Must-see restaurants in Byron Bay & Northern NSW

  • Beef & Beach

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    It's all in the name at this upstairs restaurant opposite the beach at the Lennox Hotel. The large decking area is the perfect place to combine wave…

  • Woods Bangalow

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This plant-based cafe forms the heart of the arts precinct. It's a lovely place of polished concrete and wood that serves Sydney's Single O coffee, the…

  • Holbert's Oyster Farm

    Mid-North Coast

    If one was to draw a line in the sand, you could fairly safely put shucker-lovers on the left, and haters on the right, without the need for other…

  • Trial Bay Kiosk

    Mid-North Coast

    Sit on the terrace and soak up the beach views from this cafe near the Trial Bay Gaol and campground. The menu is a notch up from what you might expect…

  • Rainforest Cafe

    Mid-North Coast

    You're surrounded by lush foliage at this delightful spot, whether you choose a terrace seat or inside the atrium-style cafe. The menu doesn't offer many…

  • Jones & Co Counter

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This bright little roadside space has a loyal following who grab an Allpress coffee and a delicious pastry from Mullumbimby's Scratch Patisserie. You can…

  • The Kiosk

    Mid-North Coast

    Start the day right at The Kiosk under an umbrella-shaded table on the lawn overlooking Sawtell Beach, with some macadamia fruit toast by Hearthfire…

  • Wharf Bar & Restaurant

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Take in the Richmond River views from this breezy wharf restaurant. While most of the food is a little disappointing, come here for the tasty wood-fired…

  • Penny Lane

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Down the back of an arcade you'll find this hip, popular cafe turning out well-prepared food from a seasonal menu. Turn breakfast into dessert with French…

  • Spare Room

    Mid-North Coast

    Atmosphere abounds at this jovial spot with its pressed metal ceilings, European wine-bar vibe and street-side seating. Enjoy an early evening antipasto…

  • Chupacabra

    Byron Bay

    Located in Suffolk Park, a 10-minute drive from Byron's centre, this colourful Mexican cantina is tucked at the back of a group of shops. Drop by to lunch…

  • Bush Theatre Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    At this relaxed cafe with seating under the trees amid the bush-food gardens, you can drop by to breakfast on granola and free-range eggs on toast, or…

  • In The Pink

    Byron Bay

    This gelateria in the centre of town is a local institution. Take your pick from the rainbow of gourmet ice creams and sorbets, all made on-site, with…

  • Rock & Roll Coffee Company

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    You might not always get the rock and roll soundtrack you're hoping for, but the well-made coffee and fresh, flavourful Thai-Vietnamese street food is a…

  • LV's on Clarence

    Mid-North Coast

    Whether you're dropping by for a lazy breakfast, a lunchtime burger and beer, or lingering over coffee and homemade sweets, this down-to-earth cafe is a…

  • Park Street Pasta Bar

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Covered pavement tables and a cute roadside terrace make this a great balmy-night option, even though there's no view. Park Street makes most of its own…

  • Kembali

    Mid-North Coast

    This friendly busy daytime cafe morphs into a restaurant in the evening and serves a fantastic menu of Indonesian-Australian fusion, with dishes from…

  • Italian Diner

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Sitting on the verandah of this buzzy bistro, enjoying a Campari and a bowl of linguine gamberi made with sweet local prawns, it's hard not to imagine you…

  • Finn Poké

    Byron Bay

    Made-to-order bowls of the Hawaiian raw fish speciality poké are a quick healthy option for lunch or dinner at this bright takeaway spot. Mix-and-match…

  • Boatshed

    Mid-North Coast

    Start the day with well-done coffee, a healthy smoothie and a big breakfast, or stop by for seafood paella and a glass of wine at lunch on the lovely deck…

  • Thai In-fa

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Hot summer days beg for fresh Thai cuisine and this modern plant-filled restaurant delivers the goods. Thai chefs cook up the classics from an extensive…

  • Irons & Craig

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    At this 1930s beach house, start the day with perfect coffee, moreish milkshakes (made with homemade ice cream) and the signature pork belly and green…

  • Thai on the Rocks

    Mid-North Coast

    At this better-than-average holiday Thai place, dishes have authentic spicing (which can be dialled down on request). There are outside tables for hot…

  • Milkbar Town Beach

    Mid-North Coast

    A casual cafe on the ground floor of the beachside Observatory hotel, Milkbar is known for its excellent single-origin coffee and surfer clientele…

  • Stunned Mullet

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Everything seems to look photogenic in this town, including this fish and chip shop. It's really not often you can get a 'good green stuff' smoothie to go…

  • Rainforest Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Just outside the entrance of Wollumbin National Park you'll find this delightful cafe with creekside seating and tasty food using local produce. It's…

  • MaMaGOTO

    Coffs Harbour

    Located in City Sq, the MaMaGOTO kiosk is a quick and affordable lunch option with authentic, fresh tasting bento boxes, Japanese curries, rice bowls and…

  • Cafe Aqua

    Coffs Harbour

    This happy cafe near Park Beach whips up substantial cooked breakfasts like triple-stacked pancakes, and corn fritters with avocado and a poached egg,…

  • Salty Crew Kiosk

    Mid-North Coast

    Large striped umbrellas shade from the sun at this bright little beach kiosk as locals, dogs by their side, take in the ocean views as they enjoy their…

  • Belle Central

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    At the busy CBD outpost of the popular Belle General at Shelly Beach, you can expect the same tasty wholefoods and gluten-free options here, along with…

  • Canopy Cafe

    Mid-North Coast

    The food is as impressive as the view at this cafe within the Dorrigo National Park Rainforest Centre, and meals can be eaten out on the sunny terrace…

  • Cedar Bar & Kitchen

    Mid-North Coast

    A century-old church and its surrounding garden are home to this urban-feeling day-to-night cafe with tasty meals and all-day weekend brunch. Pop in mid…

  • Nambucca Boatshed Cafe

    Mid-North Coast

    Right on the river's edge, this low-key verandah cafe has a pleasant view. Work off a plentiful burger lunch with a frolic in a kayak, on a paddleboard or…

  • Green Room Cafe & Fruit

    Mid-North Coast

    A relaxed corner cafe and produce store that dishes out excellent breakfasts (chilli scrambled eggs, raspberry panna cotta with coconut granola) and does…

  • Sea Salt

    Mid-North Coast

    All the fish is wild caught in Australia and NZ at this takeaway spot with a few stools out the front. The menu offers gourmet snapper burgers, prawn…

  • Lom Talay

    Mid-North Coast

    This modest Thai restaurant has a lovely authentic ambience. Locals and tourists dig into lime-scented curries loaded with veggies and hearty staples such…

  • Purple Carrot

    Mid-North Coast

    The breakfast-based menu offers eggs galore alongside dishes such as brioche French toast, smoked trout on a potato rösti, and a creamy pesto mushroom and…

  • Yachtie

    Coffs Harbour

    This busy restaurant serves pub-style seafood, steaks and pasta, and does coffee and cakes in-between meal service. Best of all, it has an ocean view –…

  • Bookshop Café

    Mid-North Coast

    The verandah tables here are a great spot for an all-day breakfast, otherwise sit inside among the book-lined shelves. As the day progresses, burgers,…

  • Goanna Bakery & Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    As well as baking organic sourdough bread and a delectable array of sweet things (gluten-free options too), this cavernous bakery-cafe serves a great…