Trouble San
2 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads NSW 2483, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A buzzy, well-loved restaurant in the laid-back coastal town of Brunswick Heads, rated 4.8 across more than 900 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
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- SundayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Why it's worth checking out
Trouble San sits on The Terrace in Brunswick Heads, the charming, laid-back coastal town just north of Byron Bay. With a buzzy, social atmosphere, it's become a popular fixture in a town that's increasingly known for its quality food and relaxed, beachside charm — a great spot for a meal or drinks with genuine character.
The appeal is that combination of good food and an easygoing, energetic vibe in one of the Northern Rivers' most appealing little towns. Brunswick Heads has a wonderfully unhurried feel, and a place like this fits right in — ideal for a group dinner, a casual night out or rounding off a day by the water.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 900 reviews, it's clearly resonating with locals and visitors alike. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular spot fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group or visiting the area in peak season.
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 916 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
- 90
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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