Best Lunch Restaurants in Alexandria

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1. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 58 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

2. Rubric Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(18)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Alexandria

William Angliss Institute is the specialist centre for the Foods, Tourism, Hospitality and Events industries and has long been recognised as the launching pad for Australia's leading chefs and hospitality professionals. Restaurant Rubric, located in Alexandria, is our student-run restaurant that offers unique, affordable and quality dining. When dining with us, you are directly supporting the students learning experience.

3. The Potting Shed

4.3

Awesome(3800)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 37 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

4. Song Bird

4.4

Awesome(192)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 27 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.

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5. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.3

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 35 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.

6. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1008)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 35 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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7. Next Door Double Bay

4.6

Exceptional(117)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 7 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.

8. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(688)

Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 51 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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9. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.6

Exceptional(1553)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 46 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.

10. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(514)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 36 times today

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

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Ashlee
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Staff was great really nice , food was good and nice coffee.
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The Grounds of Alexandria CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Alexandria
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4.2
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markVIP
New York City •19 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was such a turn off. So rushed and all over the place. Made an otherwise lovely experience regrettable.
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Song BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Double Bay
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4.4
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Kim
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My friends and I always have a fabulous time at the Grounds. The food is amazing. Your staff work very hard but are so delightful! The whole experience is always Magical!
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The Potting ShedPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Alexandria
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4.3
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Simon
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I absolutely loved the atmosphere at The Grounds. The decor is stunning, and the ambience makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. They’ve put a lot of thought into creating a welcoming environment. The service stood out for me. It was the perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness, which made the whole experience even better. Everything about The Grounds—from the decor to the overall vibe—felt thoughtful and inviting. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a place to unwind and enjoy excellent service.
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The Grounds Coffee FactoryPrice: Moderate• Australian• Eveleigh
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4.3
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Jen
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Loved how the chefs visited each table to explain their individual culinary creation to the diners.
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Rubric RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Australian• Alexandria
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4.8

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257 restaurants available nearby

1. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

2. Rubric Restaurant

3. The Potting Shed

4. Song Bird

5. The Grounds Coffee Factory

6. Pellegrino 2000

7. Next Door Double Bay

8. Margaret

9. Zushi - Barangaroo

10. Clam Bar

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