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Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
28
Mar

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
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
9 Jan -
6 Apr

Degustation Menus

5 or 7 course Tastings

Treat yourself to our 5 or 7 course degustation tasting menus - served for lunch or dinner (regular a la carte menu is still available) more
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
29 Nov 25 -
31 May 26

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
Dorsia

Dorsia

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Mar -
10 Jun

Witness the Art of Fine Dining

Flavours Up Close

At Restaurant Dorsia, our Chef’s Table offers an exclusive and immersive dining experience. Guests are seated in the heart of the kitchen, where they can watch our chefs craft each dish with precis... more
Dorsia

Dorsia

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
10 Mar -
10 Jun

Seasonal Flavours, Curated Dishes

Indulge in Fine Dining

Enjoy our sophisticated tasting experience featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Start with snacks like Parker Rolls with Noosa black garlic or Australian Bay Lobster, and move through s... more
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
11 Mar -
11 Apr

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
The Hut Byron Bay

The Hut Byron Bay

Mediterranean   $$$$$

Possum Creek

13 Chef Hat Award
5 Feb -
5 May

Mediterranean Share Plate

Seasonal Lunch

Join us at The Hut Byron Bay, and enjoy our seasonal Mediterranean-inspired lunch prepared weekly by the chef using local produce and fresh seafood. Expect flavourful dishes designed for sharing f... more
The Hut Byron Bay

The Hut Byron Bay

Mediterranean   $$$$$

Possum Creek

13 Chef Hat Award
5 Feb -
5 May

Taste of the Hinterland

Drinks, Wine & Aperitivo

Pair your lunch with our well-curated drinks list, including Italian-style cocktails like Amalfi Spritz and Santorini Spritz, local beers, premium wines, and refreshing softs. The Mediterranean atm... more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
22 Feb -
28 Mar

5 course Knucklehead wine dinner

$150pp

We’re welcoming the wild minds behind Knucklehead Wines for a one-night collaboration — a five-course menu shaped by the season and paired with expressive, small-batch wines. Expect bold charact... more
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
24 Sep 25 -
11 May 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 May 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
11 Feb -
11 May

Thursday locals 5 course tasting menu

Vegan option available

Thursday nights sample our 5 course tasting menu for only $99pp ( $125pp) more
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
9-28
Mar

Potager Turns 10

A Decade at the Table

Celebrate 10 years of Potager with a special birthday dinner featuring a seasonal menu created just for the occasion. This exclusive evening will showcase our paddock-to-plate philosophy with caref... more
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
9 Mar -
31 May

Autumn Menu Now Available

New Seasonal Menu

Our 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... more
Hey Lady Diner

Hey Lady Diner

Japanese   $$$$$

Ballina

25 Feb -
24 Jun

Margarita Wednesdays

Only $16

Shake up your Wednesday nights at Hey Lady Diner with $16 margaritas flowing all night long. Choose from classic, spicy, or creamy coconut - there’s a flavour for every mood. Pair your cocktails wi... more
Hey Lady Diner

Hey Lady Diner

Japanese   $$$$$

Ballina

25 Feb -
30 Jun

Happy Hour

4-5pm every day

Make every afternoon a little happier at Hey Lady Diner with Happy Hour, available daily from 4–5pm. Sip on $16 classic cocktails and enjoy select wines for just $10 per glass, all in a fun, upbeat... more
Hey Lady Diner

Hey Lady Diner

Japanese   $$$$$

Ballina

6 Mar -
3 Jul

Ladies Night

First Friday of the month

Round 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 ... more
Rhea Food + Wine

Rhea Food + Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Lennox Head

18 Feb -
18 May

Our Classic Parmi & Mussels Fritti

Our Modern Twist

Enjoy our Bistro Lunch Specials at Rhea. Choose our classic parmi or our mussels fritti for $25, or upgrade to $33 with a tap beer or wine. Perfect for a relaxed lunch with friends or a casual midd... more
Rhea Food + Wine

Rhea Food + Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Lennox Head

18 Feb -
18 May

Our Coastal Dining Experience

Fresh & Seasonal Flavours

Enjoy our seasonal modern Australian menu at Rhea Food + Wine, where local Northern Rivers produce and creative flair come together. From fresh oysters, prawns and kangaroo tartare to perfectly gri... more
Rhea Food + Wine

Rhea Food + Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Lennox Head

18 Feb -
18 May

Our Stylish & Flavour-Packed Drinks

Our Cocktails

Enjoy our expertly crafted cocktails at Rhea. From our classic Bloody Mary and Old Fashioned to inventive creations like our Martha’s Moonshine Mist, Beachi Beudi and Yuzu Amaretto Sour, each drink... more