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NSW Restaurants Serving Lunch

"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
Urban Tadka

Urban Tadka

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

Terrey Hills

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Hosting an event?Enquire today!Whether you're planning a wedding, engagement, birthday or corporate affair, Urban Tadka offers a vibrant private event space perfect for 150–200 guests. Impress your guests with the theatre of cha...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day LunchTreat her to Jonah'sMake this Mother’s Day truly special with a long, indulgent lunch overlooking the ocean. Treat the mother figures in your life to a beautifully curated three-course à la carte menu, complete with a...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
MOTHER'S DAY | SUN 10 MAY$109pp special set menu.Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with our $109pp curated Middle Eastern set menu, featuring special dishes like Ruby Red Tuna Ezme, Slow-braised Lamb Shoulder with Chermoula and Honey Labneh with Sp...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Mother's Day3-coursesThis Mother’s Day, we’re opening bookings for both lunch and dinner, giving you the flexibility to celebrate in a way that suits your day.
Hendrick’s Gin Martini TrioChilled to PerfectionWe’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin and ceramicist Joe Gilbert to bring you a unique martini experience at Gildas. Served in custom stoneware goblets that keep every sip perfectly chilled, our trio...
Marri Seven-Course Tasting ExperienceA Must-try!Embark on a refined culinary journey with Arrana’s Marri seven-course tasting menu, designed to celebrate seasonal ingredients and creative flavour pairings. Enjoy dishes such as spanner crab with ...
Mosman Rowers

Mosman Rowers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

Trivia Night @TheRowersEvery Thursday, from 7pm Thursday nights at The Rowers bring big laughs, brain-teasing questions and a buzzing crowd, with trivia from 7pm, great prizes up for grabs, and monthly music-themed nights that always fill fast. ...
The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL$135 per personExperience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl...
Mother's Day 2026Great family choicesCelebrate Mother's Day in great style at Annata. There’s no better way to thank mum and show her that she is your number one this Mother’s Day. Executive Chef Jordon Garcia has prepared a stun...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
The Milton Hotel

The Milton Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Milton

12 Chef Hat Award
On Princes Highway, Milton, The Milton Hotel is a beautifully restored South Coast destination where heritage charm meets modern craft hospitality. Home to an on-site brewery, it showcases award-wi...
Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Mimosa Wines Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bermagui

15 Chef Hat Award
Tathra–Bermagui Road in Bermagui is home to Mimosa Wines Restaurant, a boutique family-owned dining destination set among the natural beauty of the NSW South Coast. Here, refined cuisine meets a de...
Henrys Neutral Bay

Henrys Neutral Bay

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 PM

Neutral Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Free Corkage TuesdayBYO Bottles - On Us!Enjoy BYO wines with no corkage fee every Tuesday to enjoy with Henrys' delicious food. The perfect pairing! Click on more info to book your table:
Mother's DayTreat your lovely mummaDine with us on Mother's Day delighting in our a la carte 3 course menu or for a treat try our set 5 or 7 course menus
Mother's Week at Bull & BellMay 4 to May 10Book a table at the Bull & Bell Restaurant and go into the draw for a $600 Gem Hotel Premium Stay & Dine Package. There's also a Chandon Celebration Hamper to be won. All Mum's receive a complimen...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by French technique and Australian produce, enjoy fine dining inside the recently restored Ennui restaurant on Pitt Street in Haymarket. Nestled in a heritage building at the heart of Sydn...
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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