The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Byron Bay, April 2024

The Mez Club

86/100 (935 ratings)

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"Wonderful food, sensational staff who just couldn't do enough for us. A bit noisy, but such a great vibe it doesn't matter! Definitely will be back..."

Billie Bossanova

"We arrived here on a busy night in the middle of school holidays. The service was a little slow and the music a bit loud inside but who cares. This..."

Rachele Lowe

"This place made our weekend! Seriously great cocktails and delicious food. Unpretentious, mixed crowd, fabulous atmosphere and friendly staff. Well..."

Anya Hart

"We had a ladies night at The Mez. A group of 12 ladies. We had an amazing table upstairs with an amazing atmosphere. The staff were very..."

Natalie Berriman

"Great place and great food. Anton and Kieren were amazing. Highly..."

Alessandro Anastasi

"I lost number of times I’ve been there now but I can tell how good were my experiences there in all my visits. The space and atmosphere is other..."

Leo Becker

"Went to The Mez Club on Friday night. WOW! Gorgeous venue, amazing service and the menu was delicious. We had a lovely waitress that made the whole..."

Angela Yalda

"Fabulous spot. Amazing cocktails, delicious food (mostly small plates but lots of options), & even better service. Highly recommend if you're in..."

Penny Schulz

"Such a dreamy space, with styling to die for!!! Cocktails were AMAZING and very affordable! Could have easily sat there all night long. Without a..."

Laura Slade

"Great atmosphere and decor, excellent cocktails 🍹 friendly staff! We will be back to try the food in November..."

Alex Shimmin

"Such a nice place to spend a couple of hours. Lovely food and drink. Can't wait to go back when we are down for a few days in a couple of..."

Julie Meloni

"Cocktails are great! Food always looks nice. Good atmosphere...."

Anna Shannon

"Very nice decor. Fun kind of treehouse feel. We booked a table for 6 and were squished on to a small table. We requested a larger table when..."

Adrian

"I love the Mez Club. I know it gets super busy and it can be annoying to get a table at times but with the mez club l don't mind. I love the whole..."

FOODIE ADVENTURE

"Great little hidden gem in Byron! Our second fave so far. Food is terrific just by itself, plus price is very reasonable compared to other places in..."

The_chic_analyst

"A beautiful place to end our last night in Byron. The main strip was packed with diners and it was hard to get a table for 2. We ended up at the Mez..."

Jelena Louise May

"Great Venue, Great Staff and Great Food.The Mez Club is a little gem in the centre of Byron Bay that offers tasty, well priced food and..."

Olivia Okely

"Has such a great vibe and decor. Staff are lovely and food tastes amazing however, quite small servings for the price! Cocktails are amazing and have..."

Mh2107

"Had the haloumi sticks, and sweet potato fries here tonight and a strawberry and passion fruit mohito, the food came out quickly, the quality was..."

Julian

"Haven’t eaten here but the service and the drinks are absolutely delicious! I’ve had many great cocktails in Melbourne but those espresso..."

Lisa Gresens

"Delicious and light meal. Perfect for big or small groups. Staff were lovely and very accommodating in that they were willing to open the upstairs..."

Jalena

"Absolutely delicious food and great service. Everything we ordered was amazing! We had the lemon chicken kebab and the haloumi kebab which melted in..."

B M

"This is my favourite place in Byron 🙌🏼 the decor gives off Mediterranean vibes it feels like you're on the other side of the world. The service..."

Monique Peterson

"Great food and vibe. Had three entrees; peppers, mushroom and wings in order of tastiness. The trio of meats were slightly over cooked, but tasted..."

Edmund Pang

"The atmosphere in this place was perfect for a drink & dinner after a long day in the sun. The decor is beautiful, but the food was even better...."

Mim

"The Mez Club is located in the heart of Byron just down from Bay Leaf. It's the kind of place you can go for a meal with a partner or a quick drink..."

Tige

"Great food and fabulous mojitos but patchy service. If you are happy to forgive a lack of attention from the staff - who are at least polite, just a..."

Jo Davie

"So happy to have discovered this place! The interior feels like you've stepped off onto a Greek Island. Real attention to detail makes for a a lovely..."

Sam

"We came in for a drink and tapas. We had cocktails while we waited for the kitchen to open at 5. The Turkish Princess is a unique delight and..."

Denis Dunn

"All I can say is YUM! We got here around 7pm thinking the 4 of us would be in for a looonngg wait but we only had to wait 30mins for a table so..."

Phoebe Rothfield

"The service was excellent and ambiance was impressive at the Mez Club. The food was extremely tasty however the portions were a tad small for my..."

Snaka

"The Mez Club stylish new restaurant/bar in Byron Bay serving up delicious food with a Mediterranean twist. The interior was stunning, mainly white,..."

Vana

"Went to this restaurant for lunch yesterday. Whilst service was good we were a bit underwhelmed with the serving size of the mez plate. We ordered..."

Rebecca R

"Amazing atmosphere, perfect for winter. The fire place was such a great feature. The food is absolutely designed to share, and we couldn’t believe..."

Jamie Lollback

"I have dined here twice and loved everything about both experiences. The decor is beautiful, contributing to the experience. The staff were friendly,..."

Toni Jordan Feros

"Beautiful setting. Outstanding food. Every single meal was delicious. You must ensure this restaurant is on your list of places to eat when visiting..."

Brooke Ryan

"Pick this restaurant randomly but was amazed by the food and ambience. Ordered 6 dishes in total and every single one of them is tasty, especially..."

Xinyi Wang

"Great food, great cocktails, great vibe! I wasn't expecting the food to be so good, best Kingfish civeche and burrata we've had in Byron (and we've..."

Maryam Shariati

"We hosted our wedding welcome party at The Mez Club last week and what an experience! With only two days notice, Rob and Elena went so far out of..."

Sarah Boyle

"We enjoyed an array of share plates between four; smalls (oysters, artichoke dip, kingfish, bread), bigs (halloumi, lamb, potato, burrata) and sweets..."

Jessie Schilling

Orgasmic

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"We ordered a share platter and it was absolutely perfect. The falafel was so fresh, the hummus was the best I've tasted and the salad so fresh and..."

Racquel Sherry

"Just had the lamb platter and falafel pocket with a mint tea each. We loved it. The salads are super fresh, sauces super yummy. The marinade on the..."

Helen Hoi Ling Leung

"Best place ever yum yum Whenever we r in Byron this is the place we lunch..."

Nicole Itoy

"The best falafel pockets in the world! Wish i live closer, would be my fav hangout..."

Ela Preston

"Best falafel I have EVER had. In the 5 days I had in byron, I ate here 4 times. I dream of traveling there again for these life changing..."

Ellana Hedger

"Great food, quick service. The pockets are really good and the bread is great, felafel good but not..."

Scott Williams

"Amazing, friendly and accommodating service, with great tasting food and a lovely..."

Chantal Gerardy

"AMAZING felafel balls Dips to die for Friendly staff and Happy environment..."

Elli Sundstrom

"Omg...... Best food ever. ...... Well worth the trip... The falafels are to die..."

Steph Whitecliffe

"Delicious and fresh. Friendly staff. Quick..."

Blake Nash

"Great food. The felafel were sensational, but everything was..."

Jeff Collins

"Thanks guys.. i can NEVER eat felafels again. Yours were that amazing that all others just taste..."

Chenille Blundell

"Fresh falafels are to die for! So tasty, Good price for the amount of food you get!..."

Anna Shannon

"I had beef pocket. It was great. My dining companion had the vegetarian falafel dish. She loved it . The owner chatted and was genuinely interested..."

Joe

"We got recommend this place by a friend, can 100% see why! The moment we stepped into the cafe we felt very welcomed! The lady was attentive and..."

Amysyder

"Best falafels in town! Great place for a quick and easy meal, and pretty cheap too. Recommend getting the homemade lemonade too. Just yum all round...."

Lynda Tieu

"I was down in Byron for the day and had to get one of these pita pockets that I’ve heard are absolutely amazing. They certainly didn’t disappoint..."

Good Food Good Mood

"BEST FALAFELS IN BYRON!!!! the tahini sauce is too die for!! some one pls tell me the recipe (seriously pls) talked to the most amazing older lady..."

Lily Smith

"Best falafel! I’ve been coming here for over 10 years and always had consistently great food. Delicious falafel and other pitas such as lamb and..."

Nina Cooke

"My partner and I decided to have lunch here, after a long drive down the coast. We both ordered a pita pocket, mine with falafel and hers..."

Jord&

"Amazing food and such good value for money. Shared a platter for two and it was such an abundant meal we couldn’t finish it. The waitress was kind..."

Ellylovestoeat

"Delicious falafels and lovely customer service by the dark haired lady at the front. Witnessed her get yelled at by the lady in front of us and she..."

Jalena

"Patron since 7 years.Ambience: small place with a nice middle eastern theme. I love the friendliness and warmth.Service: friendly and..."

Netkith

"I had the falafels on a plate and it was out of this world! And I don't think I've had a better tahini sauce. Everything on the plate just worked so..."

Foodielicious

"“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.”..."

Skinny Glutton

"Best falafals I've had in my life. Would be surprised to find somewhere with falafals anywhere near as good as this again. Nothing..."

Ellie

"Always delicious. Came back today after three years and still fresh, tasty and very reasonably priced. The falafels are amazing and service great...."

Emmilio

"I have a fetish for falefel wrap since I tasted it at Yummba. When we arrived at Byron Bay this afternoon, we immediately locked in this destination..."

Mimifama

"Stopped by for lunch on Tuesday after walking the to and from the lighthouse and was definitely satisfied! I had the falafel plate which could have..."

Catherine MacLean

"As an afternoon snack the falafel wrap we ordered really hit the mark! The soft pita pocket was loaded with tahini, hummus and a generous helping of..."

Chow Yum Fat

"I love the falafel pita pockets here so much, so delicious! And I've had my fair share of falafel dishes. The service is lovely and they even offer..."

Jessica Walton

"Best falafels I have ever eaten! I have tried the falafel plate & the falafel pockets - all delish! The place had a happy energy & the staff were..."

Shell Samuels

"Amazing food and great range. Very tasty authentic and REAL! The prices are affordable and there's always a line out the front. It's worth going a..."

James John Kelly

"Fantastic falafel! Shared a platter for two and a jug of lemonade/mint with mum and it totally satisfied. The falafels were a knockout accompanied by..."

Nathan Leonard

"By far the best food in Byron. Orgasmic orgasmic food! Will definitely be coming back again. The pita croutons are to die for. And the..."

Miss Fussy

"Some of the best Falafels I've had! Orgasmic food is a small place tucked away in a lane. Before I entered, some workers were standing on the street..."

Butternut Muncher

"An awesome feed! We shared a Mediterranean platter for two, and we we couldn't even finish it. Very tasty falafel and dips, great for a quick cheap..."

MELB JOURNAL

"On a rainy Christmas afternoon decided to take a wander up Jonson St...we noticed this place on one of the lanes, seemed interesting with a shack..."

Michael Refalo

"a little girl offered us a sample falafel on the street corner and pointed towards a little restaurant tucked away down an alley behind the beach..."

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"Orgasmic falafel pockets and house made lemonade! Great cafe with amazing food and good..."

Nicola

"These falafels just made one of the top 3 moments of my..."

Olivia Scott

"We were enticed in by the sample falafels. They were crunchy and delicious. Decent prices too, would highly recommend the falafel share plate for..."

Le_orange

"Ordered the beef plate and a falafel + salad - portion sizes good and tasty but pricey for what you get - our meal was $50 - but if you want a quick..."

The Waiter

"Yum. Yep,..."

Mugsie

"Best falafels ever. Like,..."

Mae Tun

"Not too bad. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, we had chicken and lamb plates with an awsome ice tea, we love eating Middle Eastern , only..."

Anthony

"Beautiful food! Falafel balls are amazing. We had the mega platter for two and it was thoroughly..."

Allie Broughton

"Awesome. Fantastic flavours, we ordered a salad plate and a falafel plate for lunch for about $30 for both and couldn't get through it all. A great..."

Mickwilson

"The Mega Platter was amazing! We swapped the schnitzel for chicken skewers for an extra dollar; good choice! Staff were awesome; the food was an..."

Arash Ranjbaran

"Amazing food! We had the falafel plate and chicken skewer plate. Both fantastic. Big servings. Left very satisfied. BYO was great too at just $1.50!..."

Holly

"Amazingly flavorful, fresh and authentic. The meals were decently sized and we licked our plates clean!No table service when dining in was..."

Tahlia Maree

"Great felafel 'pockets'...."

Pugs Lyngcoln

"My heritage has lead me to have many types of pockets, falafel and Turkish coffee. But I can absolutely say the absolute best I've had of authentic..."

Nick Cass

"Definitely recommend giving it a try. It is great to have something different with middle eastern taste in Byron Bay. To be honest if it was in..."

Ali Akbari

"Our falafel pockets and chips were so delicious and satisfying we went 3 times in the week we were in Byron. I was recommend to definitely try the..."

Alice Walker

"Got the full pocket falafel pita and a bowl of chips to share. Such a feed of food! So tasty and it didn’t take long once we ordered! We were here..."

Aisling Byrne

"LOVE the falafel plate here! Super good quality ingredients, exciting flavours, and fairly priced! The father and son duo and other staff are very..."

Harriet Daisy

"I ordered the Mediterranean platter for one. The service was very quick and efficient. The staff were friendly and the food was..."

Cadence Hanna

"I looooooved this place! Super tasty food. The falafel and hummus were amazing. Great mix of flavour in the Mediterranean plate. That plate is for..."

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