Roca Byron Bay
14 Lawson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
ClosedToday 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A buzzy, well-loved restaurant in central Byron Bay, rated 4.8 across more than 700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:30
- SundayToday
- 07:00 – 11:30, 12:30 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Roca sits on Lawson Street in the heart of Byron Bay, right in the thick of the town's relaxed, vibrant dining scene and just a short stroll from the beach. A buzzy, well-loved restaurant, it's become a popular fixture — the kind of stylish yet easygoing spot that captures Byron's laid-back-but-quality-conscious mood.
The appeal is that combination of good food and a lively, social atmosphere in a prime central location, ideal for a meal, drinks or the start of a bigger night out. In a town with no shortage of dining options, building a strong following speaks to a venue that delivers on both the plate and the vibe.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's clearly resonating with locals and visitors alike. Menus, drinks lists, 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 dining 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 717 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
- 87
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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