Where to Eat & Drink in Yamba
Your Ultimate Guide Near Calypso Holiday Park
Planning your stay? Explore Calypso Yamba Holiday Park — the perfect base for your Yamba food adventure.
Family-Friendly Pubs & Clubs
Perfect for relaxed meals and entertainment for all ages:
- Yamba Shores Tavern – Big screens, playground, arcade games, and a waterfront jetty where you can feed the fish!
- Yamba Bowling Club – Tenpin bowling, mini golf, arcade games, rock wall, and lawn bowls — fun for the whole family.
- Yamba Golf Club– Enjoy a drink on the large outdoor deck with stunning views.
- Harwood Hotel – Dog-friendly outdoor areas, undercover deck, and a brand-new playground. Courtesy bus available.
- Sanctus Brewing Co – Casual vibes with a big grassed area — perfect for families and groups.
Cafés for Breakfast, Coffee & Treats
Start your day right with these local favourites:
- Pinewood Café – Closest to the park and loved by staff for great coffee.
- Spilt Milk Café – Fresh new look and menu — a must-try list!
- Beachwood Café – A local favourite for breakfast.
- Laneway Lunchbox & Espresso – Quality meals, takeaway, and a cute laneway vibe.
- One Fine Cup – Famous for the best coffee in Yamba (and amazing muffins!).
- Main Beach Kiosk – Right on the beach! Open most school holidays — unbeatable location.
Seafood Lovers’ Paradise
Yamba is known for its fresh seafood:
- Sandbar Restaurant Yamba - Stylish dining with ocean views.
- Yamba Fisho’s – Best takeaway fish & chips plus fresh prawns.
- Yamba Co-Op - A larger variety of fresh seafood straight from the source.
Cocktails, Breweries & Nightlife
Sip and savour at these top spots:
- Wobbly Chook – Great all-rounder for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- The Burger Spot – Burgers + cocktails = perfect combo.
- Paradiso – Modern Asian dining with a stylish vibe.
- Yamba Distilling Co – Casual grassy spot, cheese platters (pre-order).
- Jacko’s Bar – DJs, bands, bingo nights, and great meals.
International Flavours
Take your taste buds on a trip:
- Thai Payu – Always popular — book ahead!
- Play Bodega – Mexican with a stylish twist - must-book.
- Indian Fusion – Tapas-style Indian dishes.
- El Ocaso – Mediterranean Bar & Kitchen — worth the quality
- Paradiso – Modern Asian dining.
- Yamba Chinese Restaurant & Tommy’s Chinese Restaurant – A long-time local spot.
Pizza, Sweet Treats & Bakeries
- Drift Yamba & Sassafras Yamba – For your pizza cravings.
- Yamba Icecreamery & Yamba Fudge & Lolly Shop – Sweet tooth heaven.
- Bak’d Hotbread, The Bake House Yamba, Yamba Bread Shop – Freshly baked goodness.
Best Views in Town
- Pacific Hotel Yamba – Sunset drinks overlooking the ocean.
- Yamba Shores Tavern – Waterfront dining and drinks.
- Main Beach Kiosk – Coffee with unbeatable beach views.
Why Yamba is a Foodie’s Dream
Whether you’re after a casual coffee, a family-friendly pub, or a romantic dinner with ocean views, Yamba has it all. And the best part? When you stay at Calypso Yamba Holiday Park, you’re right in the heart of it all — just steps from the water and minutes from these amazing dining spots.
Wake up to the sound of the ocean, grab a coffee at Pinewood Café, and spend your day exploring Yamba’s incredible food scene. It’s the perfect base for your next coastal escape
