Happy new year Byron Bay!! 🥂🥳 Here are some of my food highlights from 2025 🍸🦞

Main pic 📸 @serajwright

1. @projectchef_ opened @restaurantdorsia serving up an epic Chef’s Table experience and some of the best dishes I ate all year 👨‍🍳🔥

2. Byron’s hotels became some of the hottest places to eat with new chefs taking the reins: @marcello_polifrone at @hotelmarvell @byronbayoysterbar; @tiffanyjones.au at @crystalbrookbyron; @chefrobbo72 at @elementsofbyron 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

3. @chefjasonsaxby continued to create incredible dishes at @raesonwategos and the whole team provided exceptional service to make this one of my most memorable dining experiences in 2025 🌊🌴

4. @bigpotblancher at @heather.bar served up some of the most creative and best food in Byron Bay and this was one of my most exceptional dining experiences of 2025 🙌♥️

5. Breakfast in Byron continued to be outstanding across the board with @wearecombi & @byron_general_store leading the pack 🍳🥑

6. @no_name_baylane opened and quickly became a favorite with in-the-know locals hosting incredible pop ups including a memorable Halloween with @lordbyrondistillery 🍸🍹

7. Tequila was the drink of 2025 with @pantalonestequila arriving in Australia and Adam Gilchrist launching @elarquerotequila 🍸🌵

8. @moonlightbyronbay introduced cosy Tuesday ramen nights in winter which quickly became a favorite with locals 🍜🔥

9. @samplefoodevents held an outstanding food festival celebrating the diverse food, restaurants & chefs in our region 🌊🌴

10. Our Farmers Markets continue to be the best @byronfarmers @mullumfarmersmkt @newbrightonfarmersmarket @ballina_farmers_market 👩‍🌾🥬

Cat Jones aka @byron.bay.eats
After many years of incredible gastronomic experiences across the globe, Cat has returned to the region. Inspired by the excellent produce, local products and restaurants in the area, Cat started Byron Bay Eats in 2020, capturing the essence of Byron’s unique culture to become the leading food voice in the region.