Best Casual Restaurants in Sawtell

137 restaurants available nearby

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1. Burwood Rengaya Casual Dining

4.7

Exceptional(313)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Yakiniku) • Burwood

Booked 21 times today

We are a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant in Burwood, serving high quality wagyu and sake.We are located in a centre of Burwood. It is very close to bus stop and train station, and also this building has a 1 hour 30 minutes free parking. Easy access for the customers.We have more than 25 years of experiences of Japanese Yakiniku in Sydney. We provide our customers with a great Wagyu experience and fun.

2. Goryon San

4.5

Awesome(453)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 17 times today

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

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3. North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi

4.7

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Yakiniku) • North Sydney

Booked 8 times today

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.

4. Akasha Brewing

4.7

Exceptional(35)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Five Dock

Booked 3 times today

It’s not just great beer on the menu at Akasha. Feed your hunger with a meal from our rotating roster of food truck fellow travellers, for a perfect accompaniment to your favourite Akasha elixir.You can also fill up your growler from our current selection of beers, pick up some merch, grab a heavenly four-pack or carton to take home with you, and learn what’s happening next at our little temple of hop in Sydney’s inner west.

5. Happyfield

4.9

Exceptional(104)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Haberfield

Booked 19 times today

If you live in or around Haberfield, you know full well that diner-style cafe Happyfield makes some of the best pancakes in Sydney. Opened in 2020 by Jesse Orleans and Chris Theodosi, the bright yellow corner cafe serves up amazing food and a genuinely (as the name suggests) happy vibe. Alongside friendly service and menu items like the “McLovin Muffin”, Happyfield is known best for its delicious pancake stacks.

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6. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1826)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 14 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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7. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1323)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Barangaroo

Booked 15 times today

BóRN is the 3rd venue in the Tapavino stable and takes its cue from the tapas bars & restaurants in & around El Born, Barcelona. Located on the waterfront in Barangaroo, We take inspiration from the Spanish classics but with a modern twist.

8. THE DOLAR SHOP

4.7

Exceptional(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Haymarket

Booked 27 times today

The Dolar Shop Hot Pot story began in Las Vegas of the East; Macau! Our name “Dolar” comes from a Chinese term embodying the people’s willingness to work hard to gather prosperity, fortune, and never turning down any opportunities! What about "Shop"? We are artisans in our workshop and our craft is hot pot. When guests come dine with us in The Dolar Shop be prepared to indulge in our delectable house made ingredients!

9. MAIZ Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(112)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 15 times today

Maíz is the word for corn in Spanish which is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations that most Mexican restaurants aren’t offering at the moment. Our menu draws on the bold and fresh flavours of Mexico, our traditions and culture to bring you a unique dining experience.

10. Kuon Sushi Sei

4.4

Awesome(35)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Haymarket

Booked 6 times today

Sushi Sei new Menu will focus on fresh seafood including Japanese classic sushi and other seasonal ingredients. The concept of Sushi Sei revolves around providing a casual and enjoyable experience at the sushi counter. Guests have the opportunity to savor sushi while engaging in conversation with skilled sushi chefs. They can relish their preferred sushi toppings to their satisfaction and, for those unfamiliar with the menu, the traditional Omakase option is available as well.

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Leo .
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good. Excepted sometimes when they are very busy they might forgot to serve you water.
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North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & SushiPrice: Expensive• Japanese (Yakiniku)• North Sydney
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4.7
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Thi
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It's been our go to place every month for a family night out. Service and food has always remarkable every visit.
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Burwood Rengaya Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Japanese (Yakiniku)• Burwood
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4.7
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Lucina
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Booking on line was fast and easy ☺️ service and food was very yummy ♥️♥️♥️ I will definitely recommend Happyfield to friends and colleagues. Thank you again
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HappyfieldPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Haberfield
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4.9
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Erin
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Lovely atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Watching, whilst also enjoying the aromas of your food cooking is a pleasure too.Beautiful flavours textures and presentation of the meals. Thank you to all the staff.
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Goryon SanPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Surry Hills
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4.5
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stef
Berlin •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Without doubt the best Taproom in Sydney. Great selection of beer, lovely atmosphere and the staff were nothing but delightful. They gave me some great recommendations with Mosaic IPA stealing the show. Can't wait to go back
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Akasha BrewingPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Five Dock
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4.7

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137 restaurants available nearby

1. Burwood Rengaya Casual Dining

2. Goryon San

3. North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi

4. Akasha Brewing

5. Happyfield

6. love.fish - Barangaroo

7. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

8. THE DOLAR SHOP

9. MAIZ Mexican

10. Kuon Sushi Sei

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