Zushi
Barangaroo, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Zushi is a sensible Barangaroo pick when convenience matters more than a high-ceremony dining room. Use it for lunch, after-work dinner, or a small group that wants food and drinks in one easy Sydney waterfront precinct; cross-shop Cirrus or love.fish for a more occasion-led seafood meal.
About Zushi
Zushi is a Sydney venue with lunch and dinner trading hours across the week. The practical planning points are the published hours and the smart casual dress code; for menu format, price tier, address details, service style, or awards.
The useful verdict is simple: consider Zushi when its Sydney location and opening times fit your plan. Treat the booking as a practical city meal and confirm any finer details directly before you go.
Plan around the hours
Zushi opens Monday to Friday from 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM. Saturday hours are 12–10 PM, and Sunday hours are 12–9 PM. That gives you lunch and dinner windows on weekdays, a continuous Saturday service, and a shorter Sunday schedule.
The dress code is smart casual. For broader planning, you can also use the Sydney bars guide.
Who should pick it, and who should cross-shop
Pick Zushi if its Sydney hours and smart casual setting suit the kind of meal you are planning. If you are comparing alternative dining options, you can also look at Born by Tapavino, Cirrus, Gina, Spiced, and love.fish as part of a wider Sydney shortlist.
For wider Sydney planning, use our full Sydney restaurants guide. For trip planning beyond restaurants, see Sydney hotels, Sydney wineries, and Sydney experiences.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- 10/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- zushi.com.au
- Phone
- +61280727383
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Zushi presents Japanese technique in a clearly contemporary Sydney setting. Knife work, temperature control and umami logic are applied to local Australian ingredients, giving the kitchen a quietly exacting, sophisticated feel. Located in Barangaroo, a major waterfront redevelopment, the restaurant sits within a professional, internationally travelled dining cohort, so the room leans toward elegant restraint rather than boisterous novelty. Service and plating match that orientation: precise, ingredient-led and approachable, so the overall vibe balances technical seriousness with a convivial accessibility that keeps the experience polished rather than precious.
Best For
Zushi suits weekday lunches for the nearby financial crowd and dinners for locals and visitors who appreciate disciplined Japanese cooking without full omakase formality. A lunchtime draw from Barangaroo’s professional population makes it a reliable option for business lunches and smart dinners. It also functions well for groups and casual nights out where sharing technical, ingredient-forward plates is the point. The accessible format suits regular midweek meals, business evenings, and celebratory evenings.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the house signatures: the Sushi + Sashimi platter and the Zushi Hassun are flagged as standouts and are logical first choices. Expect precise fish preparation and seasonally led components; order a selection to share to sample that breadth. The piece contrasts Zushi with high-end omakase, noting it doesn’t rely on full ceremony, so guests can comfortably order a mix of platters and smaller plates rather than committing to a counter sequence. Sharing and sampling multiple items is the clearest way to read the kitchen’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and comfortable modern space with harbour views and stylish designer decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Sake, Japanese whisky
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Sushi + Sashimi platter
- Zushi Hassun
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Location
10/33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Zushi is not the right fit
Try Cirrus for a more occasion-ready waterfront meal, or love.fish for a relaxed seafood alternative. If the plan is more drinks-led, Born by Tapavino is the cleaner cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How Zushi compares in Barangaroo and Sydney
Zushi is the lower-friction choice in this set: easier to slot into a workday, an after-work plan, or a casual Barangaroo dinner. Cirrus is the stronger pick when the meal needs a more polished waterfront seafood feel, while love.fish works better for a relaxed seafood brief by the water.
Gina and Born by Tapavino are better cross-shops when the table wants a broader drinks-and-share-plates mood rather than a Barangaroo convenience play. Spiced is the alternative to consider when the group wants a more spice-led meal and is less tied to the waterfront setting.
For booking ease, Zushi is the practical first call. For occasion value, Cirrus has the clearer special-night positioning; for a casual seafood fallback, love.fish is the safer cross-shop.
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Zushi guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Zushi
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Zushi | Sydney | No published awards |
| Cirrus | Sydney | No published awards |
| Gina | Sydney | Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 (ranks 1–50 published) · #42026 Condé Nast Traveler Best New Restaurants in the UKMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate |
| Born by Tapavino | Sydney | No published awards |
| Spiced | Sydney | No published awards |
| love.fish | Sydney | No published awards |
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How Zushi Sydney compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Zushi?
Both are possible. Zushi opens from 12–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM Monday to Friday, from 12–10 PM on Saturday, and from 12–9 PM on Sunday. Choose the time that best fits your plans.
What should a first-timer know about Zushi?
Zushi is in Sydney, and the dress code is smart casual. The hours cover lunch and dinner on weekdays, continuous trading on Saturday, and a 12–9 PM schedule on Sunday.
How far ahead should I book Zushi?
For booking lead time, check availability directly with Zushi and plan around the published hours: weekday lunch from 12–3 PM, weekday dinner from 5:30–10 PM, Saturday from 12–10 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Zushi?
Contact Zushi directly if you need bar seating or another specific seating arrangement, and note that the dress code is smart casual.
Is Zushi good for a special occasion?
That depends on the kind of occasion you are planning. Zushi is in Sydney, has a smart casual dress code, and publishes lunch and dinner hours across the week.
What are alternatives to Zushi in Sydney?
For a wider Sydney shortlist, you can compare Zushi with Born by Tapavino, Cirrus, Gina, Spiced, and love.fish.
