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High TeaEvery SaturdayEscape the busy pace of life and delight in a sumptuous High Tea served in the elegant colonial style Dining Room. High Tea menu $90 pp for 5 savoury & 5 desserts per person (from lobster rolls to ...
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
Framed by sweeping ocean views on Marine Parade in Kingscliff, Taverna brings a modern Greek sensibility to the beachfront. This intimate, boutique venue sits just metres from the sand, offering a ...
Expect an authentic Mediterranean experience served with a smile at Byron Bay dining destination, The Hut on Friday Hut Road in Possum Creek. This beach-chic venue calls the Old O’Possum Creek Publ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

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

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Autumn Menu Now AvailableNew Seasonal MenuOur new Autumn menu has arrived, celebrating the best seasonal produce from our kitchen garden and local growers. Expect rich flavours, comforting dishes and thoughtful combinations inspired by the...
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River - Wild at Heart
Thursday locals 5 course tasting menu Vegan option availableThursday nights sample our 5 course tasting menu for only $99pp ( $125pp)
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...
SUNDAY ROAST 12PM til sold out Every Sunday from 12pm until sold out! We serve up a classic Tallawanta Beef Rump Roast with our homemade Yorkshire pudding and gravy for $42 — and trust us, you'll want to add our Duck Fat Potatoe...
Namaste Byron

Namaste Byron

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Byron Bay

Authentic Indian Lunch in Byron BayOur New Lunch Menu Join us at Namaste Byron as we introduce our exciting new lunch menu, available Friday to Sunday from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Enjoy authentic Indian favourites like Dosa Platters, Chole Bhature, Dahi P...
Sweet Layers Artisan Cakes

Sweet Layers Artisan Cakes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Grafton

With a charming heritage house venue and beautiful semi-private brick-paced courtyard, Sweet Layers Artisan Cakes on Fitzroy Street in Grafton is the place to host your next event with all things s...
Giulia Italian

Giulia Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Kingscliff

Autumn Menu arrives!Autumn style dishes!
Discover a modern café offering a vibrant, busy and happy destination for all-day dining at Wild Thyme Dining on Wharf Street in Murwillumbah. Step into an eclectic vibe of booth seating beside col...
Bay Pizza Lab

Bay Pizza Lab

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

On Fletcher Street in Byron Bay, Bay Pizza Lab is a vibrant pizzeria and bar dedicated to reimagining the art of pizza. Inspired by traditional Italian techniques and a passion for innovation, the ...
Casa Luna

Casa Luna

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Byron Bay

New This Week at Casa LunaStandout kangaroo kofta!We’re serving up something new this week at Casa Luna, with fresh plates designed to impress. Our kangaroo kofta takes centre stage—paired with brown butter yogurt, sumac onions, pumpkin seed za’at...
Ladies NightFirst Friday of the monthRound up your girls and kick off the first Friday of the month at Hey Lady Diner’s Ladies Night. Expect great tunes from our DJ from 7pm–12am, a buzzing dancefloor and seriously good vibes. Sip on ...
Cafe Boker

Cafe Boker

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

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...
Situated on Ballina Street in Lennox Head, Rhea Food + Wine is a relaxed yet refined dining space that captures the easy coastal rhythm of the village. Centred around thoughtful cooking and a love ...
The Pass Cafe

The Pass Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

Byron Bay

Located on Brooke Drive, Byron Bay, The Pass Cafe enjoys an unbeatable setting within Arakwal National Park, just steps from the iconic surf break at The Pass. Surrounded by lush greenery and ocean...
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)
Black Dingo Cafe

Black Dingo Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Tweed Heads

Live Music by the SeaYour Sunday Escape Every Sunday from 1PM to 4PM, we host live music here at Black Dingo Café. Come and enjoy the relaxed coastal vibes, great drinks, and stunning ocean views no booking needed, just bring yourself an...