Light Years - Byron Bay
139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A buzzy, much-loved restaurant right in the heart of Byron Bay, rated 4.7 across more than 1,600 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- SundayToday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Why it's worth checking out
Light Years sits on Jonson Street in the centre of Byron Bay, putting it right in the thick of the town's famously relaxed dining scene, a short stroll from the beach and the main shopping strip. It's become a firm favourite for anyone after a lively, social night out in Byron.
The appeal is the atmosphere as much as the food — a vibrant, buzzing room that captures the easygoing energy Byron is known for, ideal for a group dinner or the start of a bigger evening. In a town with no shortage of places to eat, it's carved out a strong reputation and a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly resonating with both visitors and locals. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and central Byron gets very busy over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're visiting in peak season or planning to dine with a group.
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 4.7 from 1,682 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
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 98
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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