Best Lunch Restaurants in Darlinghurst

251 restaurants available nearby

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1. Zushi - Surry Hills

4.6

Exceptional(706)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 24 times today

We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. For those looking for something unique, our Omakase experience is designed to take diners on a culinary journey, highlighting the freshest and most delicious ingredients.We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi.Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.

2. The Waratah

4.6

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Darlinghurst

The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst. Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

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3. Tommy's Darlinghurst

4.5

Awesome(396)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Darlinghurst

Booked 4 times today

Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar in the heart of Darlinghurst, with a passion for Mexican/South American cuisine and agave spirits. In the kitchen we cook over charcoals on our traditional Parrilla charcoal grill to enhance the flavours of the food. Behind the bar we focus on freshness: every juice is freshly squeezed daily and every syrup & cordial made in house creating s truly unique list of margaritas and tequila & mezcal based cocktails.Head Chef: Marcus Michel has carefully curated our versatile menu. From 8hr slow roasted lamb shoulder tacos to tuna ceviche to MB2+ Ribeye cooked over charcoals, it combines authentic Mexican flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide a truly unforgettable experience.

4. Ouzo Bar & Dining

4.2

Awesome(11)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Darlinghurst

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to OUZO Bar & Dining. A Mediterranean bar and restaurant inspired by our recent travels through the region.As you enter you'll find the bar, a quintessentially European combination of alfresco, booth & bar seating. With an 80 bottle wine list from sommelier Jean Draillard, an extensive cocktail list from head mixologist Euan Ferderer & the perfect Mediterranean snack menu from head chef Ignacio Morales, the bar is one of a kind. No bookings, no turn times for tables just walk-ins only so come whenever and stay forever. Upstairs you'll find the dining room. Soaked in natural light from the sky lights and the adjustable roof, the dining room will be the perfect spot for anything from a long lunch to a late dinner. We have created the perfect Mediterranean menu, cooking over woodfire to enhance flavours. From traditional dishes like slow cooked lamb shoulder & taramasalata to burrata & wagyu sirloin, this menu explores a range of flavours and dishes from the Mediterranean.

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5. Lankan Filling Station

4.7

Exceptional(80)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sri Lankan • Darlinghurst

Booked 5 times today

Lankan Filling Station is a vibrant Sri Lankan restaurant in Sydney. Our food is inspired by traditional Lankan flavours with an Australian sensibility.

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6. Elements Smokehouse and Bar Darlinghurst

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Expensive

• American • Darlinghurst

Booked 19 times today

Welcome to Elements Smokehouse and Bar, where culinary excellence meets vibrant ambience in the heart of Sydney. Our menu showcases the finest ingredients and expert cooking techniques, ensuring every dish is a flavorful masterpiece. While steak is our specialty, prepared to perfection with the choicest cuts, our culinary prowess extends to a diverse range of options, from juicy ribs to crispy fried chicken wings. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience and discover why Elements Smokehouse is acclaimed as one of the best American Diners in Sydney. Just a short walk from Surry Hills, Potts Point and Kings Cross, our romantic steakhouse and restaurant are ready to give you an unforgettable experience.

7. Surly's

4.4

Awesome(11)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Darlinghurst

Everybody’s favourite all-American Tavern, opened in 2015, offering Sydney an authentic slice of Nashville. Located in the beating heart of Surry Hills, this dive bar is a well-needed escape from the daily grind; where big kids go to play, & the food makes them stay.

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8. Native Eatery Bar and Restaurant

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Price: Moderate

• Australian • Darlinghurst

Booked 1 time today

## Native Eatery: Where Flavor Meets Heart Nestled in the heart of Darlinghurst, Native Eatery is your home away from home. We offer an unforgettable dining experience, blending exquisite cuisine, a vibrant bar scene, and a cozy café atmosphere. Whether you're stopping by for a leisurely breakfast, a delicious lunch, or a memorable dinner, our diverse menu caters to every craving and occasion. **Indulge in our irresistible cuisine:** * **Breakfast:** Start your day with a mouthwatering breakfast burger with provolone cheese, baby rocket, capsicum relish, fried eggs, and bacon on a toasted milk bun. * **Lunch:** Enjoy a light and healthy vegan bowl with roasted pumpkin, roasted mushrooms, beetroot hummus, avocado, wilted spinach, falafel, and crispy kale. * **Dinner:** Savor our signature dishes like the slow-cooked lamb shoulder with roasted vegetables and rosemary jus, or the pan-seared barramundi with lemon myrtle beurre blanc. **Sip on crafted cocktails:** Our talented bartenders create innovative cocktails using native Australian ingredients, like the Waratah Spritz with Davidson plum and lemon myrtle, or the Bush Tucker Negroni with wattleseed and pepperberry. **Relax in our cozy

9. Harrys by Giuls

4.7

Exceptional(20)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Darlinghurst

Booked 3 times today

Located in Darlinghurst's iconic dining district, Stanley Street, Harry's by Giuls is your little slice of Milano in Sydney's original little Italy.

10. Toei Surry Hills

4.1

Excellent(3)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Darlinghurst

Booked 6 times today

Toei takes your favourite Australian and Asian dishes on a transformative journey, using modern techniques to unlock hidden depths of flavour. Our menu is an invitation to explore, accessible to all yet bursting with culinary surprises.

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Jane
Northern Ireland •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We loved steak night! Great value and amazing cocktails.
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The WaratahPrice: Expensive• Australian• Darlinghurst
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4.6
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PaulVIP
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
Every bite was a flavor bomb. An unforgettable meal.
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Lankan Filling StationPrice: Very Expensive• Sri Lankan• Darlinghurst
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4.7
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BrettVIP
Sydney •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
Did the premium set menu and loved it.. Every dish was full of flavour and the steak was a standout! Service was excellent and will definitely be back. Great Mediterranean restaurant!
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Ouzo Bar & DiningPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Darlinghurst
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4.2
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GiselaVIP
Sydney •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
my new favourite restaurant Love the food and wonderful flavours
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Zushi - Surry HillsPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Surry Hills
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4.6
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Penny
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
Fantastic experience, incredible food, reasonably priced, really great staff who were attentive and provided great recommendations and service, without being overbearing. Really fun night! Thank you to all!
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Tommy's DarlinghurstPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Darlinghurst
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4.5

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251 restaurants available nearby

1. Zushi - Surry Hills

2. The Waratah

3. Tommy's Darlinghurst

4. Ouzo Bar & Dining

5. Lankan Filling Station

6. Elements Smokehouse and Bar Darlinghurst

7. Surly's

8. Native Eatery Bar and Restaurant

9. Harrys by Giuls

10. Toei Surry Hills

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