20 Best Izakayas In Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

A photo of Izakaya Mitto the Rocks restaurant

1. Izakaya Mitto the Rocks

4.4

$$$$

• Izakaya • The Rocks

Booked 41 times today

What an amazing place! The food was delicious and the service second to none! Will definitely be back and will recommend.

2. Tokyo Bird

4.8

Exceptional(652)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Surry Hills

Booked 7 times today

Tokyo Bird is a little gem where creativity meets craftsmanship! 🍸✨ It’s refreshing to see a bar that genuinely pushes the boundaries of mixology, experimenting with innovative cocktails and taking their talents to competitions. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, crafting beautifully complex drinks with fascinating layers of flavour. Every cocktail feels like a little adventure for the taste buds. Clearly, these birds know how to fly beyond the ordinary! 🐦🥃

3. Goryon San

4.5

Awesome(552)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Surry Hills

Booked 35 times today

I had a really good time! Next time I will definitely dine at counter so I can see your amazing skilled chefs! Such a great night!

4. Yakitori Yurippi

4.7

Exceptional(174)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Crows Nest

Booked 31 times today

Absolutely wonderful dining experience! The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. Every dish was prepared with great attention to detail. The atmosphere was lovely and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional. Everything from the food to the service was exceptional. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back!

5. Nakano Darling

4.7

Exceptional(50)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Haymarket

Booked 18 times today

Everything we ordered was delicious - my favourite was the kimchi pork dumplings! The staff were so lovely and helpful. Thanks again!! Nanako Darling made my partners birthday dinner a very special night!

6. Nomidokoro Indigo

4.9

Exceptional(94)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Darlinghurst

Booked 6 times today

So good and the service was amazing, we felt very welcomed and respected. Food was incredible.

7. Ichoume

4.4

Awesome(100)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Darling Quarter

Booked 8 times today

The food is super goooddddd. Not too expensive for the location either. The Japanese man - probably the owner, is so fast and nice. I like everything about it

8. Koromo by Jazushi

4.8

Exceptional(32)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Pyrmont

Booked 5 times today

We had 2 set menu on last night. Food fresh and friendly service

A photo of IKI Dining - Ramen & Izakaya restaurant

9. IKI Dining - Ramen & Izakaya

4.3

Awesome(12)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Potts Point

The restaurant Iki was easy to find - 200-300m from Kingscross station, offers a few outdoor tables, a bar area, and additional seating at the back. We were looking for a quiet place to catch up with friends, and the cozy, stylish setting at the rear of the restaurant was perfect. As the restaurant describes itself as a ramen bar and izakaya, the menu is designed around smaller share plates rather than full-sized meals. We ended up ordering almost everything on the menu. The dishes were Japanese-inspired with a modern fusion twist, and every plate was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. It felt like the menu reflected the creativity and high standards you would expect from Yomoda-san, a Michelin-starred chef. Our favourites included the kingfish, eggplant, chicken tsukune yakitori, Wagyu steak with sashimi, and duck. After enjoying many dishes, we were full but we had to try their ramen. The pork and miso ramen were slightly on the expensive side, but both were very delicious. Well poured Suntory draft beer before exploring the nice selection of sake. A fun touch was that each sake was served in its own cup shaped container, which guests could take home as a souvenir. Every container had its own distinctive label and character, making the experience more memorable. Our server, Tara, was outstanding. She was warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of our questions about the food and drinks with confidence, and well handled our silly ojijsan (old men) jokes. She regularly checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the evening. Both the food and drinks arrived promptly, and we never felt like we were waiting for long. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for enjoying quality Japanese food, drinks, and great company. Whether you’re meeting friends for a casual catch-up or looking for a relaxed night out, it’s a place I would highly recommend.

10. Izakaya Yebisu

4.4

Awesome(4)

$$$$

• Izakaya • Sydney CBD

Booked 1 time today

Very good menu selection and service ... a reasonably large table of guests but managed with ease.

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1. Izakaya Mitto the Rocks

2. Tokyo Bird

3. Goryon San

4. Yakitori Yurippi

5. Nakano Darling

6. Nomidokoro Indigo

7. Ichoume

8. Koromo by Jazushi

9. IKI Dining - Ramen & Izakaya

10. Izakaya Yebisu

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