Moonlight Japanese
Bay Ln, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 17:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-loved Japanese restaurant tucked down Byron Bay's Bay Lane, rated 4.8 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- SundayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Moonlight Japanese sits on Bay Lane in the heart of Byron Bay, one of the laneways just off the main streets of Australia's favourite beach town. Bringing Japanese flavours to the relaxed Byron dining scene, it's become a popular spot — the kind of slightly-tucked-away venue that rewards those in the know.
The appeal is that combination of quality Japanese food and a buzzy, atmospheric laneway setting that fits Byron's easygoing yet quality-conscious mood perfectly. In a town with no shortage of dining options, building a strong following takes a genuinely good experience, and Moonlight has clearly managed it.
With a 4.8 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly resonating with locals and visitors alike. 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 on a busy night.
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 978 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
- 91
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 91
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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