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What's On - Northern Rivers,NSW

Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
21
Feb

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
14
Mar

Orchestral Dinner

Music from the Movies

Delight in a night of music in the elegant dining room with the Caldera Chamber Ensemble performing the great movie classic theme songs - conducted by Barry Singh. more
Tweed River House

Tweed River House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Murwillumbah

14 Chef Hat Award
29 Nov 25 -
31 Mar 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
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
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
Margarita
Day

International Margarita Day

This weekend only

International Mararita Day? We're making it a weekend! Join us for $18 Margaritas this Saturday and Sunday (21 & 22 Feb 2026) and while your here, indulge in some of the finest Greek flavours you e... 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
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
1 Dec 25 -
28 Feb 26

Experience Potager’s New Summer Menu – vibrant flavours, local ingredients, and summer-inspired creativity

Fresh for Summer

Potager’s new Summer Menu has arrived, celebrating the best of the season with fresh, locally sourced produce. Enjoy vibrant flavours, creative dishes, and beautifully crafted plates designed to sh... more
The Pass Cafe

The Pass Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Byron Bay

4 Feb -
4 May

Fresh Ingredients, Every Single Day

Your Local Beachside Café

At The Pass Café in Byron Bay, we serve fresh, simple meals all day using quality ingredients. We offer breakfast and lunch favourites including acai bowls, pancakes, eggs, burgers, and nourish bow... more
The Pass Cafe

The Pass Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Byron Bay

4 Feb -
4 May

Coastal Catering

Make your event easier

At The Pass Café, we provide relaxed, coastal-style catering in Byron Bay for birthdays, beach picnics, corporate events, and more. We prepare fresh, beautifully presented platters with vegan, vege... more
Giulia Italian

Giulia Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Kingscliff

22 Oct 25 -
17 Mar 26

La Dolce Estate

New summer menu awaits!

At Giulia Italian, we bring the Italian summer to your table with fresh, vibrant flavours inspired by the coast, sunshine, and la dolce vita. Our seasonal menu is crafted to share, featuring dishes... more
Giulia Italian

Giulia Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Kingscliff

6 Feb -
6 May

Giulia’s Signature Spaghetti Vongole

Italian Seafood Pasta

Enjoy our Spaghetti Vongole at Giulia Italian, featuring briny clams, cherry tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta in a light, flavour-packed sauce. Simple, coastal, and endlessly satisfying, this c... more
Butcher Baker

Butcher Baker

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Bangalow

30 Jan -
30 Apr

Fresh Flavours Await t at Butcher Baker

Start Your Day with Us

Visit us at the Butcher Baker Bangalow! We serve fresh pastries, sourdough, bagels, waffles, and Eggs Benny, alongside specialty coffee, local juices, and craft beers. Relax in our cosy indoor or s... more
TERRA Catering

TERRA Catering

   Open Now

Byron Bay

5 Feb -
5 May

Our Passion, Your Experience

Fresh, Local, Authentic

At Terra Catering, food is about bringing people together. Inspired by our Chef Bruno Conti’s Italian roots, we celebrate authentic Italian cuisine while embracing the fresh, seasonal produce of By... more
Cafe Boker

Cafe Boker

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballina

29 Jan -
29 Apr

Flavours of the Levant

Brunch with a Twist

At Cafe Boker in Ballina, we serve Middle Eastern-inspired dishes with a modern café twist, from shakshuka and falafels to slow-cooked lamb and signature Challah sandwiches. Paired with locally roa... more
Loft Byron Bay

Loft Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Byron Bay

1 Oct 25 -
1 Oct 26

Tuesday Night Steak Night

$25

Every Tuesday ~ From 5:30pm 100 Day Aged Black Angus Sirloin + Fries. Pairs perfectly with our wine list. Book now! more
Loft Byron Bay

Loft Byron Bay

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Byron Bay

10 Nov 25 -
11 Jan 27

Happy Hour 4 - 6PM

EVERYDAY

$8 Beer & Wine, $12 Spritz, $14 Passionfruit Caipiroska, $16 Margarita, $39 Bottle of Wine, $2.50 Oysters, 1/2 Price Calamari 'fritti' more