When it comes to business lunches, striking the right balance between quality and value is key. Sydney is packed with top-tier restaurants offering business lunches to impress – and they make smart business sense.
The Charles Brasserie & Bar, Sydney CBD
Lunchtime Indulgence: The Charles Bar’s $25 Special
The work lunch to beat all work lunches, Monday – Saturday, 12-6pm
The aged Wagyu cheeseburger and your choice of house wine, beer or soft drink for $25pp.
Bookings and walk-ins welcome.
Meat Wine & Co, Sydney CBD – Castlereagh | Barangaroo
7-day express lunch
Available from 12 – 4 pm Monday – Sunday. Select from a 1 course – $39pp, 2 course – $48pp or 3 course – $54pp menu and enjoy a glass of house wine, beer or soft drink.
Martinez, Sydney CBD
Take a seat in the dining room or out on the terrace and enjoy a dish from the rotating $20 Lunch Specials – there is something new to try each day.
Monday to Thursday, 11.30am–3pm
Monday | $20 Plate of the day
Minute steak, “au poivre”, pepper sauce, fries
Salmon, roast caramelised saffron butter, grilled flat beans
Tuesday | $20 Pasta of the day
Orecchiette, prawn, mussels, tomato sugo, crustacean oil
Spaghetti beef sausage bolognese, chilli, parmesan
Wednesday | $20 Burger of the day
Martinez wagyu burger, pickle, fries
Martinez chicken burger, burnt butter slaw, chilli mayo, fries
Thursday | $20 Plate of the day
Fish and chips, battered fish, yoghurt tartare, fries, lemon
Schnitzel, chicken cotoletta, cabbage slaw, aioli, fries, lemon
Walk-ins welcome, bookings encouraged, all group sizes gladly hosted.
Express lunch $59pp – starter, entrée, mains & sides
Express lunch $49pp – starter, mains & sides
Callao, brings you an exceptional culinary experience in the form of Nikkei, a Japanese Peruvian cuisine. Fresh ingredients delivered through meticulous techniques and infused with subtle flavours. Culinary creations inspired by the natural elements.
AALIA, Martin Place
Enjoy an express lunch at two hatted middle eastern cuisine $70pp – snack, entrée to share, main course to share.
Situated in the heart of Sydney CBD, AALIA brings together the lively spirit of Sydney’s dining scene with the diverse and flavourful essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. Their aim is straightforward—to pioneer Middle Eastern cooking while staying true to its cultural roots.
a’Mare, Barangaroo
Enjoy two for the price of one with a’Mare’s signature special for lunch Friday – Sunday and dinner on Monday throughout winter. The menu features a curated selection of their most beloved dishes including a’Mare’s beloved Focaccia, Carpaccio di manzo and Moreton Bay Bug. Enjoy the hero of the waterside feast Eastern Rock Lobster spaghetti and Costata alla griglia; Westholme wagyu rib eye steak. Buon appetito.
Dean & Nancy on 22, Sydney CBD
Lunch special on Thursday & Friday only – $49pp starter, main, side and sourdough
High above Sydney’s skyline lies the best cocktail bar in town. A balance of mid-century decadence and modern details; with gold-veined marble, intimate tables and timeless service ready to greet you as you step off the curved brass staircase.
The Wine Bar at The International, Martin Place
A true wine bar for the big city – it has a relaxed approach to good food and wine with a menu of snack items, pizzette, small and large plates – perfect for sharing.
Bennelong, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong House Lunch – enjoy a two-course choice menu with sparkling wine on arrival for $125 per person. Available Friday to Sunday
Begin your meal with a glass of Tasmania’s finest Arras Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, with your choice of two standout entrées and main courses crafted by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore and Head Chef Rob Cockerill. Elevate your dining experience with the option to add premium snacks, sides, and desserts carefully curated to enhance the seasonal menu.
Bar Tilda, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Bar Tilda lunch special Monday to Friday 12pm – 3pm
Enjoy their $20 lunch menu offering a range of delicious options, perfect for a weekday delight.
Wentworth Bar, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
$20 lunch bowls with a choice of Hanoi Chicken & Rice, Satay Pork Belly Noodles or Banana Blossom Glazed Salmon Salad.
Available Monday to Friday 12 pm to 3pm.
Delta Rue, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Enjoy Delta Rue’s $89 set banquet menu for only $49 when you book for 6 or more! Available Wednesday – Friday from 12 – 3pm.
Brasserie 1930, Capella Sydney
Enjoy 1 course $35pp, 2 courses $55pp or 3 courses $68pp at Brasserie 1930 the award-winning dining experience at Capella Sydney.
Canvas Restaurant at MCA, Circular Quay
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4.30pm, take a seat with the best views of Sydney and enjoy 2 courses $95pp or 3 courses $120pp. Canvas brings a bold new dining concept to the MCA, with a newly transformed space, stunning harbour views and a seasonal Chef-in-Residence.
Chef-in-Residence, James Scott has made his mark at some of Sydney’s top restaurants, including Sepia and Lumi. Seamlessly combining his commitment to Australian seasonal produce and native ingredients, James creates refined dishes that reflect both his Scottish heritage and extensive international culinary experience.
Gidley, Sydney CBD
Step inside and make your way down the dimly lit stairs to the Lounge Bar, an intimate haven of plush furnishings and quiet corners. On the lunch menu you will find The Gidley’s double cheeseburger which was named Australia’s best, placing it 9th on a list compiled by world’s best steak restaurants.
Sydney Business Lunch
Whether, you're hosting a client, catching up with a colleague, or looking to upgrade your solo lunch break, our curated guide covers the best places where the service is sharp, the food is a standout, and lunch specials that mean business.