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Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
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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...
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...
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Ballina

Lunch Blitz @ $29 Main + Drink $29 Kelp Restaurant is making it easy to unwind with our Choose One Meal + Drink deal. Pick from crowd-pleasers like crispy fish & chips, golden chicken schnitzel, a loaded classic burger, or a creamy ...
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...
Thursday locals 5 course tasting menu Vegan option availableThursday nights sample our 5 course tasting menu for only $99pp ( $125pp)
Evening Dining Experience at Threeways Of The ValleyEvery Saturday!Saturday nights come alive at Threeways Of The Valley with a Seasonal Kitchen menu. Enjoy hearty pasta favourites like the 8-hour Slow-Braised Ragù or classic Beef Lasagna, or go bold with the Gras...
Uncle Tom's Pies

Uncle Tom's Pies

Bakery   $$$$$   Open Now

Brunswick Heads

Tradies Breakfast SpecialBreakfast Special WeekdaysEnjoy breakfast on the way to work. A small coffee and either a Brekkie Quiche or Steak Bacon & Cheese Pie for $10 Upsizing and options available. Available weekdays from 6.30am - 8.00am
Ember

Ember

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

Byron Bay

Henschke Wine DinnerFriday 21st August 2026You are invited to help us celebrate 70 years of Mount Edelstone. Join us for an exclusive wine dinner with a specially curated set menu. If you attend one wine dinner this year, this is the one yo...
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...
Nestled in the heart of Lennox Head, William Street is a relaxed and welcoming eatery where coastal charm meets refined dining. A light-filled, beachy interior with warm timber accents and leafy su...
The Mexican

The Mexican

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Yamba

Fresh Tacos. Bold Margaritas. Real FlavourBook now, don't miss out!Welcome to The Mexican in Yamba – where bold Mexican flavours meet coastal charm. Located at 2/25 Coldstream Street, this long-beloved eatery delivers heritage recipes with a fresh, local twist. Th...
MUSE YAMBA

MUSE YAMBA

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Yamba

Nestled on the hill in the heart of Clarence Street in Yamba, Muse Yamba is a stylish and wonderfully welcoming café where expertly crafted coffee, a delightful menu of café favourites and a genuin...
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

La Bottega Byron Bay, located in the vibrant heart of Byron Bay, is a charming Italian restaurant that invites guests to indulge in a delightful culinary experience. The atmosphere blends rustic el...
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...
Nestled on Terania Street in the heart of The Channon village, The Channon Tavern is a place of deep community roots and remarkable resilience — a beloved local institution whose story stretches ba...
Sweet Layers Artisan Cakes

Sweet Layers Artisan Cakes

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Located on Wharf Street in the heart of Murwillumbah, Wild Thyme Dining is a relaxed and welcoming modern Australian restaurant that has captured the hearts of the Northern Rivers community through...