TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

"Popped in with my partner on a trip back to Brisbane. Food was amazing and the service was sensational. Extremely generous servings and it hit the..."

Robyn Kennedy

Benco Bathrooms Australia

"Old Quarter Coffee Merchants Ballina Taste 2.8 Temp 2.7 Texture 2.5 (8 /9) Art 0.2 Total 8.2 Coffee roasters that supply to a number of cafes. In the..."

Chris Lovatt

The Manor Restaurant

"We visited Ballina Manor for dinner last night. The flavours were amazing, compliments to chef. Cosy ambience with a log fire and surprisingly..."

Jo-Ellen Forrest

"Superb, sophisticated, delicious and fine dining at it's best. If you haven't eaten here, you need to! It's a hidden gem in Ballina that has..."

Jen Nicholson

vikki bembridge

Green Coast Coffee

95/100 (1465 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Philip Simmonds

Chef And Shuka

Sonnie's Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

The Cove

Wheelchair Accessible

Nosh

Brookfarm Granola with Yoghurt Berry Compote and Seasonal Fruit

Lemon Curd Pie

Smashed Avocado with Scrambled Eggs

Chai Latte

Eggs Your Way

Pork Belly Banh-MI Roll

Wagyu Beef Burger

East-Asian Salad

Chicken Karaage

Five Spice Lamb Croquets

Soy Latte

Smoked Salmon on Potato and Corn Rosti

"Called in for breakfast twice during our stay and both times we experienced a prompt and friendly service. Coffee was good and I recommend the..."

2289

"My colleagues and I are staying in Ballina for work. We have tried a few spots over the last two weeks but this is our favourite morning coffee..."

Shannyn McNamara (Mim)

"Pleased that we came across this cafe on a stopover. It has a lovely warm atmosphere and a great selection of treats for morning tea. (Many gluten..."

Helen Welsh

"It was my birthday and I decided to treat myself to a special piece of cake to take home for afternoon tea. Nosh had a great selection and I chose an..."

Joan Dalgleish

"We were passing through for a quick pit stop, and after a local on the street saw us confused she recommended Nosh. They were due to close at 2pm,..."

Sam Stewart

"We did pop in just to have a coffee on our road trip to Byron Bay through Ballina and decided to have a breakie as well. IT WAS AMAZING. As we wanted..."

jan babacek

"We enjoyed our postrun brekky this morning..."

Desiree Crawford

"Such a delicious meal. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely looking forward to our next meal..."

Warren Jessee

Bombay Wala Indian Takeaway Ballina

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came last week on Wednesday. The food was very tasty. We decided to come again today but most of the restaurants and takeaways were closed on..."

Chandu Patel

"Not only fantastic food, the service is also outstanding. They are polite and friendly. Thank you kindly for the delicious foods you..."

jude patterson

"Best pea rice palad I ever had A very fine Lamb Saag which isn't on the menu Cheap, quality,..."

Andrew Mangan

"This place is always amazing. Some of the best I've ever had. Can be a wait but that's because there isn't a bain marie in..."

James McLay

"Wow..best Indian food in NSW. Butter Chicken..Lamb Korma..Naan and even the rice was excellent. A hidden gem in East..."

Jill Langtree

"We had a take dinner.bery thing is so fresh.staff is very friendly. HIGHLY..."

Singh Amandeep

"We have had many Indian meals all over Australia and keep coming back to Bombay Wala East Ballina. 2 garlic naan, palak paneer (medium) Butter..."

John Tannahill

Ballina Gallery Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Che Bon Restaurant

91/100 (1261 ratings)

Traditional Onion Soup

Prawns

Burgundy Escargots

Confit Duck Leg GF

Troy's Legendary Beef Eye Fillet GF with House-Cut Fries Salad and Creamy Mushroom Sauce Gluten-Free

Japanese Style Beef Tartare GF DF

Chocolate Lava Cake with Pistachio Cream

Side Salad

Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Snails

Cold Tomato Soup with Scallops

Non-smoking restaurants

Seating

Table Service

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

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..."

Catherine

Lighthouse Beach Cafe

91/100 (1344 ratings)

Fleurs Restaurant

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Dinner

Fine Dining

Coffee & Kitchen East Ballina

Breakfast with a Banana

Cappuccino

Pea and Corn Fritters w Poached Eggs and Bacon

Iced tea

Crispy Pork Wontons with Asian Salad

Iced coffee

Whiting Fillets with Fresh Salad

Macchiato

Sausage roll

At Coffee and Kitchen

Acai Smoothie

Beef burger

Smashed Avo and Poached Egg

Wheelchair Accessible

Ploy Thai Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Wild Prawn Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Rakuu

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Bento (Lunch Box)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Babalino's Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Geoff Knight

Brighton St - Takeaway

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Ballina's Indian Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Asian Green Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is 5 stars always, which is why we keep coming back. But their service (sometimes) leaves a bit to be desired. The girls are always very..."

Demetre Minchev

"Forget the rest… this is the best Chinese Restaurant in Ballina. Located at the Ballina Golf Club .. best to book as popular with the..."

Paul dos Remedios

"We just moved to Ballina and this restaurant was recommended to us and we're glad we listened. Got take-away last night and OMG - was the best Asian..."

Andy Garlepp

"The Best Chinese in the Northern Rivers! The staff are wonderful and the food was all made to order. I have a seafood allergy and this was no..."

Brees Adventures

"Best Chinese in Ballina by far currently shoving it in my mouth right now 😋😋😋😋🤩🤩🤩 10..."

Mollie Osborne

"Had the most amazing meal...Lovely friendly staff and beautiful..."

Kim Mcintyre

"Freshest best Chinese in town. Lovely little restaurant at the golf club overlooking the green. Home delivers as well. Very reasonable prices and..."

Jodie Nunn

Belle Central

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

I Q

Wicked Delights Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

Thai By Night By Chalee

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Greg Cromwell

Mexican Del Rio

Wheelchair Accessible

"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!..."

Kay PA

Mumbai Masala Indian Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Dumplings & Yum Cha

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Good gyoza and wontons is just what I needed. The gyoza was nicely pan fried and tender with a delicious filling. The wonton soup was yummy, but I..."

Shawn Stevens

"Awesome little cafe. Great dumplings and GREAT service from local family. They also take a stall to the farmers market at Ballina which makes for a..."

gordy cox

"Great food and really friendly service!!! Cindy hand makes the most delicious dumplings rice paper rolls duck pancakes and lots of other yummy..."

Carolyn Crummy

"They are excellent, we took some of them out to Condobolin for family to try and they all thought the same. They also have an excellent..."

Robert Siddle

"Nice little quaint lunchtime dining. Delicious dumplings and lovely..."

Jannah Hardefeldt

"Great atmosphere. Good dumplings. Checkiut the yummy specials. A real gem off the main..."

Cameron Prince

"love this place. The most genuine Chinese food..."

Karen McHardy

Brewsters Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Raamons Dial-a-pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Welcome to a special piece of the North Coast …. Ramon’s Pizza! Friendly staff, cheeky banter and well deserved confidence - the Marinara in 10..."

Stewart Beveridge

"Amazing pizza, the best staff ever. Thank you for the best night..."

farzad pahlevanzadeh

"Friendly staff and fantastic pizza! We ordered the vegetarian and chicken supreme, along with a small garlic pizza. Nothing short of amazing! All..."

alexander rimmer

"I love the Lot. We ordered a large size but ended up not enough for the two little monsters (and me!). Lots of toppings. Good..."

Mary Ma

"We ordered the family-sized The Lot pizza, which did indeed have lots of things on it. We enjoyed the thin crust, and the hearty amount of toppings...."

Sherry Mackay

"Fantastic pizza, would not go anywhere else! Local business been here for as long as i can..."

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Red Wok Thai

Sweet and Sour Fish with Vegetables

Chicken with Cashews and Stir Fried Vegetables

Pad Thai

Traditional Stir Fried Rice

Prawn & Pork Dumpling

Fried rice

Stormy Cocktail

Salmon Lemon and Chilli Salad

Pork

Dumplings

Samsui Storm Cocktail

Chuchee Chicken Curry

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