House bring warmth to our unique basement bar which features a beautiful terrace area and rare original fireplaces.Built in the 1840s, what we call The Doss House today has been the home to a rich, eclectic collection of tenants including a boot maker, boarding house, doctor’s surgery and opium dealer, some which have been entwined within the interiors of the five, cosy bar spaces.

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Chris
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Absolutely perfect. The meals were beautifully crafted and presented, and the taste was sublime. Great service and attention to detail.
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CATALINAPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Rose Bay North
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4.8
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Brigid
New South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I ordered a big breakfast & hubby got the eggs Bennie! They were substantial meals. I took 1/2 mine for arvo tea & that was not a problem. Service was great too. The view was fantastic as we had a table for 2 that look out at the surf.
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The Pantry ManlyPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Manly
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4.5
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Will
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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