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2023 Northern Rivers Readers' Choice Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Set on a small 10-acre farm in Carool’s picturesque countryside sits Potager - A Kitchen Garden, a culinary destination popular with locals and visitors alike. While guests come to taste sumptuous ...
Karrikin

Karrikin

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Yamba

13 Chef Hat Award
Born in the beauty and fire of new beginnings, Karrikin restaurant on Coldstream Street in Yamba offers an ever-changing four-course set menu, crafted from local, seasonal produce and foraged delic...
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
A beautiful bistro on the banks of the majestic Tweed River in picturesque Murwillumbah, Tweed River House on River Street is the place to dine, drink and socialise. With sweeping views of majestic...
Expect an authentic Mediterranean experience served with a smile at new restaurant on the Byron Bay block, The Hut on Friday Hut Road in Possum Creek. This beach-chic venue calls the Old O’Possum C...
TERRA Catering

TERRA Catering

   Opens at 9:00:AM

Byron Bay

Bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Byron Bay, TERRA Catering crafts menus and dishes for every occasion. From canapés and cocktails to degustation dinners, TERRA presents fare with rustic style ...
"Love they use their own farm vegies"
Annola Thai Restaurant

Annola Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Grafton

Spice up your next meal in Grafton by stopping by Annola Thai Restaurant on Prince Street. With a team of Thai Chefs at the helm, Annola’s authentic menu stays true to tradition, offering a range o...
Shiny Brew

Shiny Brew

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30:AM

Kingscliff

Everything is shiny in every way at Kingscliff locally-loved café Shiny Brew on Cylinders Drive. Stroll up from the golden sands of Kingscliff Beach and take a load off at this warm and fuzzy eater...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Vegan"
No Bones Byron Bay

No Bones Byron Bay

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Byron Bay

No Bones about it! This Byron Bay plant-powered tapas and cocktail bar is on a mission to save the Earth one Brussel sprout at a time. Nestled on Fletcher Street not far from the salty sea air of M...
"Inspired by age-old artisan trades"
Butcher Baker

Butcher Baker

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30:AM

Bangalow

Inspired by age-old artisan trades, Butcher Baker on Byron Street brings honest food and good times to Bangalow. Located in a heritage-style building on the main street, this trendy café boasts an ...
North Star Holiday Resort
For a fun family holiday, visit the multi award-winning North Star Holiday Resort on Tweed Coast Road in Hastings Point, less than 30-minutes drive from Gold Coast Airport. Choose an accommodation ...
Red Ginger Byron Bay

Red Ginger Byron Bay

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:30:AM

Byron Bay

Delighting all the senses, Red Ginger emporium on Jonson Street in Byron Bay grew out of a love of Asian food and culture. Now, this dumpling house is the place to be seen in the Northern Rivers fo...
Che Bon

Che Bon

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Ballina

Experience ‘gastronomie Française’ at Ché Bon on Cherry Street in Ballina, where French tradition meets Australian fusion. On balmy days sit alfresco at wooden tables with cheery orange chairs, whi...
Take a culinary journey through the Himalayas from the comfort of Kathmandu Kitchen Nepalese & Tibetan Restaurant, located on Marine Parade in Kingscliff. Encompassing guests in red and yellow hues...
Fins Restaurant

Fins Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30:PM

Kingscliff

13 Chef Hat Award
Chido Cantina

Chido Cantina

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Lennox Head

Di Vino Byron Bay

Di Vino Byron Bay

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Byron Bay

Rustic Italian fare with flair awaits Byron Bay locals and visitors at Di Vino on Fletcher Street. This trendy wine bar and restaurant blends polished wood with sea-green tiles and softly glowing p...
Saint Maries

Saint Maries

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 1:00:PM

Brunswick Heads

Cadeau Restaurant

Cadeau Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Brunswick Heads

For the kind of food Chefs like to eat, head to Cadeau Restaurant on Mullumbimbi Street in Brunswick Heads. This casual, relaxed restaurant embodies the Northern NSW coast lifestyle with softly glo...
86 on Main

86 on Main

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Alstonville

Taking up residence in Alstonville's heritage listed post office, café 86 on Main is a locally loved hotspot for coffee and brunching occasions. Rustic charm abounds inside and out of this corner c...