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Best Australian Restaurants in Ballina

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A photo of Tavola Restaurant Bar restaurant
3.8
Excellent(18)
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• 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(1337)
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• Australian • Tweed Heads South
Booked 11 times today
Great food and place. Service was good too. As usual we included our big dog and sat outside. Enjoyed some gin and rum tastings as we left.
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4.5
Awesome(32)
€€€€
• Australian • Yamba
Booked 1 time today
Must visit when in Yamba ! Fabulous chilled location dining in the garden , food, wine, service flawless and well priced fresh local ingredients - what more can you ask for 👏
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3.9
Excellent(33)
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• Australian • Lennox Head
Booked 5 times today
We had a lovely lunch. Food was delicious and great value for money xx
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4.8
Exceptional(17)
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• Australian • Suffolk Park
Booked 3 times 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.
A photo of The Coolangatta Hotel restaurant
4.3
Awesome(25)
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• Australian • Coolangatta
Booked 6 times today
Loved the $1 oysters and Drag bingo was so much fun
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4.6
Exceptional(3)
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• 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.
A photo of Hotel Illawong restaurant
3.4
Very Good(12)
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• Australian • Evans Head
Booked 4 times today
Food was incredible. Best pub food we have had. Service was quick and love the vibe of inside.
A photo of Argyle Hotel restaurant
4.4
Awesome(166)
€€€€
• Australian • Townsend
Booked 4 times today
we had my daughter's 18th birthday at the Argyle Hotel last night and it was fantastic!!! Nothing was a problem. All staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious with no errors made by the kitchen or ordering. I understand a large group booking can put pressure on staff but everything was perfect !!!! 5 stars to the Argyle once again and a special thank you to the lady who hosted our table....i can't remember her name and I know she told me.... sorry
A photo of Sandbar & Restaurant - Evans Head SLSC restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5)
€€€€
• Australian • Evans Head
Booked 9 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 ✨️

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  • Virginia
    New South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great food and place. Service was good too. As usual we included our big dog and sat outside. Enjoyed some gin and rum tastings as we left.
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    Husk Farm Distillery$$$$• Australian• Tweed Heads South
    •
    4.4
  • natasha
    Gold Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Oct 2026
    we had my daughter's 18th birthday at the Argyle Hotel last night and it was fantastic!!! Nothing was a problem. All staff were friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious with no errors made by the kitchen or ordering. I understand a large group booking can put pressure on staff but everything was perfect !!!! 5 stars to the Argyle once again and a special thank you to the lady who hosted our table....i can't remember her name and I know she told me.... sorry
    More info
    Argyle Hotel$$$$• Australian• Townsend
    •
    4.4
  • Wendy
    Gold Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Oct 2026
    Aside from the amazing food which was a good as I hoped, the service from the staff was amazing. They ensured our evening was special. I will definately be back to try the desert.
    More info
    Carmita Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Australian• Suffolk Park
    •
    4.8
  • SashaGold
    Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Sept 2026
    Loved the $1 oysters and Drag bingo was so much fun
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    The Coolangatta Hotel$$$$• Gastro Pub• Coolangatta
    •
    4.3
  • Julie
    New South Wales •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Jul 2026
    Great meal and vibe, catered for gluten free. Partner had prawns starter, ribs main and churros dessert. He could not fault the meal. I had the rump steak as a main followed by the affogato for dessert. We would definitely go back. The highlight of the night was the super lovely and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
    More info
    Tavola Restaurant Bar$$$$• Italian• West Ballina
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    3.8
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