Best Restaurants in Byron Bay (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Byron Bay? We've rounded up 99 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Byron Bay's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
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No Bones Byron Bay
No Bones Byron Bay is a restaurant in Ewingsdale, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 1369 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 69/100.
Light Years - Byron Bay
$Light Years - Byron Bay is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1682 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
Trouble San
Trouble San is a restaurant in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 916 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
Moonlight Japanese
Moonlight Japanese is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 978 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina
$$Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina is a restaurant in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 507 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Heaps Korean
Heaps Korean is a restaurant in Ocean Shores, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 565 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Roca Byron Bay
Roca Byron Bay is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 717 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Bar Heather
Bar Heather is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 521 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Namaste Byron
Namaste Byron is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 302 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Yaman Mullumbimby
$$Yaman Mullumbimby is a restaurant in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 797 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Casa Luna
Casa Luna is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 606 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Bang Bang Byron Bay
$$$Intimate kitchen with a garden vibe furnishing eclectic Asian fare & inventive drinks.
The Smoking Camel
The Smoking Camel is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 546 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
The Mez Club
$$$The Mez Club is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1548 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Rhea Food + Wine
Rhea Food + Wine is a restaurant in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 234 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Hummingbird Bistro Byron Bay
Hummingbird Bistro Byron Bay is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 263 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Ember Byron Bay
Ember Byron Bay is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 1102 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Capiche
Capiche is a restaurant in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 692 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
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Read guide →Restaurants in Byron Bay — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Byron Bay?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Byron Bay are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Byron Bay restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently feature 99 restaurants across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Byron Bay?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.