Raes Dining Room Byron Bay

Raes Dining Room sits at 6, 8 Marine Parade, and holds two hats from the Australia Good Food Guide. The kitchen’s output consistently matches the ambition of its surroundings, which is rare in Byron Bay.

While the room runs smart, its reputation rests on a contemporary seafood menu that feels unforced. Most restaurants along Marine Parade rely on the proximity to Clarkes Beach to pull diners through the door, but Raes is more than a scenic stopover. Treat the dining room as a place for the food itself rather than a spot to linger after a day in the sand, as the precision of the plates provides a sharper experience than the casual bistros found closer to the Cape Byron Lighthouse.