Best places in Ballina

Discover the best places in Ballina, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 134 places in the city.

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Seven Mile Brewing Co
Brewpub
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Heard about this beer brewery from locals as a must visit. Got here just before my flight to Sydney. Huge space and there are variety of beers you could try. When i came there are 12 different beers on offering. Don’t worry if you can’t take much alcohol like myself, they do tasting flights that all...
$$ $$
4.80 (314 reviews)
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Che Bon Restaurant
French restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Superb, traditional French cuisine. Prepared to the highest level. The smoothest, most perfectly balanced pate we have ever had. Relaxing and non pretentious atmosphere. Our wine was decanted at the table, a rarity these days. All staff were experienced and performed their roles seamlessly. Cannot r...
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4.70 (400 reviews)
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Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina
Israeli restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This place was recommended to me by the breakfast shirts community. I went for breakfast and a coffee. Really good coffee and a great menu, I had the hummus with slow cooked lamb. I’ll be coming back.
4.90 (167 reviews)
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Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Museum featuring a historic raft, extensive models of ships & other related dioramas & artefacts.
4.70 (262 reviews)
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Beanz
Takeout restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I had the veggie burgers and it was the BOMB! Looking forwards to staying in Ballina again. Also customer service was amazing. Very warm and welcoming.
4.90 (126 reviews)
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Swish Cafe
Cafe
πŸ‘ Passing through Ballina on a recent road trip we called into this pleasant cafe. Lots of seating both inside & outside, also in the arcade area. We sat outside with the pooch & had coffee. Our flat whites had really good flavour & was presented well. Staff were very attentive & professional
$$ $$
4.50 (405 reviews)
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Bob's Tacos
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Best Mexican food I’ve had in Australia. 100x better than Guzman! We loved the tacos and the beef burrito yum. Cant wait to come back. A must visit in Ballina.
4.90 (117 reviews)
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Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Warm rooms in an elegant property dating from 1924, plus a chic restaurant offering regional fare.
4.70 (175 reviews)
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The Gallery Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast & global dishes served in a laid-back space with outdoor seating & garden views.
$$ $$
4.50 (366 reviews)
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The Cove Ballina
Fusion restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Sensational dinner, lovely ambiance and exceptional service, what a wonderful experience! We planned and booked ahead, ordering the seafood platter for two, and what a great choice it was! Oysters, fresh king prawns, garlic cooked prawns, perfectly cooked squid, a whole cooked snapper, and chips....
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4.60 (227 reviews)
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
Hotel
Relaxed rooms, suites & an apartment, some with river views, plus 3 restaurants & an outdoor pool.
4.40 (728 reviews)
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ALDI
Grocery store
Retail chain selling a range of grocery items, meat & dairy.
$ $$$
4.40 (723 reviews)
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Dory's Takeaway
Fish & chips restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Friendly and quick service. The food was ridiculously fresh and probably the best value fish and chips I’ve had. We got the pack for 2 and could barely get through half of it!
4.40 (485 reviews)
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Missingham Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Even on a VERY windy and slightly rainy day, this was a fantastic place to stop for lunch with the kids as we explored Ballina & Lennox Head etc. Google reviews were the reason we chose to stop here as most rated it highly! Dog friendly (on leash) park & shoreline was a bonus for our pups. Skate par...
4.50 (247 reviews)
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The Cubana Ballina
Motel
Low-key rooms in a retro 1960s-inspired hotel featuring a window-serve cafe & an outdoor pool.
A$159/night
4.60 (165 reviews)
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Ballina Heritage Inn
Motel
Casual motel featuring unfussy rooms & an apartment, as well as an outdoor pool.
4.50 (224 reviews)
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Kin Local Eatery
Cafe
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Yum! The food and coffee here are so so good. I wouldn't normally take a food photo but the fruit with muesli was so beautiful! Kids loved their food too. They were super busy, but the staff were still very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Food came very promptly too. Definitely recommend.
$$ $$
4.70 (129 reviews)
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Cherry Street Sports Club
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Honestly by far our favourite place. We live locally in Ballina and the cherry is always our go too. Great atmosphere and the food is honestly the best, props to the chefs, we have never had an β€œok” meal, always the best of the best. The staff are so wonderful and helpful, and as much as I don’t wri...
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4.30 (726 reviews)
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Bake my Life, Bakery Cafe
Bakery
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This place needs more recognition and reviews!!! The best bakery in Ballina. I have been holidaying here and have made it my morning ritual to visit this place. I’ve had the sausage rolls, pies πŸ₯§ , scrolls and croissants πŸ₯ which were all delicious. The pastry is so fluffy and flaky, honestly th...
4.70 (125 reviews)
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Lola Dining Restaurant Ballina
Restaurant
4.80 (103 reviews)
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