119 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
The best Restaurants in Ballina ranking of December 2024
119 restaurant menus in Ballina, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
"A small group of us had dinner here recently and we enjoyed it. Out visit was to the Graziers Steakhouse dining area. There is both indoor and..."
Brent Harrison
"Located in River St you can't go wrong with this restaurant.
Lively, service is very friendly & prompt, food is super..."
Pearl Joson
"Comfortable pub ..
I had a relaxing few hours , whilst enjoying Westower Tavern..."
Marty
"Were delighted to support the Tavern after being closed for 9 weeks. Congratulations on such great..."
Karen Pilecki
"Reasonable prices as well as varied & GF Menu items! 😋
Great kids playground, & outdoor covered area also! 🎠
Soft drinks could be a bit cheaper..."
Kymberley Riordan
"Great meals and friendly staff. Wait time was long, unsure why as only about 1/3 of tables filled. Significantly better than the bowling club and..."
Ben Marsh
"The service was great and the food ok. I had grilled salmon but the green beans needed a little more cooking.
This establishment was flooded in the..."
Gwenda Marshall
"New interior looks great - well done! Excellent and friendly service from Mitch and Rachelle. My pork belly was..."
Troy's Legendary Beef Eye Fillet GF with House-Cut Fries Salad and Creamy Mushroom Sauce Gluten-Free
Japanese Style Beef Tartare GF DF
French Fries
The Mussels
Crème Brulée
Prawns
The Jambon Beurre
Family Garlic Bread
Chocolate Lava Cake with Pistachio Cream
Side Salad
Escargot
Cold Tomato Soup with Scallops
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Confit
Beef
Wine Selection
Creme Brulee
Duck Liver Pate
Sit down
French
European
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely the best dining experience we’ve had in a very long time.
Delicious food! Home made fries and tomato sauce… YuM!
Delightful service!..."
Belinda L
"Staff were filled with vibrant energy, great experience and filled with knowledge about every question we had towards the menu.
All courses were..."
Kye Warburton
"Amazing food made with extra love. Fantastic flavours and service. Great value for dinner, lunch or takeaways. It's a must try but you will be..."
Daniel Brown
"The food was incredible, I loved the way it was a set price for 3 course meal, with several choices in each course. Although it would be nice to have..."
Treaci Greenaway
"I’m french and was craving good food like we do at home. Ché bon brought me back to my local bistro back in France. Home made fries (the best), a..."
Alissou
"Always amazing food without fail, excellent customer service and everyone really makes you feel welcome and cared about. Can not recommend more, we..."
Jarred Van Hest
"Amazing food and the service is next level. Beautiful food and beautiful people running and working in the restaurant, we felt spoilt on every..."
Lee Martin
"I was at a training course and we decided to have lunch here because it was close to the venue. It was a great decision! The lunch menu was written..."
"Best fish and chips in town. 5 fish bites with chips for only $8.90 yet very fresh fish. Value for money. Free home made tartar sauce too. Super nice..."
Annie Ta
"A pretty looking fish and chip shop from the inside and out, with plenty of seating, reading material available and decorative balls making things..."
The Hiding Foodster
"We had the main plate for 2, and couldn't eat it all. Good fish and chips. No faults. Staff were friendly and we took it down to the river to enjoy..."
LiveLoveFood
"Diana. What a great spot in the main street of Ballina to partake in fish & chips. Especially when the produce is freshly sourced from the waters of..."
DianaW
"Honestly the best fish and chips on the Northern Rivers, we've tried alot (and everywhere in Ballina). Extremely fresh, really good batter, and it..."
J C
"We travelled down from the Gold Coast so my daughter could play in an AFL game and we headed to Dory's Takaway on the 14th of May for dinner after..."
Andrew Kolsteeg
"Thank you for bringing quality fish & chips back to Ballina.
Our meal was delicious even our fussy 6 year old enjoyed it.
Best seafood sticks ever,..."
Danielle Rook
"Best value for money, decent sized dishes. Fish and chips so fresh, great variety! Most delicious chipotle aioli we’ve ever..."
Ashana McEvoy
"Dropped in for lunch today and has to be the best Fish and chips that I have had in such a long time
Try the home made Beef Croquettes, sensational...."
Craig Ingham
"Easily the best fish and chips we've had in Australia. Yep you read that right. I've been to countless fish and chips venues all over Australia in..."
"Absolutely the most delicious and fresh authentic Thai food around . Chalee the owner goes above and beyond . She cooks from the heart and gives..."
Tracey Everingham Armstrong
"This place is phenomenal. I’ve never had a bad meal, it’s all 10/10 flavoursome. Hands down my favourite Thai place in the Northern Rivers. Also..."
Laura Cooper
"Fabulous food, cheerful service, highly recommended. If you enjoy fresh, bold flavours please dine at Thai by Night. Suggest book ahead for dine in,..."
Ian Rankin
"Thai by Night is an excellent Thai restaurant. We had lunch there to day and the food was delicious. Not to heavy and very fresh. Not too spicey but..."
Bill Koala
"I'm staying in Ballina for 2 night for a business trip. I was told to go here if I likes Thai food. Needed something tasty to take back to the..."
Michelle Tuer
"Absolutely beautiful authentic Thai food! We ordered the Green Curry "hot" and a Pad Thai. Loved every bite. Service was friendly and professional...."
Megan Tyson
"Took our breath away as soon as we opened the door to pick up our order. Incredible service and smiles from Alisha. More rave reviews to come once we..."
"I love this cafe! The new owners and staff cant do enough for you. And the food is totally beautiful. Every item on your plate tastes very nice. It..."
Vennessa Stone
"Now the Ballina Steakhouse, offers an excellent menu and..."
"Stopped in for lunch after a walk along the coastal trail. Great food with an excellent range of gluten free meals and cakes available. Friendly..."
J T
"The breakfast tacos were basically life changing!!!! Best Breaky I’ve had in a long time… the coffee was also exceptional.
The music was pumping..."
Ash Darq
"This is a really lovely spot. It feels like a local neighbourhood cafe with a charming and friendly atmosphere. Great loose-leaf tea and homemade..."
Dan
"Late breakfast at Ballina: The Belle General is a quirky and alternative cafe: beach bohemiana. We both had "Something Healthy with Salmon" which was..."
Jamie Harris
"Had the Breakfast tacos which were absolutely incredible. Price was reasonable for the serving portion as well, I was definitely full afterwards...."
Ethan Weasel
"Great food and coffee, friendly staff. Plenty of parking for caravans (parallel street parking). BUT they only have sourdough bread unless you order..."
Joanne Odonoghue
"We had fish tacos and a fried chicken burger. Food came quick and was amazing. Tacos heaped with avo coriander and fish fillets, and the burger was..."
Crispy Salmon Is My Favourite Compliments to the Chef
Chicken Parmi Chips and Salad
Salad
Calamariand Salad
Calamari
Calamari Rings and Popcorn Califlower
Veal Snitty Chips & Salad
Nachos Something
Stone and Wood Battered Flathead Fillets with Chips and Salad
Schnitzel
Pepper Steak Chip's and Salad
Seafood Basket
Halloumi Burger
Lamb
Fish
Vegetarian Nachos
Beer
Fish Tacos
Chicken parmigiana
Nachos with Beans
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Pub
Australian
Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great atmosphere.
Live music played at night- not sure if it’s just weekends as those are the only times I have been.
There’s an indoor area and..."
Campbell Cheng
"Drinks were nicely cold .. for a Saturday afternoon , Shaws Bay Hotel was..."
Marty
"Wow this place is awesome! The food is so good and bloody decent size, our steaks were cooked to perfection! The salads are so yum and you actually..."
kay waterton
"Absolutely legendary bar staff. Young lady at the bar was friendly and delivered some astonishing banter. We were visiting from Melbourne for work..."
Ash DeVries
"Great pub overlooking the water. Food was excellent. Prices were very reasonable. Staff were friendly. Just be careful that the local ibis..."
Darryl Jones
"Cute dog friendly pub on the water, it’s a shame it was a wet day the day we went but I could imagine it a perfect place on a sunny afternoon,..."
Chelle Coglan
"Awesome view over the river right?!
Great menu of old classics deep fried, nachos, steaks. Good selection of beers on tap, and there's..."
"Visited here today for the first time, second for my husband, after traveling down from Queensland for the day. We had whiting, calamari, chips and..."
Allison Bullock
"I'm in Sydney and wanted to surprise my bestie in Lennox Head with seafood for her birthday. The staff were very helpful and recommended a seafood..."
Joanne van Zanen
"I always judge a place on its chips. The chips here easily 10/10 each chip had a nice crunch and salted just right. But the real surprise was the..."
Malcolm Luxford
"Love the crumbed fish cocktails - succulent and juicy...."
Rose Water
"Absolutely awesome, went in for a marinara mix, which they dont carry, the lady that served us went out of her way to create the best marinara mix..."
Leo Vesnaver
"Had some whiting, chips and oysters which were all lovely. They had a nice selection of fresh seafood and offer cleaning if you buy a whole fish...."
"Great service, (especially young waiter Destiny and bartender serving drinks) great food, great cocktails (especially cheap cocktail hour Saturday..."
Corina Skupien
"We ate here twice, during our recent visit to Ballina. Lovely location. The restaurant itself has a very relax, laid back feel, which we enjoyed. The..."
Donna Meyer
"At $8 … my Ice Coffee with ice cream , from Wharf Bar & Restaurant , was just okay … I would have preferred a stronger coffee
My take away drink..."
Australian Traveler
"They are very accommodating, we arrivedhadcoffee and chatted for about an hour. Then booked a table for dinner at 6, thought we would have dinner..."
Stephen Turner
"Once again we enjoyed first class seafood accompanied by perfectly blended cocktails with delightful service. I have always found the wait staff..."
"A beautiful cafe in a nice quiet street. Lots of parking close by. Don't hesitate to come here as the staff are friendly and the food is really fresh..."
Karl Chong
"What a lovely venue! I was there yesterday and loved the setting. The staff were very friendly and so helpful and the food and coffee was just..."
Jay button
"Alicia's food and customer service is amazing. Must try this place. Delicious. You must try the chicken burger, it beats Bettys Burger.
Thank you..."
Alexii Pavlakos
"Happy we skipped the BP on highway and found this beautiful Cafe in Ballina. Service and coffee was great, breakfast was fantastic. We will..."
Jodie McLaughlin-Phillips
"The food Is great at the Gallery, the service is quick and the staff are friendly. Book at busy time because the cafe is very popular.
The actual Art..."
Luke Murphy
"Lovely atmosphere. Great food freshly prepared. Vegetarian options available. Coffee hot and enjoyable. Plenty of time to chat with friends without..."
Zagieboo S
"Delicious vegan tray and Rosti.
Good coffee in an outdoor..."
"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our breakfast at Cafe Swish, we ordered the muesli and the Swish Special- Rosti. Both were delicious, fresh and..."
AEM
"Breakfast in Ballina!We enjoyed our breakfast so much at this popular cafe that we went back for breakfast the next morning. The service..."
Suzie Lee
"Graham and I had just finished our aerobics class at Curves gym so we decided to try our favourite spot for coffee and cake. I had the soy latte with..."
Harry Beckers
"Smashing little place!. Stopped here for breakfast on our way down the coast from Byron - outstanding little place. Friendly and attentive waitress,..."
Blaze898
"Diana. Passing through Ballina again stopped to try this cute little place in the main Street. Liked the cosy feel about the place & nice range of..."
DianaW
"One of the more stylish looking cafes in town. Simple, tasteful decor- friendly staff. Had been in before for coffee and this time stopped for..."
Willstar
""Good coffee, great staff" This is a small Cafe, but big on service, excellent range of cakes & goodies. This cafe can be very busy, that speaks..."
Trevorscottnz
"Impeccable service.
The people who work here are above and beyond lovely and the food is delicious.
I showed up at 2pm, right as the kitchen closed..."
Rianne White
"Friendly staff and quick service. Great tasting coffee and..."
Marie Jakosalem
"Fantastic service, great food and coffee! Loved the prawn linguine and my dirty chai. Will definitely return when I’m back in the..."
Emily Blackburn
"Wow! Food was great, prawn and spaghetti cooked to perfection, friendly staff a great eatery in Balina shopping..."
Wayne Tempest
"Staff super friendly food great! Even a dance show from one of the staff. He was just loving his job! Made us love the experience even more!! Will..."
Lauren Spencer
"Breakfast was lovely Swish was suggested by a local and it did not disappoint. Staff were attentive we had the Rosti stack and it was huge and full..."
"Went there for a mothers day lunch. Food was great 😁. Our waiter William was very friendly and attentive. We had a very enjoyable mothers day...."
Rosa Gambrill
"Excellent service and food was delicious and scrumptious. We will definitely eat here again when we visit. Highly..."
Shan Flanderka
"Nice and cozy place. Price is really affordable. Better call and book a table before going, otherwise you will have to wait. Ate pizza special of the..."
Julia Marcon Dartora
"Amazing food and the most welcoming service!
Would definitely go there again.
Food was fast and tasted great, and it felt like we had been there..."
Braedan2480
"Had an unbelievably great meal , Highly recommend , you will not be disappointed . ( and i never do reviews ever..."
"We popped in here while traveling through, after googling dog friendly pubs Henry Rous seemed the best choice. We were welcomed with friendly smiles...."
Chelle Coglan
"Good place for a quick bite. Easy going and staff were friendly. Highly recommend. Portions good size not..."
Donna Bray
"The most Amazing pub, awesome feed (you have to try the parmi) great friendly service with a..."
Steven Davis
"A decent local pub for a cold drink .. with meals , TAB &..."
Marty
"Alright just hear me out. The kitchen staff and the meals are absolutely amazing! We were up from Melbourne for 2 weeks and ended up having dinner..."
Ash DeVries
"Food and service was fantastic. Definitely recommend stopping past if you’re holidaying in Ballina or heading up or down the coast for a good feed...."
Wedgeman351
"The meal served was delicious to reasonably priced.Value for money
The staff were lovely and helpful and the atmosphere was welcoming.. definitely..."
"Brighton St .. is a yummy fish & chip shop
They also do pizzas & Gelato
As Brighton St is located nearly next Gawandii Beach .. we ate our dinner..."
Marty
"Everything I've tried on their menu is excellent. Friendly, relaxed vibe, a bit like Byron was when I grew up 20 yrs ago. Love the grilled salmon &..."
Abby Green
"We had been for a walk along the breakwall and Shaw's Bay. We stopped here and enjoyed excellent coffee and a serving of Banana Bread. Polite and..."
David Cox
"Great Takeaway or Dine-In eatery/restaurant.
Great tasting burgers, pizzas and fries. Coffee was good too!
I discovered it while I was driving back..."
abhijeet mukherjee
"Value for money seems to be much better since new management. Staff were friendly and the chips were good, however calamari was underwhelming in..."
Tali Hooper
"Excellent everything. The fish & chips are great (calamari wasn't terribly flavoursome, but that's what tartare sauce is for, right?).
The Pizzas..."
Tony Stephens (baymax)
"Great little take away, tasty fish and chips, forgot to ask for grilled fish and got the battered, silly me, great coffe too. Nice people..."
Mick Harrison
"Brighton St your pizzas are the best gourmet pizzas we have had ever. Always visit when we are in Ballina, never disappointed. Also love the fish and..."
"My boyfriend and I have been coming here for over a year, Shane (the owner) is such an amazing guy and always treats us so great when we go here...."
Tanisha Seaborn
"Amazing food, good place to have a date..."
诺诺（Noemi）
"Excellent service, despite not having a reservation found us a table and then upgraded us to a booth. Food was delightful as well. Highly..."
Chris Crawford
"Great place and food! Really fun and friendly vibe/atmosphere! We walked in just before 9pm because everywhere else was closed and they happily took..."
Ami Round
"Really pleased to find such a friendly and fun restaurant, the food is delicious and created with passion. I can't speak highly enough for the great..."
Jeremy Tyler
"Both my partner and I loved the food and received awesome friendly service. Thanks guys!..."
"Delicious food, nice coffee and smoothies. Gluten-free options available. Good location with lots of dog friendly seating outside, close to the..."
J T
"My daughter, my 3 granddaughters and I were able to get a walk-in table within a hour of their advertised closing time. We chose this cafe because..."
MsTMY
"Not bad. Lovely crew, quality was too shelf. Coffee was sweet just as they said so. Appears to be a popular local spot (I was visiting and do..."
Robert Jones
"Visiting town, found this wonderful cafe. Coffee and food was great with plenty of seating options. Good kids menu also and a big shout out to the..."
Keelan Howard
"We ordered the salmon bagel and pulled beef burger and they were both very good, fresh & delicious. Coffee were excellent too, one of the best around..."
Dewi H
"OMG, this is my new favourite breaky nook.
I bought a "signature". It's a bacon & egg roll on a Bagel, nice touch, with a beautiful beetroot relish...."
gordy cox
"I was visiting Ballina from Sydney, and ate there on the Monday of the October long weekend. It was very busy, however we managed to secure an..."
"Comfortable atmosphere .. strong Iced Coffee with ice..."
Marty
"Great gluten free menu.
Very organic vibes from staff customers and the Cafe decor.
Dog, kid and family friendly.
No long waits for service or..."
Lee Thompson
"Food tastes amazing, cosy space with welcoming energy. Great gluten free and dairy free options that actually taste..."
Chantal
"Delicious breakfast, eggs were done well. Lovely setting with friendly staff. The coffee was excellent that we came back for another one. One of the..."
Dewi H
"Honestly this is one of a couple of places I trust & love eating at. I only have good things to say about the quality & variety of delicious food on..."
Mac Badger
"Best Coffee, Juices, cakes, burgers ever!!
So yummy!! I come here nearly every day And you can’t fault how yummy everything is!! Especially the..."
Ellen Fowler
"Delicious dairy free vegan and gf food. They also have diary meat and poultry 🥚 for those who can't go without.
I'm hooked on the iced chai with..."
Brendan Hall
"Great coffee. Delicious breakfast. Really nice setting with beautiful decor. Great atmosphere. Friendly..."
"My Ice Coffee from Babalino's Bakery , was gratefully , one of the strongest Ice Coffee’s I’ve had
This delightfully extra cold Ice Coffee ....."
Marty
"Dropped into this gem of a bakery on a road trip. We ordered coffee and apple muffin. The coffee was good and the muffin was the best we have ever..."
Paul Jaggard
"This bakery was the highlight of my visit to Ballina. The orange and poppy seed cake slice was generously sized (think twice the size you would..."
Cee L
"The place had an amazing atmosphere. But that wasn't the main thing or anywhere near. The food was amazing I had a croissant the first time I visited..."
BBlueyy !
"We were keen for salad rolls but ended up ordering the wraps, one with chicken avo and the cauliflower salad. Very fresh and very yummy. Service is..."
Maree B
"Fantastic range of freshly made sandwiches, rolls, BLTs, cakes you name it they have it. Great coffee..."
Sarah McDonald
"Awesome food and coffee and cakes made for any occasion are beautifully decorated look and taste amazing very surprised and open on..."
Nicole Cornu
"Went here a few years back. Had a cauli wrap and chicken caesar roll. Still very..."
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