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Welcome to Foys Restaurant & Bar Kirribilli, North Sydney

Foys Kirribilli offers the best of casual harbourside dining to the Lower North Shore. Based at Australia’s oldest open boat sailing club, the Sydney Flying Squadron, Foys showcases the iconic beauty of Sydney Harbour while embracing the hive of the working waterfront, to create a vibrant atmosphere for our customers.

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TO make a booking you have the following options:

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• Or, for more immediate attention, we welcome you to drop into the restaurant in person.

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Email: [email protected]

Please note: We are currently experiencing a very high volume of e-mails and will personally answer all of your communication as soon as possible. However, your email correspondence may not be able to be answered prior to the time and day you wish to book your reservation.

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Telephone 9955 8350

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The most expedient way to make a booking at this present time is to drop by in person.

We are located at 76 McDougal Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061.

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Located in beautiful kirribilli right on the waters edge.

76 McDougall Street, Kirribilli NSW, 2061.

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Lavender By The Bay

Kirribilli’s premier bayside restaurant: experience unparalleled dining.

Welcome to Lavender By the Bay , where contemporary cuisine meets stunning views of the iconic Harbour Bridge . From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll be transported to a world of modern culinary delights and breathtaking vistas.

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Monday closed, tuesday – saturday  lunch 12:00 – 15:00    dinner 18:00 – 21:00, limited menu saturday 15:00 – 17:45, sunday  lunch 12:00 – 15:00.

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• Online bookings are available for 4 or more guests only . (No bookings are required for less than 4 people)
• For table sizes of 8 or more guests a Credit Card Pre-Authorization of $20.00 per person is required. The funds will be verified but not charged at this time. Your card will be charged if you Cancel within 24hrs of your chosen booking time or if your booking is a NO SHOW.
• Please note: a cakeage fee of $15 applies to bring your own cake. This includes cutlery and plates
• The Club is not offering takeaway food or drink of any kind. Orders placed at the Club, must be consumed at the Club.
• The Club is fully licensed, and as such BYO is not possible.

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P: (02) 8925 0223 E: [email protected]

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11 Harbourview Crescent Lavender Bay, 2060

(02) 9955 2245

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The best restaurants in North Sydney

Venture over the bridge you'll find a pocket of delicious eats in and around Sydney's second CBD

Sydney’s busy second CBD is a towering collection of office buildings, schools and transport hubs – that’s a lot of people looking for meals before, during, and after the day is done. If you know where to look there’s some ace places to eat and drink in and around North Sydney, from swift eats like burgers and salad bowls, to Japanese barbecue restaurants and elegant spots for spesh occasions. And with the opening of North Sydney's new Victoria Cross Station in the not-too-distant future – which will bring a slew of great drinking and dining options – soon there will be even more reason to check out what's happening north of the bridge

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The best North Sydney restaurants

Poetica bar and grill.

• Steak house
• North Sydney
• 4 out of 5 stars
• Recommended

Poetica skews primal – you realise it as soon as you walk into the airy dining room and see all the meat and seafood in the glass-fronted dry-aging cabinet. Pairing the protein with some old-fashioned funk from fermented and pickled vegetables is also one of the North Sydney restaurant’s hallmarks. Both speak to Connor Hartley-Simpson’s experience: as head chef at the two Michelin-starred Gastrologik in Stockholm, three Michelin-starred Quince in San Francisco and The Charles Grand Brasserie & Bar , in Sydney. Here, Hartley-Simpson take s the unpretentious idea of pairing wood-fired meat and seafood with pickles and runs with it. Time Out tip: Poetica also has a seperate chic bar area if you're keen for an after-work tipple and yum snacks.

Ryo's Noodles

• price 1 of 4

Ryo’s is famous for the queue which often forms to get into this tiny, friendly, inexpensive restaurant, with walls decorated by menu items handwritten in Japanese kanji script. Owner Ryo Horii wanted to share the soul food of his hometown Fukuoka, opening Sydney’s ‘first real pork ramen shop’ in 2003. For some, it’s all about the pork broth garnished with pork slices, but the real secret of success has to be the fresh and flavourful house-made ramen noodles. Ryo’s daughter says even she doesn’t know the recipe. Non-ramen menu items include sides of karaage (fried chicken), which is deservedly popular as well.

When the sun’s shining, there may be few nicer places to dine in North Sydney than Rafi. It's like sitting in a glasshouse with gorgeous, colourful interiors, lush greenery and plenty of sunlight. You’ll find a lot of seafood and vegetables cooked over charcoal on the menu. Time Out tip: The South Coast tuna with tomato, creamy tahini and fiery chilli oil is a must-order. We dig the Aperol-hued umbrellas, too.

• Lavender Bay

Tucked away near the base of the Harbour Bridge in Milsons Point is Loulou, a staunchly French bistro with a few timely twists. Yes, of course, there are the classics of steak frites, mille-feuille, and charcuterie made in-house, Champagne in long-stemmed glasses and the ubiquitous baguette. However, where Loulou stands apart from the cliches is a strong line of freshness. It’s French, yes, but French-Lite.

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera,  a  modern Italian /Australian restaurant and  wine bar  found in the Citadines Walker North Sydney hotel,  is beautiful. Decked out in a Negroni-inspired palette, the space is all warm lighting, ceramic sculptures, striking marble and soft curves. Here you can expect riffs on classic Italian dishes. So, instead of a caprese salad there’s a heirloom salad with kombu oil and Geraldton wax. And fritto misto sees Bay bugs fried until golden and served with a house-made XO sauce. Time Out tip: Bar Lettera is open seven days a week, and for brekky too – so if you’re in the area and don't feel like cereal, or need an excuse to step out for your morning meeting, you know what’s up.

The vibe at Glorietta is neighbourhood trattoria meets inner-city business lunch spot. The space itself is gloriou – a cavernous, almost industrial space that breezily weaves together many different and disparate elements. The space buzzes with noise and energy and a crowd of happy diners. The secret lies in simplicity. Here, everything is approachable and familiar and there is nothing showy about it. If you’re into relaxed service and big on atmosphere, then go and visit Glorietta. Just like Nonna's place, make sure you come with an empty stomach – you certainly won’t be leaving with one.

Sails on Lavender Bay

• McMahons Point
• price 2 of 4

Located right on the Lavender Bay foreshore, the harbourside Sails on Lavender Bay restaurant has been offering guests grid-worthy views of the Harbour Bridge and glittering harbour for more than 40 years. Now, after a massive French Riviera-inspired glow-up, the Sydney dining institution has reopened, and we’ve got to say, she’s looking schmick.

Charlotte Bar & Bistro

The thing about reputations is that they can be a double-edged butter knife. On the one hand, French food is widely understood as shorthand for romance, coming in second only to the city of love itself on the ‘high probability of engagement ring’ scale. This also means people tend to save the Champagne and roast duck for special occasions. But down in the genteel, leafy surrounds of McMahons Point there’s an elegant French bistro that’s making a compelling argument for adding a little Franco-flare to your more regular dining rotation.

The Green Moustache

Green Moustache is from the folks behind the  Treehouse (one of North Sydney's first drinking hot spots) and the city's ArtHouse. They've packed the space with sprawling ferns, palms and fiddleleaf figs, under which you can order up cocktails with names inspired by the suburb. In the kitchen, you'll find chef Peter Fitzsimmons (who was previously at Chin Chin ). Order up chilli salted school prawns, oysters Kilpatrick, panko-crumbed lamb cutlets and chilli jam green snake beans to start, then save some room for coconut and lime panna cotta or a cheeseboard to finish. If you're a rosé fan, you're going to want to head in on a Saturday when they host a bottomless rosé lunch. 

Come to this bowling/leagues club on a sunny day if you can for a seat with views of the parkland and harbour. The modern Australian menu is streets ahead of standard clubland fare.  Seafood is a strength of the kitchen: a grilled barramundi has crisp crackling but tender flesh, a taste and texture contrast to baby vegetables and fresh pea sauce. The drinks list isn’t typical of a club either, with a wide range of fruity tipples that includes mega cocktails to share, like the watermelon kegger which is literally  served out of a carved-out whole watermelon. 

The Botanist

At this former home of a botanist, high-set tables and a long bar with a lengthy drinks list give the impression that this is a pub rather than a restaurant. The sophisticated Mediterranean-style menu reassures diners that food comes first. The dishes are  pleasing, both to look at and in their flavour combinations.  The room is, unsurprisingly, botanical. There’s hanging plants and floral lampshades.  But it feels homey and inviting instead of like an overgrown nursery or (even worse) an over-themed bar.

Chedi Thai stands out from its local competitors due to the high standard of the cooking and the seasonal freshness of the ingredients. Veteran restaurateurs Greg and Shanya Richardson’s decades of experience, both in Sydney and in Thailand, are on display: Greg’s geniality in the front-of-house role, while Shanya and her team show they know their way around a wok. The mains include a crisp pork belly dish with green peppercorns and ginger; and an authentic version of that touchstone noodle dish, pad Thai.

An offshoot of nearby favourite Rose of India, this small but perfectly positioned Indian restaurant combines harbour views and white tablecloths with ambitious fusion food. A seasonal tasting menu takes the stress out of decision-making, but brave souls can parse the not-so-easy menu on their own. The starters of juicy barbecued lamb cutlets, and the crispy lemon and soy prawns are winners. A main dish of butter chicken garnished with f enugreek and almond  transcends the ordinary. 

Charlie & Franks

In a streamlined white space warmed by homey touches, Charlie & Franks is an oasis of real food in a desert of fast-food options. Its two strengths are attentive customer service, and ingredients sourced with an eye to ethics and sustainability from quality purveyors, listed on a blackboard. The menu’s indulgent options coexist with salads: a spicy fried chicken burger is almost swamped by string-thin fries. Offset it with a ‘green detox’ juice of starring kale, or rev up with a chai latte made with leaf tea and whole spices. There are also thoughtful choices for wine, beer, and cocktails.

Ivan & Lizzie's Tea House & Eatery

Modestly described as a teahouse and eatery, this warm and inviting space is a restaurant in all but name and liquor licence. The experienced hosts (they’ve been in this same spot for 30 years) divide their labour: Ivan serves, and chooses the smooth jazz; Lizzie does the cooking. Bring your own bottle for a small corkage fee, and hoe into slightly Asian, slightly European dishes cooked without pretension but with a sure touch: see the comfort-food entree of curried lentils topped with sour cream and enveloped in a wafer-thin, soft parcel of rice-flour.

It’s pot-luck if you get into this tiny café tucked away in a sunny side street – it doesn’t take bookings but certainly draws crowds. They’re here for good coffee and an unusual café menu. Owner Erik draws on his Scandinavian heritage for dishes such as pytt I panna (Swedish bubble and squeak), where a perfectly round fried egg sits on top of sautéed bacon, sausages and tiny potatoes, dressed with olive oil and fresh dill. Sides of house-made pickled cucumber and beetroot help to cut the richness. Solicitous customer service is also part of Oski’s charm.

Samurai armour at the entrance to Rengaya is a not-so-subtle hint of what’s to come at this Japanese restaurant. The speciality here is yakiniku; that is, barbeque. Diners are in control of grilling select cuts of fat-marbled meat and seafood at their table. Grab three friends for the best sharing experience, or if time is tight, the lunch special covers a choice of three meats or seafood. Stick to the a la carte menu if you don’t fancy being the chef. Customers range from corporate workers at lunchtime to families with young children in the early evening.

An elevated position means the Treehouse feels like an escape from busy North Sydney. Velvet curtains, chandeliers and a soul and rock soundtrack are nods to speakeasy style, well suited to relaxed evening dining. Lunches range from on-the-go business eats like Hawaiian poke bowls, or make it a long lunch with Sydney rock oysters and steak with c afé de Paris butter.

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The Best Waterside Dining Spots On The North Shore

• March 22, 2024

With the cooler temperatures signalling we’re now firmly in Autumn, keep the summer vibes going as long as possible with our list of the best waterside dining spots on the North Shore.

From the newly renovated Sails on Lavender Bay to the stylish St Siandra, save this list for your next special occasion, brunch date or romantic dinner…

Set within the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Zoo, Me-Gal blends breathtaking cityscapes with a natural bushland setting. While the restaurant’s name, derived from the Cammeraigal word for “tears,” evokes the nearby harbour, the panoramic views showcase Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the city skyline. Here, the focus is on fresh, seasonal dishes crafted with sustainably sourced ingredients, perfect for sharing in a communal dining experience.

Must try: Scallops with pomelo, radicchio, ponzu, and karkalla or the beetroot risotto with golden beets, wasabi, and Meredith Dairy goats’ cheese. But honestly? It’s all delicious.

2A Bradleys Head Road, Mosman. Enter via the Taronga Wildlife Retreat.

Website: megal-mosman.com.au

Ripples Chowder Bay

Perched on the edge of Chowder Bay, Ripples offers a taste of history alongside modern Australian cuisine. Housed in a charmingly renovated 19th-century building, it’s the perfect spot to host a birthday dinner, romantic date, or girls night. Boasting panoramic views of the harbour, the menu showcases seasonal dishes that change regularly, ensuring a fresh and exciting dining experience with every visit. With so many delicious choices on the menu, you will have food envy, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the dishes!

Must try: Hiramasa kingfish crudo with strawberry, black caviar, and yuzu ponzu. Or steak tartare with garlic and cumin mayonnaise, cracked bulgur, puffed quinoa, and pickled Lebanese chilli.

Building 7C, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman. Website: rippleschowderbay.com.au

This highly anticipated restaurant from Great Eats Co. (Mitch Davis & Gavin Gray) and ProjectPlus’ Andrew Phelan, boasts a seriously impressive team, with interior design by Sally Taylor (known for Victor Churchill, Mr Wong, and Felix Bistro), menu by ex-Nomad chef Sam McCallum, cocktails by Banco Manly’s Kurtis Bosley, and daily operations led by Adam George (ex-Merivale, Rockpool, QT).

The menu focuses on modern Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Nestled in a quiet spot on The Spit, with it’s own private beach, bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment. This waterside spot is busy midweek with yacht owners dropping by for lunch. Looking to throw a party? They cater for large groups with a gorgeous private dining room upstairs.

Must try: ‘Fruits De Mer’ seafood platter with lobster, king prawns, and seasonal seafood (note: this needs to be ordered ahead). And on the other scale of the menu, don’t leave without trying the potato flatbread!

75 Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit, Mosman.  (adjacent Middle Harbour Yacht Club) Website: https://stsiandra.com.au

Chisco By Ormeggio

Chiosco by Ormeggio offers a casual, trattoria-style atmosphere. It’s BYO and encourages a relaxed vibe, even being barefoot-friendly. Ormeggio, its neighbour, on the other hand, is a fine-dining establishment with a focus on a sophisticated experience. While Alessandro Pavoni is involved in both establishments, Chiosco has its own dedicated team, including Head Chef Giuseppe Fuzio.

The menu features dishes like salt-and-pepper calamari, spaghetti with prawns in a bisque-like sauce, and a popular vitello tonnato (slow-cooked veal with tuna mayonnaise).   They also have pizzas, pastas like fusilli alla norma (with eggplant and ricotta) and pappardelle with octopus ragout, and for dessert, you can indulge in classic Italian sweets like tiramisu and bombolone (Italian doughnuts).

The Jetty, D’Albora Marina

The Spit, Spit Road Mosman. Website: ormeggio.com.au

Ormeggio at the Spit

This award-winning restaurant is a favourite among Mosman and Northern Beaches locals. Chef Alessandro Pavoni takes sustainable seafood to new heights with his innovative degustation menus. Think grilled octopus with house-made flatbread, delicate mud crab tartlets, and creative takes on classic Italian dishes like puttanesca and carbonara – all featuring the freshest seasonal catches.

Signature dish: Rock lobster, Alessandro Pavoni’s signature aged Carnaroli rice with truss tomato, basil pesto and mozzarella di bufala. If it’s in the budget or a special occasion, consider the incredible degustation menu.

D’Albora Marina The Spit, Spit Road Mosman. Website: ormeggio.com.au

The Bather’s Pavilion

For a more relaxed vibe, head to The Bather’s Pavilion. This beachside restaurant offers an idyllic setting with sweeping views of Balmoral Beach. The menu focuses on contemporary Australian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, local produce. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or indulge in a romantic dinner as the sun sets over the water.

Must try : Rangers Valley rump steak frites, herb & shallot butter, the roast chicken, skordalia, capsicum and burnt butter. Upstairs at Betel Leaf: go for any of the curries, the beef short rib, or the delicious pomelo salad with king prawns, roasted coconut, coriander, lemongrass and betel leaf.

4 The Esplanade, Balmoral  Website: batherspavilion.com.au

Sails on Lavender Bay

This stunning newly-renovated restaurant boasts panoramic views of Lavender Bay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Offering a modern Australian menu that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce sourced from local suppliers. Expect innovative dishes that showcase the best of Australian ingredients, from delicate seafood creations to succulent cuts of meat. It’s the type of restaurant to take overseas guests to show off our beautiful city. Whether you’re enjoying a long lunch on the waterfront terrace or a special occasion dinner, Sails on Lavender Bay guarantees an unforgettable dining experience.

Must try: Everything, but if we had to choose: barbecue eggplant with buffalo yoghurt labneh, tamarind, and puffed buckwheat. The Pink Snapper with kataifi, scallop & prawn mousseline, finger lime, and beurre blanc or the Moreton Bay Bug Spaghettini with XO shellfish emulsion, and Thai basil oil.

2 Henry Lawson Ave, McMahons Point. Website: sailslavenderbay.com

Skiffies Bar and Bistro

If it’s a casual meal you’re after, Skiffies is a crowd pleaser located at the Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Sailing Club on Spit Road in Mosman. The bar and bistro offers a relaxed atmosphere with views. The menu features classic Australian bistro fare like steaks, seafood platters, and pub classics. It’s a great choice for a casual lunch or dinner with a view, if you’ve got the kids in tow or interested in watching the world sail by. Must try: Fresh prawns, seafood platter, or crispy pork belly.

237 Spit Rd, Mosman. Website: middleharbourskiffs.com.au

Did we include your favourite North Shore restaurant with water views? Let us know what we should include next on our list at [email protected] 

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