Best Byron Bay Restaurants for Romantic Dining

Thinking about a romantic place to take your loved one on your next getaway? There is nothing more enjoyable than enjoying a sumptuous meal, a bottle of wine and a delicious dinner with your partner whilst on holiday. 

In Byron Bay couples are spoiled for choice for romantic restaurants, so let’s check out some of the best Byron Bay restaurants for intimate dinners and you can start planning your date!

1. Azure Bar & Grill

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If you want an elegant dining experience, then Azure Bar & Grill is the right place for you. It has a diverse menu that includes fresh seafood, handmade pasta, grilled steaks, woodfired pizza and vegan options. Showcasing local and Australian suppliers this is one of the best restaurants in Byron Bay and is part of the Elements of Byron complex.  

2. Beach Byron Bay

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This Byron Bay restaurant is one to add to your list because it’s famous for being the only absolute beachfront restaurant in town. Situated right on Clarkes Beach, couples can sip a glass of their favourite wine and enjoy sweeping views of the ocean. 

Beach’s menu is created with love and reflects the coastal surrounds offering fresh fish dishes, shellfish and other seafood delicacies. Ingredients are sourced from local organic farmers markets so main courses are very reasonably priced. 

3. Harvest 

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Looking for a bit of a different dining experience? Then check out Harvest restaurant. Just a 20 minutes drive from Byron Bay, in the historic village of Newrybar, this restaurant is focused on native wild ingredients and local dishes so their menu presents a real gastronomic journey! They also have a deli & bakery with picnic hampers, in case you opt for an impromptu picnic in the Hinterland.

4. The Balcony Bar

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Head along to the Balcony Bar in the centre of town for the Oyster Hour of Power from 5-6pm, to get you in the mood for a romantic evening. If you stay for dinner, you can sit on their famous balcony and sip some of the well-known cocktails or if you are in the mood for experimenting you can try a twist, such as chilli mojito or Brookie’s gin and tonic with aniseed myrtle. 

Dinner starts at 6 pm and includes seafood, steak and or sharing plates of tapas for a more intimate foodie experience. 

5. Barrio

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Barrio is a fantastic combination of a casual dining and friendly atmosphere in a cafeteria-style restaurant. Serving top-class Argentinian cuisine, it is the latest culinary attraction in Byron Bay and located in the new Habitat Retail & Lifestyle Precinct near Belongil Beach.

Stop by any day from Monday to Saturday. Scan their enticing menu and order some of the main courses that include wood-roasted kingfish, charcoal piri piri chicken, Argentinian flan with dulce de leche sauce or chocolate cake with plums. 

6.  Fishmongers

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Book in for a romantic Byron Bay dinner at Fishmongers in the centre of town. They serve the best fish & chips in the area and are known for their homemade chips and hand whisked dips. Choose from a selection of mouthwatering seafood, including calamari, king prawns, chargrilled octopus, or indulge in a sharing box for 2. Sit in or enjoy an alfresco dinner on Main Beach. Open 7 days a week.

7. Fleet Restaurant

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Fleet Restaurant is  a 15 minute drive north of Byron Bay, but totally worth it. This highly intimate, fine dining restaurant is booked out weeks in advance, so you’ll have to plan your visit. It’s also only open on Thursday to Sunday (Sunday is lunch only). 

They offer an ever-changing “kitchen pick” menu which is based on a series of small dishes focused on a few primary ingredients. Paired with a list of the fine wines from all over the world, as well as the Byron area, this isn’t a cheap restaurant, however it is definitely worth visiting for a special occasion.

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