Where to Eat in Byron Bay

Byron Bay has many fantastic places to eat out with a range of formal and informal dining out options. A favourite of locals and tourists alike is our sponsor and food partner the Byron Beach Café.

Byron Beach Café

With a long history of nearly 30 years as an iconic Byron Bay landmark, and after a complete rebuild, the Byron Beach Café re-opened in October 2007 under the ownership and direction of talented locals, Ben and Belinda Kirkwood. Perfectly positioned on absolute beach frontage, Byron Beach Café offers award-winning indoor and outdoor dining with sensationally dramatic ocean and mountain views.

The Byron Beach Café is a café by day and a stunning event venue for weddings and private parties. The café operates daily for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week. Byron Beach Café is fully licensed and offers an inspiring wine list of Australian wines, with many available by the glass, as well as cocktails and fresh juices. The menu showcases some of the region’s finest produce, making their special location even more memorable.

If you're planning a corporate or private function, the Byron Beach Café has the experience and capacity to cater for most corporate function and private occasions. All-weather seating capacity for 110, Standing 150+.

You can call the Byron Beach Café on (02) 6685 8400 or visit them online at byronbeachcafe.com.au.

The Byron at Byron Restaurant

Nestled amongst the rainforest at The Byron at Byron Resort, The Restaurant truly does set a new standard in contemporary alfresco dining in Byron Bay.

With soaring ceilings, bi-fold doors opening out to a wide terrace overlooking lush lawns, pool and the picturesque rainforest The Restaurant at The Byron is a quintessential Byron Bay experience. Whether you choose an al fresco lunch overlooking the magnificent rainforest, a snack by the pool or a cosy candlelit dinner for two, The Restaurant offers the freshest local produce and imaginative dishes. Ingredients are regularly sourced from nearby farmers markets and local suppliers and the innovative menu makes the most of this seasonal produce.

Bookings are essential for non in-house guests — please phone (02) 6639 2111 or visit them online at thebyronatbyron.com.au/byron-bay/restaurant/.

The Balcony Bar & Restaurant

The iconic Balcony Restaurant & Bar, situated in the heart of down town Byron Bay is a favourite for locals and visitors. Famous for eclectic decor and rustic charm, you can enjoy this unique setting for breakfast, lunch and dinner or just drop in for a coffee or a cocktail. The ever changing and delicious balcony tapas menu is perfect to graze your way through the afternoon. Discover over 80 different wines, 50 served by the glass from our award winning wine list. The Balcony has something for everyone; from a glass of French champagne with oysters, to fries and an ice cold beer. Whatever the time, you will feel spoiled. For a late night treat, we recommend the chocolate fondant!!

We look forward to seeing you ON the Balcony – call 02 6680 9666 for bookings or visit us online.

The Top Shop

The Top Shop is not a fussy kind of cafe. You can rock up in a pair of boardies looking like you just got out of the water and nobody gives a hoot. Owner Andy Gordon has put a tremendous amount of thought, effort and energy into the food he serves, which is fresh simple and tasty. Andy uses farmer’s market ingredients in his burgers, free range eggs, in the egg and bacon rolls, fresh Italian Panini, freshly made juices, cold drinks and granitas for hot days and delicious homemade muffins. Most importantly, what Andy and his staff have really got down pat is their coffee…it’s perfect every time!

Corner of Carlyle & Massinger Streets Byron Bay. Open every day from 6.30am till 5.00pm. Breakfast and Lunch menu available all day. Read about us here.