Bang Bang Byron Bay
Byron Bay · Restaurants & Cafes
(1,511 reviews)
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Jonson Lane is Byron's back-of-house: the alley locals use to skip the main-street foot traffic. Bang Bang sets up here with a casual format and a price point that won't require a post-lunch rethink. The name suggests something punchy and fast-moving, which tracks with the lane's walk-in, eat-well energy. Without a deep review trail to draw from, what's clear is the positioning: affordable, unfussy, and pointed at people who want to eat well without the performance of a sit-down restaurant. For a town where a bowl of granola can run twelve dollars, a mid-range casual option on a quiet lane is worth knowing about. Worth a look if you're cutting through from the Arts Factory end.
Opening Hours
- Monday5pm – 11pm
- Tuesday5pm – 11pm
- Wednesday5pm – 11pm
- Thursday5pm – 11pm
- Friday5pm – 11pm
- Saturday12pm – 11pm
- Sunday5pm – 10pm
Contact
- 02 6680 7981
- bangbangbyronbay.com
- Jonson Lane, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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What People Say
We had a delicious meal and a great experience at Bang Bang. The kingfish sashimi was light and yummy, the trout was superb and the pork kra pao was lovely. We also had the mango sago and a light cucumber and herb salad which were also delicious. Fantastic service as well. We went suuuper early, hence the empty restaurant pics, but don't worry - it filled up plenty. Even before 6pm it was bustling, and that's on a Wednesday night.
Did the smaller set menu! Was really tasty and a good portion as well. The only item we didn’t really like was the cucumber salad felt like something was missing. We loved the sashimi and the popcorn chicken as well as the pork belly! Would suggest making resos as it was quite busy.
The food was excellent except a minor error but the chef recooked it right away. Anna’s service was outstanding even the staff had to handle a high volume of dinners. Atmosphere is amazing! I highly recommend this place to anyone who come to Byron Bay.
The food was amazing. Some of the best we’ve had on our Australia trip. Sashimi was sensational. The trout was cooked beautifully and one of the best papaya salads I’ve had. Wine selection is decent.
I had dinner here during my holiday and truly enjoyed the fish. The flavor was fantastic, with a pleasant spiciness that came not only from mild chilies but also from ingredients like pepper, onion, garlic, and shallots. Even with only a small amount of chili, the balance of flavors was excellent. The chef prepared the fish perfectly—crispy on the outside and still juicy inside. Just 30–60 seconds longer and it would have been dry, but this was spot on. However, we did encounter an issue, as we found a very long hair in the sauce, which seemed to be an accidental oversight in the kitchen. Despite this, I still give a high rating because of the chef’s skill in creating such a beautiful dish. I hope the restaurant takes more care in the future, as I would love to return and enjoy the food again without this problem. The service was also outstanding—our waitress provided fine-dining level service, with excellent English, great knowledge, and a genuinely warm attitude.
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