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Where to Eat in Byron Bay
The Northern Rivers is home to incredible world-class fresh produce, with some of Australia’s best dining to be found in Byron Bay and surrounds. Take a stroll from your accommodation to find any number of chef’s hat restaurants, or venture further into the Byron hinterland and surroundings to discover mouth-watering farm-to-table dining, showcasing the best of what the region has to offer.
If it’s a more laid-back vibe you are chasing, don’t despair - the same quality produce is on show in any number of Byron’s cafes, bars, breweries, pubs and casual dining options.
Award Winning Dining
Hot on everyone’s lips is newcomer to the Byron Bay dining scene, Bar Heather. Fresh off the back of its win for New Regional Restaurant of the Year in the 2024 Good Food Guide awards, this wine bar is helmed by three-hat restaurant chefs who understand how to showcase our incredible local produce. As a recent reviewer wrote “Run, dont walk".
Make sure you stay in town long enough to discover a few more of the region’s hatted dining options. Within strolling distance of your accommodation, don’t miss chef’s hat recipients Raes Dining Room and Beach Byron Bay.
Head just minutes out of town to nearby Bangalow to savour neighborhood eatery You Beauty, discover farm to table dining in Nashua at Frida's Field or venture a little further up the coast to sample regional produce at Pipit or Paper Daisy.
Five of Byron Bay's Best Cafes (according to locals)
We take our coffee seriously in Byron. No matter where you are staying in town, you won't be far from a quality brew. Here are some of the best, according to those in the know.
Right in the heart of town, serving locally roasted organic Combi blend coffee, alongside delicious smoothies, juices and brunch favourites.
With an emphasis on "house made and home grown" this quirky plant based cafe on the outskirts of Byron will have you glowing with health and happiness. Great coffee, naturopathic teas, elixirs and smoothies complement the fresh nourishing food on offer.
A piece of Byron history, this iconic cafe has been a much loved meeting place for locals and visitors (hello Zac Efron!) alike for over 70 years. Enjoy great coffee and arguably Byron Bay's best smoothie bowl while you are here.
Gourmet Traveller called Moonshine's house-roasted coffee "the best you have in the region, and might be the best you have all year, anywhere." Located in the picturesque hinterland village of Federal, the in house roasted coffee here is well worth the drive.
A favourite haunt of our local celebrity population, this cafe in the heart of Byron Bay serves consistently great coffee, roasted specially from ethically sourced beans. Enjoy some people watching with your flat white or grab a takeaway to enjoy in the sun from the separate takeaway store.