The Best Restaurants in Lennox Head to Try in 2025

The laidback coastal town of Lennox Head is burgeoning with a culinary scene worth exploring. If you’re keen to taste your way through the local area, we’ve curated all the best places to start.

With eateries that give Australian favourites a creative twist, alongside a growing roster of restaurants offering diverse international cuisines, these venues will allow you to discover a variety of dining options that shine a spotlight on local produce.

From fresh seafood to inventive Aussie dishes and a global smorgasbord, the best restaurants in Lennox Head serve up a world of flavours for you to savour.

baraka

A hatted restaurant in Lennox Head? Look no further than baraka, which was awarded the prestigious prize by the Australian Good Food Guide just two months after opening in 2024, and scored another nod earlier this year.

The passion project of husband-and-wife team (and devoted foodies) Kat and Chef Ric, baraka is a must-visit for fans of Middle Eastern cuisine served with a modern twist. One look at the restaurant’s Instagram feed is guaranteed to have you drooling, and with menus that constantly change based on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, each dish is available for a short time only making it an extra special treat.

Shop 8, 90-92 Ballina Street, Lennox Head

Osteria Morelli

Enter Osteria Morelli, where tradition meets innovation. Located in the heart of Lennox Head, this cosy eatery pays homage to the Northern Rivers’ bounty with a signature Italian flair. Think house-made pasta, daily baked focaccia, and seasonal fruits and veggies from local producers that allow a market-to-plate ethos to shine here. This osteria embraces communal dining, where dishes are shared as they’re prepared, fostering a joint exploration of flavours.

63-65 Ballina Street, Lennox Head

William St Kitchen & Bar

This neighbourhood hangout with an oversized deck out front is the place to kick back with a cheeky beverage in hand, particularly on weekends when local musicians bring the vibes with their live sets.

As for the food, the menu leans towards the healthier side with plenty of proteins and vegetables to satisfy your palate. Our picks? The Seasonal Harvest Bowl and fish tacos with grilled Barramundi are true standouts.

50 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head

Shelter

With views of the beach from the gorgeous coastal space, Shelter is a stylish eatery with a menu crafted with ingredients sourced ethically from local producers and suppliers.

The paddock-to-plate and effortless dining ethos flows from its breakfast offering all the way through to dinner. If you want to really treat yourself, check-in to boutique accommodation Cupola upstairs and make a weekend out of it!

41 Pacific Parade, Lennox Head

Chido Cantina

Chido Cantina, nestled on Lennox Head’s main street, introduces a contemporary twist to Mexican cuisine in this coastal town.

The menu showcases the Mexican classics: tacos, burritos, nachos, and hearty bowls, but be sure to leave some room for their barbecue chicken bowl with red rice, black beans, pickled red onion and avocado, as it steals the show.

This cantina’s drinks menu offers a diverse range of locally sourced beers, inventive Mexican-inspired cocktails, and organic wines which you can sip and enjoy as you wind down after a day at the beach.

62 Ballina Street, Lennox Head 

Quattro Beachfront Italian

Light, fresh and spacious, Quattro is a beachfront restaurant that puts a spotlight on flavour-packed Italian dishes. From shared plates of olives and arancini to pasta with a variety of sauces, Quattro’s menu also has a strong leaning towards seafood—perfectly suited to Lennox Head’s coastal vibes.

Order a plate of oysters to start and share a delicious woodfired pizza with toppings starring local produce.

Shop 1/90-92 Ballina Street, Lennox Head

Kopi

Kopi has quickly became a local favourite in Lennox Head, filling a void in a neighbourhood hungry for a quality cafe away from the town’s bustling shopping hub.

Kopi may be small in size, but it charms with its simple yet delightful interior. The cafe’s staff is welcoming, whether you’re grabbing a quick takeaway coffee or indulging in a sit-down meal.

Don’t be swayed by just the coffee and brunch; the tempting salads, sandwiches, and sweets beckon for future visits.

70 Ballina Street, Lennox Head 

Lex Thai

Sitting across from the beach, Lex Thai is a real crowd-pleaser when it comes to seriously good and authentic Thai food by the coast.

A fresh and tasty local hangout, with white subway tiles and wooden panelling flowing out onto a deck area, tables have front-row seats to the best views of the beach.

Serving up all the classics like Pad Thai, Tom Kha, curries and satay, plus a mango and coconut sticky rice for dessert, consider all your Thai cravings sorted.

90-92 Ballina Street, Lennox Head

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