Chris Lucas
Chris Lucas is the owner of Chin Chin in Sydney and a prominent figure in the Australian dining scene. He has shared entertaining and cautionary tales from his restaurant experiences, particularly highlighting the humorous surprises that come with multiple proposals happening simultaneously during Valentine’s Day service.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Chris Lucas attended the Australian Open decked out in Ralph Lauren clothing.
Is luxury brand Ralph Lauren’s era as official outfitter at Australian Open tennis at Melbourne park over?
Australia· 2026-01-29
Chris Lucas will bring his grand Grill Americano to Sydney in November.
Bentley Restaurant Group steps away from Brasserie 1930 at Capella SydneyAustralia· 2025-09-30
Chris Lucas is due to launch Grill Americano at Chifley Square in September.
The Dining Room at The Collective in The Rocks is another luxury Sydney grill from the Rockpool teamAustralia· 2025-07-14
Chris Lucas is the restaurateur behind some of Melbourne and Sydney’s leading upscale restaurants.
The biggest luxury travel trends around the world, named by the expertsAustralia· 2025-06-27
Restaurateur Chris Lucas has a stable of restaurants on the eastern seaboard.
The weirdest requests customers make at restaurantsAustralia· 2025-05-17
Restaurateur Chris Lucas is bringing his glamorous Grill Americano and its white-jacketed waiters from Melbourne to Sydney.
Grill Americano to open Sydney restaurant at 1 Chifley SquareAustralia· 2025-02-19
Chris Lucas recounts a cautionary tale from his Melbourne restaurant Society, where four couples were seated in the same section.
Sydney restaurant staff tell the stories that got their hearts racingAustralia· 2025-02-12
