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What's On - Northern Rivers,NSW

Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Jun -
31 Aug

Winter Has Arrived at Potager

New Seasonal Menu

Winter 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 ... more
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Jun -
31 Dec

The Potager Garden Experience & Long Lunch

Now Available

Discover the story behind each dish with a guided walk through the Potager kitchen garden, followed by a curated long lunch in the restaurant. Enjoy a welcome drink, explore the seasonal produce an... more
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
20 Jan -
31 Dec

Sunday Night Chef's Sustainable Banquet

Only $49 pp

Indulge in a selection of 4 dishes hand picked by our Chef. This menu changes weekly and typically features 3 small plates and 1 large plate with sides. Designed with sustainability in mind, the ba... more
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
11 Mar -
31 Dec

Fur-Friends Welcome at Taverna

Book Now

Why 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... more
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
16 Jul -
31 Dec

Escape to Taverna Kingscliff

Your table awaits!

Escape to the Mediterranean without leaving the coast at Taverna, Kingscliff's boutique beachfront dining destination. Overlooking the ocean, this modern Greek-inspired restaurant is all about seas... more
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
25
Oct

Mezedes – Postcards from Greece at Taverna

Limited time only!

Escape to the Greek islands without leaving the Tweed at Mezedes – Postcards from Greece, part of the 2026 Savour the Tweed festival. Set on Taverna's stunning bougainvillea-lined terrace, this rel... more
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
6 Jun 26 -
2 Jan 27

High Tea

Every Saturday

Escape 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 ... more
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
1
Aug

Jazz Dinner

A Night of Song

Enjoy 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... more
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Ballina

5 Jun -
31 Dec

Happy Hour Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 6pm

Cheap drinks and bites

Natural fresh oysters /gf /df - 4 each Popcorn tempura cauliflower, green tahini / gf / df / vg - 14 Bang Bang prawns, chilli mayo - 16 Ceviche ask our crew for the changing special - 18 more
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Ballina

10 Jun -
31 Dec

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 ... more
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Ballina

10 Jun -
31 Dec

Wednesday Night Burger & Beer $25

Wednesday burger night

Classic burger, house ground patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, caramelised onion, pickles & bbq, chips Barramundi burger, grilled or crumbed, lettuce, slaw, tomato, pickled onion, g... more
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Ballina

10 Jun -
31 Dec

Tuesday Night Pasta & Wine $28

Pasta & wine $28

Choice of pasta and a house wine Seafood Marinara, prawns, fish, squid, clams, mussels, napolitana sauce, parmesan Boscaiola, cream, bacon, mushrooms, garlic, chives, parmesan Pesto, mushroom... more
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Ballina

18 Jun -
31 Dec

Thursday night Steak Night

Rump & Wine $35

250gm Rump steak, chips, house salad, gravy & house wine Upgrade to a Scotch Fillet + $14 add a King prawn + $8 more
Kelp Restaurant

Kelp Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$

Ballina

8 Jul -
31 Dec

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

CHEAP COCKTAILS ALL NIGHT

Keep the night going with our signature cocktails Margarita Selection – $16 Hugo Spritz – $14 Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda water, fresh mint, and lime more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
24 Sep 25 -
4 Sep 26

Sundayze long lunch

$69pp chefs menu

Course after course of award winning food designed to share. more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
24 Sep 25 -
11 Sep 26

High Tide happy hour

$10 Beers $25 Oysters!

$15 cocktails and low intervention wines (including our signature River Margi) more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
21 Nov 25 -
24 Sep 26

River's 5 Course Vegan Menu

Book today!

Experience River – Wild at Heart’s vibrant 5-course vegan tasting menu: heirloom tomato salad, rum-glazed smoked corn short rib, Rosella-glazed beetroot, macadamia & saltbush-crusted carrot, and a ... more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
11 Feb -
11 Sep

Thursday locals 5 course tasting menu

Vegan option available

Thursday nights sample our 5 course tasting menu for only $99pp ( $125pp) more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
7 Jul -
1 Aug

Taste of the Tamborine 5 course dinner

Collab with Witches Falls

5 course dinner collaborating with Witches Falls Winery, Boxer Brewing co and Eighth Day cider more
Bacco - More Than Wine

Bacco - More Than Wine

Tapas   $$$$$

Mullumbimby

23 Jul -
31 Oct

Happy Hour at Bacco

Wednesday to Sunday

Happy Hour at Bacco runs every day from 3–5pm! Enjoy wine from $8, beer from $7, Spritzes for $10 and classic cocktails including a Margarita or Negroni for just $15. The perfect excuse to stop in,... more