Capiche
A well-regarded restaurant at East Ballina near the lighthouse, rated 4.7 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Capiche sits on Lighthouse Parade at East Ballina, near the lighthouse and the coast just south of Byron Bay. A well-regarded restaurant in a lovely seaside location, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality cooking — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience near the Ballina coast.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished cooking and a relaxed, welcoming setting close to the beach and the headland, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. In a lovely coastal area, a consistently well-regarded restaurant has become a genuine local favourite, worth seeking out.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up on weekends and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or visiting the Ballina and Byron area in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 86
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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