Local Guide · The Grand Palace, Sydney CBD
Indian Restaurant Near Martin Place Sydney — 5 Minutes from The Grand Palace
Based near Martin Place? The Grand Palace is a short walk away in Sydney CBD's George Street dining strip — ideal for client lunches and after-work dinners.
At a Glance
Basement, 261 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 (02) 8021 7696 bookings@thegrandpalace.com.auMartin Place is the heart of Sydney's banking and legal district, and it's easy to fall back on the same handful of cafes and food courts nearby out of convenience. The Grand Palace, in the basement at 261 George Street, is about a 5-minute walk from Martin Place — close enough for a proper sit-down lunch without losing your whole break, and an easy after-work dinner spot for teams finishing near the Place.
Quick Answer
The Grand Palace is about a 5-minute walk from Martin Place: head north on George Street toward Wynyard, and our basement dining room at 261 George Street is on your right. Lunch runs 12–3pm daily and dinner from 5pm, with private dining spaces available for client and team bookings. Call (02) 8021 7696 or book online.
Getting to The Grand Palace from Martin Place
From Martin Place, head north on George Street toward Wynyard — The Grand Palace's basement entrance at 261 George Street is around a 5-minute walk, in the same stretch of the CBD as Wynyard Station and the Bridge Street Light Rail stop.
Coming from a Martin Place office block, it's an easy walk with no need to cross to the other side of the CBD — useful if you're working around a short lunch window. If you'd rather not walk, it's also a short, direct taxi or rideshare trip along George Street, with paid parking available nearby at Wilson Parking and Secure Parking.
Why Choose The Grand Palace
Authentic Recipes
Traditional Indian spice blends and cooking techniques, not a simplified tourist menu.
HACCP Certified & Halal
Certified kitchen with halal-certified meats across the non-vegetarian range.
A Proper Dining Room
Palace-inspired décor suited to a client lunch or an after-work dinner alike.
Genuine Dietary Coverage
Vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout, Jain (no onion/garlic) on request.
A Step Up from a Desk Lunch
For teams and clients based around Martin Place, The Grand Palace offers a proper sit-down alternative to sandwich platters or food-court Indian — halal-certified across the non-vegetarian range, with vegetarian, vegan and Jain options throughout. Set menus are also available to keep group ordering simple.
Shahi Paneer
Cottage cheese in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy.
Dal Makhani
Slow-simmered black lentils, finished with cream and butter.
Gunpowder Gobhi
A crisp, spice-crusted cauliflower starter.
Malai Kofta
Vegetable and paneer dumplings in a creamy, mildly spiced gravy.
Butter Chicken
Rich, creamy tomato gravy — the most-ordered dish on the menu.
Lamb Rogan Josh
Slow-cooked lamb in a deep, aromatic curry.
Birthdays, Corporate Lunches & Private Events
If you're organising for a group rather than just yourself, there's a format for it.
Corporate Catering
Catering boxes from $75, or full-service catering delivered and set up at your office.
Birthday Dinners
$150 birthday package with a personalised cake, balloons and décor.
Private Venue Hire
Hire the whole restaurant for up to 125 guests.
Good to Know Before You Book
Lunch runs seven days a week — useful if your team's schedule doesn't line up with a standard Monday–Friday booking pattern.
- No BYO — fully licensed
- Card surcharge applies; 10% surcharge on public holidays and special events
- Private dining spaces available for a more discreet client meeting
Conclusion
If you're based around Martin Place and want more than another desk lunch or food-court run, The Grand Palace is close enough to reach comfortably within a lunch break and worth the short walk for dinner after work.
Between the sit-down dining room, private spaces for client meetings, and catering or venue-hire options for larger office groups, it covers most of what a Martin Place team actually needs from a nearby restaurant.
Book a table or call (02) 8021 7696 to arrange a group booking.
Ready to experience it yourself? Tables fill fast on weeknights.
Nirav Shah
Nirav Shah is a hospitality professional with a strong passion for food culture, restaurant design, and exceptional customer experience. From over 10 years, he has explored Sydney’s diverse culinary scene with a thoughtful and informed perspective, gaining hands-on insight into how successful restaurants deliver quality dining.
With a deep appreciation for flavor, ambience, and service, Nirav focuses on both lunch and dinner experiences when evaluating dining venues. His recommendations are shaped by personal visits and careful research, highlighting restaurants that consistently offer memorable and well-rounded dining experiences worth returning to.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The Grand Palace from Martin Place?
About a 5-minute walk north on George Street, in the same CBD stretch as Wynyard Station.
Is it suitable for a client lunch near Martin Place?
Yes — the dining room is set up for a proper sit-down lunch service, with private dining spaces available if you need a more discreet setting for a client or team lunch.
Does The Grand Palace do corporate catering for offices near Martin Place?
Yes — both individually packed catering boxes for meetings and full-service catering for larger events, delivered and set up at your office.
Can I book a private space for a business meeting near Martin Place?
Yes — private dining spaces are available for client meetings, team lunches and after-work functions, in addition to the main dining room. For an exclusive event, the whole restaurant can be hired.
Does The Grand Palace do birthday dinners for teams near Martin Place?
Yes — the $150 birthday package includes a personalised cake, balloons, banner and décor, with set menus from $40pp.
Is halal food available near Martin Place?
Yes — The Grand Palace's non-vegetarian menu is halal-certified, alongside vegetarian, vegan and Jain options.
Helpful External Resources
- Martin Place precinct information — Transport for NSW
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