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Best Australian Restaurants in Ballina

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A photo of Tavola Restaurant Bar restaurant
3.7
Very Good(18)
$$$$
• Australian • West Ballina
Great meal and vibe, catered for gluten free. Partner had prawns starter, ribs main and churros dessert. He could not fault the meal. I had the rump steak as a main followed by the affogato for dessert. We would definitely go back. The highlight of the night was the super lovely and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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4.4
Awesome(30)
$$$$
• Australian • Yamba
Booked 1 time today
Welcoming and hospitable, great food / wine list, highly recommend!
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4.4
Awesome(1332)
$$$$
• Australian • Tweed Heads South
Booked 6 times today
We hosted our visitors from Melbourne at the Husk Distillery for lunch and had a marvellous time. It was a top notch experience from the time we arrived to the time we left. The service was impeccable and the food absolutely delicious and of course the gin amazing.
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3.9
Excellent(33)
$$$$
• Australian • Lennox Head
Booked 7 times today
We had a lovely lunch. Food was delicious and great value for money xx
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4.8
Exceptional(17)
$$$$
• Australian • Suffolk Park
Booked 1 time today
Aside from the amazing food which was a good as I hoped, the service from the staff was amazing. They ensured our evening was special. I will definately be back to try the desert.
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4.4
Awesome(25)
$$$$
• Australian • Coolangatta
Booked 5 times today
Loved the $1 oysters and Drag bingo was so much fun
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3.4
Very Good(12)
$$$$
• Australian • Evans Head
Food was incredible. Best pub food we have had. Service was quick and love the vibe of inside.
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4.4
Awesome(165)
$$$$
• Australian • Townsend
Booked 11 times today
The food was to die for 2nd visit in 1 wk ordered the steak and it was cooked to absolute perfection both times my hubby had the lamb ribs and was in heaven this place is 45 minutes travel for us but well worth the drive and will now be a regular dining spot 5stars 🤩
A photo of Sandbar & Restaurant - Evans Head SLSC restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5)
$$$$
• Australian • Evans Head
Booked 5 times today
Fantastic food and drinks - always busy at happy hour. Would be great to have more bar staff on during happy hour to keep up with the cocktail orders - but just love them when they eventually do arrive ✨️
A photo of Tyalgum Hotel restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3)
$$$$
• Australian • Mount Warning
Loved our meal at the Tyalgum hotel. It was a Sunday so they had the smoker working. My husband had the ribs which he loved. I had the steak sandwich which was really good and my granddaughter had the carbonara. Big serves. Great food and welcoming staff.

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  • Shelly
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was to die for 2nd visit in 1 wk ordered the steak and it was cooked to absolute perfection both times my hubby had the lamb ribs and was in heaven this place is 45 minutes travel for us but well worth the drive and will now be a regular dining spot 5stars 🤩
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    Argyle Hotel$$$$• Australian• Townsend
    •
    4.4
  • Wendy
    Gold Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 16, 2026
    Aside from the amazing food which was a good as I hoped, the service from the staff was amazing. They ensured our evening was special. I will definately be back to try the desert.
    More info
    Carmita Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Australian• Suffolk Park
    •
    4.8
  • Di
    Northern Territory •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 4, 2026
    We hosted our visitors from Melbourne at the Husk Distillery for lunch and had a marvellous time. It was a top notch experience from the time we arrived to the time we left. The service was impeccable and the food absolutely delicious and of course the gin amazing.
    More info
    Husk Farm Distillery$$$$• Australian• Tweed Heads South
    •
    4.4
  • Jessica
    Queensland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 26, 2026
    Fantastic food and drinks - always busy at happy hour. Would be great to have more bar staff on during happy hour to keep up with the cocktail orders - but just love them when they eventually do arrive ✨️
    More info
    Sandbar & Restaurant - Evans Head SLSC$$$$• Australian• Evans Head
    •
    4.5
  • Julie
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 25, 2026
    Great meal and vibe, catered for gluten free. Partner had prawns starter, ribs main and churros dessert. He could not fault the meal. I had the rump steak as a main followed by the affogato for dessert. We would definitely go back. The highlight of the night was the super lovely and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
    More info
    Tavola Restaurant Bar$$$$• Italian• West Ballina
    •
    3.7
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