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2026 rankings NSW

22 Best Restaurants
in Ballina

Compare the top 22 restaurants in Ballina, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.

Collected 28 September 2026 · 11,043 reported Google reviews across 22 businesses

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Top 22 Restaurants in Ballina, NSW

1–22 of 22

The shortlist

Based on records collected 28 September 2026, Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina (4.9 stars from 343 Google reviews), Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina (4.8 stars from 542 Google reviews) and Hey Lady Diner (4.8 stars from 241 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Ballina restaurants ranking.

The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.

Showing 22 of 22 businesses. This ranking covers our Ballina listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →

The review record

What the numbers say about restaurants in Ballina

LocalLocal's Ballina capture includes 22 restaurants with 11,043 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars, backed by a median of 389.5 reviews.

A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.

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Before you choose.

Questions about restaurants in Ballina and the evidence behind this list.

Who leads LocalLocal's Ballina restaurants ranking?

Based on records collected 28 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Old Quarter Coffee Merchants - Ballina (4.9 stars from 343 Google reviews); Tel Aviv Yafo Ballina (4.8 stars from 542 Google reviews); Hey Lady Diner (4.8 stars from 241 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.

How are restaurants in Ballina ranked?

LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.

What does the review record look like for restaurants in Ballina?

The 22 restaurants captured for Ballina hold 11,043 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars and the median review count is 389.5. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.

What should I check before booking?

Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.

How current are these details?

The listings were collected 28 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.

Can a business update its listing?

Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.

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