Fishheads Restaurant & Takeaway Byron Bay
Byron Bay · Restaurants & Cafes
(2,151 reviews)
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Right at the junction where Jonson Street meets the beach precinct, Fishheads has the kind of address that does half the work. The focus is straightforward: seafood, done without fuss, at prices that won't require a second mortgage. Expect fish and chips, grilled catch, and the kind of takeaway-friendly format that suits sandy feet and no patience for a long sit-down. The casual setup makes it a practical choice after a morning at Main Beach, particularly if you're feeding a group with different ideas about how long lunch should take. Without a strong review base to draw from, it's hard to call the standout dish with confidence, but the positioning is clear: accessible, unfussy, and centrally located. Worth a look if you're after something simple and close to the water.
Opening Hours
- Monday7:30am – 9pm
- Tuesday7:30am – 9pm
- Wednesday7:30am – 9pm
- Thursday7:30am – 9pm
- Friday7:30am – 9:30pm
- Saturday7:30am – 9:30pm
- Sunday7:30am – 9pm
Contact
- +61 2 6680 7632
- fishheadsbyron.com.au
- 1 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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What People Say
Great place overlooking the beach. The vibe was awesome. We went there to grab the oyster & drink evening deal and stayed for dinner. The oysters were AMAZING The food not so much 🤪 especially given the price! Loved talking to the loyal locals sitting next to us and generally soakimg in the atmosphere. Could see the lighthouse in the distance too.
An ideal place for breakfast! The food was delicious & the service excellent! Rain/Tam, head waitress, is truly an asset to the restaurant. With her beautiful, welcoming smile & friendly, efficient demeanour making our breakfast a truly enjoyable one. Thank you Tam & also thank you to the chef for a yummy breakkie!
Had a fantastic sit down family dinner for 8 people here. Service was very friendly and attentive, the food was fresh, cooked and presented very well, and the restaurant in a nice location. We were lucky enough to have an inside table that had a very good view of the beach and the lighthouse, so just capped off a great evening.
Absolutely awesome experience! It’s been a few years since our last visit and I’m just as blown away now as I was then. We got the the Ultimate Seafood Platter. Not one part of the dish didn’t have our eyes rolling into the back of our heads… the only heart-breaking part was that we could quite finish it! Although, we did have the option to take the left overs with us, which is awesome. Cannot speak more highly of the servers, (special shout out to Johnny for the Happy Birthday to me as soon as we walked in, and for just being awesome!) the chefs. This place is an absolute jem. We drove the 2+ hours from Brisbane just to go to lunch here, and we’ll do it again! So worth it😋 (I’ve included before and after shots.. we almost made it!)
Had an amazing dinner tonight. Every dish was super fresh, full of flavour and just really well done. The whole vibe was relaxed, and the service was genuinely kind and on point. Honestly one of those meals that just feels right from beginning to end.
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