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Socal

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"My girlfriends organised my hen party lunch here last weekend. We had the bottomless lunch. The service was fantastic, the wine and sangria was kept..."

Paula Marie Treacy

"Such a fun afternoon doing the bottomless rosè lunch. We were a group of 17 and felt really well looked after ! I think it would be nice to have at..."

Marissa Floyd

"Friday night's are the best!) The DJ is awesome and the cocktails are to die for especially the Margaritas and the staff are so..."

Eran Cook

"Today I had the most amazing experience. This is the first time I have had a restaurant be so caring about my bad allergy. Thank you to all your..."

Lily Coleman

"Awesome place, amazing food, very good cocktails, friendly staffs and excelent customer service. Ps. the best falafel I have ever..."

Mariana Araujo Laureano

"Fantastic vibe, great food, friendly staff and good service .. A great place to go and have with a group of friends or a couple looking for not just..."

Rex Bruker

"The best joint in neutral bay! Friendly staff and awesome..."

Samuel Christie

"Very well priced on a Tuesday night and the food was great along with the..."

Sam OLoughlin

"Went to SoCal for a family birthday lunch. We all had a really great day. Yummy food which was beautifully presented... we went for the..."

Linda McCourt

"Great food, great spot! Even though there are plenty of food options around, So Cal have carved out a niche for those who want it. Appropriate for..."

Ardi Astarto

"Great staff and great food. Had my birthday dinner and the guy and girl who waited on us were so amazing!!! definitely will go..."

Robbie Peake

"Always a fun place to start or start and stay. Great staff, great cocktails and, of course,really great atmosphere! A go to for..."

Roz Rigby

"such accomodating staff and the food is incredible. always make it a point to drop in when i'm in the..."

The Hippy Foodie

"It’s Neutral Bay’s newest series of monthly comedy event nights. The Funny Flamingo launched 29th July in partnership with LaughMob. Edge..."

The Next Rush

"The service was friendly and efficient, and the food came out quickly despite the place being packed.The tacos and quesadilla we ordered..."

Nicole Houston

"The ppl were very friendly. They mentioned that the food are generally all for share and 3 dishes are sufficient for two people. Their black corn..."

FluffyHamster

"It takes a lot to get me over the Bridge. Actually, I lie. The promise of fun, colourful cocktails and yummy food, and I’m there. SoCal has all..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"First time dining here, food was delicious. The kingfish ceviche was amazing as was the broccolini with miso. Cocktails equally as good. Gets very..."

I❤️food

"Good Mexican place to go to with your friends. A little bit on the expensive side but the food is pretty good. Cocktails are quality too, definitely..."

Matt

"Go for the margaritas and also try the beef cheek donut it is beyond amazing! Service is always great and the menu changes often to suit the season...."

Missracheljennings

"Socal ticks all the boxes. The venue is beautiful, great menu, food is so tasty, cocktails are amazing and the vibe is great. But the MAIN reason we..."

Zita Florence

"Been here many times now and can report the food and service has been consistently good. A fun place to come after a long day at the office, for date..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Follow my insta @burgersnbikinis for more food pics!Super trendy bar and eatery serving up delicious Mexican fare. Has a cool outdoor..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Awesome place for dinner. Menu had so many tasty options for gluten free people, very helpful if you're Coeliac. The aesthetic of the place is..."

Rachael Hayes

"Great place for a chilled out Sunday session with friends. Lots of share plate options to nibble on whilst drinking. Our group had croquettes (very..."

Kerri

"SoCal is a super hip venue, with some funky beats in the background and very cool staff. Food is awesome and super tasty, with loads of herbs and..."

2foodwithlove

"Cocktails, tacos and share plates - socal is perfect. The vibe is bright and airy and the menu has an awesome selection of Mexican and share plates..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"LOVED the ambience, and staff were extremely attentive from the moment we entered, giving a little intro about the place and explaining the menu...."

Anna

"Great atmosphere, good food. Our favorites were the soft shell crab salad and the chicken chipotle taco. We also tried a couple of dishes that we..."

Elena

"SoCal s tucked away on Young Street, just off Military Road in Neutral Bay. The interior is incredibly vibrant, lively yet casual, with a variety..."

Fiona Holdsworth

"Found the food to be quite clean & not heavy. The salted caramel martini is a must try. Can get very busy on the weekend but luckily scored a table..."

Juke

"A cool spot in Neutral Bay, an upstairs indoor/outdoor restaurant. Service was fantastic, with some great recommendations from the staff. Thoroughly..."

Postcards From Peta

"Alex our server was awesome, we had a great time, the food was wonderful and the prices were reasonable, we will definitely return. We ordered the..."

Shane&Brenda

"A cool spot in Neutral Bay, an upstairs indoor/outdoor restaurant. Service was fantastic, with some great recommendations from the staff. Thoroughly..."

Postcards From Peta

"You can walk past this place and not even know it's there.... and packed! It's one of those hidden gems on the lower north shore and is a great spot..."

Duncanfitzpatrick

"Long time coming getting to SoCal despite living within walking distance for a few years awhile back.Warm Sunday afternoon was always going to..."

Martin C

"So Cal, as the name suggests, offer a little of Southern California on Sydney's north shore. The venue is buzzing with an outdoor courtyard packed..."

Wendy Fung

"As soon as you enter you will feel so welcome, you just don't want to leave. The food is well presented and the ceviche and tacos we ordered were..."

Foodie_wannabe

"If it's Friday or Saturday definitely call ahead, I called on a Monday for a Friday booking at 6:30 and they couldn't fit us in until 7:45. The girls..."

Kimberley

"Here's a tip; if you are worried about parking just drive into the carpark under the nearby Coles; it was free to midnight on a Saturday, which I..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"Cool little Mexican joint off the main road in Neutral Bay. Go up some dark stairs and it opens up into the restaurant with an outdoor area that..."

Amys_food_adventures

"SoCal is the one of the rare few late night venues in the North Shore (that make a good drink!) Make a booking if you are going as it can get pretty..."

Kis The Cook

"The steak tacos are great and the corn is amazing. Wasn't a fan of the ribs, corn chips or hot wings so felt it was a bit hit and miss. Great..."

Kelie Jane

"I had no idea this place existed so close to where I live. A great upstairs hideaway with good ambience & nice outdoor area. We went on a Wednesday..."

YuMMM.com

"Slightly more refined Mexican food to go with the cocktail bar. On offer is some delicious wings and stacks of Mexican favourites like empanadas etc...."

Rachaeleatith

"The staff were friendly, great place for dinner and drinks with a group of friends in a lively atmosphere. I've been many times and haven't been..."

Maggie Luck

"Great spot, perfect for a quickly before the city! Awesome atmosphere and super drinks. Loving the Mexican vibe, wicked beats and tasty..."

Kurt Dimmock

"Sensational cocktails, cool bar staff, Great service, DJ's on weekends & a menu that fits the SoCal name. Easy place to hang out for a few beers that..."

Valley Local

"On practically every table, the service staff placed a large bowl of corn chips with generous sides of dip. Gourmet Gumbo thought this was an..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"From the team behind The Botanist in Kirribilli and Bondi Hardware comes SoCal, short for “So California”. So it should be no surprise that the..."

The Napoli Alert

"SoCal Neutral Bay launches with a great evening of drinks and canapes and showcases the intimate and fun vibe that goes with its “southern..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"SoCal is the relaxed Southern Californian surf influenced place that has rapidly become very popular in Neutral Bay. If you like comfort food in laid..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Great venue, good times!. Ive been going to SoCal for a few months now ever since a friend of mine took me there. I love the food, the awesome..."

Max_calvert

"A Mexican-type place in Neutral Bay that is actually OPEN!. Discovered this place after trying to eat at Mexicano around the corner. Mexicano doesn't..."

Redondo_luke

"Ordered 5 things and 4 were OUTSTANDING!. BBQ Corn - Brilliant!Corn Chips - yummy yummy yummy - great portion sizeSLOW ROAST LAMB SHOULDER..."

KimberlyAyu

"Sweet place, sweet vibe, had a great night here last week as part of a slightly larger group with no booking and we're tended to brilliantly by a..."

Henry York

"Great Place. Love this place has a great atmosphere, tasty food and delicious cocktails..."

Kate

"So Cool. Thanks for a top night! Staff, service, food were all off the charts. This is a common theme for the boys of Bondi Hardware and The..."

Lt_main

"YES. One word guys..yes! Ticks all my boxes. Food, cocktails, pretty ladies and handsome men. I would write an essay on this place but I will leave..."

Indiana.eyles

"Cali Love..."

Amber

"How great that a place like this has finally opened like this over this side of the bridge. Staff were friendly, food really tasty and just a nice..."

JaneT

"Awesome experience, we sat in the sunny courtyard, loved it. Food, drinks, staff and venue amazing. Recommend it to..."

Estella

"Surprised. I've been to Neutral Bay a few times and hated it. There's been very little in the way of interesting places to go. Got dragged back over..."

Gp

"We checked this place out on Sunday and loved it! Such a cool fit out and great vibe... Going again for..."

Sam35

"My wife and I went to socal on Friday night and were surprised at the size of the venue!. The neautral bay area has a winner here!. The fit out is a..."

Scottf

"Ambience of this new funky fresh restaurant is awesome. I felt so welcome due to the attentive floor staff and managers. The bar tenders..."

Gremlin

"Absolute delight. My Mexican wife is always a bit skeptical about places serving tacos while being American themed. But we had no bad surprises with..."

Andreas Ludwig

"So much to love about this place. Staff are amazing. Attentive, there when you need them and always with just the perfect attitude. Vibe is spot on...."

Nicole Gardner

"Great place to experience some Californian style Mexican cuisine. Service is quick and friendly, quick to make you feel cosy and at home. While the..."

Aidan Smith (aids)

"Dined here a few times but tried the new menu this week and it was incredible. Beef Short Rib, artichoke taco & the whole Snapper were the winners!..."

maria Strudwick

"The extended family had a great time celebrating three birthdays at SoCal for lunch on Sunday. The service was fantastic being very friendly and..."

Jeremy Chung

"The bottomless Rose lunch was so so delicious, we enjoyed everything that was brought out and the rose sangria was amazing. The service was by far..."

Alana Thompson

"Fresh food, Excellent service. A nice place to hang out. The jerk chicken and the fish tacos hit the..."

Marc Enners

Izakaya Samurai

81/100 (2246 ratings)

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"Service and food is always impeccable! Love this place although an update of the shop may be..."

Peter Nguyen

"We had lunch here without any expectations but the service was top and the food was top class!! Would recommend to..."

Joono Chang

"Just had a party platter and the sashimi was superb. This goes on my list of..."

Aaron Hansen

"I love this place. The food is amazing the service is impeccable and there is a great selection of Sake..."

Banjo Cash

"I've been several times, in quite large groups (6-8 people), and all times it has been a fantastic experience. The ordering is easy and the timing..."

Stephie Gray

"A great atmosphere, varied and interesting menu, & attentive staff made our experience here noteable. Looking forward to a return..."

George Scopelitis

"Fabulous Japanese tapas, consistently great and always friendly staff. Love using the iPads for ordering. Thank you Izakaya Samurai..."

Louise Shannon

"Shhhhh... the best eating experience on the north shore. Don't tell..."

Mark Dando

"High quality. Never disappointed yet. Very attentive staff as..."

Leo Tiberious

"Great services, love to use tablet to order good. Will go there again. Food is amazing as..."

Coco Olivia Ible

"Great food and good service. Book in advance, can be busy during the week. Definitely will visit..."

Nemia Fennell

"I love this restaurant . Very nice food and good service . And so easy to find a parking..."

Ricky M Martin

"Best Japanese restaurant this side of Sydney. Even better is the fact that the prices are so reasonable. The Tuesday grilled sushi lunch special is..."

Iskra Zafirovska

"Food was very fresh, delicious and reasonably priced, service was great too. My kids loved the kids meals. Would definitely go..."

Heidi Kan

"Favourite Japanese in Sydney. Wonderful..."

Katy Jane Whitley

"I've been going here for years (even back when it was called sushi samurai). It was a go to for my family dinners when it was someone's birthday or..."

Hungriestsam - Samantha

"Great place.The sushi is a bit expensive.Try the spicy karage chicken and pork and prawn gyoza.They charge for wasabi and ginger extra..."

Pankaj Kawatra

"There’s always an excitement in the air every time I go for an Izakaya dining. Not only does it remind me of our big Friday night after-work food..."

EdeliciouS

"Order your meals through an iPad 😀 we had a lovely casual dinner here. The agedashi eggplant 🍆 was a stand out dish for me! Must order! The..."

AdzTheFoodie

"The food here is really great.I give 4 star instead of 5 because it’s a little bit pricey since the portion of food is small.The fired..."

Xiaoguniang

"Nice little area - suitable for people who want to have some drinks and light meals. And the live guitar music created a peaceful and relaxing..."

FluffyHamster

"Ordered:1. Steam egg - I didn’t not like this dish at all, normally this is my fav dish but there is too much liquid and sauce in this which..."

High Tea Queen

"Most generous servings of wine here! We ordered the pork belly bun which was YUM especially for me because it wasn't too fatty (which I don't like)...."

Phfat

"Very quick and friendly service, came in off the street with no reservation. In and out in 30mins. The food was very nice and fresh. I'll definitely..."

David Mason

"I think it was a great choice to come here for lunch...coz dinner was our leftovers! Lunch sets here have very generous serves with salad, sashimi,..."

Agatha Lee

"Nice little place with large choice of Japanese dishes. There is a lovely mood in this place for lunch or dinner. It is pleasant to eat there..."

Ice

"Izakaya Samurai recently celebrated their 3rd anniversary. I totally rate Izakaya Samurai as one of best Japanese restaurants in Sydney. I love the..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great service, prompt service and the food came out quickly for a busy Sunday dinner. Had the pork hot pot with entrees- eggplant and pork gyoza...."

Maria

"Izakaya Samurai has been around for many years in Neutral Bay. Its one of those restaurants that are able to maintain their good quality food for..."

FoodieYim

"Nice, welcoming atmosphere and staff happy to accommodate. Tried the tofu lunch box and left feeling so full. nice and cosy on a rainy winters..."

Bek S

"Efficient service, loads of choices of dishes - great for groups of mates (they serve beers in jugs). Like an authentic Izakaya found in..."

Pheebs

"We come here whenever we can. Amazing fresh food, perfect service from all the waitresses. Especially from Shinya, who knows what you're asking for..."

SpeakingtheTruth

"My workmates and I came here to beat our hunger after 12 hrs work. We came out full and the food was fairly priced. All the foods that came out to..."

Adeline E Kintono

"Izakaya Samurai takes the concept of traditional Japanese Izakaya and turns it on its head, infusing it with eastern and contemporary flavours and..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Izakaya Samurai is a neighbourhood gem that serves up an extensive menu of food and drinks. Love their quality fresh sashimi and generous in serving..."

Angelica Woolley

"We had a family dinner there tonight And I'm glad I didn't read the reviews below before going in We are local but didn't go to that place..."

Bennett Boy

"It's a somewhat chilly spring evening and what better way to wind down on a Sunday than being able to eat good quality no-fuss Japanese izakaya-style..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"I love the food here. The quality is high with a reasonable price amongst Japanese restaurant.Foods like Teriyaki Salmon, Beef, Hotpot, Gyoza,..."

XuseFans

"On a chilly, damn chilly, night in Sydney, it’s time for some hot pot and top quality sushi at Izakaya Samurai. . There’s an extra bit of fun..."

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

"My favourite definition of Izakaya is it's more modern adaptive interpretation as a Japanese-style tavern serving food and drinks without the..."

FoodsterAu

"Good solid food at just above average prices. Cool vibe & very efficient ordering process using iPad which tracks where each dish is at, plus good..."

Valley Local

"Over the years I have been to many Japanese restaurants in Neutral Bay, including Sushi Samurai which has been rebranded to Izakaya Samurai. It is..."

Wendy Fung

"What I really liked was the fact that despite the size being smaller than your usual restaurant, they still accommodated a place for a shrine of..."

Choc Chip Uru

"This sushi mix was a little on the exxy side but was presented beautifully. There was a piece each of aburi scallop, salmon, and a white fish which I..."

Confessions Of A Glutton

"Restaurants along Military road in the suburbs of Neutral Bay and Cremorne range from Thai, Italian, Chinese, modern Australian, Japanese, bar and..."

Chopinand Mysaucepan

"The girls and I had our ramen cravings again. Yes again. A common occurrence amongst my circle of foodie friends. We had a problem though, Ryo's was..."

Miss Feathers

" Each person must start of with a starter, of a sushi platter, of which there are two choices, before being able to order the sushi and other dishes..."

Vondelicious

"Grilled Salmon Belly. Standout dishes were from the grill. Salmon Belly and Pork Belly were both delicious. Felt the other dishes , Udon, Sushi and..."

Mediapuzzle

"Perfect Japanese!. Quality Japanese and excellent..."

Heidi McPhee

"Just had the most enjoyable dinner - I highly recommend the grilled salmon sushi. Their miso was the best I've had in a long time. Also tried their..."

I'm Hungry

"Love the service and food.. Make sure u book b4 u..."

Mahendra

"Highly recommend the seared salmon roll, but the California was mediocre at best. The chicken terryaki plate was enormous, tasty and a great value...."

Mike Weber

"Enjoyable! Fast professional service on a busy Saturday night. A good range of Japanese dishes and beverages. Okinomiyaki was quite traditional, good..."

Matt

"Excellent value for money. Some pretty interesting..."

Filip Lou

"All of the dinner sets are fantastic value for money! Don't go past the green tea..."

Graham Lade

"Saketome!. Try the Lotus root chips from the specials menu, but skip the soft shell crab.Book ahead on..."

Pearl

"This is our go to for Japanese in the area. Always fresh, convenient ordering and well priced. Good assortment of Sake and Japanese whiskey and..."

Corzzaful

"One of the friendliest restaurants I've ever been to. All the staff greet you when you walk in, and they all say goodbye when you leave. Their..."

Freaky Stuff

"Nice little Japanese restaurant in the area. Price and portions reasonable..."

JLW Wong

"Good for the price. Sushi platter is excellent value, though there were no photos of the platter on their website so we ordered it blindly. Would..."

Adrienne Zervos

"Everything is always fresh and tastes incredible. Love ordering on the ipad as well, makes it so easy and I love how every thing has photos. The food..."

Jess Ashmah

"The pork and duck dish is divine. Quality not quantity. Melts in your mouth. Beautiful waitress completed the Japanese cuisine experience...."

D Harrison

"Been frequenting this great little Japanese Izakaya with lovely lunch bento boxes n alacarte dinner selection for years now. -Tucked away in a..."

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