#1
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Lismore
Read 236 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings NSW
26 Best Restaurants
in Lismore
Compare the top 26 restaurants in Lismore, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 28 September 2026 · 6,663 reported Google reviews across 26 businesses
See the 26 listings ↓Top 26 Restaurants in Lismore, NSW
1–26 of 26The shortlist
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Lismore (4.9 stars from 236 Google reviews), 187 Cantina (4.8 stars from 355 Google reviews) and The Stockpot Kitchen - Smokehouse BBQ and Fried Chicken (4.7 stars from 572 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Lismore restaurants ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
187 Cantina
Read 355 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#3
The Stockpot Kitchen - Smokehouse BBQ and Fried Chicken
Read 572 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#4
Masala Fusion Indian Restaurant Lismore
Read 520 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#5
The Flavour of India Indian Restaurant Lismore
Read 392 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#6
Ma Ma Moi
Read 319 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#7
Earth Oven Wood Fired Pizza
Read 226 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#8
The Vintage Punjab
Read 206 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#9
Dragonfly Cafe
Read 463 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#10
Uncle Lim Asian Fusion
Read 401 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#11
La Baracca Espresso Bar & Trattoria
Read 479 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#12
Banzai Japanese Restaurant
Read 316 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#13
Mandarin Palace Chinese Restaurant Lismore
Read 305 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
151 Keen St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
(02) 6621 5060mandarin-palace-chinese-restaurant-lismore.square.site#14
The Garden Plate
Read 178 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#15
Hotel Metropole Lismore
Read 250 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#16
Hotel Lismore
Read 921 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#17
Mumbo's Pizza'N'Pasta
Read 68 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
#18
Thai On Carrington
Read 147 reviewsReputation score: 82/100
1/6 Carrington St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
(02) 6622 7497#19
Mayumi's Kitchen
Read 26 reviewsReputation score: 80/100
#20
FOREST Lismore
Read 95 reviewsReputation score: 77/100
142 Keen St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
0429 361 168#21
Bubbling Billy Cafe
Read 41 reviewsReputation score: 71/100
Centre Walk Arcade, Unit 1/74 Woodlark St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
(02) 6621 9551#22
Flow Lismore
Read 4 reviewsReputation score: 70/100
#23
Ciao Belli Cafe
Read 38 reviewsReputation score: 69/100
Central, Shop 3a/44 Carrington St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
0449 697 385#24
Japanese Kitchen Little Tokyo
Read 38 reviewsReputation score: 66/100
32 Carrington St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
Contact details not supplied
#25
Rolls pho you
Read 47 reviewsReputation score: 65/100
Brewster St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
Contact details not supplied
#26
BEBEY
Read 20 reviewsReputation score: 65/100
98 Magellan St, Lismore New South Wales 2480
Contact details not supplied
Showing 26 of 26 businesses. This ranking covers our Lismore listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about restaurants in Lismore
LocalLocal's Lismore capture includes 26 restaurants with 6,663 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.7 stars, backed by a median of 231 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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Questions about restaurants in Lismore and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Lismore restaurants ranking?
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Lismore (4.9 stars from 236 Google reviews); 187 Cantina (4.8 stars from 355 Google reviews); The Stockpot Kitchen - Smokehouse BBQ and Fried Chicken (4.7 stars from 572 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are restaurants in Lismore 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 Lismore?
The 26 restaurants captured for Lismore hold 6,663 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.7 stars and the median review count is 231. 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.