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What's On - Northern Rivers,NSW

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
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
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
Hey Lady Diner

Hey Lady Diner

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballina

6
Mar

International Women's Day Celebration

Celebrate International Women’s Day in style at Hey Lady Diner with a feel-good Ladies Night on Friday, March 6. Get ready for 90s RnB and hip hop tunes from our DJ, a 90s dress-up competition, fre... more
Hey Lady Diner

Hey Lady Diner

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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
The Pass Cafe

The Pass Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$

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   $$$$$

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