Lavana Restaurant
Last updated★ 4.5 · 407 Google reviews · $$
Lavana Restaurant sits on the Walsh Bay waterfront on Hickson Road, serving Mediterranean cooking with Australian produce. Its harbour terrace suits long lunches and sunset dinners, and the room feels relaxed and lingering. It is best known for fresh seafood, oysters and cocktails. The Paddock is the nearest park, about a minute's walk away.
Cuisine at Lavana Restaurant
Food at Lavana Restaurant
The menu runs from small plates and artisan tapas to large plates and premium grill cuts, with sides and desserts. Regulars keep naming the oysters, kingfish ceviche, lobster ravioli and wood-fired Junee lamb ribs. Grill cuts include a 500g dry-aged ribeye, aged six weeks and cooked in wagyu tallow. Vegetarian (V) and gluten-free (G) dishes are marked on every menu.
What to order: Lobster ravioli · Oysters · Lamb ribs
Drinks at Lavana Restaurant
The bar pours Australian and European wines by the glass, signature cocktails, single malts and Champagne, with glasses from $16. Visitors praise the cocktails, and one visitor said the house cocktail with melon and yuzu was especially refreshing. The page does not name a coffee roaster.
Set menus and theatre dinners
Groups of eight or more can choose from four set menus, priced from $69 to $149 a person. Set Menu One suits 20 to 30 guests. The restaurant offers to time courses around a show's curtain time, which suits people heading to the theatre. Groups of eight or more are charged a 10% surcharge.
What customers say about Lavana Restaurant
- 💬Friendly, attentive service from bar to floor
- 💬Waterfront views and sunset light from the terrace
- 💬Very fresh oysters and seafood
- 💬Cocktails that visitors single out
Tips for visiting Lavana Restaurant
- ✓Groups of eight or more should call 0422 379 095 to book.
- ✓Sundays and public holidays carry a 15% surcharge.
- ✓Monday is for theatre bookings only.
- ✓Dogs are welcome on the terrace.
Getting to Lavana Restaurant
Shop 5 & 6, 17A Hickson Road, Walsh Bay NSW 2000, on the waterfront. Wilson Parking and metered street parking are both two minutes away.
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FAQ about Lavana Restaurant
What cuisine does Lavana Restaurant serve?
It serves Mediterranean cooking made with Australian produce, from tapas and large plates to grill cuts.
Does Lavana Restaurant have gluten-free or vegetarian options?
Gluten-free (G) and vegetarian (V) dishes are marked on every menu.
Can I book a table at Lavana Restaurant?
Yes, bookings are made online or by phoning 0422 379 095. Groups of eight or more should call.
Does Lavana Restaurant have a kids' menu?
Yes, there is a kids' menu at $20, and highchairs are available.