There’s nothing more rewarding at the end of a hard working week than booking in for a long lunch. One of our favourite places to indulge and unwind over a few wines on a Friday arvo is The Meat & Wine Co in Barangaroo.
Not only is the food delicious with perfectly matched wine, but the friendly and attentive service is always on point too. When escaping the office during lunchtime in search of a sit-down meal, it’s important to find somewhere you can switch off and enjoy the simple pleasure of good food and company, without feeling the usual rush of lunchtime hour in the city.
The Meat & Wine Co welcomes guests to their upstairs dining floor tucked away from the busy streets of Barangaroo. Choosing the lunchtime menu, we usually opt for the starter and main with a glass of wine for $42 (or three courses for $49). My favourite starter from this menu is the beetroot and smoked labne served with radish, rocket, quinoa crisp, feta and dill oil.
For the set menu mains there is a variety of choice including salmon poke bowl, chicken schnitzel and even a 250g wagyu rump steak. This time I chose the roasted pumpkin and halloumi rocket salad on a bed of quinoa, herbs and olive oil drizzle.
This was all washed down with a gorgeous glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc white wine as part of the lunch menu deal. Once again, the service was excellent and the restaurant humming with that relaxing Friday feeling vibe. This is why The Meat & Wine Co is our go to restaurant for a working lunch and somewhere we can confidently send colleagues who may be in search of a venue when hosting a client lunch or dinner.
Dani Aneka 