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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants Serving Lunch

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Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Discover Shell House The Dining Room & Terrace on Margaret Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD for a classic dining experience that is elegant, grand and approachable at the same time. Spread over ...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
CELEBRATE EOFY WITH USEnquire now.Middle Eastern feasting, flowing drinks, and a celebration your team will talk about well into next quarter. Whether it’s a team long lunch or a grand gathering, our bespoke event packages are here...
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...
Old Blighty returns to NELGreat British MenuThe knits are out, the days are short, winter is here! Come and get cosy in our bunker this winter and enjoy some warmers like a Chicken Tikka Masala, Scallop Kedgeree, Hotpot & Apple Crumble all ...
Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:00 AM

Sydney CBD

Host Your Next Event at MargotEnquire Today!Looking for an intimate and stylish event space in the heart of the city? Margot offers a private dining room for up to 14 guests, perfect for birthdays, corporate lunches, or festive celebrations....
Exclusive Sake Dinner $395 ppOne Night OnlyJoin us for a one-off exclusive Sake dinner, with a specially created 5-course tasting menu by Toko's Executive Chef, paired with rare and limited edition sakes. Thursday, July 31 from 6.30 pm. Cl...
Got A Function Coming Up?Enquire Today!We offer private and semi-private functions from 15 pax to 105 pax. With three beautiful function spaces suitable for any event, delicious canapes and packages available Pappy’s Bar is no doubt the...
Trivia Tuesdays Every Tuesday!Trivia is back and better then ever. Come and test your knowledge and enjoy one of our Cheeseburger and a drink for only $25 . Got love Tuesdays! FREE ENTRY. Bookings are essential! 0292516030
love.fish

love.fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Barangaroo

Private Dining Room now open!Savour love.fish in StyleOur new private dining room offers an intimate harbour escape for up to 16 guests. Relish fresh local seafood, from succulent crab to buttery barramundi, paired with stunning waterfront views. Perf...
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
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 ...
A VERY BIRDIE CHRISTMAS IN JULYOnly 22 spots left!Celebrate A Very Birdie Christmas in July with a festive four-course long lunch at Birdie Bar & Brasserie, Sydney, on Saturday 26 July 2025, 1–4pm. Enjoy dishes like oysters with gin granita and sl...
Dinner at Mishy’s This Week? Book Now!We’d love to see you! Our dinner seatings are each Wednesday, Thursday (BYO night), Friday and Saturday evening. Head over to the link below to book ahead or call us on 0490 104 373.
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

17 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...
Quay

Quay

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

The Rocks

18 Chef Hat Award
Located at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, with sweeping views from the Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, Quay Restaurant is found in what many consider to be Sydney's finest dining location...
ABODE

ABODE

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Darling Harbour

Estate Meets Palate$169PPEstate Meets Plate at Sydney CBD. ABODE Bistro. Bar hosts Sidewood Estate from Adelaide Hills for a one-night dining event. Enjoy a bespoke four-course menu by Chef Josh Askew, paired with Sidewood...
Roti Masterclass & Dinner Experience Roti Lovers RejoiceWe give you the opportunity to learn the art of roti making from our Roti Master himself. Suresh will show you the techniques to make the perfect dough, how to flip the roti for basic stretching an...
Oneiro Restaurant

Oneiro Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

Your Greek Feast Awaits at OneiroContact us today!What makes Greek food irresistible? Is it the zesty lemon, the fresh olive oil, or the smoky grilled flavours? At Oneiro, we believe it’s the love and tradition behind every bite. Savour a Taste of...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...