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BMR on Norton 02 6681 5888 Ballina Manor25 Norton Street, Ballinaballinamanor.com.au Modern cuisine, licensed
Fleurs Restaurant02 6681 1699301 River Street, BallinaModern cuisine, licensed
Hoi Shing Restaurant02 6686 4783283 River Street, BallinaChinese cuisine, licensed
La Cucina Di Vino02 6618 11952 Martin Street, BallinaItalian cuisine, licensed
Lilly's Garden Restaurant02 6686 8866 Ballina Island Motor Inn1 Ronan Place, Ballinaballinaislandmotorinn.com.auModern Australian cuisine, licensed
Mexican Del Rio02 6686 2775196 River Steet, BallinaMexican cuisine, licensed
Mumtaj Authentic Indian02 6618 11942 Martin Street, BallinaIndian cuisine, BYO & licensed
Oriental Pearl02 6686 5406315 River Steet, BallinaChinese cuisine, licensed
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restaurantsPloy Thai02 6686 5432Quays West Shopping CentreThai cuisine, BYO
Rakuu02 6686 8621208 River Street, BallinaJapanese cuisine, BYO
Red Wok02 6686 2564Shop 3, 37 Cherry Street, BallinaThai cuisine, BYO
Thai by Night02 6686 7217187 River Street, BallinaThai cuisine, BYO
Twenty Nine Restaurant & Bar02 6681 323335 Fawcett Street, BallinaModern Australian cuisine, licensed
Wild Prawn Café, Bar & Grill 02 6686 8809Ballina Beach Resort, Cnr Compton Drive & Cedar Crescent, East BallinaModern cuisine, seafood, licensed
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LILLY’S GARDEN RESTAURANT 02 6686 8866ballinaislandmotorinn.com.au Within Ballina Island Motor Inn1 Ronan Place BallinaAward winning chefs use the freshest of ingredients sourced from local suppliers to delight you with contemporary Australian cuisine in the fully licensed, restaurant with adjoining bar and courtyard.Available for functions. Lilly's
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A FISH SHOP CALLED DORY’S 02 6686 6828 173 River StBallina NSW 2478afishshopcalleddorys.com.auTraditional fish and chips, healthy grilled options, desserts and hand-squeezed lemonade!Eat in or enjoy takeaway by the beautiful Richmond River.Everything made on the premises. Open Wed – Sun from 11am.
BMR ON NORTON 02 6681 5888
25 Norton Street, Ballina NSW 2478 ballinamanor.com.auFully licensed fine dining within historic Ballina Manor.Open 7 days for dinner & breakfast.High tea, lunch functions and property bookings available. Weddings & functions are our specialty.
A Fish Shop Called Dory's 02 6686 6828 173 River Street, Ballina afishshopcalleddorys.com.au Fish & chips, seafood café
Adrienne's Café02 6681 177095 River Street, BallinaLight meals and coffee
Ballina Gallery Café02 6681 388846 Cherry Street, BallinaModern Australian cuisine & coffee
Brewsters Café02 6686 8313105 River Street, BallinaMeals, snacks & coffee
Café Horizon02 6686 6102 Ballina Byron Gateway AirportSouthern Cross Drive, BallinaLight meals, coffee, licensed
Café Sebastian02 6681 3885 Ballina Fair Shopping Centre, Cnr Fox Street & Kerr Street, BallinaLight meals & coffee
Café Swish02 6681 4033147 River Street, BallinaLight meals, coffee, BYO
Coastal Café02 6686 6181Ballina Central Shopping CentreCnr Kerr Street & Bangalow Road, BallinaLight meals & coffee
Coffee Space0421 658 81895 Fox Street, BallinaLight meals, cakes & coffee
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ballinaDeli 4 U02 6686 2860Shop 2, 31 Cherry Street, BallinaDeli, light meals, coffee, catering
Dumplings & Yum Cha02 6686 08089 Moon Street, BallinaDumplings, yum cha
Evolution Café & Wine Bar02 6681 4095Cnr Martin Street & Fawcett Street, BallinaAll day breakfast, modern Australian cuisine, coffee, licensed, free wi-fi hotspot
Gloria Jeans02 6686 8133Ballina Fair Shopping CentreCnr Fox Street & Kerr Street, BallinaLight meals, coffee and cakes, specialty drinks
Kezbah02 6681 5001East Ballina Shopping Centre Links Avenue, East Ballina Light meals
Lighthouse Beach Café02 6686 438065 Lighthouse Parade, East Ballinalighthousebeachcafe.comBreakfast, lunch, tapas style dinners, licensed
L'Ultime Patisserie02 6686 6225Ballina Central Shopping CentreCnr Kerr Street & Bangalow Road, BallinaFrench bakery, coffee, cakes, pies & baguettes
Main Street Café02 6686 5783178 River Street, BallinaLight meals, ice-cream, coffee & internet café
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THE POINT CAFE, BAR & RESTAURANT 02 6618 1188 Underneath Ramada Hotel and Suites, 2 Martin Street, Ballina NSW 2478 thepointballina.com.auAbsolute waterfront. Open 7 days, from 7am until late. For special or everyday occasions. Casual dining in elegant surroundings. Drink or dine.
LIGHTHOUSE BEACH CAFE 02 6686 438065 Lighthouse Pde Ballina NSW 2478Located in the new Ballina Surf Club at Lighthouse Beach.Monday to Thursday from 7.30am til 3pm. Breakfast and Lunch.Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7.30am til late for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Fully licensed.
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VERANDAH CAFE THURSDAY PLANTATION 02 6620 5150 Gallans Road, Ballina NSW 2478 thursdayplantation.com.auPick up some fabulous tea tree products and enjoy a coffee, ice-cream or light meal on the lovely verandah while the kids explore the maze and sculpture gardens. The tranquil Verandah Cafe overlooks the botanical gardens.
My Favourite Coffee House02 6686 7119Shop 4, 2 Moon Street, BallinaLight meals & coffee, licensed
Sasha's Fine Food02 6681 1118126-128 River Street, Ballina Gourmet foods, deli
Serafino 02 6686 4449Shop 5, Wigmore Arcade, River Street, BallinaLight meals & coffee
Sirocco Café02 6681 6344136 River Street, Ballina Modern Australian cuisine, coffee
The Bean Bank Coffee House02 5615 0106 77 River Street, Ballina Light meals & coffee
The Belle General02 6681 326312 Shelly Beach Road, East Ballina Light meals, coffee, breakfast & lunch
The Cherry Café 02 6686 393385 Cherry Street, Ballina Fast food, takeaway
The Coffee Club 02 6686 6700Shop 61 Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Cnr Fox Street and Kerr Street, Ballina Light meals, coffee & cake
The Point Café, Bar & Restaurant02 6618 11882 Martin Street, Ballina thepointballina.com.au Modern Australian cuisine, licensed
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The Verandah Café 02 6620 5150Thursday Plantation Gallans Road, Ballinathursdayplantation.comLight meals & coffee
Travellers Coffee n Café02 6681 130023 Cherry Street, Ballina Light meals & coffee
clubs & pubsAsian Green Restaurant02 6686 2766 Ballina Golf Club Jameson Ave, East Ballina Asian buffet, licensed
Australian Hotel 02 6686 2015103 River Street, Ballina Modern Australian cuisine, licensed
The Boardwalk & River Café02 6686 2544Ballina RSL Club240 River Street, Ballina Modern cuisine, licensed
Cherry Street Sports Club02 6686 281168 Cherry Street, Ballina cherrystreet.com.au Smorgasbord, licensed
Hotel Henry Rous 02 6686 2411177 River Street, Ballina Modern Australian cuisine, licensed
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Rinks Restaurant02 6686 6888 Ballina RSL Bowling ClubCanal Road, Ballina Licensed bistro, A la carte on Friday and Saturday
Slipway Hotel02 6686 213556 River Street, Ballina Licensed bistro
Waterfront Café02 6686 2034Shaws Bay Hotel 3 Brighton Street, East Ballina Licensed bistro
West Tower TavernGrazier's Steak House02 6686 727289-93 Kalinga Street, West Ballina Licensed bistro
toursNorth Coast Tours0428 220 365 Northern Riversnorthcoasttours.com.auVisit some of the best food producers, cafes, shopping retailers, artist studios and galleries the region has to offer
seafood Ballina Fishermen's Co-op02 6686 2533Cnr Keppel & River Streets, Ballina ballinafishmarket.com.auFresh seafood & takeaway
Northern Rivers Seafood02 6686 2187480 River Street, Ballina Fresh seafood & takeaway
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BALLINA FISHERMEN'S CO-OP 02 6686 2533 Cnr Keppel & River Streets, Ballina www.ballinafishmarket.com.auSpecialising in locally caught wild seafood...straight from our fishermen to you!Freshly cooked Fish & Chips with an extensive takeaway menu.Supplier of fresh seafood to restaurants and retail outlets on the Northern Rivers.
NORTH COAST TOURS 0428 220 365 PO Box 12218Clunes NSW 2480northcoasttours.com.auWant to experience more of the hinterland lifestyle and its unique products? Let us take you to some of the best food producers, cafes, shopping retailers, artist studios and galleries the region has to offer. Choose between a number of our small personalised group tours for a relaxing, fun day out.
CHERRY'S RESTAURANT 02 6686 2811 68 Cherry Street, Ballina NSW 2478At Cherry’s Restaurant we have the best value meal in Ballina, with fresh, affordable, family friendly & delicious Asian & contemporary cuisine.Family friendly Asian & Western meals.Tuesday to Sunday; lunch 12-2 pm; dinner from 6 pm.
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Richmond Oysters02 6686 3270The Serpentine, Ballina Fresh oysters, eat in or takeaway
takeaway Asian & Aussie Food Store02 6686 006762 Cherry Street, Ballina Asian takeaway
Baskin and Robbins/Cookie Man 02 6686 4002Shop 6/35Fawcett Street, Ballina Ice cream, cookies, coffee
Beanz Salad Bar02 6686 6170222 River Street, Ballina Salad bar & takeaway
Bondies at the Bay 02 6686 88538 Norton Street, Ballina Fish & chips, sandwiches and burgers
Chicken Mania 02 6686 544270 River Street, Ballina Chicken, chips & burgers
Dominos Pizza Ballina 1300 366 466Shop 1/271 River Street, Ballina Takeaway pizza
Donut King 02 6686 0486Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Cnr Kerr Street & Fox Street, Ballina Donuts, coffee, sandwiches
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For Shaw Coffee0438 357 1745 Brighton Street, Ballina Coffee, juice & lunch
Healthy Noodle Bar 02 6686 6632 216 River Street, Ballina Asian takeaway
Hungry Jacks02 6686 9124Ballina Central Shopping Centre Fast food
Juice It Up02 6681 6688112 River Street, Ballina Health food, salads & juice
KFC02 6686 0145Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Fast food
Malibu Burgers 02 6686 218397 River Street, Ballina Gourmet burgers
McDonalds02 6686 8777Cnr Kerr Street & Bangalow Road, Ballina Fast food
Noodle Box 02 6681 6520Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Asian takeaway
Oz Babs0448 409 665261 River Street, Ballina Takeaway kebabs
Raamons Dial a Pizza02 6686 6336220 River Street, Ballina Takeaway Pizza
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takeawayRacecourse Café02 6686 81181/1 Simmons Street, Ballina Fish, chips, sandwiches, burgers
Red Rooster02 6681 311195 Fox Street, BallinaFast food
Shaws Bay Takeaway 02 6686 33325 Brighton Street, Ballina Fish, chips, burgers
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Subway Ballina Fair 02 6681 5555Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Fast food
Subway Café 02 6686 7462144 River Street, Ballina Fast food
Suffolk Bakery 02 6681 511126/70 River Street, Ballina Light meals, coffee & cake
Thai On High 02 6681 3184Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Thai & Vietnamese takeaway
The Lazy Chicken02 6686 4446Ballina Central Shopping Centre Chicken, chips, salads, burgers & wraps
Viva Pizza 02 6686 00551/43 River Street, Ballina Woodfired pizza
West Ballina Bakehouse02 6686 2632 West Ballina Shopping Centre Kalinga Street, Ballina Pies, cakes, pastries & coffee
Wicked Delights Bakery 02 6686 8382 East Ballina Shopping Centre Bakery & coffee
Wow Sushi 02 6681 1733Shop 3, Riverwalk Arcade River Street, Ballina Japanese Takeaway
Zen Sushi02 6681 5291Ballina Central Shopping Centre & Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Japanese Takeaway
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restaurants Beef and Beach Balcony Restaurant 02 6687 5769Top Floor, Lennox Hotel Cnr Pacific Parade & Byron Street, Lennox Head Seafood & steak house, licensed
Blackboard Deli & Café02 6687 433350 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head Modern cuisine & coffee
Ellenix02 6687 733790-92 Ballina Street, Lennox HeadCoastal seafood, licensedIwok Chinese Restaurant 02 6687 74787 Park Lane, Lennox Head Chinese cuisine, licensed
Lennox Head Pizza & Pasta 02 6687 7080Unit 2, 56 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Modern Italian cuisine, licensed
Lennox Thai Garden02 6687 725749 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Thai cuisine, BYO, licensed
Mi Thai 02 6687 582076 Ballina Street, Lennox Headmithai.com.auThai cuisine, licensed
Pancho Villa 02 6687 6171Shop 1 & 2/62 Ballina Street, Lennox HeadMexican cuisine, licensed
Quattro Restaurant & Bar02 6687 695090-92 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Modern Italian cuisine, licensed
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MI THAI 02 6687 5820 2/76 Ballina Street, Lennox Head, NSW 2478 mithai.com.auOffering traditional and modern Thai cuisine using only the freshest ingredients available. With entrees, soups, salads, curries, stir-fries, rice and a range of homemade desserts, you’ll always find something delicious and different at Mi Thai.Dine in - Take away - Licensed
FISHY FISHY 02 6687 5599 Shop 3, 80-84 Ballina Street, Lennox Head NSW 2478fishyfishy.com.auPrawns, oysters, atlantic salmon, snapper, tuna and much more! We also serve a large variety of cooked food.Casual dining & takeaway available.Open 7 days from 11am BYO - no corkagePhone orders welcome
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Shorty's02 6687 435863-65 Ballina Street, Lennox HeadFrench, Caribbean, cocktails
Tandoori Place02 6687 77687/63-65 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Indian cuisine
cafés Café Marius 02 6687 58976/90-92 Ballina Street, Lennox HeadLatin inspired cuisine & espresso bar, licensed
Groovers Café Restaurant02 6687 68822/63-65 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Light meals & coffee
In the Pink Ice Creamery & Coffee02 6687 55521/76 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Handmade icecream, sorbets, gelati & coffee
Lime Café 02 6687 71321/70 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Light meals & coffee
Ocean View Café 02 6687 7380Pacific Parade, Lennox Head Light meals & coffee
The Point Café 02 6687 6500Shop 6, Raynors Lane, Lennox Head Light meals & coffee
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clubs & pubs Club Lennox02 6687 723610 Stewart Street, Lennox Head Licensed bistro
The Lennox Hotel02 6687 5769Cnr Byron Street & Pacific Parade, Lennox HeadModern cuisine, licensed
takeaway Fishy Fishy02 6687 55993/80 Ballina Street, Lennox Head fishyfishy.com.auFresh seafood and takeaway
Free Wave Sushi02 6687 17293/62 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Sushi, burgers, wraps & coffee
Lennox Point Bakery 02 6687 7109Unit 6/76 Ballina Street, Lennox HeadBakery, sandwiches, coffee
Subway Lennox02 6687 59885/80-84 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Fast food
The Bream Hole02 6687 70341/71 Ballina Street, Lennox Head Fish, chips & burgers
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Bunga Raya 02 6628 015280 Main Street, Alstonville Chinese cuisine, licensed
Che Bon02 6687 82215 Fernleigh Road, Tintenbar French cuisine, BYO wine only
Harry Lee's Chinese Kitchen02 6628 3111Shop 10, Wollongbar Shopping Centre, WollongbarChinese cuisine, BYO
Harvest Café 02 6687 264418 Old Pacific Highway, Newrybar Modern cuisine, licensed
Nightcap Restaurant02 6620 473561 Sneaths Road, Wollongbar Tafe Training Kitchen, changing menu, modern cuisine, licensed, view over Nightcap
Quattro Country02 6628 333386 Main Street, Alstonville Modern Italian cuisine, licensed
Tandoori Place02 6628 185571 Main Street, Alstonville Indian cuisine
cafes Alstonville Garden House 02 6628 3296432 Wardell Road, Alstonville Coffee & cake
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hinterlandAmaze N Place Café02 6628 6286149 Wardell Road, Alstonville Light meals, homemade cakes & coffeeOpen school holidays only
Authentic Indian Cuisine and Alis Coffee Lounge 02 6628 6733Shop 12, The Plaza, Main Street, Alstonville Indian cuisine
Café Macca02 6687 8432Macadamia Castle 1699 Pacific Highway, Knockrow macadamiacastle.com.auMeals, snacks & coffee
ESP Espresso Bar02 6628 34331/76 Main Street, AlstonvilleItalian espresso bar
Options in Alstonville02 6628 00901/75 Main Street, Alstonville Healthy light meals & snacks
Orio Café Patisserie Bar02 6628 5858Shop 23, The Plaza, Main Street, AlstonvilleLight meals, speciality cakes, coffee, licensed
Savannah Coffee Lounge02 6628 870079 Main Street, Alstonville Light meals, cake, coffee
Summerland House Farm 02 6628 0610253 Wardell Road, Alstonville summerlandhousefarm.com.au Modern cuisine, coffee, functions
The Blue Shop 02 6628 3797 85 Main Street, Alstonville Light meals, pizza, takeaway
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Wardell Café0417 703 4801/40 Richmond Street, Wardell Meals, snacks & coffee & homemade ice-cream
clubs & pubs Pioneer Tavern 02 6628 184853 Simpson Avenue, Wollongbar Modern pub-style, licensed
The Federal Hotel 02 6628 071977 Main Street, Alstonville Modern cuisine, licensed
Wardell On The River Hotel02 6683 419759 Richmond Street, Wardell Licensed bistro
takeaway Alstonville Plaza Chinese02 6628 6383Shop 33, The Plaza, Main Street, Alstonville Chinese takeaway
Just Pizza02 6628 8323Shop 24, The Plaza, Main Street, Alstonville Takeaway pizza
Russelton Takeaway02 6628 1922Shop 2, 10 Russelton Drive, AlstonvilleFast food & takeaway
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SUMMERLAND HOUSE FARM 02 6628 0610 253 Wardell Road, Alstonville NSW 2477 summerlandhousefarm.com.auSet in tropical grounds on the beautiful Alstonville plateau. Our modern menu features regional gourmet products. Book a high tea, take a tractor tour, explore the regional food showcase, play mini golf or cool off in the waterpark on site. Popular for weddings and functions.Open 7 days 9am – 4pm.
MACADAMIA CASTLE 02 6687 8432 1699 Pacific Highway Knockrow NSW 2477 macadamiacastle.com.auCafe Macca serves delicious snacks, coffee and meals lovingly prepared from the finest local ingredients.Our pancake menu is legendary. Fresh cakes baked daily.Choice of indoor and outdoor seating areas.
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The Dining Guide was designed and produced by The Ad Agency for Ballina Shire Council. Photography supplied courtesy of Tourism Australia, Destination NSW, Ballina Shire Council and stock photography. Image credits; Page 11 (top right) Photographer: Hugh Stewart, Tourism Australia.
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