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For a Greek-inspired coastal dining experience, book at Taverna, a charming eatery with intimate tables and a focus on delicious shared dishes. Located in the heart of Kingscliff, expect Island style of barefoot luxury and al fresco flair. Every dish at Taverna has been constructed using Greek influences offering a five course feasting banquet and a la carte options. Taverna is the perfect place for a soiree with your besties that evokes Island style and Greek Goddess energy.
The much-awarded Pipit in Pottsville is where contemporary, local dishes are inspired by a leading focus on sustainability. If you are seeking a truly creative dining experience of the highest quality, Pipit showcases the best of Northern River’s produce, sustainable seafood and wood-fired cooking. The friendly and unique setting features an open-plan kitchen where guests can watch chefs in action. This year, it was once again awarded 2 Hats and also won Regional Restaurant NSW in 2024 SMH Good Food, Tweed Sustainability Award and many others.
Soak up the sophisticated beach restaurant in a relaxed space that blends the comfort of home with elevated interiors and coastal elegance. Located on-site at one of Australia’s most exquisite, luxurious hotels, Halcyon House, Paper Daisy’s dining experience is a celebration of this unique part of the world. Led by head chef Andrew Milford, you can expect satisfying and memorable dishes to accompany every sip. At the bar enjoy thoughtful snacks that pair perfectly with the best cocktail list Australia has to offer.
Lola’s has long been one of the hottest beach restaurants on the Tweed Coast. Guests are greeted by picture-perfect pops of pastel, earthy terracotta and pink tones and an abundance of lush greenery. Inspired by Mexican flavours, Head Chef Patrick serves up the best local produce with fresh authentic flavours and exciting modern twists on classic Mexican cuisine. If you’re looking for the perfect Margarita, this is the place to embrace hazy days and breezy nights.
If seafood is on your mind, FINS at Salt Village in Kingscliff is famous for its award-winning dishes with a focus on sourcing local line caught fish. Promising fine dining with a casual, barefoot style of luxury, Fins proudly boasts 34 years in business. Internationally renowned travelling celebrity chef Steven Snow is the owner/chef of Fins, Australia’s most-awarded regional restaurant. His flagship fine venue Fins has been a hatted beach restaurant for 22 years. Snowy is passionate about only serving locally sourced, line caught fresh fish and seafood and known internationally as Australia’s “seafood guy.” It is no surprise then that it makes an ideal choice for summertime dining, serving the freshest seafood bites.
The menu at No. 35 Kitchen and Bar takes its cues from Italian fare enriched with local flavours, plus a sleek yet relaxed ambience just perfect for special nights out. Diners can embrace la dolce vita by savouring mouthwatering dishes with a distinctly Mediterranean twist. With small plates like local burrata with roast tomato and fennel, house-made pasta with slow-cooked meats and local seafood, it promises a family-style feast in a modern, designer space. This modern Italian-ish beach restaurant oozes Med Set chic and Italian flair for an aperitivo at sunset.
The Cabarita Beach institution serves up delicious, wholesome food; coffee, cocktails, cold beers, and good times, showcasing unique flavours of The Tweed and Northern Rivers. Owned and operated by local family and friends, The Burrow is a popular spot for Taco Tuesday, open mic nights and live music. Add this to your must-do list for places to sip and savour the sunshine or quench your thirst after a blissful day at the beach.
Spice things up with the bold flavours and vibrant energy of La Barrita in Salt Village. Serving up modern Mexican favourites like tacos, nachos, and enchiladas, La Barrita is the perfect stop straight from the beach. With sand on your toes and salt on your skin, welcome the longer days and balmy afternoons with refreshing cocktails at golden hour as the suns sets across the ocean.
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We wish to acknowledge the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country, in particular the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung – Moobah clans, as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. We also acknowledge and respect the Tweed Aboriginal community’s right to speak for its Country and to care for its traditional Country in accordance with its lores, customs and traditions.
