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What's On - Northern Rivers,NSW

Beach Byron Bay

Beach Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Byron Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
5-31
Aug

Winter Happy Hour

Daily, 4–6pm

Join us daily from 4–6pm throughout August for Winter Happy Hour. Enjoy $16 cocktails, $12 wine by the glass and $10 tap beers overlooking Clarkes Beach. Perfect for post-beach drinks, a long lunch... more
Beach Byron Bay

Beach Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Byron Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Aug -
31 Dec

Open Daily

Lunch, drinks & ocean views

From August, we're open daily for lunch, afternoon drinks and dinner overlooking Clarkes Beach. Whether you're joining us for a long lunch, sunset drinks or a special meal by the water, there's alw... more
Beach Byron Bay

Beach Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Byron Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Aug 26 -
31 Aug 27

Winter Weddings 2027

Complimentary styling package

Celebrate your wedding by the water in June or July 2027 and receive a complimentary styling package valued at over $3,000, featuring florals by French Petal and styling by White Rabbit Collective.... more
Beach Byron Bay

Beach Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Byron Bay

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Aug 26 -
31 Dec 27

Celebrate by the water in Byron Bay

Private events with ocean view

From weddings and engagement celebrations to corporate events and private gatherings, our beachfront venue offers an unforgettable setting overlooking Clarkes Beach. Exceptional food, attentive ser... more
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
29
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
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
6
Sep

Father's Day Lunch

Treat your Papa

Enjoy a leisurely lunch to celebrate Father's Day delighting in either our 3 course a la carte or our 5 or 7 course set menus. more
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
24
Oct

Savour the Tweed Festival - Basque to Tweed ~ Terroir & Fromage

6 course long lunch

Experience an unforgettable culinary journey as renowned cheesemonger Kat Harvey joins Executive Chef Dayron Concepcion of Tweed River House for Savour the Tweed. This exclusive six-course lunch... 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