Best Lunch Restaurants in Byron Bay

"In a town of stunning beaches, it is surprisingly hard to find a meal with a view. Beach Byron Bay is an exception, its white exterior perfectly highlighting sweeping uninterrupted views from the balcony. The sunset light at dinner-time is ideal for indulging in one of the suitably strong seafood options, such as crab, chilli and black garlic crostini."

"It wouldn’t be a list of coolest restaurants in Byron Bay without mentioning a vegan joint and Manna Haven is quite possibly the best you’re going to come across. Although technically a vegetarian restaurant, the majority of the menu caters to vegans too, and the menu is shuffled around every week. Regardless of when you visit, expect to bright bold and colourful dishes that put an emphasis on flavour, with curries proving to be particularly popular."

"They have an award-winning vegetarian and vegan spread, made from local produce and served fresh. New menus come in every week and they serve vegan and gluten-free food as well. Enjoy your meals in the outdoor garden-style setting."

"Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Fishheads serves up some of the freshest seafood in town. Take a seat on their laid-back, beachfront deck or grab your fish and chips to-go and enjoy on the sand. Either way, you’re in for a real treat."

"If you want breakfast as close to the beach as possible then Byrons Bali inspired cafe – Bali Bagus – is the spot to head. Situated right across from main beach you can enjoy the ocean breeze from this tasty little cafe or simply wander over and enjoy your brekkie in the park or on the beach itself!. As well as brekkie faves like avo on toast, eggs benny and granola Bali Bagus also serves up some super tasty, Indonesia style brekkies too."

"Serving regional European inspired dishes, using the abundance of quality produce found locally, in a casual & comfortable setting, for friends & families to enjoy good food & wine together."

"Where: 9 Fletcher Street What: Cocktails, Beer & Winewww.thebolthole.com.au. You won’t have to wander far after a dinner in town to get to this funky bar, complete with great views of the hinterland. Once you’re done gawking at the quirky vintage touches and decorative “references to hunting, steam trains and nautical escapades”, you’ll be faced with an almighty decision – what to drink?"

"Self-described as purveyors of good times and tasty cocktails, it’s hard not to feel attracted to this character-infused refuge. The gin, whiskey, scotch and spirits menu is extensive to say the least, and you can ask the bartender for their best tonic pairing recommendation to take you G&T to that next level. Yes, these guys know their stuff."

"Just a five minute stroll from The Lord Byron, The Mez Club will have you transported across Europe, Morocco and the Middle East as you set yourself inside. While they also serve up shareable mezze-style dishes, it’s their signature cocktails that are calling you. With tipples such as the Mango Kombucha Margarita and the Pass Paloma, you can sure bet there’s going to be a cool drink (or two!) with your name on it."

"Located along Byron’s main high street, The Mez Clubis a must for cocktail hour. This beautifully designed venue has a rustic Mediterranean vibe, with white-washed walls, floor-to-ceiling doors and beautiful Moroccan-style furniture. The cocktails served here are fresh and vibrant and dangerously moreish."

"Drenched in white with woven straw accents, this chic bar-restaurant nails the Greek Islands vibe. Enjoy a lazy afternoon grazing on share plates of crispy haloumi, hummus, pitta bread and lamb kofte, with a... Japanese in Byron Bay"

"Delight in a chilly beer after a day in the sun at Woody’s Surf Shack, and also join the throng of partygoers as the night grows to revel in the music, dancefloor, and euphoric atmosphere of this retro-style bar. Classic surfboards hang from the ceiling, and also graffiti as well as local art work stretch along walls. Comfy cubicles, an exterior patio, and several pool tables give a perfect recess from the dance area."

"A Byron Bay staple, Woody’s Surf Shack is an essential stop on any bar crawl. The decor is inspired by a group of surfers who made the Bay their home in the ’60s and ’70s, and features surfboards, vintage photos and graffiti. Relax in retro booths or on the outdoor patio, shoot some pool, make some moves on the dance floor and enjoy anything from tinnies to bubbles or cocktails."

"Traditionally the last stop of the night, this dark bar now has a lockout time of 2am, so if you fancy shooting pool till the wee hours you'll need to get in before then. It runs a free pick-up Kombi from..."

"If casual, laid back dining is your style with great cocktails, wood fired pizza and all the ambience, Treehouse on Belongil might just be your new favourite. Located across the road from Belongil Beach, this is a locals fave to pop into after a day swimming and surfing at the beach. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Treehouse on Belongil offers a fully licensed bar, is kid friendly, and if you keep them outside – your dogs can chill closeby too."

"A homespun beach bar where wooden decks spill out among the trees, afternoons are for drinking, and live, original music is played Thursday to Sunday, with DJs playing over summer. Soak up the drinks with a menu..."

"If you’ve hiked to the top of Cape Byron via Lighthouse Road, you’ve most likely seen the beautiful half-moon shaped beach on the right-hand side. Four miles long, Tallow Beach is much more remote than the beaches on the north side of Byron Bay. This means ample space for any four-legged friends to join you for a long walk on the beach."

"Tallow Beach is a deserted sandy stretch that extends for 7km south from Cape Byron. This is the place to flee the crowds: much of the beach is backed by Arakwal National Park. The suburb of Suffolk Park sprawls..."

"A scenic bridge between Cape Byron State Conservation Area and Broken Head Nature Reserve, Tallow Beach offers a terrific place to throw down a towel and soak up the sun."

"Belongil Beach is the first northerly beach and is about a one km walk north of Main Beach, it is a consistent beach good for all levels of surfing ability. It works best on a south easterly swell with an off-shore southerly or south westerly wind. It’s a quieter beach than some others which is good for beginners when the waves are small."

"Situated just to the west of the town's centre, Belongil Beach is an attractive combination of white sand and sparkling blue water that offers plenty of space for swimming, sunbathing and beachcombing. Beachfront properties, including many holiday rentals, are situated moments away from the water."