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Restaurants Serving Lunch

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Express Lunch Monday to FridayBar Lettera elevates your weekday with its Express Lunch, offering a refined $49 experience served Monday to Friday from 12–3pm. Enjoy signature bread with herb butter, your choice of main and side...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Battle of the States - Five Course Wine Degustation A must for Wine Lovers Join us at Annata on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026 for the battle of the States, an exclusive showcase of Australia’s most exciting State producers and iconic varietals hosted by Ni...
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

West End

12 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...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
$59 2 -Course Lunch + complimentary drinkJanuary OnlyDine on our Pranzo Espresso menu and choose from antipasti and secondi or secondi and dolce. And for the month of January, get a complimentary house wine, beer or soft drink. T&C's apply. Online bo...
Shared Set Menus at JujuFrom $75ppJuju invites you to indulge in a refined shared dining experience with thoughtfully curated set menus designed for two. Choose from generous $75pp or $100pp options featuring daily baked bread, sas...
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable Weekend. Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out. Book nowChin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a one-off MFWF weekend blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with Spanish flair at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Enjoy a four-hands luxe menu at La...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Coya Sydney

Coya Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

St Leonards

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day dinnerValentine’s Day dinnerBring your special someone to COYA Sydney this Valentine’s Day and indulge in an intimate dining experience. Thoughtfully crafted dishes, warm ambience, and moments worth savouring — together. ???
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Friday night Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, awarding winning wines, live music, and a gorgeous all season setting. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Valentine's Day at Madame V 14th FebruaryMadame V invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a refined shared-plates dining experience designed for romance and discovery. Priced at $125pp, the menu is served steadily throughout the eve...
Komeyui Restaurant

Komeyui Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

South Melbourne

12 Chef Hat Award
Bringing harmony, unity and binding people together through food is the aim of Komeyui Japanese Restaurant on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne. Hailing from a fishing village in Hokkaido, Executiv...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Chef's Selection Menu$109 per personOur Chef’s selection menu offers a sample of favourite dishes and is designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and balance classic and modern sensibilities. Click on more info to book:
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
Celebrating the best of the region on Jardine Street in Kingston, Otis Dining Hall offers a warm, relaxed setting where seasonal ingredients take centre stage—from premium wagyu to aromatic winter ...
Sip & Savour Sunset SessionsEvery Friday & Saturday The Sip & Savour Sunset Series is a curated collection of food and wine grazing experiences, thoughtfully designed to be enjoyed as the day transitions into evening. Each experience invites guests ...