🍴 Eat & Drink Guide – Calypso Yamba Holiday Park
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly Pubs & Clubs
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Yamba Shores Tavern
Big screens, playground, arcade games, quick meals, and you can even feed the fish from the jetty!
Jetty access for that perfect waterfront vibe. -
Yamba Bowling Club
Tenpin bowling, mini golf, arcade games, rock wall, lawn bowls, and big screens — fun for the whole family! -
Yamba Golf Club
Relax on the large outdoor deck with a drink and enjoy the views. -
Harwood Hotel
Dog-friendly outdoor areas, undercover deck, and a brand-new playground. Courtesy bus available (check if dogs are allowed on the bus). -
Sanctus Brewing Co
Casual vibes with a big grassed area — perfect for families and groups.
☕ Cafés for Breakfast, Coffee & Treats
- Pinewood Café – Closest to the park and loved by staff for great coffee.
- Spilt Milk Café – Fresh new look and menu — on our must-try list!
- Beachwood Café – A local favourite.
- Flinders Rose
- Caperberry
- Laneway Lunchbox & Espresso – Quality meals, takeaway, and a cute laneway vibe.
- One Fine Cup – Locals say best coffee in Yamba (and amazing muffins!).
- Dunes Café
- Main Beach Kiosk – Right on the beach! Open most school holidays — unbeatable location.
🦐 Seafood Options
- Sandbar Restaurant Yamba
- Yamba Fisho’s – Best takeaway fish & chips + fresh fish and prawns.
- Yamba Co-Op – Larger variety of fresh seafood.
🍹 Cocktails & Breweries
- Wobbly Chook – Great all-rounder for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- The Burger Spot – Burgers + cocktails = perfect combo.
- Aqua Kitchen & Bar (Angourie) – Courtesy bus available.
- Paradiso – Modern Asian dining with a stylish vibe.
- Yamba Distilling Co – Casual grassy spot, cheese platters available (pre-order).
- Jacko’s Bar – Small venue with big personality — DJs, bands, bingo nights, and great meals.
🌍 Trip Around the World
- Thai Payu – Always popular — book ahead!
- Play Bodega – Mexican, stylish, and must-book (two dinner seatings).
- Indian Fusion – Tapas-style Indian dishes.
- The Mexican – New owners, fresh ideas (including all-you-can-eat nights!).
- El Ocaso – Mediterranean Bar & Kitchen — pricey but worth it.
- Paradiso – Modern Asian dining.
- Yamba Chinese Restaurant – A local go-to for Chinese.
- Tommy’s Chinese Restaurant – A long-time local spot.
- Sweet n Spicy Café – Aussie classics, curries, Asian & European dishes, and desserts.
🌅 Best Views
- Pacific Hotel Yamba
Perfect for sunset drinks overlooking the ocean. - Yamba Shores Tavern
Waterfront dining and drinks. - Main Beach Kiosk
Breakfast or coffee with unbeatable beach views.
🛍 Other Local Favourites
- Gather Yamba – Coffee, food, wine.
- Bowen’s Burgers
- Wishbone – Chicken & kebabs.