baraka
Shop 8/92 Ballina St, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia
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A highly rated restaurant at Lennox Head near Byron Bay with a 4.8 rating across 108 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 17:30 – 20:00
- Friday
- 17:30 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 17:30 – 20:00
- SundayToday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Baraka is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Lennox Head, Byron Bay, centred on Lebanese-inspired shared plates cooked over charcoal. The kitchen says it uses fresh, local ingredients, with a focus on vibrant flavours and food designed to be enjoyed together rather than as separate individual meals.
The venue also offers cocktails and a selection of wines from Lebanon and the wider Middle East, giving the drinks list a distinct regional focus. Its positioning combines fine-dining Middle Eastern cuisine with a more relaxed option for a casual meal, so the experience can suit different kinds of visits.
Baraka’s story is built around connection: the restaurant describes its setting as where Lennox Head’s oceanfront meets the warmth of modern Middle Eastern cooking. The atmosphere is intended to encourage conversation, laughter and shared moments around the table, rather than simply presenting a meal.
It is a natural fit for diners looking to gather with friends or mark a special occasion, with the venue specifically welcoming both casual meals and celebrations. The emphasis on shared plates, conversation and regional drinks makes Baraka a considered choice for groups wanting something beyond a standard restaurant outing.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 108 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 85
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 62
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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