Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Byron Bay

10 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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Savvy Beverage
96/100 (47 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Contemporary
Contemporary
Healthy
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Contemporary
Healthy
Café
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Oca - Organic Cuisine And Arts
Oca - Organic Cuisine And Arts
90/100 (213 ratings)
Restaurants
South American
Asian
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Healthy
Contemporary
South American
Brazilian
Brazilian
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
South American
Brazilian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Light Years
Light Years
87/100 (782 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Street Food
Asian
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Fried rice
Salad
Pork
Chili
Duck
Ribs
Curry
Prawns
Beef
Pho
Dumplings
Ceviche
Pancakes
Eggplant
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
Street Food
Asian
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Thanks for my beautiful oysters they were fresh and tasty thankyou. The balcony review it was crab sliders, with one or share plates, I was with..."
Brett Skilton
"Really good find and difficult to say anything bad. Staff were good and the food was very enjoyable. WE had the kingfish ceviche which was great..."
Spanner
"Really enjoyed the service and food at light years! Interesting Asian inspired menu, lovely cocktails and friendly staff. Trendy and cool but not..."
Janey Elmgreen
"You know the food is delicious when it is pumping on a Monday night. Every dish we ordered was bursting with flavour. Recommend the wontons and the..."
Tummy Buddy
"We ended up here after another restaurant we planned to go to had an hour wait ...and I’m so glad that happened! It was very busy, our waiter had..."
Isabelle
"What a great experience. Food, cocktails and service was outstanding. Coming from Melbourne we are very fortunate with the Vietnamese restaurants on..."
Kirby Louise
"This is a really trendy funky little restaurant!! The food is Vietnamese and it’s delicious! Fresh, modern and flavoursome. I recommend the DIY..."
Tommi Taylor
"Amazing food (on par with Chin Chin in Melbourne) - fresh Asian flavours are delicious! Cocktails and great tunes create and awesome vibe that..."
Evan Cathcart
"We were recommended this place by a friend that lives in Byron and it was spot on! Best feed I had while I was up there and the cocktails were..."
Joshua Brown
"A couple of friends told me to check this place out when I come up to Byron and let me tell you it didn’t disappoint!Great..."
Jamesdemetriou33
"Was in Byron for a week and Lightyears was by a landslide the best meal we had.Good and cocktails were both spot on.Everything came out..."
Tom Evans
"I could eat pho everyday so was def going to visit Light Years but was sold when told that Chris Hemsworth has been known to frequent the place!..."
Rebecca
"Ordered the pork belly, Vietnamese salad, ceviche and a jasmine tea sour cocktail. I really enjoyed the food. The staff were friendly the service..."
Ian
Loft Byron Bay
Loft Byron Bay
87/100 (867 ratings)
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International
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
International
Australian
European
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Scallops
Oyster
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Chili
Sit down
Australian
Contemporary
International
Waterfront
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great restaurant! Cocktails were amazing. Staff were super friendly. Only criticism I have is that between me and my girlfriend, we ordered 4 meals..."
Ryan Butler
"Loft Byron Bay - AMAZING! Fantastic food, phenomenal cocktails and wonderful service! Loft helped us celebrate our elopement and we couldn’t be..."
Jessica Carmusciano
"I was craving for proteins and seafood always comes to my mind for that. So suddenly, we visited loft Byron bay . Food: I tend to choose see-food..."
Mohammed Aldawood
"The Loft, Byron Bay Prior to dinner, we dropped into The Loft for drinks on the veranda overlooking Main Beach & Hotel Byron. Great spot and vibe,..."
Pandy Dimitrios
"This was a perfect to start the night with a few cocktails and a few starters before going to dinner, we also snuck in the ice cream sandwich, the..."
Mikayla Hillsley
"Such an epic space for a cheeky cocktail and nibbles. Their burrata dish is soo tasty, and those salt & vinegar fries are soo moreish. Its all..."
Steph Ellis
"Busy bar but worth the wait. I love their cocktails. 🍹🍸 Very good ambiance. Loved it!..."
AJ C
"I had my birthday celebration at the Loft with friends and family . I was amazed at not only the quality of food, but also the service. Geoff and his..."
Michelle Stewart
Balcony Bar & Oyster Co
Balcony Bar & Oyster Co
84/100 (2787 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
Australian
Contemporary
Australian
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Chili
Crab
Duck
Fish & chips
Oyster
Halloumi
Calamari
Burger
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Beef
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Contemporary
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"I had such I good night with my girls thanks to the waitress Geraldine, she served us all night and gave us the best service you could think of...."
Lisa Nelsson
"Absolutely sensational food! Visiting from the Gold Coast for the weekend for our wedding anniversary. The service was 5 star the food was 6 star...."
Bonnie Mirella Straube
"Amazing evening...incredible oysters, pasta to die for and fast, friendly and memorable service from Mikey..."
Roz Borg
Azure Bar And Grill
Azure Bar And Grill
82/100 (318 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Steakhouse
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Australian
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Steakhouse
Contemporary
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Azure Bar & Grill, Elements of Byron Really nice restaurant at Elements, we dined there as part of our anniversary celebrations. Thank you to the..."
Pandy Dimitrios
"Consistently good food here be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. Best arancini I have ever tasted and the steak and pea risotto are highly recommended..."
Jesse Low
"Probably the best Napoli (Naples) style pizza I've ever had outside of Italy, they must have imported talent and ingredients to make it this good...."
Karl Chong
"Great dining experience Accor Plus member discount " only " applies to LUNCH + DINNER Breakfast wasn't eligible for AccorPlus discount which sucks..."
James Lee
"Foods were so yum! Espresso was nice too. But desert was so xxxx. Pizza was expensive. Trust me, it was super tasty. 😲 Please order any pizza and..."
Sophie Park
Novella
Novella
82/100 (93 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Toasts
Calamari
Calamares
Café
Mediterranean
Australian
Café
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Waterfront
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Mindy is an amazing chef and it was the best food I've ever eaten. Her ability to use native Australian ingredients with modern techniques brought..."
Colleen Vaccaro
"Karkalla is one of these restaurants you stop at because it looks good and it turns out to be really really good! Food was super delicious with lots..."
francois xavier cauet
"One of the best dinners I've ever had! Thank you to the beautiful staff, particularly the chef's. Amazing and unique flavours. I've never had..."
Sarah D
"Wow, I was so impressed with all the amazing flavours. Highly recommend the set menu with wine choices to match. The salt bush was so..."
Derek Royds
"Amazing food, drinks and friendly service. Used lots of interesting Australian natives plants in the dishes. Would recommend the Bloody Mary with..."
N H
"This is our local favourite. They’ve changed their menu slightly after coming out of lockdown and we loved it!! All the native flavours and locally..."
Hamish
"This was our overall best dinner experience for Feb 2022. Sitting outside watching the world go past, we had an amazing meal. Great wine, amazing..."
David Scott
"Pretty pleased on balance with this place. Food was tasty, perhaps a tad overpriced but not by much. The service was excellent. Had one of almost all..."
Angus Webb
Culta
Culta
79/100 (20 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Australian
Contemporary
Australian
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Mid-range
The Avocado Hut
The Avocado Hut
78/100 (265 ratings)
Quick Bites
Contemporary
Cafe
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Avocado Salad Wrap
Free Range Poached Eggs
Full Avo Breaky
Seasonal Salad
Hand Cut Fries
Chicken Schnitzel Burger
Classic Avo Toast
Skim Flat White
Eggs My Way
Chick & Avo Wrap
Avo Breaky Burger
Grab and Go Salads
The Surfers Smash Veg
Creamy Almond Banana
Super Acai Smoothie
Falafel Burger
Turmeric
Avocado toast
Filla Falafel Wrap
Falafel Salad
Café
Contemporary
Australian
Café
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Railway Friendly Bar
Railway Friendly Bar
72/100 (1243 ratings)
Quick Bites
Contemporary
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Salmon
Curry
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Pub
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range