Namaste Byron
84 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A much-loved Indian and Nepalese restaurant in central Byron Bay with a flawless 5.0 rating.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 16:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 16:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- SundayToday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Namaste Byron sits on Jonson Street in the heart of Byron Bay, bringing the warm, generous flavours of Indian and Nepalese cooking to Australia's favourite beach town. In a relaxed, food-loving town spoiled for dining choice, it's earned a flawless reputation — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuine flavour and a great experience.
The appeal is that combination of authentic, satisfying Indian and Nepalese cooking and a welcoming, central location, just a short stroll from the beach and the main streets. It fits Byron's easygoing, quality-conscious mood perfectly, and the perfect feedback shows it's become a genuine favourite among locals and visitors alike.
A perfect 5.0 rating across more than 300 reviews is genuinely uncommon and a powerful endorsement. 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, dining with a group, or after a table 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 5.0 from 302 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
- 97
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 75
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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