Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in The Rocks

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Bondi AreaCapital RegionEastern SuburbsInner SouthInner South WestInner West

Neighbourhoods

BalmainBarangarooBondiBroadwayBrookvaleChippendale

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

42 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Next Door Double Bay restaurant

1. Next Door Double Bay

4.6

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 36 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

2. BORN by Tapavino - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1336)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Barangaroo

Booked 25 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.

3. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(795)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 77 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

4. Teddy

4.7

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Potts Point

Booked 5 times today

Teddy offers a fresh and approachable take on the modern Aussie bistro, filled with familiar favourites seen through fresh eyes. The menu is curated by widely acclaimed Chef Ben Sears (Melbourne), and the kitchen is overseen by Head Chef Nicole Coelho who brings her culinary flair to strike the right balance between old and new school favs.Teddy is the perfect space for all season and all reasons. Gather the crew for the next big event or just drop in for a weeknight-wine on the way home from the daily grind. Double Daily Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm Wednesday to Sunday (and it's well worth sneaking out of work early for!)The Teddy courtyard offers a killer private event space and is the perfect area to book out for you up to 25 of your favourite people. Pour yourself into a bar stool, order some freshly shucked Sydney rocks with a glass of Aussie bubbles, tap your feet along with the back2back 80s bangers and settle in for some of the best people watching in the hood.

A photo of Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay restaurant

5. Elements Bar and Grill Walsh Bay

4.3

Awesome(119)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • The Rocks

Booked 31 times today

Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve. Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.

6. Glass Brasserie

4.5

Awesome(1890)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 28 times today

Glass Brasserie is an eloquent, lofty restaurant and wine bar with panoramic views overlooking Sydney's historic Queen Victoria Building. Under the culinary guidance of head chef Natalie Murphy, the Glass team dreams up honest, simple culinary experiences that celebrate the finest seasonal produce in imbued flavour.The brasserie-style menu is designed to take guests on a journey, losing themselves in the enclaves of the restaurant's ambiance, flavours and character. Glass boasts one of Sydney's most comprehensive wine lists, curated by Head Sommelier, Mauro Bortolato for almost two decades. The 3,500 strong collection is encased in a striking wine wall that spans floor to ceiling through the space. Designed by renowned interior designer, Tony Chi, the restaurant's interior exudes equal party's intimacy and grandeur with it's ambient open-plan kitchen and expansive day-to-night dining experiences.Located on Level 2, 488 George Street, Sydney.

7. Fratelli Paradiso

4.8

Exceptional(194)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 33 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

8. Bartiga

4.4

Awesome(84)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 14 times today

Bartiga is a modern Australian restaurant/ and wine bar on a leafy corner in the centre of Double Bay. With comfortable booth seating inside and a sunny outdoor terrace it's the perfect spot for a long lunch or cosy dinner.Our menu is inspired by modern Australian cuisine with a contemporary Asian influence, and our dishes are designed to be shared.

9. Chez Crix

4.8

Exceptional(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Surry Hills

Booked 4 times today

Chez Crix is the organic evolution of the much loved public bar The Cricketers Arms which has been described as the 'loosest brumby in the Sydney pub scene' . A small french(ish) bistro in the penthouse delivering delicious food with intent and very energetic wines, in the absolute comfort of a pub.

A photo of Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont restaurant

10. Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont

4.4

Awesome(115)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Pyrmont

Booked 49 times today

Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve.Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.

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From verified diners like you

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Aaron
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great atmosphere, food and service, we will be back!
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MargaretPrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Double Bay
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4.7
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inga
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Teddy was fabulous! Service, food, decor & ambience all on point. We were a group & got a room to ourselves which made it even better. Finally, the service is some of the best I've had in Sydney.
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TeddyPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Potts Point
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4.7
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Olga
Sydney •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food is excellent quality with great ingredients.
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BORN by Tapavino - BarangarooPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Barangaroo
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4.5
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Fiona
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Fantastic venue, and the food was amazing. A perfect place to enjoy an intimate dinning experience with a special someone. I'd suggest requesting a table outside looking over the harbour as the noise inside was hectic. Our table service was fantastic. Overall this place has a wonderful vibe with beautifully cooked meal options.
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Elements Bar and Grill Walsh BayPrice: Expensive• Australian• The Rocks
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4.3
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NeilVIP
Sydney •37 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Next Door next level. Our hostess Francesca made the day exceptionally special from wine and food recommendations to her exquisite service. Prawn cutlets are a must and the cheeseburger was sensational along with some tasty sides. Be back soon.
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Next Door Double BayPrice: Expensive• Australian• Double Bay
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4.6

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