A long lunch with friends, a date night that feels a little special, or an excuse to gather the group around the table doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, some of South Bank's most generous banquet experiences will set you back just $55 per person.

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Designed for sharing and packed with signature dishes, these set menus offer a taste of the best each venue has to offer, delivering serious value without compromising on flavour. From Argentinian fire cooking and Spanish classics to Mexican favourites and Italian-inspired indulgence, consider your next dining destination sorted.

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Escape To Spain At OLÉ
There's something about a Spanish feast that instantly feels celebratory. At OLÉ, the Casa Banquet brings together a selection of the restaurant's most-loved dishes, designed to be shared over good conversation and perhaps a cocktail or two. For $55 per person, diners can enjoy oysters, Spanish croquettes and jumbo prawns before moving on to crispy pork belly glazed with Seville orange and OLÉ's signature pollo asado. The experience finishes with classic churros served alongside your choice of dulce de leche or warm chocolate sauce. Whether it's a catch-up with friends or a leisurely lunch date, this is one of the easiest ways to enjoy a little taste of Spain in the heart of South Bank. Book here.

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Discover Argentina's Greatest Hits At Cálida
For those who struggle to choose just one dish, Cálida's Signature Banquet takes the decision-making out of the equation. Showcasing the restaurant's bold Argentinian flavours across eight dishes, it's a menu designed for lingering over. Expect a procession of crowd favourites including oysters, empanadas, tiger prawns and crispy pork belly, before the star attraction arrives: 300 grams of Wagyu cuadril, cooked to showcase the restaurant's signature flame-driven style. An alfajor provides the perfect sweet finish, rounding out a banquet that feels far more indulgent than its $55 price tag suggests. Book here.

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Gather The Crew For A Fiesta At Poca Madre
At Poca Madre, lunch is anything but ordinary. The La Mesa Banquet is built around vibrant flavours, colourful plates and the kind of dishes that naturally encourage sharing. The feast begins with freshly made guacamole and warm corn totopos before moving into sweet chilli miso prawn cutlets and chipotle-dressed elotes. From there, a generous serve of carne asada takes centre stage before dessert arrives in the form of a rich chocolate lava cake topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel. At $55 per person, it's a playful and flavour-packed way to turn an ordinary afternoon into something worth celebrating. Book here.

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A Little Slice Of Italy At VICI
If your idea of a perfect lunch involves antipasti, pasta-adjacent indulgence and a sweet finish, VICI's Amici Banquet delivers all the hallmarks of an Italian-inspired feast. The menu starts with a spread of whipped ricotta dip, prosciutto, arancini and king prawns before making its way to a substantial 300-gram beef sirloin served with creamy mashed potato and truffle fries. Naturally, dessert comes in the form of homemade cannoli because no Italian-inspired meal is complete without something sweet to finish. Add a riverside setting, a round of cocktails and good company, and you've got all the ingredients for a long lunch done right. For just $55 per person, these South Bank banquets prove that dining well doesn't always mean spending big. Book here.

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