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Restaurants Serving Lunch

Sinclair's

Sinclair's

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
"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 at 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...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 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 (...
The Camellia Hotel

The Camellia Hotel

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

Rosehill

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

Neeri Nuff Wine Bar & Kitchen

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

Neerim

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Beach House Hotel

Beach House Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Hervey Bay

Hospo NightEvery MondayJoin us for hospo night every Monday! Starting on the 3rd November. Quizmeister trivia from 6:30pm, cocktail specials, crowd dj & pizza pasta night with great prizes to be won! Register your team f...
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's DayThree-Course Set Menu$109pp includes a glass of premium Italian sparkling Franciacorta on arrival, followed by four courses including our Black Angus Rump Cap, signature Lettera bread and more. Chef Ryan is particularl...
Valentine's Day at Little Truffle14th FebruaryCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Little Truffle Dining Room & Bar with an elegant multi-course experience on Saturday 14 February 2026. Priced at $165pp, the curated menu begins with a refined amuse bo...
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,...
Miss Mi

Miss Mi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Melbourne CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
MFWF Event at Miss Mi - Fowl Play: No Boring Birds!Join us for MFWF.Chef Migo Razon from award-winning Miss Mi teams up with Aurum premium poultry and food presenter and passionate Vietnamese home cooking advocate, Duncan Lu, to give specialty poultry an irresistib...
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...
Palette

Palette

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Surfers Paradise

16 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day Indulgence at Palette14th FebruaryCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Palette with an exclusive paired dining experience designed to impress. Choose an early seating featuring champagne on arrival, a three-course menu, beverage package an...
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...
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...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Valentine's Day at Public Dining Room14th of FebruaryImpress your special someone this Valentine's Day with uninterrupted views over Balmoral Beach. Enjoy our 3 course set menu for $140 per person, with choices for every course, paired with our curat...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Bar Leo Food & Wine

Bar Leo Food & Wine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Bundall

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern MediterraneanHappy hour daily 4–6pmBar Leo brings modern Mediterranean flavour to Sorrento with fresh, locally sourced seafood, seasonal small plates, melt in your mouth Australian grown wagyu & black angus steaks and share-style di...
Josef Chromy Restaurant

Josef Chromy Restaurant

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

Relbia

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Your Day in StyleFood, Wine & Scenic ViewsLet our dedicated event manager bring your wedding vision to life at Josef Chromy Estate, just 15 minutes from Launceston. Exchange vows in the lakeside pavilion, then host guests in lush gardens ...