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Northern Rivers Modern Australian Restaurants

"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Number Two Restaurant in AustraliaSilver 2nd Year in a rowPotager is the most awarded restaurant in the Northern Rivers. We've now won Silver in the Tourism Restaurants Category of the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards for the second year running. We'd lov...
Karrikin

Karrikin

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Yamba

13 Chef Hat Award
Born in the beauty and fire of new beginnings, Karrikin restaurant on Coldstream Street in Yamba offers an ever-changing four-course set menu, crafted from local, seasonal produce and foraged delic...
Etched into the escarpment with the best view of the Pacific Ocean in Australia, the iconic Pacific Hotel on Pilot Street in Yamba offers a dining experience to remember. From the moment you step i...
Rubony's Cafe

Rubony's Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Grafton

With a focus on fresh food and great coffee, locals or those passing through stop by Rubony’s Café on Prince Street in Grafton to refuel and recharge. Step into a rustic retro vibe of polished conc...
North Byron Hotel

North Byron Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Byron Bay

Happy HourWeekdays 3-5pmClock off and sip the afternoon away with Happy Hour at Norty B’s. Discover our full range of tap beer, wines and our favourite cocktails at VERY happy prices! Available Monday to Friday 3 pm-5 pm ...
Ember

Ember

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

The Ember Experience - 5 Courses with Wine PairingsThurs, Fri & Sat Night.5-Course Menu & Wine Pairing. This menu promises a tantalising journey for your tastebuds. Join us for an evening of culinary excellence and discover the delicious creations from our talented tea...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Lennox Head

Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...
Located in the picturesque foothills of Mount Warning in the heart of Caldera, Flutterbies Cottage Café on Coolman Street in Tyalgum is filled with old world charm of times gone by. Set within the ...
Taste life, enjoy food at Johnny Franco’s Place on Commercial Road in Murwillumbah. Expect a stylish vibe of polished concrete floors, arched windows and white-clothed tables as you peruse a menu o...
Cafe Clarence @ Ulmarra Hotel
Perched on the east bank of the Clarence River, Ulmarra Hotel is home to Café Clarence, offering sumptuous Mod Oz fare in comfortable, breezy surrounds with the option to stay a night or two, shoul...
Pipit

Pipit

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Pottsville

17 Chef Hat Award
Pipit Restaurant on Coronation Avenue in Pottsville is inspired by a coastal sense of place, sharing the best of local farmers, unique produce and a sub-tropical climate. Enjoy a unique taste of th...
Raes Dining Room
Harvest

Harvest

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Paper Daisy

Paper Daisy

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cabarita Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
Mavis Kitchen

Mavis Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Mount Warning

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Frida’s Field

Frida’s Field

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Nashua

12 Chef Hat Award