The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.

Great place to enjoy drinking at Byron! I stopped there and really liked the vibe. It’s right in the middle of town and the balcony seats are perfect for people-watching and relaxing. I went during Happy Hour, so drinks were super affordable — especially the cocktails. Such a good spot to chill with a drink after walking around the town. The staff were friendly and the whole place felt easy-going and welcoming. Great for solo travelers too. Definitely worth checking out if you want a relaxed drink in Byron Bay.

It was a prefect location. Gorgeous deep balcony and internal rooms. So classy with it's shabby-shiek look. Food was fantastic, as were the cocktails. And if you get there for happy hour, grab a dozen oysters each and enjoy! They absolutely don't get any better! Staff were friendly and efficient. Shout out to Emma from Belgium. Worth every penny we spent.

August 2025 Our Sunday dinner at The Balcony was far from the enjoyable experience we hoped for to end our weekend. We used to regard this restaurant as a fantastic venue and visited every time we were in Byron, but after tonight, we will not be returning. Upon arrival, the receptionist attempted to seat us outside in the cold without asking for our seating preference. The waiter, a tall young man with a tattoo on his arm (I couldn't catch his name as staff were not wearing name tags), seemed disinterested, often looking up at the ceiling while we placed our order. Unsurprisingly, our bread was forgotten—though perhaps that was for the best. My glass of rosé arrived warm and had an unpleasant, sour taste; I couldn't bring myself to drink it. The grilled snapper appeared and smelled questionable, so I opted not to take a chance and requested that it be returned to the kitchen. After consulting the chef, who indicated he couldn't offer a better option, I canceled the order. The second main dish, the pork cutlet, was not much of an improvement. When we settled our bill, no one inquired about our experience or whether we enjoyed our meal. The service was disappointing, and the atmosphere felt quite dreary. It was evident that they were busy, likely due to many other restaurants being closed on Sundays, leaving patrons with few options. I cannot recommend this place to anyone. Save your time and money for a restaurant that values its customers and provides quality food and service.

Came here for Christmas Day with my husband and had the three course menu. All the food was lovely, extremely tasty and very good portion sizes. The staff were friendly and polite and made us feel festive. I tried two cocktails too, which were both very good. I felt the price was reasonable. Would recommend!

Absolutely brilliant experience. So wonderful to revisit one of my favourite restaurants in Byron Bay . Incredibly beautiful atmosphere and the best service always. The place was packed by 6 pm and two stand out staff members were Alice and Sarah . The food was absolutely delicious and quickly served . Great choice of food and fantastic drink🍷 menu . Highly recommend. Congratulations to the management for such a well-oiled restaurant and amazing staff .