Best Sushi & Japanese in Sandringham Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | The Sunny Commons | | Best with kids | Ivy’s | | Hidden spot | Nico’s | | Bad weather pick | Rex’s |
We’ve tested every best sushi and japanese option in Sandringham to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Common Union is the one everyone knows. Northern Local is the sleeper. Prices are fair — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Bay Trail passes through. Sandringham sits in the Bayside corridor, 16km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best sushi and japanese scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Sandringham since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Gus’s — 287 Creek Crescent, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on High Grove is usually fine.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($19) — solid
2. Red Place — 206 Creek Crescent, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on East Grove is usually fine.
3. Otto Union — 45 King Parade, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $20-29 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The fish special ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Sandringham farmers market when it runs.
4. Lucky Place — 215 High Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Max’s — 347 High Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) A solid local spot Cost: $22-30 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
What Sandringham Actually Is
Bay Trail passes through. Sandringham Beach and yacht club. Sandringham village has independent shops and cafes. The best sushi and japanese options here reflect Sandringham’s character. For Sandringham locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. River — 252 Queen Street, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) The one that surprised us Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Queen Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Vera — 371 Queen Street, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. Gus’s — 307 Queen Street, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-23 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 52 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Blue Pantry — 305 Queen Street, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-17 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. The Good Standard — 118 High Grove, Sandringham VIC 3200
What it is: (sushi and japanese) Worth the detour Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best best sushi and japanese options in Sandringham?
Otto is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Sandringham good for best sushi and japanese?
Yes. Sandringham has 10+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Sandringham known for?
Bay Trail passes through.
How far is Sandringham from Melbourne CBD?
Sandringham is 16km, 30min train, 22min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
