Best Lunch Restaurants in Balmain

257 restaurants available nearby

1. Song Bird

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 67 times today

Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

2. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1010)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 55 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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3. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

Exceptional(1559)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 118 times today

At the edge of the CBD, in the spectacular 22-hectare waterfront precinct where an old container terminal once stood, discerning foodies can now find some of the city’s best sushi in Barangaroo. Established in 2016, the newest addition to the Zushi restaurant empire is in Sydney’s impressive new harbour foreshore playground. Zushi Barangaroo is both stylish and comfortable, capturing the relaxed style of a typical Japanese bar or izakaya designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada. We offer premium service complimented with a wide selection of imported beers, Japanese inspired cocktails, and Japanese sake and whisky.Zushi prides itself on using only carefully sourced local ingredients; the freshest vegetables and sustainable seafood where possible and most of the menu is gluten-free. We are open every day for lunch and dinner, serving delectable sushi, sashimi and share plates. And the glorious harbour views are pretty tasty too.

4. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(517)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 42 times today

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

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5. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1809)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 38 times today

How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!

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6. Next Door Double Bay

4.6

Exceptional(117)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 38 times today

Next Door is the sister restaurant of Margaret, which, quite literally, sits next door to it at the corner of Bay St and Guilfoyle Avenue. Featuring a rolling 12-hour lunch-to-dinner menu, the bar brings you a selection of specially curated small plates such as Woodfire Grilled Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes with Oregano, Braised Zucchini with Mint, Chilli and Pecorino, as well as an amazing selection of Consorcio, Cuca, Pollastrini, Ortiz and Real Conversas tins with some freshly baked sourdough from Baker Bleu. It's also home to the famous Perry hamburger."It's just a place to get some really nice hospitality, chill out and enjoy your day," Neil Perry. Sandwiched between Baker Bleu and Margaret, the indoor dining area is cosy and comfortable, with marble-top tables and an open bar and kitchen.

A photo of BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo restaurant

7. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1320)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Barangaroo

Booked 18 times today

BóRN is the 3rd venue in the Tapavino stable and takes its cue from the tapas bars & restaurants in & around El Born, Barcelona. Located on the waterfront in Barangaroo, We take inspiration from the Spanish classics but with a modern twist.

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8. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.3

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 79 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

9. Jounieh

4.7

Exceptional(189)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay

Booked 12 times today

Jounieh is a contemporary approach to the Middle Eastern culinary tradition.Perfectly positioned on the Walsh Bay harbour foreshore, this waterside venue takes you on a journey through the distinctive flavours and tastes of its famed namesake – the coastal town of Jounieh in Lebanon.From the pickles and spices of the bustling ‘Souk’, the grandeur of its luxurious oceanfront resorts, bustling nightlife and numerous promenade eateries, Jounieh is an all-encompassing slice of Lebanese culture.So grab another round of dips and pile up the pita; time moves slowly when you’re eating this well.

10. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(691)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 107 times today

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

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ReneeVIP
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The reviews I had read did no justice to the outstanding level of service and cuisine we experienced at Songbird last night with a party of six. Exceptional produce beautifully cooked. Stand-outs were piping hot dumplings with a delicate skin and bouncy interior, sesame prawn toast, beautifully balanced crab omelette and conpoy and lup cheong fried rice. The crisp skin chicken was voted the best we all had ever had - a must order. Mr Wongs had the monopoly of fine Cantonese food in Sydney up until now. The baton, has now been well and truly been passed to Songbird. Can’t wait to return.
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Song BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Double Bay
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4.4
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Craig
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Was a great experience. Love it there. Always sensational.
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love.fish - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Barangaroo
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4.5
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Anya
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As quickly as the food came out that’s how quickly it was finished. My partner and I ate it within 10 minutes in complete silence and were so impressed with how amazing the food was. Looking forward to coming again and actually savouring the food next time.
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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TraceyVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved it! Food was incredible. Service was fantastic.
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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Geoff
Sunshine Coast •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We moved away from Sydney, so we were keen to try one of our favourite restaurants on this holiday. It did not disappoint and is still the high quality food, excellent service and fantastic location! Sashimi tacos, as always, were the standout dish!
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Zushi - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Barangaroo
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4.6

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257 restaurants available nearby

1. Song Bird

2. Pellegrino 2000

3. Zushi - Barangaroo

4. Clam Bar

5. love.fish - Barangaroo

6. Next Door Double Bay

7. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

8. The Grounds Coffee Factory

9. Jounieh

10. Margaret

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