Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Lismore City Council

"Folk is one of our favourite spots, and many a meeting was held in their lush garden during the early Sienna days. It might be set in a slightly unlikely location (next to a caravan park), but that doesn’t stop it from being a super-sweet, chilled-out garden café with the most innovative wholefoods menu you ever did see. Do not start us on the joys of their vegan burrito."

"Folk is your ideal coffee shop where you can easily spend an entire afternoon. Located in Discovery Park, Folk features homey interiors, comfy chairs, and airy spaces to chill on a quiet afternoon. It’s just like lounging around in a summer home."

"If you’re vegetarian or vegan, then you’ll quickly fall in love with the menu options at Folk. Add to this the dreamy, Instagrammable garden setting and swinging tunes, and you’ve got yourself a killer breakfast spot!. View this post on Instagram"

"Sitting centrally in town is local institution the Bayleaf Café. Get in early because the venue overflows with visitors at all hours, thanks to its array of speciality brews and coffees, and nourishing brunch offerings. Locals and tourists alike flock to this central morning mecca thanks to dishes that include a famed green breakfast bowl, and vegan offerings aplenty (it is Byron after all)."

"If I might think about one word to define Bayleaf Café in Byron Bay it would be ‘regular’. The tiered timber as well as block café forgetting the time of Marvell as well as Fletcher Streets is consistently busy. I’m chatting seven days a week, rain, hailstorm or lustre, busy."

"This busy and delicious cafe serves up breakfast and lunch, and is one of the best hot-spots in town. As well as their unique, wholesome menu, they also have a shop on premise, with cute homewares and packaged foods!"

"Another super popular spot for breakfast in Byron Bay is Combi, with its central location. Out of all the options on the list their menu is probably the smallest – but the real draw here is their epic acai and smoothie bowls, with the Organic Chia Party being my pick of the bunch. If you’re not feeling those there are some staples on the menu too – including avo on toast, toasted sandwhiches and even the unusual, but popular Sweet Sprouted Bread – which combines toasted sprouted bread, tahini and bannana all drizzled with local honey."

"Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring, and Combi’s range of raw and organic dishes proves it. Think smoothies, cold-pressed juices, superfood bowls and raw vegan cakes (all of which are sugar- and gluten-free), served in a refreshingly airy space with a slightly tropical vibe. There is also a good range of organic, fair-trade coffees and teas to accompany your food, and a refreshing commitment to avoiding all single-use plastics."

"When the sun is out, the pavement hot and the carparks rare, stop in at Combi to cool your jets and reinvigorate. The smoothies here—adorned with roasted coconut and edible flowers—are almost too pretty to slurp and the acai bowls some of the biggest and best value in the whole of Byron."

"Set in a perfectly quiet pocket of the Bay, Raes on Wategos is a Byron institution – and after a recent refurbishment, it is dreamier than ever. The most private of all the local hotels, Raes is rightly so a favourite with local and international celebrities alike. The Spanish Mission-inspired complex features one villa, two penthouses and four suites, meaning it’s quite the low-key affair."

"This Spanish Mission-style hotel is set in bohemian Byron Bay, above one of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and amidst gardens that are said to have been designed by Salvador Dalí. The overarching feel is that of a relaxed and sophisticated seaside bolthole with a nonchalant Mediterranean nod."

"Food and coffee combine with absolute grace in one of Byron Bay’s primary foodie destinations. You may feel like you’ve walked into one of the Bay’s coolest bars but it’s actually a whole-food café/restaurant with a menu reflecting the best of what’s in-season and on-trend. The need to queue for a table just gives visitors more time to browse the full list of coffees and cocktails on offer, alongside the Instagram-ready breakfasts, brunches and lunches."

"People who used to serve up coffee at Top Shop run another popular coffee shop in Byron Bay. At night, The Roadhouse becomes a whisky bar, but during the day it serves Byron Bay organic coffee among other pick-me-ups. Where to find The Roadhouse: 6/142 Bangalow Rd., Byron Bay"

"If you want an elegant dining experience, then Azure Bar & Grill is the right place for you. It has a diverse menu that includes fresh seafood, handmade pasta, grilled steaks, woodfired pizza and vegan options. Showcasing local and Australian suppliers this is one of the best restaurants in Byron Bay and is part of the Elements of Byron complex."

"Transport yourself to Santorini at this gorgeous, grecian gem tucked away in Byron Arts & Industrial Park. This charming restaurant takes away all the indecision with no menu, dishing out courses of authentic “Kouzina” made with the freshest in-season ingredients. Enjoy home-style Greek meals, mezzes, share platters in the Mediterranean style courtyard."

"Another top pick for coffee in Byron, Dip is the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy a long and laidback breakfast. The outdoor seating is a great place to people watch, and breakfast is served until 3 pm, so there’s no rush. Dip offers all the classics, plus plenty for those with a sweet tooth – cinnamon and vanilla French toast, buttermilk pancakes with fresh berries, and wild rice porridge."

"Dip Cafe, positioned in the heart of Byron Bay, is a fabulous corner coffee shop with huge lumber bay windows drawn back to permit the winter months sunlight to fill the room. It has an open kitchen area and also a rustic, beachy charm. The walls are loaded with local art work as well as splashings of regional event posters."

"St. Elmo Dining Room & Bar serves up contemporary Spanish tapas dishes perfect to share with that special someone. The innovative, ever-changing menu is inspired by the region’s fresh and flavoursome produce. Plus, with more than 100, carefully curated bottles of wine, St. Elmo offers one of the finest culinary experiences in their relaxed yet intimate dining room."

"Influenced by the tables of Spain where food is made to be shared, St Elmo Dining Room & Bar brings all things to all people in Byron Bay. Located on the corner of Fletcher Street and Lawson Lane, thi... Order OnlineRequest Booking"

"Back to Byron Bay town itself now and we find ourselves at Loft. As its name implies, this is an upstairs venue that looks down to the bustling Jonson Street below (it’s a few doors down from Miss Margarita) and is an upmarket establishment with lashings of natural light, wood and white furniture that exude the typical beachside Byron lifestyle. You’re welcome day or night, although be warned, past 9 pm the menu changes to snacks and nibbles."

"Located just off Main Beach, the bar has an elevated terrace so you can look out over famous Jonson Street while you relax with friends. This is one of the newest bars in Byron Bay, with a seaside ambience and contemporary Australian food menu which includes a popular weekend brunch."

"The Beach Hotel neglects Byron Bay’s Main Beach, and also its gorgeous place on the waterside complements the kicked back and also inviting environment of its bar. With regular, live music and showing off entertainment, beer garden, and a number of bars, The Beach Hotel is just one of Byron Bay’s liveliest destinations. Address: 1 Bay Street"

"Located across the road from Main Beach, the Beach Hotel is truly iconic. For more than 25 years, this casual pub has welcomed locals and visitors to enjoy a drink or two in the beer garden, a fantastic meal, and live entertainment. Their menu offers all the pub classics, including fresh fish and chips."

"Head to The Beach Hotel for the most popular Sunday sesh in the Bay. Check the local gig guide to watch some epic bands play, all just a stone’s throw away from the sand and surf of the main beach break."

"The Rails is what the locals affectionately call The Railway Hotel. The best thing about it is that the railway stopped coming through town about fifteen years ago, but we so loved our local pub that it’s remained open for business. There is a beer garden that spills out onto the car park, plus a cute little public bar that still sits on the dysfunctional railway platform."

"The Rails sure smells like a beer-stained pub, and its indoor-outdoor mayhem draws everyone from lobster-red British tourists to high-on-life earth mothers and #okboomer tourists. The front beer garden –..."

"Known more colloquially as simply The Rails, this rough-and-rambunctious staple of Byron’s renowned music scene is one of our favorite bars on the planet."

"An unexpected find in a tiny alley, Kura is a delicious Japanese restaurant with vegan options clearly labeled. I chose the Teriyaki Tofu but the vegan sushi platter was extremely tempting. The staff is helpful for any questions you might have, too."

"U 7 7 Lawson St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 AustraliaJapanese, Brazilian, Asian, South AmericanLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, DrinksSeating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Digital Payments[email protected]+61 2 6680 8789http://temakiya.com.au/. Temakiya combines the best flavours the world has to offer with a Japanese flair."

"Temakiya combine the best flavours the world has to offer with Japanese flair to create the tastiest fusion hand rolls. Favourites from their signature roll menu include the Popcorn Shrimp, Citrus Salmon and Spicy Chicken."

"Feros Arcade 7/23 Jonson Street, Byron Bay, New South Wales NSW 2481 AustraliaJapanese, Sushi, AsianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service+61 2 6680 9044http://www.kinoko.com.au"

"Kinoko is known for its changing specials, fresh sushi and sashimi. You’ll find share plates as well as main meals when you dine at Kinoko. Like the other restaurants, this contemporary style eatery is on Jonson Street and reservations can be made online or by calling the restaurant."