Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Sydney

Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Banksia

Price
Cuisine
Regions
Areas
Top Rated
Dining Options
Seating Options
Accessibility

99 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Potting Shed restaurant
1. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(3853)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 59 times today
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!
A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant
2. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2807)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 98 times today
The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.
A photo of Happyfield restaurant
3. Happyfield
4.9
Exceptional(111)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Haberfield
Booked 14 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.
A photo of MAIZ Mexican restaurant
4. MAIZ Mexican
4.8
Exceptional(119)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Newtown
Booked 20 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.
A photo of Above 8 bar & dining restaurant
5. Above 8 bar & dining
4.6
Exceptional(89)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Hurstville
Booked 9 times today
The philosophy behind Above Eight is exceptional taste and sensory experiences, using the exquisite and unusual locally sourced ingredients. The open-air rooftop lounge bar creates conversation through contemporary shared plates and meticulously curated cocktails. Sip in the sunshine through summer and flirt by the fire in winter.
A photo of La Favola restaurant
6. La Favola
4.6
Exceptional(565)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Newtown
Booked 12 times today
La Favola is a hot spot for Italian cuisine in Newtown, Sydney. Known for its fresh homemade pastas, it's a buzzing place with a great atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, 'Delicious food, amazing customer service from all staff.' Others noted the excellent service, intimate atmosphere, and friendly staff. The chef's unique approach to pasta, offering six options with six sauces, also received high praise. All in all, La Favola is a top choice for authentic Italian gastronomy.
A photo of Larrys's Pizzeria and Cocktail Bar restaurant
7. Larrys's Pizzeria and Cocktail Bar
4.8
Exceptional(94)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Broadway
Booked 3 times today
LARRY’S PIZZERIAhome of the Happy as Larry Pizza TruckA new pizzeria/ cocktail bar coming to Botany
A photo of Nikaido Mascot restaurant
8. Nikaido Mascot
4.7
Exceptional(85)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Mascot
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to traditional Japanese Yakiniku restaurant NIKAIDO! Please enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT or A LA CARTE menus. From high grade wagyu to Aussie beef, you’ll find a huge array of meats at a great price. The flavours of the meat are enhanced with the Nikaido miso sauce or salted sauce, which have been refined through many trial and errors. These sauces bring out the umami of the meat! Accompany your BBQ with sushi, sashimi, and tempura side dishes. The menu is rounded out with a carefully selected number of 'izakaya style' dishes.Dine in luxury as our tables and interior. Please relax while eating and truly enjoy the food. With 100 seats ranging , large tables, Booth seats, Nikaido is perfect for everything from intimate dates to family dinners.We also accommodate for parties and celebrations!!
A photo of Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown restaurant
9. Kaiza Izakaya - Japanese Restaurant Newtown
4.5
Awesome(21)
Price: Expensive
• Creative Japanese • Newtown
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Kaiza, where the vibrant flavors of Japan meet the bold, fresh tastes of Vietnam. Our contemporary fusion concept brings together the best of both worlds, offering a unique dining experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional cuisine.At Kaiza, we take pride in crafting innovative dishes using the finest local and seasonal ingredients, blending Japanese precision with Vietnamese vibrancy. Our menu features signature creations like delicate sashimi paired with fresh herbs, fragrant broths infused with umami, and artful plates that reflect both cultures’ culinary traditions.Kaiza is more than just a restaurant—it’s a place where culture and creativity meet, inviting you to explore bold new tastes in a chic, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're here for a casual meal or a special celebration, we look forward to making every visit an unforgettable culinary journey.
A photo of Belly Bao restaurant
10. Belly Bao
4.7
Exceptional(337)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Newtown
Booked 6 times today
Belly Bao is a located ion King Street, Newtown - Sydney's cultural hub. Sydney's first dedicated home of Bao, we specialise in hand made Bao creativity. It's important to us that you enjoy our love for food paired with great drinks and friendly service in our fun, casual restaurant that offers a hint of old Chinese restaurant nostalgia.Taking from the traditional chinese pork bun (pork bao), we pride ourselves on our hand made bao, and introducing our asian heritage to our Australian home.We hope you enjoy our love for Bao as much as we do.
‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you
From verified diners like you
  • Gerald
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food, great staff, and surprisingly in Hurstville!
    More info
    Above 8 bar & diningPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Hurstville
    •
    4.6
  • DAVID
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The Grounds at Alexandria, first time experience, is like no other cafe I have been to in Sydney. Especially with the Paris decorations and lots and lots of flowers. Women and everyone are loving this! Especially the women! So take the women in your life to The Grounds at Alexandria for a truly unique experience with the Paris decorations and flowers.
    More info
    The Grounds of Alexandria CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Alexandria
    •
    4.2
  • Annie
    Brisbane •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Had a group booking for 4 girls for lunch and as soon as we all walked in, we are greeted with a smile and also the gorgeous greenery that surrounds us. The interior is full of florals and plants which adds to the atmosphere. We also had a swing chair to sit on with some cute cushions - cute touch. It's not our first time, some have dined here before, but it's still a cool place to visit. After lunch, we stroll through the laneway to see the pink floral set up that is The Chicest Mouse in Paris. Gorgeous! Then a coffee and cake at the cafe next store to top off our experience. It's always lovely to visit the Grounds of Alexandria!
    More info
    The Potting ShedPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Alexandria
    •
    4.4
  • Kim
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Feb 2025
    Happyfield was my first choice for my birthday breakfast! It was clean, the styling is great, staff are friendly and the food is delicious! The staff sang happy birthday to me and gave me a cookie, which was so nice of them! We had a great time.
    More info
    HappyfieldPrice: Moderate• Café• Haberfield
    •
    4.9
  • Siobhan
    London •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Feb 2025
    We have an excellent dinner at Maiz. The margaritas were really good, all the dishes were authentic and tasted delicious. The standout dish was the pulpo, it was so tender and the dish had great flavour combinations. The dessert was the only dish we didn't rave about, it tasted like a granola bar with some strawberries and yogurt. Maybe it was an off night! maybe we didn't choose well? It wouldn't stop me from returning though. The customer service was great, and all in all, a lovely evening at reasonable prices.
    More info
    MAIZ MexicanPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newtown
    •
    4.8

Explore OpenTable

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo