Best Casual Restaurants in The Spit

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286 restaurants available nearby

1. Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

Awesome(124)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 51 times today

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.

A photo of Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant restaurant

2. Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(77)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Mosman

Booked 14 times today

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.

A photo of Doyles on the Beach restaurant

3. Doyles on the Beach

4.4

Awesome(3276)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Watsons Bay

Booked 47 times today

On this, The restaurants original site, Doyles on the Beach opened Australia's first seafood restaurant in 1885. We have been family owned and operated for over 5 generations. The restaurant internationally famous and a mecca for Sydneysiders and tourists alike, offering a stunning range of fresh seafood for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.Family Friendly, Great for date night!, indoor & outdoor dining located right next to the beach. We cater for families, business lunches, special events, weddings & special occasions. private rooms available.Visit our newly opened open-air Garden Bar (open daily 11.30am - late) , try one of our refreshing cocktails, a draught beer or a glass of wine before dining in the restaurant or why not order from the garden bar menu. (reservations excepted for both the restaurant & garden bar)

4. Analog

4.3

Awesome(58)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Café • Mosman

Booked 14 times today

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.

5. Yakitori Yurippi

4.6

Exceptional(58)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Crows Nest

Booked 39 times today

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.

6. Fratelli Paradiso

4.8

Exceptional(194)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 34 times today

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

A photo of Betel Leaf @ Bathers’ restaurant

7. Betel Leaf @ Bathers’

4.5

Awesome(35)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Thai • Mosman

Booked 7 times today

Fresh and vibrant Thai, by Head Chef Air Jantrakool (ex head chef of Sailors Thai) with modern twists on the classics.Betel Leaf occupies the first floor at Bathers’ Pavilion. Seating is available inside the restaurant and extends to outdoor seating on the Terrace.

A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

8. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(131)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 17 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

9. Chaco Bar

4.7

Exceptional(201)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Yakitori • Potts Point

Booked 19 times today

Japanese Izakaya in the heart of Kings Cross / Potts PointYakitori and charcoal grilling specialist. Step into a warmly lit restaurant to enjoy some hot BBQ paired with a glass of cold sake from our carefully curated beverage list. 30 Seconds walk from Kings Cross Station.

A photo of love.fish - Barangaroo restaurant

10. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1854)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 40 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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Ann
Canberra •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We enjoyed the Degustation Menu, absolutely superb.
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Bathers' Pavilion RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Mosman
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4.8
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Carla
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always love going to Analog. We had such a nice night and the food is delicious.
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AnalogPrice: Moderate• Café• Mosman
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4.3
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Laurence
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delightful meal served by pleasant staff in a great location
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Doyles on the BeachPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Watsons Bay
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4.4
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Janet
Dorset •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The location by the beach is terrific and we yet again enjoyed a delicious meal with first class service from all the staff.
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Bathers’ BistroPrice: Expensive• Australian• Mosman
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4.5
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Clement
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Family dinner to celebrate birthday of my dad Staff are extremely helpful, caring and sincere. They were so wonderful to prepare complimentary dessert for our old dad. Atmosphere here was quite good, very happenings Pity that food was salty to us, as we have been tooo used to plain food
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Yakitori YurippiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Crows Nest
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4.6

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