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Che Bon Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Ballina
Che Bon Restaurant is a restaurant in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 567 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
4.7(567)· GoogleView details →
Byron Bay
Best Restaurants in Byron Bay (2026)
99 restaurants in Byron Bay, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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Capiche
Restaurants · East Ballina
A well-regarded restaurant at East Ballina near the lighthouse, rated 4.7 across more than 600 reviews.
4.7(692)· GoogleView details →
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Ichi Bun
Restaurants · Mullumbimby
Ichi Bun is a restaurant in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 205 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.9(205)· GoogleView details →
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The Farm Byron Bay
Cafes · Ewingsdale
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery.
4.4(5,306)· GoogleView details →
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Shelter Lennox
$$Restaurants · Lennox Head
Shelter Lennox is a restaurant in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 765 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.6(765)· GoogleView details →
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Restaurant Dorsia
Restaurants · Byron Bay
Restaurant Dorsia is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 154 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.9(154)· GoogleView details →
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Harvest Newrybar
$$$Restaurants · Newrybar
Vibrant restaurant & deli featuring a coffee cart, a bakery & a village green, plus event space.
4.4(1,160)· GoogleView details →
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The Rock & Roll Coffee Company
$$Restaurants · Mullumbimby
The Rock & Roll Coffee Company is a restaurant in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 388 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.6(388)· GoogleView details →
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River - Wild at Heart
Restaurants · Brunswick Heads
River - Wild at Heart is a restaurant in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 161 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.9(161)· GoogleView details →
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Loft Byron Bay
$Restaurants · Byron Bay
Loft Byron Bay is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1072 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.4(1,072)· GoogleView details →
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Hutong Harry's
Restaurants · Byron Bay
Hutong Harry's is a restaurant in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 305 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.7(305)· GoogleView details →
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Cafe Boker
$$Restaurants · Ballina
Cafe Boker is a restaurant in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 317 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.7(317)· GoogleView details →
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Lello’s
$$Restaurants · Brunswick Heads
Lello’s is a restaurant in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 431 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.6(431)· GoogleView details →
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Kelp Restaurant Ballina
Restaurants · Ballina
Kelp Restaurant Ballina is a restaurant in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 349 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.7(349)· GoogleView details →
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Lennox Pizza Bar and Kitchen
$$Restaurants · Lennox Head
Traditional & specialty pizza, plus pasta and salads, in a low-key venue with outdoor seating.
4.5(697)· GoogleView details →
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La Casita
Restaurants · Brunswick Heads
La Casita is a restaurant in Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 439 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.6(439)· GoogleView details →
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Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina
$$Restaurants · Ballina
Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina is a restaurant in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 2197 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.3(2,197)· GoogleView details →
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The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
$$Restaurants · Byron Bay
Brunch, cocktails, tapas & seasonal fare in an airy, buzzing space with a balcony & easygoing vibe.
4.3(3,058)· GoogleView details →
About these results
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.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Byron Bay?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Byron Bay restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently list 99 restaurants across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
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.