As David Teague finished his first session as Carlton's caretaker coach on Tuesday, Stephen Silvagni and Ross Lyon sat down for fish and chips on Lygon Street.

Restaurant watchers suggest both sushi and dim sims arrived at the table in the centre of the well-known Sea Salt Fish Cafe, next door to the Nova Cinema in the centre of Carlton.

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon was spotted at lunch with Carlton list manager Stephen Silvagni in Carlton on Tuesday. Credit:AAP

While the timing of the catch-up is sure to raise eyebrows, it was an innocent meeting between two close friends.

More than just good mates, Silvagni and Lyon are also business partners; both own part of the Lord Newry Hotel in North Fitzroy.