Best Lunch Restaurants in Washington

49 restaurants available nearby

1. Havelock Arms

4.3

Awesome(16)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Washington

Booked 7 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the picturesque village of Fatfield, Washington, overlooking the banks of the River Wear. Here at The Havelock Arms, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand.Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there’s a dish for every desire.

2. Fiume

4.3

Awesome(1552)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Washington

Booked 8 times today

Having earned a remarkable reputation for mouth-watering Italian food and outstanding customer service over the last 15 years, Ristorante Fiume and River Bar continue to please visitors of all ages. We're a family focused restaurant serving an array of authentic homemade Italian dishes 7 days a week, whilst downstairs River Bar offers a great place to relax and socialise while enjoying stunning views across the River Wear.

3. Carter & Fitch

4.1

Excellent(319)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Washington

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Carter & Fitch. We look forward to serving you! Pizzeria - The Carter & Fitch pizza is a real Italian affair. Devour the Pizza Lungo 12” thin crust pizza, fresh from our Italian oven. The base is hand stretched using long ferment dough, resulting in a delicate crust. Topped with our very own secret sauce. Smokehouse - All of our meats are from selected prime cuts, rubbed with our unique blend of spices and seasonings, infused overnight, then smoked in our Oklahoma smokehouse oven, low and slow over Mesquite, till meltingly tender. Bar - Our fully stocked bar has something to wet every appetite from beer, spirits, wines, champagnes and cocktails. If you feel like throwing caution to the wind…ask your server about our new ‘Hard Shakes’. We even have a ‘Speak Easy’…Shhh, that’s our little secret!

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4. Washington Arms Washington

4.8

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• British • Washington

The Washington Arms is in the heart of the old village, directly overlooking the village green, with something to accommodate all ages and needs.During the day, we offer a relaxed atmosphere, with exciting food offers and are considered a ‘lovely atmosphere’ for meeting friends and colleagues for lunch. We also offer a great beer garden area.Each evening sees a particular food offer, as well as our full menu, all offered with a good selection of wines and drinks, together with a couple of traditional ales, at locally competitive prices.With something for everyone, Friday and Saturday nights see a great, friendly, local atmosphere, with regular live bands. We look forward to seeing you there!

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5. The Ship Gateshead

3.5

Very Good(113)

Price: Moderate

• Pub • Washington

Booked 3 times today

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Eighton Banks village. Here at The Ship, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our passion for food takes our menu to another level. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted whilst our world inspired dishes will have you coming back time and time again! Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

6. The Mill House

4.5

Awesome(3)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Newcastle upon Tyne

Welcome to The Mill House! We look forward to serving you.

7. Oasis Washington

5.0

Exceptional(5)

Price: Moderate

• British • Washington

The Oasis is in the centre of the Galleries shopping mall.It has a busy lunch trade, with most here for a great pub lunch. The Oasis is a great place for friends to meet in the middle of Washington itself.

8. Star of Siam at the Highfield Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(125)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Durham

From Bangkok to Tyne and Wear, East Rainton restaurant The Star of Siam brings a real flavour of South East Asia to North East England. Set within the Highfield Hotel, a modern, well-appointed stop off within reach of Durham, Sunderland and the North Pennines, The Star of Siam is the longest established Thai restaurant in the region, providing hotel residents and local guests with delicious Eastern food for many years. Praised by press and recipient of a number of awards and accolades, including the prestigious Thai Select Award, The Star of Siam specialises in extremely authentic food, cooked by a team of talented cooks led by a head chef who perfected his trade in the world famous Bangkok Mandarin Oriental on the banks of the Chao Praya river.

9. Hibou Blanc

4.7

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 29 times today

This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle. Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

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10. Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(6351)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 37 times today

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

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christine
Newcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food very good and well presented.Staff friendly and attentive. Restaurant cold when we arrived just on opening and did not really warm up even with fire on. Would not prevent us going back.
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Havelock ArmsPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Washington
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4.3
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Alan
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service was amazing. There was an issue with the heating and temperature was cold but the service and food more than made up for it . Highly recommend
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FiumePrice: Moderate• Italian• Washington
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4.3
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Lee
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was very nice could of been a bit hotter. Though
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The Ship GatesheadPrice: Moderate• Pub• Washington
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3.5
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Caroline
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Oct 2024
Delicious Sunday lunch ! Our go to place Beef is always fantastic Cauliflower battered is my husband’s favourite thing
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Carter & FitchPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Washington
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4.1
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Durham/County Durham •1 review
4.0
Dined on 10 Mar 2024
Excellent Sunday lunch in a traditional style village pub. Very busy for Mother’s Day but service was good and any delays discussed upfront. A good meal and venue
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Washington Arms WashingtonPrice: Moderate• British• Washington
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4.8

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49 restaurants available nearby

1. Havelock Arms

2. Fiume

3. Carter & Fitch

4. Washington Arms Washington

5. The Ship Gateshead

6. The Mill House

7. Oasis Washington

8. Star of Siam at the Highfield Hotel

9. Hibou Blanc

10. Blackfriars Restaurant

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