Sydney’s Best Lunch: Midday Dining You’ll Love at Crown

Sydney’s best lunch. That’s a big claim, considering the city’s reputation for world-class meals.  

But somebody must step up to the plate, and we’re willing to give it a shot. 

Crown Sydney is a must-try destination for lunches. We’ve got a little bit of everything, and a lot of everything delicious.  

Think quick work breaks, casual catch ups with friends, long lunches, and even post-lunch drinks. There’s everything from modern Australian bites to fine dining, and plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoor terraces to set the tone.  

And thanks to our central location, lunch in Sydney at Crown makes just as much sense for nearby office workers as it does for friends coming in from opposite sides of town.  

Outdoor seating. Waterfront views. Bustling Barangaroo. When you have lunch at Crown Sydney, it’s more than just a meal.  

There’s casual Asian fare at 88 Noodle, lunch with a view at Oncore by Clare Smyth, fragrant wood-fired meals at Woodcut, fine dining at Nobu, and long, international buffet style meals at Epicurean.  

Hungry yet? Here’s where to find some of the best lunch restaurants in Sydney. 

Casual Asian Eats at 88 Noodle 

Step into a world where the aromas, textures, and flavours don’t exist anywhere else in Australia outside of authentic Asian restaurants and home kitchens.  

The eatery at 88 Noodle is casual, quick, and ideal for sharing small plates – or simply enjoying them all to yourself on a lunchbreak. This is the kind of food that will fill you up with delicious authentic Asian flavour profiles, and perhaps even help you take your mind off work during your meal.  

For a casual lunch in Sydney CBD, it’s got to be 88 Noodle.  

Lunch With a View at Oncore by Clare Smyth

Award winning Oncore by Clare Smyth is one of the best lunch restaurants in Sydney. It’s the place to go when you’d like to treat yourself, treat friends.

Clare Smyth brings her Michelin star finesse to Sydney, showcasing sustainable ingredients in exceptional flaire These contemporary lunch dishes fuse fine dining with unparalleled flavour pairings – and scenic waterfront views.  

Note that Oncore by Clare Smyth is only open for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays, and reservations are a must to secure your spot.  

A Wood-Fired Dining Experience at Woodcut  

Woodcut combines world-class views of Sydney Harbour with slow-cooked meals prepared over an open flame or in a wood-burning oven. It’s all about earthy, smoky flavours, with fresh Australian produce as the star of the show. Woodcut honours the elements through it’s food, earning it a prestigious hat from the Good Food Guide Awards. 

Come in for a quick lunch on a work break, or stay for a long, enjoyable feast on our sun-lit terrace. Because when you have lunch with a view in Sydney, it’s worth sticking around for. 

Fine Dining Midday Meals at Nobu

Celebrating? Meeting important clients? Make a reservation at Nobu. 

Nobu is as much as place for a fine dining lunch as it is a Sydney destination. Famed for its Japanese fusion meals and Peruvian twist, this is one restaurant that’s truly unique.  

With local produce and seafood, the lunch menu here is simply stellar. Try a bento box for multiple morsels in one dish or enjoy your choice of the à la carte menu for a lunch you’ll be thinking about for weeks to come. Think their iconic yellowtail jalapeño and black cod miso.  

Long Lunches at Epicurean  

Take your time at Epicurean, where top-quality meals are served buffet style in a beautiful dining space overlooking the harbour.  

Take your pick of Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and other cuisines, and relax over a long, relaxing lunch with friends. Share your recommendations, try a little of everything, and go back for more of your favourite bites – just be sure to leave space for dessert.  

This is your spot for a long lunch in Sydney, so bring the crew and prepare to stay a while. 

Casual or formal, short or lazily long, indoor or outdoor, Australian or international, Crown has it all. From stunning views and delectable food, come for lunch to Crown Sydney and remind yourself why midday dining can be such a treat.