Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in North Sydney Area

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in North Sydney Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Braci Osteria + Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (102)

$41 to $100

Italian

Willoughby

About the restaurant

Braci Osteria + Pizzeria brings the fiery passions of Italy and Australia to Sydney's lower North Shore. Slide up to the bar to enjoy spuntini accompanied by wines and cocktails, or enjoy pizza and pasta with good company in the dining room or on the terrace.

Braci is an experience to be shared with friends and family. The flavours of Braci have been developed with the heart and soul of our experienced kitchen team and can accommodate to appetites of all sizes. The bar features a carefully curated and exclusive wines, spirits, and beers to accompany your culinary journey.

Elegant simplicity is at the heart of everything we do. Eat well + eat often.

Top review

Matthew

Dined 2 days ago

Restaurant is beautifully decorated. Staff are attentive. Pizzas are all brilliant. Only downside was meatball entree, $26 for 4 small meatballs is a bit rich. I’d suggest 4 larger portions or 6 small at the least. Overall great place to visit and chill out and good food.

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Experience

Best of Braci

Yakitori Yurippi

4.7

4.7 (82)

$41 to $100

Japanese

Crows Nest

About the restaurant

Yurippi is a Japanese Yaktiori restaurant designed to provide a homely and comfortable atmosphere where locals and visitors to Crows Nest can relax and unwind, while having a good time. The menu is seasonal and will be updated regularly in order to deliver the freshest ingredients throughout the year.

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Chris

Dined 5 days ago

Very good food and great service, I’ll be there again

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Experience

5pm 60 Minute Seating

North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi

4.7

4.7 (385)

$41 to $100

Yakiniku

North Sydney

About the restaurant

Rengaya has been serving YAKINIKU in North Sydney since 1993, making it one of Australia’s pioneering Japanese barbeque restaurants. Now, that tradition is set to continue at its new digs on Miller Street – just a short stroll from the original location – in a much more modern, striking setting. The new fit-out features bar-counter seats around an open kitchen, red booth seating divided by Japanese-style timber panelling and a hard-to-miss chandelier. There’s also a 20-seat private dining room. We use only the finest ingredients such as Japanese Black Cattle made in Australia for beef, Sashimi and Seafood fresh from the sea. Rengaya is the restaurant foodies around the country have chosen.

Top review

Yolanda

Dined on May 21, 2025

Always a great experience when dining at Rengaya. Food , drinks and service. I will continue to come back as I have done for over 20 years.

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Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (94)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Mosman

About the restaurant

Executive chef Aaron Ward (ex-Sixpenny and Shell House), recently awarded 2 two hats in the SMH Good Food, works closely with producers, farmers and fisherman that all have a great ethos on producing quality product for the guest.
For Ward, cooking is all about the guest experience and breaking down the barrier between the kitchen and the guests.

Top review

Paula

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Food and service was really good! We booked this place as our wedding venue and we’re really happy because the food and service was good.

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Experience

Group Menu 3 Courses $125pp

Experience

Tasting Menu - $190pp

Robata Jones

4.7

4.7 (206)

$40 and under

Japanese

Artarmon

About the restaurant

Robata Jones is an "izakaya" specialising in grilled dishes using the freshest meat, fish and vegetables. With an extensive sake list, it is the perfect spot for a relaxed and fun evening. Located in the Artarmon district along with other businesses, Robata Jones boasts a unique “little Tokyo” atmosphere, and takes you back to Japan! The grilled eel-unagi kabayaki- and other perfectly roasted dishes are a must-try!

Top review

Thaisa

Dined on May 23, 2025

Awesome food as always and excellent and friendly service!

Bistro Kai

4.7

4.7 (81)

$41 to $100

Bistro

Chatswood

About the restaurant

Bistro Kai - 316 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067

Top review

Ziyi

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

The mix of indoor and outdoor seating made things a bit chaotic, and we ended up with two wrong dishes at our table. But besides that, the service was really great overall. The sake on the drinks menu was definitely a highlight. It came in these chilled silver cups that really brought out how smooth and soft the sake tasted when drinking it straight. The cocktails, on the other hand, were a bit boring compared to that. The food itself was really good quality

Soup Zen Hot Pot

4.6

4.6 (34)

$41 to $100

Chinese

Chatswood

About the restaurant

A high quality “All You Can Eat” personal size hot pot restaurant experience. By offering a wide variety of pricing options, we aim to provide our target customers freedom in their purchasing decisions. We strive to become the meeting place for customers who appreciate diverse pricing options, culinary cultures and dining habits.

Regular
Everyday: 5pm - 9pm
59.99 / per person

Late Night Happy Hour
Everyday: 9pm - 12am
45.99 / per person

Kids
Wed-Sun: 5pm - 9pm
19.99 / per person (100-140)
Mon-Tue: 5pm - 12am
Under 140cm, FREE if no broth order

Top review

Hsiu

Dined 4 days ago

Food quality is always good, staff is always friendly.

Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

4.5 (163)

$41 to $100

Australian

Mosman

About the restaurant

Unwind and relax in Bathers’ Bistro where Head Chef, Perry Hill delivers seasonal and fresh dishes paired with a panoramic view every day of the year.

Come join us for a full breakfast, quiet morning coffee with the paper, a leisurely brunch with friends, or a fuss-free weeknight dinner with the family.

Overlooking the Balmoral Beach promenade, the buzzing, bold, and bright bistro space is a mix of booth seating, cane chairs and pops of colour. The ambiance reflects the approachable and casual coastal style of Bathers’ Bistro.

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Sue

Dined 2 days ago

Enjoyed and given a great table near the fire and window. Thank you

Analog

4.3

4.3 (73)

$40 and under

Café

Mosman

About the restaurant

Analog Mosman is a contemporary café nestled in the heart of Mosman, offering a unique blend of minimalist design and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Known for its carefully curated menu, Analog features specialty coffee and a selection of thoughtfully crafted dishes that emphasize fresh, local ingredients. Whether you're looking for a cosy spot to enjoy a morning brew or a stylish setting for brunch with friends, Analog Mosman delivers a relaxed yet refined dining experience.

Top review

Stephan

Dined on May 30, 2025

Food is the best I had in entire Australia, amazing ambience, lovely owner. There’s so many superficial places in Sydney, good to have found the one refuge for quality.

Miji Bar & Grill

4.1

4.1 (21)

$41 to $100

Japanese

North Sydney

About the restaurant

Miji Bar & Grill is a Japanese Izakaya Bar & Grill that offers the freshest grilled seafood, complemented by a selection of beer and fine sake. Experience Japanese dining in a lively atmosphere, perfect for casual nights or special celebrations.

* 11:30-14:30 Lunch Menu
* 14:30-17:00 Happy Hour (Drinks Only)
* 17:00-21:30 Dinner Menu

Top review

Helen

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The food are amazing but for value for money, I think they need to do more. My favourite was the teriyaki eggplant and king crab leg. The king crab was really amazing but very small serving (thin crab) for the price. Luckily we got 50% off so it was quite wonderful. Hopefully for full price will have bigger serving for those prices.

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