THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Byron Bay (January 2021)

Fresh Byron

81/100 (1924 ratings)

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Salad

"I loved everything about this place. The food was fantastic, lots of vegetarian/vegan choices. A warm fire and blankets on a rainy day. The whole..."

~sun~

"Two meals here: dinner and, the next morning, breakfast. Really friendly service, great atmosphere in the heart of Byron Bay’s restaurant district..."

Simon Ng

"I had the fresh fruit muesli at Byron Fresh with my boyfriend and since the muesli was $18 we were expecting it to be large and decided to share...."

AEM

"During our holiday in Byron Bay, we decided to try out a few places and Byron Fresh was one of our favourite place. The food was delicious, the drink..."

FrenchieFoodie

"We had an amazing vegan curry here, very evident it is made with love and good quality ingredients! Very friendly staff with great menu..."

Daynzish

"A lovely cafe in the heart of Byron unhurried. Stone and Wood the local brew on tap. Stunning specials sensitively assembled. Waitstaff happy and..."

Geoff

"Clearly the “go to” place in Byron at the moment. We arrived for breakfast and place was already lively, were still offered a choice of seating...."

Mark Staples

"We didn’t stop for food but the coffee was the best we found in Byron. Staff were very efficient and drinks came out in timely fashion despite..."

Heidi Fraser

"Had lunch here today, the service was great despite being busy. The food came out in good time, the haloumi roll was one of the best I’ve had,..."

Julian

"Muy buenos bowl de ensaladas que engañan... esas que no te las puedes terminar de lo contundentes!! La mía estaba buenísima, tenía zapallo,..."

Florencia Izquierdo @purogozar (Instagram)

"Enjoyable breakfast here, staff are friendly and efficient, food is tasty and fresh! It does get really busy and there can be a wait for..."

Ashleigh7713

"Love this place - which is probably why we keep returning. Staff are great (friendly, efficient). Food and drinks fantastic. The only dish I wasn’t..."

VYN

"I m very satisfied. I choose the place for my dad's birthday. It doesn't let me down. The food, service and the environment are all quite good! I..."

Xiaoniaolike

"My friend and I drove down to Byron Bay for a cheeky mid-week get away. Whilst in town, we popped into this very cute (and very busy) cafe. Given it..."

Femme Foodie

"Really enjoyed the granola bowl, produce was fresh & staff were inviting. The only downfall being breakfast ending before midday. Would go back...."

Comc

"Being in Byron Bay and a mecca for hippies in Australia and an icon for that idyllic Australian beach lifestyle. It’s cool if that’s your thing...."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"Great location and decor. Staff was really friendly and food and drinks were really yum! Good experience, although I would say it is very overpriced...."

Jessica

"Have been coming here whenever I've been in Byron for years now... the food and service is always decent. We came for breakfast and got the..."

Flowerbutton

"Good quality food, nice service . We ordered pork sandwich, quinoa & zucchini hotcakes, haloumi roll & fish chips. Everything was fresh as the name..."

Rose Rose

"Had lunch here on our first day in Byron. Really delicious food and lots of options. Peppermint and lemon iced tea was also great. A bit expensive..."

Sam

"My favorite cafe in Byron bay..just couldn't stop going back..lovely food, 5.0 even though I may only give their gluten free burgers a..."

Latteme

"Large corner cafe on the main road with bright, friendly service, fast delicious food and Campos coffee. The "Big B" breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I orderd the Big B $25 and Campos coffee $4. The food was nice. Atmosphere was pleasant and the waitresses with tats was errrr hot.. 15 % for..."

Patopeaking Eats And Runs

"Busy night and had to wait for a table but the food was good (salmon was delicious, steak also good apparently). Drinks were nice. Service was good..."

Hayley

"Not much of the Byron vibe atmosphere here, feels a little main stream.Sweet Potato wedges are AMAZING!Higher prices so watch out if you're..."

Sile Raver

"Staff very attentive! Sat outside while an amazing busker performed. My partner and I ordered the steak and the slow cooked beef which was absolutely..."

Natalie Viscardi

"Within all those cafes and restaurants this one shines. Yummy pastries, great coffee, lovely staff, beautiful and comfortable space. We also enjoyed..."

Ge P

"The night was busy for the staff and the place was buzzing - but this did not detract from the experience. The staff were attentive and our food was..."

Anthony

"Came here for dinner. I had the fish and lamb shanks. Lovely food and grat atmosphere. Had brownies for desert and was so yummy!! Highly recomended!..."

Jade Rose

"Such a cool vibe here, and a great layout. We sat up on the stools overlooking the popular street, and ordered a pulled pork sandwich with aioli for..."

Jay Contor

"Came here for Brekky three times this week on holiday in Byron because the food is so good! Such fresh delicious meals and good coffee! Highly..."

Phee MacAlpine

"A nice spot in the main restaurant area in Byron. The lamb with roasted fennel was a great dish and the blueberry Mojito was a nice twist on the..."

Rebecca

"Great place for a hearty lunch. Was very quick with service and meals tasted great. The location is so close to the beach, which is likely why the..."

Hadeed Pourshafighi

"Came here with a group of 6 and everyone was satisfied with their meals. The overall atmosphere in the restaurant was really lovely and the waitress..."

Casualfoodie

"Consistently great coffee and food. Quick service from the wonderful staff. Probably our favourite place when visiting Byron. Charming decor and they..."

Joe Brogno

"Wow, the waitstaff actually look you in the eye here! Very rare for Byron bay! Excellent food and smiling service. Right near the beach, too. Haloumi..."

Jessica Rose

"Came here for brunch and was amazing. Was seated quickly, the atmosphere was great and the food quality is perfect. The only fault I had was the..."

Katealizabeth

"Was so happy to find this place open past 9pm on a Wednesday when we finally made it to Byron. Delicious and we'll priced cocktails and a super..."

Lauren Marino

"Gorgeous little spot for lunch, however I thought that it was slightly overrated. I think breakfast or dinner is the better time to enjoy a meal..."

LiveLoveFood

"This was a nice little Breakfast place with really cool decor. Food and coffee was amazing and was located in the centre of town right near the..."

Sean Wilson

"Love this place, end up coming here almost every time I go to Byron. Very tasty, healthy food, a creative menu, great vegetarian options, attentive..."

Jarrod Booth

"Great spot in the ideal position. Sitting in the sun with a coffee doesn't get much better! Great range of options on the breaky menu too.Cool..."

Fish

"Went here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. Quickly seated, friendly and attentive staff. Good atmosphere people watching with a muso quietly..."

Louah

"Good food, great atmosphere! We came for a cider and stayed for four hours and dinner...."

Charlotte

"Good food great service. We came for breakfast. Originally went to the balcony up the road and waited over ten minutes at our table without even..."

Calum

"Great food! My partner and I recommend the bangalow roll and the organic banana bread for breakfast. The food was fresh and the flavours worked..."

Declan Pearey

"Just stopped in for dinner because the place looked nice and had some live music playing. Oh my goodness I was not expecting it to be so..."

Jess Stewart

"Fantastic spot, highly recommend! Fish cakes (special) are really good... Could take or leave the coconut brown rice with, but could have eaten the..."

Rochelle Cote

"Perfectly poached eggs and good campos coffee. Great seat near the fire! I want to go back and try the chia..."

Caish

"Great atmosphere at night. Got a table quickly at 9pm, ordered quickly, got food quickly. Efficient, friendly service, good..."

Katherine

"Can't believe all these bad reviews. Our experience here was incredible. Probably one of our favourite restaurants! Steak was so good and the..."

Lani

"I was stunned to see the poor reviews, as we enjoyed everything about Byron Fresh - enough to go twice in one day.For a sunny day's brunch,..."

Damian

"I have eaten at Byron Fresh twice now and overall have had some good food and service. The first time I went there was for breakfast. We did wait..."

Trudi Sampola

"The Pre & Post surfing hangout!. The surfing trip to Byron has become an annual trip for me and my group of mates. We eat almost every meal at Fresh..."

Krish

"Best Coffee in Byron. I have been coming here every time I visit Byron and the Coffee and Food is great every time. This place does get busy and you..."

Malocva

"The menu looked decent enough - um, hello confit Bangalow pork belly with chorizo, caramelised apples and jus - but a dose of coffee was all this..."

Heneedsfood

Asia Joe's

80/100 (716 ratings)

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"We love Asia Joe's. They have a great menu, the food is always good, the service is quick and efficient and you can take a bottle of wine and the..."

Bernie Bligh

"Me and my boyfriend eat a lot of Asian food and we hands down just said that was the best Asian meal we have had! So yummy and service is great!! ..."

Zoe Howarth

"We have eaten at Asia Joes a few times and always find the food fantastic and very well priced It's a must when we visit Byron..."

Sandra Hughes

"I highly recommend this place! The food is always delicious and fresh, prices are perfect, staff are speedy and friendly it ticks all the boxes. My..."

Sam Cox

"I had the best Nasi Goreng ever just hit the spot the prawns where fresh spices just right and portion exceeded..."

Anna Goodman

"Great friendly service, awesome authentic flavours and no charge for opening our BYO..."

Angie Curr

"I tried two dishes and they were the best I've ever had. Can't wait to try the..."

James Messner

"Not our first visit and it definitely won’t be our last. Great food every..."

Melanie Neumann

"Been coming to byron for 18 years cannot help but come here more than once per trip, amazingly tasty, fresh food and wonderful..."

Nikki Williamson

"Absolutely amazing authentic flavours and just bloody tasty - Thank you for preparing a lovey meal Asia Joes..."

Jame-i Meurant

"One of our favourites when in Byron. Always the best meal..... love love love the coconut and lemongrass..."

Stephanie Curtis

"Great little asian restaurant in heart of Byron Bay. Fabulous food and service....well..."

Tim Heasman

"their vegan yellow coconut pumpkin curry with tofu isto die for 😍👌staff were so friendly and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. one of..."

Abigail Hocking

"Fast service, great atmosphere and location, very yummy food that is super fresh and tasty. Couldn't fault anything. We ordered satay sticks, salt..."

Littleguy11

"Good quality Asian cuisine tucked away in Bay Lane. From what we ordered, the Nasi Goreng was the pick of the bunch. It is also BYO which is an added..."

Joel

"Had to wait quite a while for a table but staff were lovely and accomodating. Had a little mix up with our entrees but it was resolved and it was all..."

IJBP

"Had Asian Joes on our first night in Byron. Food came out quickly and was delicious!! We had the salt and pepper calamari, tofu San choy bao and..."

Monica Rose

"Cheapest and best food.FOOD: excellent food, vegetarian and vegan options, good variety of fresh, stir fried, and curries. SERVICE:..."

Netkith

"Fantastic little place in a lane way. Quick food that tastes fresh and full of flavour! Fun atmosphere and I must commend the music, great..."

Jessica

"I am truly impressed with Asia Joe's nasi goreng. As an Indonesian, I can assure you their nasi goreng is 95% authentic. Initially, I was reluctant..."

Helen Stack

"We waited awhile to get a table, as the shop is small & were already full. However we waited & the food was nice. A little pricey for what it was,..."

Janai.haeata

"Typically you would go for a Massaman beef, Green/Red chicken curry or something similar to asess an asian restuarant like this, and Asia Joe's..."

Slow Eater Peter

"We come to Byron often but have never been here. We though it was a big place but as it turned out, it was two different restaurants. We got there..."

Sf8316

"Loved this little place during a recent visit! Yes it's small but the atmosphere is great and the service is fantastic. We enjoyed the deluxe tasting..."

Sarah Elizabeth

"The food is fantastic, tasty, fresh.All the options are great.The venue is a bit loud and crowded, but you get used to it.Definitely..."

Freakstorm4

"HEALTHY FOOD OptionsLove the Lemongrass Coconut dish, normally have it with ChickenEnjoyed a really simple meal and asked for GF, Vegan and..."

Sile Raver

"Not ideal seating, seems they put a few too many tables that leave you sitting on top of each other in the outdoor area. Anyway since everywhere is..."

SpicyVegie

"Yummy food, satay and masuman curry was delish. Sat outside as no seats inside and could not have alcohol as they had no licence. Service was so so..."

Jade Rose

"Never had a bad curry here. The atmosphere is pleasant and casual, and portions are quite generous too. Wait times during busy periods can sometimes..."

Anna Sundqvist

"A fun, casual BYO eatery with a Thai street food theme that has so much potential but just misses the mark. Unergonomic timber boxes might look cool..."

Gastrobitch

"Simply amazing the best meal at a great price in BB the chilli crispy beef and noodles the best ever... A must if in Byron..."

Food 2 Run

"Yum!!! Fresh veggies and great flavours! The bikini bowl was perfect..."

Brittj

"Lots of gluten free options. Delicious and all in group had good things to say. Fresh and..."

Sonia

"Great little busy joint, with a lot of atmosphere. Enjoyed our meals, lots of fresh flavours and ingredients. Could have had more spice and seasoning..."

Nicola

"Yum. Quick, friendly, very tasty takeaway. Thumbs..."

The Speedy Eater

"Great Food - but better for takeaway!. Asia Joe's is one of our staple takeaway choices when in Byron. The food is really yummy. Also good to eat in..."

Sally

"Always consistently good. This place is the epitome of Byron, casual, laid back and an eclectic crowd. Yeah, sometimes you have to wait for a table,..."

Food Lover

"Enjoyed the food and service was friendly. Good value for..."

Em

"Sang Choi Bau WOW,,,!!!. Simply a must try if you are in..."

Michellebell374

"It was good. We shared the vegetarian appetiser plate. The tofu san choi boy was particularly excellent and the curry puffs and spring rolls were..."

Pescitary Veg

"Don't let the size of this place fool you - the food is terrific and well priced but be prepared to wait as its a popular place - had the yellow..."

The Waiter

"Asia Joes is a great little restaurant. It is cheap and has very nice food. If you are looking for somewhere casual and good food Asia Joes the is..."

Jason

"Suvega. Have eaten there many times and really enjoy the meals, I just wish you could use a different rice because the plain white one is just empty..."

Chikitadog

"Have eaten here twice in a matter of a few days very tasty and good vibe and..."

Fransfam

"Great value. Couldn't walk past this place - cute decor and delicious smells! The mixed lunch plate was excellent value for money. Will definitely be..."

Hux

"Absolutely the BEST pad Thai I've ever had!! I love the BYOB, cute little storefront & the food was amazing! Fast service..."

Lindsay

"Our fave in Byron, always..."

Liz

"The best meal I had in Byron Bay. Great service and fresh delicious..."

Carrie

"Nourishing tasty stir fry menu. One of my favourite places to eat in Byron. The menu is inviting and makes choosing a challenge in elimination...."

Facebook User

"Always awesome for..."

Gareth Symons

"Not bad. Quite basic but tasty. Prefer orient..."

Alister Scott

"Absolutely loved this place. The location, ambience and decor were all very appealing. The staff were welcoming and professional. We selected the..."

Global Chef

"Amazing. What can I say? Service was friendly and fast, prices were great (you need to order up at the counter but not a drawback) they have BYO and..."

Carlie

"Delicious meal, healthy and..."

Mia

"Great food and flavor. Will be back for..."

Dougal

"Yum! This is a top little place to eat at with dishes that were full of flavour and serves that were really generous. It is very casual, doesn't take..."

Trudi Sampola

"A Rare Find. For a taste of Asia in Byron Bay you won't be disappointed to eat here, located at the rear of the Beach Hotel you'll enjoy freshly..."

Macca

"Good food great service. With a group of 10 guys and no booking these guys were great.accomodated us 2 nights in a row good food BYO was a bonus..."

Sirlunchalot

"I love Byron Bay and head there every chance I get whether Summer or Winter. Part of the appeal is that I do not have to think about where I am going..."

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