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"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Celebrate Dad with a long lunch in the hinterland.Fathers Day at PotagerCelebrate Father’s Day at Potager with a relaxed long lunch in the Tweed hinterland. Gather the family, settle in and enjoy a memorable afternoon centred around good food, warm hospitality and time...
Fur-Friends Welcome at TavernaBook NowWhy not let your fur-friends enjoy the coastal breeze with you in our elegant outoor dining space? The Taverna Team always love welcoming your four legged friends and will be sure to smother them i...
Jazz Dinner A Night of SongEnjoy the legendary Caroline Agostini as she sings jazz classics as you dine in the elegant dining room, delighting in our à la carte 3-course, or the 5 & 7-course set menu. Nobody does a jazz dinn...
Black Dingo Cafe

Black Dingo Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Tweed Heads

Winter Whale Watching at Black DingoWhales, Waves, Café VibesDuring winter each day, we invite you to enjoy whale watching right from Black Dingo Café on the Coolangatta coastline. Settle in with your favourite brew or snack and keep your eyes on the horizon...
Che Bon

Che Bon

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 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...
La Bottega Byron Bay

La Bottega Byron Bay

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Byron Bay

Since 2017, La Bottega on Grevillea Street in Byron Bay has been delivering something the Northern Rivers truly needed — the first real Italian pizza in Byron Bay, alongside an extraordinary authen...
Ember

Ember

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

Byron Bay

Steak Lovers Special - $365-5.45pm & 12-2pm Available nightly between 5 - 5.45pm and 12 -2pm Fri & Sat. Enjoy juicy and tender rump steak, paired with your choice of chips and salad or mash and vegetables and choice of sauce for only $36. Bo...
North Byron Hotel

North Byron Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Byron Bay

OPEN SKIES BBQNorth Byron Hotel The North Byron Hotel is excited to host OPEN SKIES on the last Saturday of every month! This beloved event brings together delicious food, chef collaborations, and exciting new flavors, all served...
In the vibrant coastal suburb of Yamba, Indian Fusion Tapas Bar & Restaurant stands out for its innovative approach to dining. This culinary gem in the Northern Rivers seamlessly blends traditional...
Loft Byron Bay

Loft Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Byron Bay

Bottomless LunchFri, Sat & Sunday LunchEnjoy our Bottomless Lunch with 3-course Set Menu from $99pp (Includes Loft Beer, Wine & Sparkling)
Cafe Boker

Cafe Boker

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballina

• Street Food •Special menu • Sabich Pita Pocket - soft pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard boiled egg, pickles, Israeli salad and amba • Falafel Pita Pocket - freshly cooked falafel balls with hummus, Israeli salad, white...
"Love they use their own farm vegies"
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...
"Inspired by age-old artisan trades"
Butcher Baker

Butcher Baker

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Bangalow

Fresh Flavours Await t at Butcher BakerStart Your Day with UsVisit us at the Butcher Baker Bangalow! We serve fresh pastries, sourdough, bagels, waffles, and Eggs Benny, alongside specialty coffee, local juices, and craft beers. Relax in our cosy indoor or s...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Vegan"
No Bones Byron Bay

No Bones Byron Bay

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

$20 CARBONARASEvery Monday - all nightEvery Monday night, we're serving up our carbonara for just $20 - all night long, no catch. Creamy, dreamy, perfectly indulgent, made the way carbonara should be: comforting, a little decadent and ...
Ottilies

Ottilies

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Mullumbimby

Step into Ottilies, nestled on Station Street in the heart of Mullumbimby, and you’ll find a warm-hearted neighbourhood pizzeria where the aroma of wood-fire and fresh dough greets you at the door....
Set beside the serene Clarence River, the Brushgrove Hotel Restaurant on Clarence Street exudes the charm of a true country escape. Its weatherboard façade and wide verandahs invite guests to slow ...
Pipit

Pipit

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Pottsville

16 Chef Hat Award
Bar Heather

Bar Heather

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

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Paper Daisy

Paper Daisy

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

Cabarita Beach

13 Chef Hat Award