Best Lunch Restaurants in Circular Quay

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266 restaurants available nearby

1. Neptune's Grotto

4.9

Exceptional(108)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 67 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

2. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(562)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 57 times today

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

A photo of Balcon by Tapavino restaurant

3. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(113)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 14 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.

A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

4. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 17 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.

5. Masuya Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(204)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 40 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.

A photo of Mode Kitchen & Bar restaurant

6. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(539)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 6 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.

A photo of The East Chinese Restaurant restaurant

7. The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(60)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Circular Quay

Booked 16 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.

A photo of Chat Thai - Circular Quay restaurant

8. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

4.2

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Circular Quay

Booked 6 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.

9. Neptune Palace

4.7

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 20 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.

10. Door Knock

4.6

Exceptional(310)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Sydney CBD

Booked 17 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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Bob
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Menu offers wide options. Perhaps a few more tapas would balance it a bit more. Food was delicious and just right for what we needed pre concert at the Opera House. Outdoor tables the best.
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Balcon by TapavinoPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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GarnerA
Sydney •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
NY Bistro vibe, excellent service. Pasta with clams was insanely good. Best sauce ever. Wine list has some outstanding white burgundy by the glass.
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Tasmania •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Exquisite food, exceptional service, brilliant vibe. Will be back
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.9
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BobVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Arguably the best steakhouse in all of Sydney, let alone NSW.
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Pony Dining The RocksPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• The Rocks
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Absolutely fantastic food and service. The fish (sushi and sashimi) was very fresh and our table server Momo was very attentive. Highly recommended and will be back soon.
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Masuya RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Sydney CBD
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4.7

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