Best Lunch Restaurants in Cockatoo Island

"Whilst the regular ferry services are a great way to experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour, a day or night cruise over the Harbour is a wonderful experience that often includes drinks and a meal. On a cruise, you typically have a lot more space to wander around, and there are fewer people on the boat than on a regular ferry. A cruise is also much slower, which gives you the opportunity to really soak in the beauty that surrounds you."

"Experience Sydney aboard one of the city’s relaxing harbour cruises. Watch the sunset reflect on the sails of the Sydney Opera House and dine by candlelight as the waters lull you into complete contentment. This is a fantastic way to see the city."

"A party-time oasis of pink flamingos and private cabanas for the past 12 years, Ivy Pool Club underwent a refresh in 2020 to provide more al fresco dining options. Additional booths and poolside tables were installed, and chef Vincenzo Biondini expanded his menu to include Italian-ish salads and antipasto such as mortadella, burrata and giardiniera. Pool Club now has table service too, and guests really keen to push out the inflatable swan can order caviar and Dom Perignon from Uccello next door."

"Ivy Pool Club is one of Sydney's most popular bars, found at the top of the Ivy complex in Sydney CBD. Recline in a private cabana or take a dip in the crystal clear water under the city skyline, with premium cocktails and Italian-style bites available if you get hungry."

"Inspired by the Italian coastline, this rooftop pool bar is a taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of the city. “I arrived here just 2 weeks before the lockdown and a lot of my friends told me that this venue was great!. So, I just want to live the experience as well!"

"Chatkazz is a haven for Indian street snacks – a massive, colourful and busy restaurant with diners hooking into classics such as biryani and roti, alongside bizarre (and delicious) takes on Western snacks like club sandwiches and pizza. Shop 4, 14-20 Station Street E, Harris Park"

"Chatkazz is a culinary gem and delivers a truly special eating experience. The term means “spicy and delicious”, and that’s exactly what you’ll get from this popular Harris Park spot. It specialises in street food and farsan (salty snacks) that’ll transport you directly to India."

"If you’re craving some authentic Indian street food, Chatkazz needs to be your go-to. Both delivery and pick up are available. 📍Chatkazz, Shop 4-6/14-20 Station St E, Harris Park NSW 2150 📍Chatkazz Bella Vista, Shop A1/24-32 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153"

"Cafe Vizio Caffe e Cucina is laden with old-world charm and customers are treated like family. For a unique breakfast experience, order your cup of robust, specially-curated beans and bring a few friends along to enjoy a breakfast fit for royalty. Pair it with a traditional Italian pastry, or fill yourself up with some bacon and eggs."

"Share the pleasures of life with friends and family at Vizio Caffe e Cucina on William Street in Woolloomooloo. With a name that has two meanings – family and home – catch up over a good dose of caffe..."

"Sydney Cebu Lechon is the perfect choice to satiate your Filipino food craving from a distance. Their menu has everything you can imagine from hearty chicken humba, hearty pork barbecues, and classic tapsilog. They’ve even got a ‘lockdown comfort meal for two’ perfect for soothing your coronavirus blues."

"Traditional Lebanese feeds and 100% Vegan options available too!. Check out the $3 Za’atar Bread and the $6.50 Lahembajin bread – a folded meat pizza!. Newtown is the international and vegetarian food hub of Sydney where you are sure to find a delectable cheap eat that won’t blow a hole in your budget!"

"Ed.Square Town Centre has a brand new indoor children’s play area with two dedicated spaces for kids of all ages.The junior space for under fours boats a ‘Junior Cube’ with a crawl tube, vertical forest and activity wall plus an inclusive kaleidoscope cubby. Older children will love the hanging pods, which hang up to 3.8-metres off the ground for endless climbing fun, and have an attached slide. There is also a mini trampoline, rock climbing wall and two additional slides in the area to keep everyone entertained.Where: Ed."

"An established Northern Beaches brewery with outposts scattered around the Northern Beaches. At the brewery in Brookvale, the Truck Bar (literally fashioned from a 1960 Dodge pickup truck) is the place to be, with Thursdays being game night. Giant Jenga and shuffleboard anyone?"

"Located within St Peters Precinct 75, Willie the Boatman is the neighbourhood brewery and liquor store. This laid-back micro-brewery is popular with the locals for an after-work beverage, both sit in and takeaway. From Thursday to Sunday The Tasting Room is open to the public and come the weekend, food trucks provide the perfect beer snacks."

"Young Henry’s are the trendsetters in the Inner West brewery scene. They have a well-earned reputation for their top-notch brews and community vibe. The Tasting Bar is open seven days a week and on the weekend, you can expect a crowd basking in the beer, beats and bites."