Best Lunch Restaurants in Williamstown

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1. The Morning Star Hotel

4.5

Awesome(58)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Williamstown

Booked 11 times today

Open now to Williamstown and surrounding areas. A true local classic!

2. The Strand

4.7

Exceptional(545)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Williamstown

Booked 5 times today

Serving beautiful food to the diners of Melbourne and beyond for over 20 years. The Strand in Williamstown has become a Melbourne Institution.

3. Cha Ching

4.4

Awesome(543)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 36 times today

Cha Ching is an Asian fusion concept restaurant where customer enjoys variety of Asian dishes on a table with Asian spiced drinks and cocktail for an affordable per dinner and lunch.Synonymous with luck in Chinese culture, Cha Ching is a project three years in the making, from Owner & Head Chef Ken Leung.From working in Hong Kong’s Michelin Star St George Restaurant in 2012 to experience in kitchens across Melbourne’s elite food scene, Ken’s hospitality experience spans over 15 years.The result? Cha Ching’s menu is an homage to Asian cuisine, emboldened by the multiculturalism of Melbourne.Street food with finesse and re-imagined traditional cuisine, every dish pops with vibrancy and colour!

4. Vue de monde

4.9

Exceptional(2009)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 16 times today

Vue de monde is a testament to the belief that dining can be a wondrous and unforgettable experience. The ever-changing chef’s menu pays homage to classical fine dining in a modern context by exploring the beauty of native Australian ingredients. While in the past the menu looked to Europe for inspiration, Executive Chef Hugh Allen continues to celebrate the unparalleled quality of home-grown produce with thoughtfully considered dishes committed to seasonality and locality. Vue de monde has been synonymous with Melbourne dining for almost 20 years, continuing to present an exciting and dynamic experience with a progression of flavours and sense of curiosity. The whimsical spirit at the heart of the Vue de monde menu has not been lost throughout the years, with the lighter-handed and more natural approach to cooking being no less infused with theatre.

5. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(750)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 52 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

6. Luci

4.4

Awesome(220)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant set in the grand hall of Melbourne’s historic Equity Chambers building.Its art deco styled dining room – designed by Bates Smart – provides a sophisticated backdrop to a contemporary Australian menu with Italian accents.Celebrating Melbourne’s history of Italian immigrants and its evolution into a cosmopolitan culinary city, Luci is a contemporary Australian restaurant housed within the grand hall of the historic Equity Chambers Building.

7. Elwood Bathers

4.7

Exceptional(1727)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Elwood

Booked 19 times today

Bayside restaurant and event venue open daily from 9:00am for takeaway coffees & juices, and from 11:30am onwards for dine in. Passionate about friends, family and community.

8. Windsor Wine Room

4.5

Awesome(108)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Windsor

Booked 38 times today

Nestled in the heart of Chapel Street, Windsor Wine Room is an intimate space to indulge in good food, exceptional wine and familiar company. Savour a curated selection of wines, carefully paired with smaller bites and larger dishes to share that showcase a modern European-accented menu.

9. French Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(374)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Melbourne CBD

Booked 6 times today

Tucked away above the vibrant red brick of Hardware Lane in Melbourne's CBD, you'll discover French Saloon, an elevated casual dining experience that channels the spirit of a classic French bistro using local and seasonal ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner, ascend the narrow stairs and find yourself in a New York-style loft, bathed in natural light from large windows overlooking the bustling street below.This confident yet casual French bistro is the brainchild of veteran restaurateurs Joshua Brisbane, Con Christopoulos (renowned for The European, Siglo, and Melbourne Supper Club) and prolific chef Ian Curley and executive chef Luke Fraser. The thoughtful wine list is naturally French-focused but with plenty of special local and domestic surprises too.French Saloon's recent collaboration with the renowned London restaurant St John during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival has further cemented its place as a noteworthy destination in Melbourne's dynamic culinary scene.

10. Sachi

4.7

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Melbourne CBD

Booked 17 times today

Pop Up at Leonie UpstairsMore good news, Sachi lovers! We're popping up at Leonie Upstairs for three weeks only while we put the finishing touches on our new CBD home. You’ll still be able to get your hands on our iconic lunch specials, full menu (with a few tasty updates) and the full Sachi Omakase experience, all in one cosy new spot.⁠Come through and feast while it lasts!⁠

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FelicityVIP
Victoria •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Brilliant menu , both food and wine , attentive and super enjoyable
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GilsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Yarra
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4.5
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Coralli
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was amazing, service was outstanding ding with knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great experience overall.
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Vue de mondePrice: Very Expensive• Modern Australian• Melbourne CBD
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4.9
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Helen
Melbourne •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was fantastic, but gosh it was really noisy, hard to have a normal conversation!
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Cha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD
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4.4
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Aimee
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, cozy ambience suited well for frosty nights!
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The Morning Star HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Williamstown
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4.5
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Joanne
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 4, 2025
I took my Aunt for a special lunch to celebrate her birthday and it didn’t disappoint. Service, food and the view was just lovely. This has made it to my ‘must return’ list!
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The StrandPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Williamstown
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4.7

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