Review of Harvest Cafe, Newrybar (near Byron Bay), Australia.

by Nick on March 14, 2008

It surprises a lot of people that Harvest Cafe is literally just off the Pacific Highway at Newrybar, 5 minutes south of Byron Bay. It is one of the most popular venues for many of the locals in the surrounding area, has won numerous awards and has great meals and a varied wine selection.

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During the week, Harvest Cafe is a lunch time venue only, and is open for lunch and dinner on weekends.

For the geeks, they have wireless internet, and it is not unusual to find a few of the laptop and latte crowd hanging out there.

Dog lovers will be happy to know they can accommodate your friends out the front, but call to book ahead.

Also in the area are a couple of antique shops, so it is well worth the stop if you are driving through or visiting Byron Bay.

Our lunch was on the less adventurous end this time around, ordering the steak sandwich and the beer battered barramundi. I also enjoyed a fresh watermelon and grapefruit juice and my dining partner a Chai Tea.

 

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Harvest Cafe Steak Sandwich.

 

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Harvest Cafe Beer Battered Barramundi.

 

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Harvest Cafe  Watermelon and Grapefruit Juice.

 

Harvest is licensed and has a great choice of wines, beers and aperitifs. Try the chilled Limoncillo for an after dinner refresher on a hot night.

Food: Rating: ★★★★★  Lunches and dinners are made from local fresh ingredients whenever possible.

Atmosphere: Rating: ★★★★☆  Converted 1900s house with casual and informal dining. Fireplace and couches for a cosy winter night. Staff are outstanding – pleasant and attentive and always friendly.

Harvest Cafe is located directly off the Pacific highway at Newrybar.

(02) 6687 2644.

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George March 14, 2008 at 11:03 am

I loved the fish, however their dinner menu is *amazing*. This restaurant is also introduced us to the wonders of Lemonchillo, a very potent after dinner drinkie. Looking forward to the next visit :) G

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