Byron Bay’s lesser known little sister, Brunswick Heads/Bundjalung nation, is the sleepy coastal town we at OB真人视讯 are utterly obsessed with. It's laidback, it's stunning and it's a burgeoning culinary hub.
If you don't visit for lazy days at the protected Torakina Beach, or idyllic strolls down the pristine Main Beach, then definitely visit for cultured nights at the Brunswick Heads Picture House and culinary delights all visit long. Plan your next mini-road trip for a well-earned visit to the best Brunswick Heads restaurants.
Saint Maries
26 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads
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Tucked below The Sails Motel & Pool Club, delights ‘Bruns’ with a curation of pizzas, wines and cocktails of epic proportions. It gives moody speakeasy. But without the pretence. Take it from us and never skip the crispy potatoes with truffle aioli, then chow down on classic pizzas like the olive and capers-loaded Sicilian Prince.
Wash the lot down with one of the many crafty cocktails that frequently change. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options come in full force. Swing by for a very cheeky happy hour from 3pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, where you can score $18 pizzas, $7 wines and $14 margs and negronis.
Cadeau Bar & Restaurant
2/26 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads
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Don’t let unassuming entry fool you. Beyond the family-owned restaurant’s modest porch lies a sprawling eatery featuring refined interiors with modern stylings and charming tableware. Treat yourself with a visit to one of the best Brunswick Heads restaurants for a chef-selected banquet.
Whether it's Brunswick River Rock oysters with mignonette and lemon, asparagus mille feuille and brown butter hollandaise or succulent Bungalora pork, charred leeks and puttanesca sauce, you’ll be swept off your feet by the decadence that is Cadeau Bar & Restaurant.
Old Maids
30 Tweed Street, Brunswick Heads
shares Brunswick Heads’ main drag with a full lineup of retro accommodation. Making it the perfect vacay pit stop any time between 6:30 am and 3pm, 7 days a week. Or right up until 8pm on Fridays.
Old-school in nature, new school in flavours, menu items span long brekky favourites like poached eggs with avocado and salsa Verde on sourdough through to a brimming burger menu like the vegan cheeseburger. Cracking coffees are a must to try.
Trouble San
12 The Terrace, Brunswick Heads
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Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure while overlooking Brunswick’s idyllic river. Shaking some of the cheekiest cocktails in Brunswick Heads, opt for Fur Fox Sake tipple with sake, apricot brandy, fresh grapefruit and lemon juice plus honey butter and grapefruit bitters.
Craft your own Japanese foodie series from the raw and sushi bars, small plates menu or impressive mains like traditional miso ramen with pork chashu and an array of toppings. Stroll by the river after dark in the summer months to try your luck at spotting seasonal luminescent algae.
La Casita
5/3 Fawcett Street, Brunswick Heads
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It’s near impossible to resist the blush pink terracotta exterior of . But then again, why would you when it homes the best Mexican restaurant in Brunswick Heads?
Boasting impeccable, cheery service and top-notch eats, La Casita welcomes you with open arms, then pours you one seriously perfected margarita. From your first visit, you’ll be scouring local real estate listings and begging to relocate to this unspoiled coastal village.
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Lello’s Pasta Bar
3 Park Street, Brunswick Heads
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Dubbed the best Italian pasta in the shire, plates up award-winning Mediterranean delights best enjoyed paired with a frosty limoncello spritz.
This fine dining addition to the Brunswick Heads restaurant scene comes with a price, though one you’ll happily cash out for from the moment of that very first twirl of the fork into your butter and sage beetroot ravioli served with creamy goat cheese, walnuts, poppy seeds and the bite of flaked Parmesan.
Hotel Brunswick
4 Mullumbimbi Street, Brunswick Heads
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It’s not every day you get to kick back in a restaurant that’s been around since 1940. Since then, extensions have sprung to life, poincianas have claimed the grounds as their home and umbrellas have popped up across what was once an open lawn. Though, largely, the interiors have remained tied to their origins.
Today features a wide swag of local music acts and a diverse menu ranging from sandwiches and burgers to pub classics, pizzas and even Japanese fusion Wednesday to Sunday.
Yami
2/1 Park Street, Brunswick Heads
When many a day tripper thinks of Brunswick Heads, often springs to mind. Middle Eastern share plates pepper through this completely vegetarian menu. Of note are the falafel platters best shared by three or more people.
These warm pita paired plates are loaded with flavourful falafels, freshly made salads, then topped with mushrooms, pickles, hummus, baba and salsa. The perfect place for a snack, chat or even dessert, drop by Yami on your next Bruns visit or grab a loaded catering plate for an upcoming event.
Bruns Bakery
15 Fingal Street, Brunswick Heads
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A veteran locale smack bang in the city centre of Brunswick Heads, is constantly bustling, and for good reason. Watch bakers kneed, roll and reveal golden treats direct from the oven, straight to your plate.
From flaky sausage rolls to buttery croissants and endless rows of fruit topped tarts and cakes, a trip to Brunswick Heads is never complete without a stop at this iconic bakery.
Sabi Sushi
84 Rajah Road, Ocean Shores
A brief five-minute drive across the Brunswick River, is clean eating at its finest. This hidden gem offers a lineup of Japanese classics like pillowey gyoza, generous portions of karaage curry and an entire menu dedicated to hand-crafted sushi.
To top it off, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes are each available. Stay for lunch or dinner, or snag a platter to go.
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