Best Lunch Restaurants in Sawtell

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AlexandriaArtarmonBalmainBankstownBarangarooBaulkham Hills

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267 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Zushi - Barangaroo restaurant

1. Zushi - Barangaroo

4.7

Exceptional(1596)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Barangaroo

Booked 58 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.

2. Lunas

4.7

Exceptional(49)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Portuguese • Petersham

Booked 2 times today

An all day Portuguese diner with a focus on premium ingredients from the team behind Fich@Petersham and Sweet Belem Cake Boutique. Please note: We DO NOT take bookings for breakfast or lunch. Thank you for your understanding.

A photo of BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo restaurant

3. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1335)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Barangaroo

Booked 32 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.

A photo of love.fish - Barangaroo restaurant

4. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1842)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 31 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!

A photo of Burwood Rengaya Casual Dining restaurant

5. Burwood Rengaya Casual Dining

4.7

Exceptional(321)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese (Yakiniku) • Burwood

Booked 12 times today

We are a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant in Burwood, serving high quality wagyu and sake.We are located in a centre of Burwood. It is very close to bus stop and train station, and also this building has a 1 hour 30 minutes free parking. Easy access for the customers.We have more than 25 years of experiences of Japanese Yakiniku in Sydney. We provide our customers with a great Wagyu experience and fun.

A photo of The Grounds Coffee Factory restaurant

6. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4

Awesome(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 82 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.

7. Happyfield

4.9

Exceptional(111)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Haberfield

Booked 21 times today

If you live in or around Haberfield, you know full well that diner-style cafe Happyfield makes some of the best pancakes in Sydney. Opened in 2020 by Jesse Orleans and Chris Theodosi, the bright yellow corner cafe serves up amazing food and a genuinely (as the name suggests) happy vibe. Alongside friendly service and menu items like the “McLovin Muffin”, Happyfield is known best for its delicious pancake stacks.

8. Angelo's Cabarita

4.5

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Cabarita

Booked 6 times today

Discover the harmony of tradition and modernity at Angelo’s Cabarita. Winning the first significant award of 2025, "The Chef Hat", our menu is rich in Modern Australian flavors, infused with contemporary creativity of fresh local produce, it promises a culinary experience that resonates with heritage yet sparkles with innovation. Here, every dish is a testament to our dedication to quality and a tribute to the timeless art of cooking. Join us in celebrating the fusion of classic tastes and modern gastronomic excellence.

9. THE DOLAR SHOP

4.8

Exceptional(33)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Haymarket

Booked 30 times today

The Dolar Shop Hot Pot story began in Las Vegas of the East; Macau! Our name “Dolar” comes from a Chinese term embodying the people’s willingness to work hard to gather prosperity, fortune, and never turning down any opportunities! What about "Shop"? We are artisans in our workshop and our craft is hot pot. When guests come dine with us in The Dolar Shop be prepared to indulge in our delectable house made ingredients!

A photo of Gavroche Chippendale restaurant

10. Gavroche Chippendale

4.9

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Chippendale

Booked 7 times today

Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.

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From verified diners like you

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Julia
Sydney •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We enjoyed our time. Great food and amazing service
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BORN by Tapavino - BarangarooPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Barangaroo
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4.5
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Dean
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Great service and amazing food as always! Excited you are expanding at Barangaroo as it will be easier to dine with you more!
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Zushi - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Barangaroo
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4.7
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Linda
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I got thr premium buffet on a Saturday night, so it was very busy but the service was quick and amazing, This is my second time coming here, first time was OMG Amazing ..!! Like had to be my fav Jap all you can eat.. meat was soft juicy and amazing.. i highly rated it.. But sadly second time I came i was a little disappointed.. wagyu was a little chewy, beef tongue was frozen, but overall I was still happy with it, but not sure now if I'll come back especially for the premium price.
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Burwood Rengaya Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Japanese (Yakiniku)• Burwood
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4.7
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Sammy
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was excellent, the service great, the atmosphere superb and we will definitely go back again and again
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love.fish - BarangarooPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Barangaroo
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4.5
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Natasha
Canberra •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
So amazing to have another option for Portuguese food in Sydney! Chorizo pasta was a 10/10 and the bacalhau was absolutely delicious. Sardines entree also absolutely a must try the olive tapenade so fresh and the broa the perfect combination of fluffy and crunchy.
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LunasPrice: Expensive• Portuguese• Petersham
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4.7

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