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Restaurants Serving Lunch

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Penrith

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Lunch by the RiverBrunch and Bubbles Join us at Sinclair’s Riverside Bottomless Lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. For $85 per person, enjoy a 2-hour indulgent multi-course menu by Head Chef Scott Mills, featuring seasonal loc...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award"
À La Carte & Tasting MenusSeasonal Flavours, ExpertAt Wild Swan, we offer thoughtfully crafted à la carte and tasting menus that showcase modern Australian cuisine at its finest. Executive Chef Michael Hartnell and Head Chef Anthony Power combine c...
"Smooth sophistication and elegance"
Sault

Sault

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Daylesford

15 Chef Hat Award
3 or 4 Course Midweek MenuSeasonal MenuEnjoy our 3 or 4 course midweek menu featuring house-baked sourdough, cultured butter, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include beef tartare, ocean trout, potato agnolotti, mar...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Friday night Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, award winning wines, live music and a gorgeous all season venue. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
Mardi Gras Party at CatalinaFriday 20 February, 6.30 Join us for a rare, exclusive Sydney experience – a fabulous party on Sydney Harbour; the Catalina dining room transformed into a nightclub for one night; amazing signature cocktails, free flowing ...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Bar Heather: Guest Chef SeriesCollab with Lennox HastieThe first guest star of our dinner series is Ollie Wong from Byron Bay favourite, Bar Heather. Head Chef Ollie Wong takes over the Gildas kitchen for a one-off collaboration with Lennox Hastie (...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

13 Chef Hat Award
New 58pp BanquetFrom 29 DecemberAvailable from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Water’s Edge Canberra

Water’s Edge Canberra

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Parkes

12 Chef Hat Award
Sharing MenuSharing Menu for Two This menu design to share. We need minimum 2 people up to any even numbers.
Chef’s Tasting Dinner ExperiencePlates & WineJoin us at Tulip for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30pm in Geelong West. Enjoy a relaxed, contemporary dining experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from wine and sn...
Perspective Dining

Perspective Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Brisbane CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New menu dropping this FridayPerspective Soft tides | Currents paused Shaped by restraint and stillness Wine pairing 300. | Just the food 195. Swimmers and grazers Bread and butter Bites Fish wing ham | seaweed toast | k...
Soumah Wine LunchAustralia vs ItalyOn Saturday 28th February Neeri Nuff is proud to host Soumah Wines for lunch, a premium Yarra Valley producer of Italian Varietals and classic Yarra Valley varietals of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. L...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Ennui Chef SeriesWith Chris BenedetFor one night only on February 26, Ennui hosts an unforgettable Chef Series takeover. Chris Benedet of Etheus takes over the pans, drawing on memories of food cooked by his nonna and nonno to creat...
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Negroni HourTuesday to Friday Bar Lettera’s Negroni Hour brings an afternoon unwind from 3–6pm with $15 Negronis that blend classic balance with a playful twist. Prefer something else? Enjoy $8 beers or $12 wines in a warm, eas...
Lola's Wine Bar

Lola's Wine Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Norwood

12 Chef Hat Award
Vinyl NightsEVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAYVINYL DJ’S SPINNING TUNES 5 - 9PM Friday 9th January: TriTri (Belgium) Saturday 10th January: TriTri (Belgium) Friday 16th January: TriTri (Belgium) Saturday 17th January: TriTri (Belgium) Fri...
Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Easter Buffet De BrunchEaster Sunday 5th April Easter Sunday 5th April 2026 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm Celebrate Easter Sunday at Garçon Bleu with an indulgent buffet de brunch featuring seasonal gourmet dishes, artisan pastries, premium charcuter...
Peel St

Peel St

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Peel St Pop Up Summertown StudioBeyond the restaurant walls, we journey across Adelaide as Peel St Pop Up with our catering service, bringing our vibrant spirit and bold flavours directly to you. ...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
One Vision - Two Hemispheres - Five Course Dinner Burgundy & Otago WinesJoin us for a rare and intimate wine dinner celebrating Domaine Thomson, an extraordinary family estate spanning Central Otago, New Zealand and Burgundy, France. Hosted by owner PM (Pui Mun) Chan,...