Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina
126 River St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
ClosedToday 07:00 – 14:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
An Israeli restaurant in Ballina with a near-flawless 4.9 rating — vibrant Middle Eastern flavours in the Northern Rivers.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- SundayToday
- 07:00 – 14:30
Why it's worth checking out
Tel Aviv Yafo sits on River Street in Ballina, the riverside town just south of Byron Bay in the Northern Rivers. Bringing vibrant Israeli and Middle Eastern flavours to the area, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — the kind of distinctive, flavour-packed offering that stands out and draws a devoted following.
The appeal is that combination of bold, generous Middle Eastern cooking and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, offering something a little different in a relaxed regional town. In an area where good food is increasingly part of the draw, a restaurant earning this kind of acclaim quickly becomes a genuine local favourite.
A 4.9 rating from more than 500 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a highly rated restaurant books out quickly, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly before you go — particularly if you're heading to Ballina specifically to dine, visiting the area in peak season, or planning a meal 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 4.9 from 507 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
- 94
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 82
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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