Best Restaurants in Ballina

135 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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Bondies At The Bay
Bondies At The Bay
92/100 (329 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Fish
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
"An old school takeaway with a mixture of furniture seating around 20 people, it was clean and the staff were polite. The prices are very reasonable,..."
Top Shelf
"Great Aussie style shop. Food was great. Staff were great. Highly recommend eating..."
Robbie Koppen
"My husband discovered the best takeaway shop in Ballina. We do motel Relief work each month and sometimes its nice to have a treat. So we have had..."
Nancye Atherton
"The best it's the old original takeaway shop. Great food and so much to choose from. The best scallops in town and the chips to die for. Very quick..."
Troyo L
"Best fish & chips I've ever had! Love that they make their own chips from scratch. Highly recommend going here if your ever in the area. I tell all..."
Alison Martin
"Great specials and prices. Good customer service from staff. Quick service with very little waiting time. Enjoyed our meal pack. Will go back..."
Kylie James
Kin Local Eatery
Kin Local Eatery
92/100 (126 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Healthy
Café
Australian
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Playgrounds
Seating
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Tel Aviv - Yafo
Tel Aviv - Yafo
92/100 (119 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Middle Eastern
Cafe
Australian
Middle Eastern
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Australian
Café
Middle Eastern
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Che Bon Restaurant
Che Bon Restaurant
91/100 (1261 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
French
European
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Family Garlic Bread
Chocolate Lava Cake with Pistachio Cream
Side Salad
Cold Tomato Soup with Scallops
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Escargot
Wine Selection
Confit
Beef
Duck Liver Pate
Creme Brulee
Pork Filet Mignon
Chocolate mousse
Salmon
Steak Tartare
Snails
Salad
Chocolate Mousse
Fish
Duck
Traditional Onion Soup
Pork
Burgundy Escargots
ratatouille
Risotto
Confit Duck Leg GF
Moules marinieres
Salmon
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
Sit down
French
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
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..."
Catherine
Two Hands Cafe
Two Hands Cafe
91/100 (654 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"Absolutely excellent!!! Had dinner here, the food was perfectly balanced, delicious, just next level. It was fresh, beautifully presented, modern and..."
Sara S
"Looked like a nice place when we walked by in last few weeks so wanted to try it. We had burger and chicken, a smoothie and coffees. The food was..."
Green Host
"Beautifully presented cafe, love the reclaimed furniture and the abundance of greenery inside. Service is always excellent. Good coffee, amazing..."
Ashleigh Knights
"Lovely staff and great coffee. The Friday nights dinners need to have a better explanation or staff explain. The food was delicious, but tiny..."
Moira Van Houdt
"Delicious Food. We had Breakfast here a table of 8 and everything ordered was great! A must if you are in the area. Not sure why that one star..."
Amelita Nagy
"If I lived in the area, I’d be here nearly every day! Their food is amazing and their cakes/deserts are even better!!! I was lucky enough to have..."
Lauren M. Kearns
"Love this place! All food was super fresh and..."
Natalia Boch
"today I went to two hands with a friend for her birthday. it was nice and cool inside, child friendly with a high chair to accommodate my daughter...."
Shanai Hope Francis
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
Sirocco Cafe And Gallery
Sirocco Cafe And Gallery
90/100 (99 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
"Awesome coffee. Always go in the morning before work when I can. The sisters are always lovely, the food is beautiful, and Kel remembers my partner..."
Jeremy Milosevic
"One of my favorite pride places for a sharp strong blended coffee. Service is great although mostly busy and only a small shop so access can be..."
gordy cox
"Coffee was good here. The eggs on the eggs Benedict were full cooked but the hollandaise sauce had the right zingy and creamy taste. The corm..."
Ken Tran
"Great service coffee is excellent cakes and slices are great yummy breakfast every day prices are reasonable ,chef cooked meals it's fantastic go..."
Charles white
"Great friendly staff. Good is to die for, always fresh. Indoor/ out door service. Great desserts all cooked on..."
Terry Laurie
"Best ever Pumpkin fetta and spinach omlette. It is massive and super tasty the friendliest staff in Ballina ( Tammy and Cindy ) . Ask for a side of..."
natalie halliday
"Had breakfast here today at 12 ,Yes they offer a all day breakfast and all day lunch it was very tasty and very reasonable price coffee was good I..."
Anthony Deaves
"Had a delicious breakfast here and my husband said the coffee was one of the best he's ever..."
Chris Millar
Maggie And Mr Jones Espresso And Wares
90/100 (202 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Café
Australian
Cheap Eats
Fleurs Restaurant
Fleurs Restaurant
90/100 (222 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
European
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Prawns
Sit down
Australian
European
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
Ploy Thai Restaurant
Ploy Thai Restaurant
89/100 (111 ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Asian
Thai
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
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
Capiche
Capiche
89/100 (186 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Italian
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Beach
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Rakuu
Rakuu
89/100 (173 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Bento (Lunch Box)
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Udon
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing karaage chicken (I think they use breast meat, but it is still very juicy!). Having been to Japan 8 times in the past decade, I feel the food..."
Karl Chong
"Fantastic traditional Japanese food.. whole thing from ordering and the service fr9m the staff are as polite an professional as if you were in Japan...."
Patricia Anderson
"Excellent, authentic Japanese food. Be sure to arrive early if you want a table as this restaurant gets busy. The tastes of the food reflect the..."
Eric Lieu
"Nice flavour and beautiful presentation, just waiting time bit longer, half hour we were super hungry. Generous portion I was so..."
Nan Gourley
"The volcano pork ramen was very good. The bowls could be a bit big, a bit more noodles as..."
Ashish Pokharel
"Good quality and authentic Japanese food. Pleasant service and reasonable prices .. quality without the..."
En-lai Chan
Cafe Fix
Cafe Fix
89/100 (98 ratings)
Restaurants
"Thank you for going to purchase lactose free milk for my coffee .....excellent service accommadating my whims....food and coffee delicious 😋 staff..."
Von Bentley
"Sensational gluten free desserts, yummiest wraps ever!!! Thank you Angel for your beautiful hospitality, you are a beautiful..."
Eve Angeli Serafin
"Fabulous food and coffee, and more importantly, lovely friendly staff. Perfect place for a coffee and snack after grocery shopping. Thank you Cafe..."
Julie Dragons Maier
"Angel makes the best coffe! No one can make them like she does and the food there is to die for !..."
Jhon Shely
"Such beautiful and friendly staff... food was delicious and highly recommend their coffee..."
Katelyn Helen Endacott
"Delicious brunch, amazing coffee this morning.So happy to see my beautiful Angel smiling and back from holiday! Highly recommend this..."
Melanie Toilolo
"Cafe fix....What a discovery! We tried their vegan breakfast.. OMG! Best breakfast in Ballina. We'll be back for..."
Helen Hoffman
"Some of the best coffee & food in town! Will happily recommend to anyone... Can't wait to go..."
Jamie Marshall
"Love the breakfast and coffee will sure be back to visit lovely customer service highly recommend..."
Helen Koch
"Hands down the best service and best coffee I have ever..."
Jaymin Olesen
"Love cafe fix! Such a warm, welcoming friendly atmosphere with a menu that takes time to decide what your going to order as it's all just so..."
Tom Agmon
"Great staff, great food and the best coffee in town for..."
Katie Lee Bartley
"Such a shame this place has closed once again. Bad management. Greedy corporations demanding exhorbadant rents and one flyby night tennant...."
Steph Glass
"Modern friendly cafe indoors at the IGA supermarket entrance. Good range of food available and the coffee was good. Great friendly..."
Richard Dunning
"Now called Lantern Tea Room. Everything is..."
Katrina Bellingham
"Good food and..."
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Brighton St - Takeaway
Brighton St - Takeaway
88/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Pizza
Fast food
Seafood
Seafood
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Burger
Ice Cream
Fish
Fish & chips
Salad
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
Kelp Restaurant
Kelp Restaurant
87/100 (170 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Australian
Diner
Seafood
Dining bars
Dinner
Contemporary
Diner
Seafood
Dining bars
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
Ballina's Indian Kitchen
Ballina's Indian Kitchen
87/100 (800 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Curry
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range