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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants Serving Lunch

Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$79pp Weekend Long Lunchevery Sat & Sun from 12pmSettle in for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch: a shared feast of Shaffa’s signature dishes, crafted for slow afternoons and good company. Add bottomless drinks from $37pp. Perfect for birthdays, hens,...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
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...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Bistro George x Happy HourMonday to Friday, 4-6pmJoin us at Bar George & Bistro George for Happy Hour, Monday to Friday from 4–6?pm. Enjoy small plates and snacks paired with classic cocktails, wines, and beers at special prices. Indulge in Negro...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Complimentary Glass of BubblesEnter VIP when bookingBonjour! Thanks for your interest in Chez Beckett’s We’d love to invite you to join us for dinner - enjoy a glass of bubbles on the house when you book this month. Just mention “VIP” when booking o...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
Bar Hanami

Bar Hanami

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Surry Hills

bottomless dumplingsTuesday and wednesdayALL YOU CAN EAT DUMPLINGS $40pp Pork Buns Prawn Dumplings (GF) Vegetarian Dumplings (V, VG, GF) Duck Dumplings (GF) Pork and Chive Dumplings Edamame Beans (V, VG, GF) Hanami Fries (GF, VGO) ...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

18 Chef Hat Award
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar
Happy Hour BeersDaily from $8$8 Australian and International Beers, daily from 3pm - 6pm.
Gavroche Brasserie

Gavroche Brasserie

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

$78 'I Love Paris' Menu6-course set menuTransport yourself to France with our ‘I Love Paris’ regional menu. This $78 set menu celebrates the flavours and traditions of French dining with thoughtfully crafted dishes inspired by classic...
VIVO78

VIVO78

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

Authentic Italian Dining At Vivo78 Surry HillsBook NowJoin us at Vivo78 in Surry Hills for a relaxed Italian dining experience centred on fresh ingredients, real flavour and traditional recipes. Enjoy wood-fired pizzas, classic antipasti and a curated...
Zaffi Sydney

Zaffi Sydney

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Taste the Middle East TodayFresh, Fast & FlavourfulAt Zaffi by Day in Sydney CBD, our daytime experience delivers fast, flavour-driven Lebanese and Middle Eastern inspired lunch options designed for the city’s pace. Enjoy value-packed express or bu...
Como Italian Restaurant The Rocks

Como Italian Restaurant The Rocks

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

The Rocks

Few restaurant settings in Australia rival the extraordinary position of COMO Italian on Circular Quay West in The Rocks — nestled between the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, with a dining e...
Exclusive Monday Dining"Seasonal 2-Course LunchAt Strangers’ Restaurant, we offer a unique dining experience every Monday (12 pm – 3 pm, last seating at 1 pm), where guests can enjoy a seasonal 2-course meal featuring a main and dessert from ou...
Bennelong

Bennelong

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

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Luna Lu

Luna Lu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

The Rocks

Perched on Circular Quay West in The Rocks, Luna Lu is a breathtaking contemporary Asian dining destination where traditional flavours, modern gastronomy and the finest quality Australian produce c...
Eastside Bar & Grill

Eastside Bar & Grill

Grill   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

$80pp Butchers BanquetFree-flowing meat & sides Sydney’s viral free-flowing Butchers Banquet is BACK Oct 15! Unlimited steak, seafood & sides for just $80pp. The Butcher’s Banquet is the perfect way to enjoy an Eastside feast with the finest...