If you’re after a meal with a spectacular view overlooking the water, Ballina has a couple of great options.
The first is the fairly upmarket Capiche restaurant, overlooking Lighthouse Beach. It’s done up in a modern coastal style with driftwood ceiling ornaments and a number of ‘booths’, along with standard window tables. The restaurant has been designed so that the tables at the ‘back’ are higher and also have a view through the glass wall to the beach.
A second option is the Boardwalk Dining and Bar (and adjacent Boardwalk Cafe) on the first floor of the Ballina RSL. Again, the walls are entirely glass, looking over a beautiful wide expanse of river with just bush on the other side.
If you are thinking of visiting the Ballina RSL on Anzac Day (25 April) and would like to like to learn more about the Dawn service or River Street march, contact the Sub-branch or visit their website https://www.ballinarslsubbranch.org.au/. Tickets to the Ballina RSL Sub-Branch lunch are available through the Sub-Branch and available on the day. The Boardwalk will be open to the public from 6am until 2.30pm on Anzac Day, and reopen for dinner at 5.30pm.
Aside from Anzac Day, the venue is open seven days a week. As they say, you can experience elegance at this waterfront location, ‘where stylish sophistication meets comfort and relaxation. The Boardwalk seamlessly combines the attributes of a restaurant, brasserie, and bistro, offering a culinary destination that caters to every palate. With an extensive menu ranging from gourmet delicacies to wholesome family favourites, every dish is crafted with freshness and quality in mind. We present a diverse menu from fresh seafood to succulent steaks, gourmet salads, delectable pasta, and delightful kids’ meals. Our culinary offerings truly encompass the works’.
If a relaxing beverage is all you require they have an extensive selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails at the Boardwalk Bar. Discover affordable luxury and an inviting ambiance, all in one place, where delicious meets distinctive!’
The Boardwalk is open seven days lunch 12pm to 2pm, dinner 5.30pm to 8pm Boardwalk cafe 9am to 2pm, 5.30pm to 8pm
See ballinarsl.com.au/dining/ for more details.
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