12 Byron Bay Restaurants Open on Mondays When Everywhere Else Is Closed
Monday is a ghost town for dining in Byron Bay—most venues shut their doors for the week. But if you're stuck without a meal plan or craving a night out when the town feels quiet, these 12 restaurants keep their kitchens running. From Japanese and Korean to Middle Eastern and modern Australian, there's enough variety to cover most tastes.
- 1Restaurants Ewingsdale
1. No Bones Byron Bay
Reliably open when you need somewhere that actually serves on a Monday, located in nearby Ewingsdale.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.8(1,369)· Google69Spot ScoreWorth a Look 
2Restaurants Byron Bay2. Light Years - Byron Bay
A Byron Bay institution that breaks the Monday closure trend in the heart of the city.
Open late (after 10pm)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.7(1,682)· Google$$$$68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
3Restaurants Brunswick Heads3. Trouble San
If you're willing to venture to Brunswick Heads, this spot keeps the kitchen open when mainland venues are dark.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.8(916)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Restaurants Byron Bay4. Moonlight Japanese
Japanese dining on a Monday evening in Byron Bay—rare enough to plan around if you're craving sushi or similar.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.8(978)· Google68Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Restaurants Ocean Shores5. Heaps Korean
Korean food in Ocean Shores offering an alternative if you want something beyond the usual Byron Bay dining circuit.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.9(565)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Restaurants Ballina6. Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina
Middle Eastern flavours in Ballina, a short drive south, for those seeking something different on a Monday night.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.9(507)· Google$$$$67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
7Restaurants Byron Bay7. Roca Byron Bay
Modern dining in Byron Bay itself, open when most neighbours have taken the day off.
Open MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.8(717)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Restaurants Byron Bay8. Namaste Byron
Indian cuisine available in Byron Bay on Mondays, filling a gap when the wider dining scene is quiet.
Open MondaysOpen SundaysView venue5.0(302)· Google67Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Restaurants Byron Bay9. Bang Bang Byron Bay
A Byron Bay staple that doesn't follow the Monday shutdown pattern.
Open late (after 10pm)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.6(1,543)· Google$$$$66Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Restaurants Mullumbimby10. Yaman Mullumbimby
Head inland to Mullumbimby if you're after a Monday dinner option slightly away from the coastal rush.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.7(797)· Google$$$$66Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Restaurants Lennox Head11. Rhea Food + Wine
Lennox Head's answer to Monday dining, useful if you're staying nearby or wanting a quieter atmosphere than central Byron.
Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.9(234)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Restaurants Byron Bay12. The Mez Club
Byron Bay venue keeping service going on Mondays when most hospitality venues are closed for the day.
Open late (after 10pm)Open MondaysOpen SundaysView venue4.5(1,548)· Google$$$$65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Bones Byron Bay | 69/100 | 4.8(1,369) | — | Ewingsdale | Open 7 days |
| Light Years - Byron Bay | 68/100 | 4.7(1,682) | $ | Byron Bay | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Trouble San | 68/100 | 4.8(916) | — | Brunswick Heads | Open 7 days |
| Moonlight Japanese | 68/100 | 4.8(978) | — | Byron Bay | Open 7 days |
| Heaps Korean | 67/100 | 4.9(565) | — | Ocean Shores | Open 7 days |
| Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina | 67/100 | 4.9(507) | $$ | Ballina | Open 7 days |
| Roca Byron Bay | 67/100 | 4.8(717) | — | Byron Bay | Open Mondays |
| Namaste Byron | 67/100 | 5.0(302) | — | Byron Bay | Open Mondays |
| Bang Bang Byron Bay | 66/100 | 4.6(1,543) | $$$ | Byron Bay | Open late (after 10pm) |
| Yaman Mullumbimby | 66/100 | 4.7(797) | $$ | Mullumbimby | Open 7 days |
| Rhea Food + Wine | 65/100 | 4.9(234) | — | Lennox Head | Open 7 days |
| The Mez Club | 65/100 | 4.5(1,548) | $$$ | Byron Bay | Open late (after 10pm) |
Frequently asked questions
Why do so many Byron Bay restaurants close on Mondays?+
Monday closures are common in regional hospitality as a way to manage staffing, restock, and take a recovery day after busy weekends. Byron Bay's tourism-driven restaurant sector typically follows this pattern, making Monday dining options limited.
Are these venues definitely open every Monday?+
These venues are recorded as Monday-operating locations, but we recommend calling ahead or checking their social media, especially around public holidays or seasonal closures, to confirm they're trading on your chosen date.
What cuisines are available across these Monday-open venues?+
The venues cover Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Indian, and modern Australian styles, giving you range even when the wider Byron Bay dining scene is quieter.
Are most of these in Byron Bay proper, or spread across the region?+
While several are in Byron Bay town centre, others sit in Ewingsdale, Brunswick Heads, Ocean Shores, Ballina, Mullumbimby, and Lennox Head—all within a short drive, but worth checking the suburb if you prefer to stay local.
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