Kelp Restaurant Ballina

Kelp Restaurant sits on River Street in Ballina, the riverside town on the Northern Rivers coast south of Byron Bay. A much-loved restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, flavour-packed cooking and good drinks — the kind of accomplished, welcoming spot that's become a genuine favourite for a relaxed meal or a special night out in the area.

The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient Ballina location, ideal for a special dinner, a meal with friends or a sociable night out while exploring the Northern Rivers coast. A quality restaurant that's nailed both its cooking and its atmosphere really stands out, and Kelp has clearly won over both locals and visitors.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 340 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Ballina.