Best Lunch Restaurants in Circular Quay

250 restaurants available nearby

1. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(494)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 28 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

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2. Tapavino - Circular Quay

4.6

Exceptional(260)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Circular Quay

Booked 22 times today

A celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. Influenced by the culture of sip-a-little-bit-of-this-and-eat-a-little-bit-of-that, Tapavino began in August 2012 as Australia’s first Sherry Bar in Sydney, in a little lane-way not unlike something you would find in the cobblestoned alleyways of Spain. Helped by the beautiful warm vibe that greets you as you step inside and take a seat among floor-to-ceiling wine bottles, Tapavino was named runner-up in Sydney Morning Herald's 'Best New Bar' Awards within 4-months of opening. 12-months later we were named 'Best Bar with Food'.

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3. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 13 times today

Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.

4. Masuya Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(186)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 24 times today

Masuya Restaurant is located in a building, which has been designated as a cultural asset, on O’Connell Street in Sydney. This is the same place as the office of Kanematsu Gosho, the pioneer of Australia – Japan trades, was situated in 1980. Masuya Restaurant opened in 1993, then full renovation was implemented in 2006.The approx. five meters long sushi counter, designed by architect Robert Toland in ‘kabuki red’ with an idea of the stage of kabuki, has since fascinated not only local Australian customers but also various people with different backgrounds.A showcase displays more than 20 different sushi ingredients everyday including locally produced fish, which is purchased on the day. Other carefully selected ingredients are wagyu beef, free-range pork, and seasonal vegetables. Specially designed tableware of Malcolm Greenwood and tables made of Tasmanian Oak is also creating a great atmosphere. Enjoy your time in this amazing space of hospitality.

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5. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 16 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

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6. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(532)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 9 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

7. Door Knock

4.7

Exceptional(302)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 7 times today

COCKTAILS, WINE AND GOOD TIMESWe are a captivating cocktail and wine bar hidden below the hustle and bustle of Sydney's streets. Our progressive cocktail list has contemporary and traditional cocktails to delight all tastes. We have an extensive wine list to please all palates. Additionally our delicious food offering has a range of fresh appetising bar food and meals.

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8. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

4.3

Awesome(50)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Circular Quay

Booked 8 times today

Chat Thai became an instant smash hit in 1989 when it opened its first restaurant with plenty of heat and authentic Thai dishes. We've since added restaurants in Circular Quay, Westfield Sydney, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and Galeries Victoria, and in 2015 we added organic, fresh produce from our farm in Byron Bay. We look forward to meeting you soon.

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9. The East Chinese Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(42)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Circular Quay

Booked 17 times today

The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

10. Neptune Palace

4.7

Exceptional(30)

Price: Expensive

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 17 times today

Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.

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Sean
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always fabulous. The wood fire grill and their passion and expertise is consistently good.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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Andrea
New South Wales •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fabulous restaurant and great ambience if you don’t mind it to feel crowded and a bit noisy, hence the 4 stars for ambience.
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Tapavino - Circular QuayPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Circular Quay
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a Group booking, so we had the deluxe banquet. The quality, taste and quantity of food was praised by my team and they catered well for the vegetarian in our group with personally presented plates of his own. Drink requests were pleasantly responded to quickly and the wine recommendation was well suited and right on budget to be enjoyed. Overall this is a terrific venue and several of the team have recommended ot their friends and family already.
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Balcon by TapavinoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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Jonathanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food, ambience make for a great night out. Andy and the team have put together another winner with Clam Bar. Already having favoured other restaurants. Pellegrino 2000 and sadly now closed Bistro 916 I have a new favourite. All the food was incredible, but particularly liked the strip steak and creamed spinach.
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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Andrew
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
The experience was excellent. The food was beautifully prepared, the ambience was perfect and the staff attentive. Highly recommended.
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Masuya RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Sydney CBD
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4.5

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250 restaurants available nearby

1. Clam Bar

2. Tapavino - Circular Quay

3. Balcon by Tapavino

4. Masuya Restaurant

5. Pony Dining The Rocks

6. Mode Kitchen & Bar

7. Door Knock

8. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

9. The East Chinese Restaurant

10. Neptune Palace

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