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Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Enjoy the taste of Summer at PotagerSummer MenuK'Gari Spanner Crab Cocktail, Shroom Brothers Stokers Siding Miso Mushroom Ramen and Gooralie Porchetta are just a few of the tasty new dishes on our Summer Menu. We hope to see you over the holida...
Expect an authentic Mediterranean experience served with a smile at new restaurant on the Byron Bay block, The Hut on Friday Hut Road in Possum Creek. This beach-chic venue calls the Old O’Possum C...
Cafe Boker

Cafe Boker

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Ballina

Oh, Look it's Wine O'clockNow Serving Beer and WineEnjoy a delicious fresh cold Seven Mile beer or a wine from De Bortoli. Select from Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Prosecco or Rose. Available after 10 am, to book your table call 0497 889...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Vegan"
No Bones Byron Bay

No Bones Byron Bay

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Byron Bay

HAPPY HOUREvery Day 5 pm-6 pmRaise a glass to the good times with Happy Hour at No Bones! Every day from 5 pm-6 pm, we’re serving up happiness by the glassful with $14 cocktails, $9 house wine and $8 schooners. It’s the perfec...
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...
Trattoria Basiloco

Trattoria Basiloco

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 PM

Byron Bay

Did someone say fresh, homemade pasta?Contact us today!Indulge in the ultimate comfort at your favourite Trattoria: fresh, handmade pasta. Enjoy it here or take it away 0481 737 265.
Simple food, done well is what Chippa Fish and Chips on Oak Street in Evans Head is all about. This local fish and chippery is hard not to miss with a bright orange frontage and signage while indoo...
The Gallery Cafe Ballina

The Gallery Cafe Ballina

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Ballina

Set in the heritage old council chambers, Ballina locals and visitors alike head to The Gallery Café on Cherry Street for fare with flair. A rustic exterior vibe of exposed brick, bifold doors and ...
Federal Doma Cafe

Federal Doma Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Federal

What was once a sushi stand has evolved into internationally acclaimed community restaurant, Federal Doma Café on Albert Street in Federal. For more than 10 years, this Northern Rivers dining desti...
Black Drop Cafe

Black Drop Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Pottsville

Mornings at Black Drop CafeOpen 7 days a week Enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and our cozy atmosphere. Start your day with your favorite brew or a delicious breakfast! We have the perfect spot for you. We are open 7 days a week from 7...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

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...
Sway Thai Fusion

Sway Thai Fusion

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Tweed Heads

An unequalled world of Asian flavour is the mission of Tweed Heads restaurant Sway Thai Fusion. Found on Minjungbal Drive, this contemporary restaurant delivers traditional Thai fare amongst modern...
Harvest

Harvest

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Byron Bay

13 Chef Hat Award
Espresso Head

Espresso Head

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Byron Bay

Long established on the Byron Bay café scene, Espresso Head is a popular destination for a caffeine fix and taste of fresh, organic fare. Snag a seat in the alfresco area out front, sprawling onto ...
Sandbar Restaurant Yamba

Sandbar Restaurant Yamba

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Yamba

There’s nothing wrong with a little history and the North Byron Hotel on Bayshore Drive in Byron Bay has it in spades. Rife with sunshine and salt air, Byron is home and a place that can only be de...
George’s Deli

George’s Deli

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:00 AM

Kingscliff

Sassafras Pizza and Pasta

Sassafras Pizza and Pasta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Yamba

Located in the heart of Yamba, Sassafras Pizza and Pasta on Coldstream Street is all about showcasing the best fresh and local ingredients the Clarence Valley has to offer. Whether you’re a couple ...
Cubby Bakehouse

Cubby Bakehouse

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:30 AM

Chinderah

For the best baguettes this side of Paris, head to Cubby Bakehouse on Chinderah Road. This traditional French-style bakery adheres to the motto of ‘good food, plus coffee, is life', alongside fresh...