Bang Bang Byron Bay is a restaurants & cafes in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 1541 Google reviews. Contact: 02 6680 7981. Website: https://bangbangbyronbay.com.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.





Byron Bay · Restaurants & Cafes
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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.
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.
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.
Awesome interiors! Kingfish is delicious! We had an awkward fist interaction with the host who left to find us a table about 4 times , then told us theres no space then told us theres a kitchen table very chaotic start but ended up very delicious food which made up for it ! We did the 89$ banquet and left feeling very full! The kao siu was a heavy end with the rice bowl. The banquet gets served with abut of space between the light starts and mains which we realised a little late. Cauliflower and beef were the highlights for us! Drinks were funky in a good way- their eclectic descriptions matched the flavours. We had the green apple and the floating market.

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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.
Came here 3 years ago and ordered the same Braised Beef Ribs. Absolutely exceeded my expectations. Amazing atmosphere, wonderful staff, food came within 10 mins! I would give 6 stars if I could. Highly recommend. My partner and I will be back.
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