Best Calamari in Ballina

12 restaurant menus in Australia, (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)
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Ballina Gallery Cafe
Ballina Gallery Cafe
93/100 (684 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Prawns
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Pancakes
Fish
Salad
Chili
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Australian
Café
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"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..."
Carl Sachs
Northern Rivers Seafoods
Northern Rivers Seafoods
93/100 (317 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Fish
Seafood
Australian
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Mid-range
"Incredibly busy, however the food is well worth the wait. Staff are friendly and patient. Huge variety of fresh fish, prawns and other items. Well..."
madNESS Photography
"Even thou our good size Tropical Snapper was at a reasonable price .. I felt , we were rushed to choose by staff This is the second time I've bought..."
Marty
"Excellent fresh seafood. Their prawns are primo. In Ballina, if you're after good seafood, you must only go here. They usually have excellent Pacific..."
cm-bsr
"Best fish and chips I've had in a long time. Staff were knowledgeable and patient with my questions about where and how the fish was caught. I'm..."
Grace Cameron
"OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Absolutely delicious cooked seafood. The best chips, & calamari we have ever had! Fresh! So well cooked. The staff were friendly..."
Kellie Baillie
"Super friendly and knowledgeable staff only surpassed by the selection of Seafood. Prawns always a winner. Ordered full Xmas lunch - ready and..."
Fox Lynnette
"Best selection of delicious fresh seafood with friendly helpful staff. If you're craving some thing, good chance these guys have got it!..."
Jules F
Lighthouse Beach Cafe
Lighthouse Beach Cafe
91/100 (1344 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Prawns
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Salad
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Wild Prawn Cafe
Wild Prawn Cafe
89/100 (98 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Prawns
Fish
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is an amazing restaurant to enjoy a five star dinner meal. The food was exceptional in presentation and in taste. It is divine!! The outdoor..."
Valery Ravera
"Celebrated our wedding anniversary at The Wild Prawn Restaurant. Excellent food and service. Best food In a restaurant in Ballina for many years...."
Cheryl Woodlands
"An amazing place. Must visit if you are in town. We were blown away by the food and dessert. Will definitely visit again. The service was..."
Yugeindran Nair
"I had the steak, honestly was one of the best steaks I've ever had! It was exceptional! One of those rare times I wish I could give 6 star..."
Detallista Doc
"Always lovely. Food is exceptional. One of our favorite places for dinner in..."
Laura Wilcox
"Falafel, excellent. Scallops, equal+. Lamb rump, perfect.....and then there was dessert. The place is a forgotten (for me)..."
Michael Munro
"Nice food and the staff were friendly. It just seems to be missing some of its charm from a few years..."
B G
Brighton St - Takeaway
Brighton St - Takeaway
88/100 (489 ratings)
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Fast Food
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Fast food
Pizza
Seafood
Seafood
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Burger
Ice Cream
Fish
Salad
Fish & chips
Scallops
Calamari
Fish & Chips
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Café
Fast food
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"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..."
Steven Stanford
Dory's Takeaway
Dory's Takeaway
83/100 (939 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast Food
Street Food
Seafood
Street Food
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Fish & chips
Burger
Salad
Scallops
Calamari
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Street Food
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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..."
Sebastiaan Van de Veire
The Shaws Bay Hotel
The Shaws Bay Hotel
82/100 (765 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pepper Steak Chip's and Salad
Seafood Basket
Lamb
Halloumi Burger
Fish
Vegetarian Nachos
Beer
Fish Tacos
Chicken parmigiana
Nachos with Beans
Fish & Chips
Beef
Greek Salad with Lamb
300g Rumpsteak
Aperol Spritz Cocktail
Crispy Salmon Is My Favourite Compliments to the Chef
Salad
Chicken Parmi Chips and Salad
Calamari
Calamariand Salad
Calamari Rings and Popcorn Califlower
Veal Snitty Chips & Salad
Nachos Something
Stone and Wood Battered Flathead Fillets with Chips and Salad
Schnitzel
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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..."
Andy Kennedy
La Cucina Di Vino
La Cucina Di Vino
79/100 (604 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Prawns
Tiramisu
Pasta
Salad
Saltimbocca
Chili
Garlic Prawns
Duck
Lamb
Oyster
Bruschette
Calamari
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Salmon
Ragu
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
David Hesford
The Point
The Point
76/100 (1085 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Antipasti
Fish & Chips
Burger
Prawns
Fish & chips
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Paella
Salad
Duck
Cakes
Oyster
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
Australian
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Wharf Bar & Restaurant
75/100 (725 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Seafood Platters
Beef
Prawns
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Salad
Chili
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
"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..."
Deb Ray
The Boardwalk - Ballina Rsl
The Boardwalk - Ballina Rsl
75/100 (2175 ratings)
Quick Bites
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Bar
Grill
Contemporary
Australian
Grill
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Curry
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Crab
Nachos
Duck
Schnitzel
Oyster
Fish & chips
Steak Sandwich
Calamari
Mussels
Sandwiches
Calamares
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Fish
Seafood Platters
Beef
Pork
Ribs
Sit down
Australian
Grill
Contemporary
Bar
Waterfront
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Discover
Highchairs Available
Sports bars
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Ballina Fishermen's Co-op
Ballina Fishermen's Co-op
70/100 (762 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Lunch
Fish & chips
Prawns
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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...."
Jen Djuracic