Byron Bay

Since opening in September 2012, it has become a magnet for locals, day-trippers, and people travelling through the hinterland en route to Nimbin or Lismore. Doma consistently serves up some of the best Japanese fare in the region. Everything from the heartiness of the miso soup through to the high quality produce is just delicious. There are also home-made burgers (meat and vegetarian), hot chips, and a daily specials board to choose from. Aside from a small traditional Japanese doma room, seating is mostly outside.

The Lighthouse Beach Café is an absolute gem hidden within the local Surf Club at Ballina. The venue is located right on the beachfront of Lighthouse Beach in Ballina, with panoramic views of the ocean where you can spot whales in the winter and dolphins in the summertime. Ballina is a charming seaside town well-known for its awesome surf culture, located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. The town is home to the giant prawn, a great reminder of the seriously fresh seafood available in the area. With a great range of locally caught seafood, and locally sourced produce, the Lighthouse Beach Café serves up unquestionably superb food, creating the perfect stopover for foodies passing through the area. Local owners Karen and Peter aim to deliver the most relaxing and appetizing dining experience and promise first-class service even when the restaurant is full and bustling. The venue is fully-licensed and is available to book for a number of functions and events. The Lighthouse Beach Café is open from Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3pm for breakfast and lunch, and from 7.30am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

The Beach Hotel or 'Top Pub' to the locals is the only pub on beachfront overlooking Byron Bay's Main Beach. Open from 8am each morning, start your day with a local Byron Bay blend of coffee and a fresh fruit salad. Soak up the sun in the beer garden over lunch with a cold beverage and a bite to eat from their Beach Kitchen. There is entertainment every night of the week from top Australian and international touring bands to 'Open Mic' nights for musicians starting out. Many well-known bands from Byron Bay have chosen to play at the Beach Hotel as a launch pad of their musical careers.