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Forest

Set next to a lush rainforest oasis, award-winning Forest Byron Bay celebrates sustainability working hand-in-hand with local farmers, growers and artisans.

Contemporary, social, approachable and distinctly Australian, our restaurant embraces the region’s abundance of stunning ingredients.

Passionately local, over 80% of Forest’s ingredients come from within a three-hour drive of the Resort. The environment also sits close to heart, with the restaurant using only sustainably sourced seafood and free-range proteins. We’re doing our bit to grow, consume and compost with our on-site herb gardens, four beehives and seven Subpods®.

Thirsty? The drinks list features playful, market-driven cocktails. Quintessentially Byron, sip on a Paradiso with Brookie’s Dry Gin, lemon myrtle syrup, garden mint and local passionfruit or try the totally insta-worthy (and slightly OTT) Fairy Dust Martini. Alternatively, peruse the heavenly international wine list with a selection of more than 30 sustainable, organic and biodynamic wines.

Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and just-drinks…The perfect place to feed your soul. Stay a while.

Meet Executive Chef Jordan Staniford

Jordan leads the culinary vision for Forest, the Verandah, Blue and all our events and conferences. His menus highlight the abundance of the Northern Rivers’ region – produce rooted from the soil of our local farmers, sustainably sourced seafood, native ingredients grown in the surrounding rainforests and along the dunes, and a focus on seasonal produce with a twist. Jordan continues to drive Forests’ sustainable and ever-evolving culinary journey.

Our food is designed to be social and approachable, uncomplicated and super tasty using the absolute best produce we can get our hands on,” says Jordan. “The flavours are fresh and playful.”

Jordan’s accomplished career spans Vietnam, the Mediterranean, Sydney, and recently, Byron Bay.

What they said

A Plate Of Food On A Table

Amazing experience celebrating our engagement!

The restaurant is beautifully designed, the food was out of this world and the staff were brilliant. The wine tasting menu was very special and the service and knowledge of the waiter was unbeatable. Thank you for making a special day and night even better.

Ross D, Google

Exceptional restaurant

What a beautiful restaurant and amazing menu. The back drop is quite surreal and wonderful ambiance. Lovely to see a variety of local produce and exceptional flavours. It was hard to pick what to order as I wanted to try everything on the menu.
Food was cooked to perfection and delicious and didn't have to wait too long either. I will definitely be back.

Natasha S, Google

Delicious food

Staff were attentive without being intrusive, the setting is beautiful and tranquil. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked, particularly liked the prawns with avocado and apple.

Alyxandra B, The Fork

Rainforest views

Rainforest views, produce sourced from the market and a relaxed, sociable environment. I'm in!

Emmy, Instagram

A hidden gem

Impeccable service, beautiful airy ambience, amazing fresh oysters served on ice, first class food, good wine list, really recommend.

Abi CS, Google

Rainforest magic

Beautiful venue. Food was fantastic, cocktails were delicious and staff were lovely. Rainforest was stunning! Recommend 🙌🏼

Jessica C, Google

Amazing dinner

The wait staff were amazingly attentive, friendly and professional and the food was a 10/10! Couldn't have possibly asked for more. Would highly recommend.

Simon C, Google

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Find us

A Wooden House

77-97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay NSW 

Forest hours

Breakfast 7:30am to 10:30am
Lunch 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Dinner 5:30pm to 9:00pm

Reservations recommended. No split bills.

Connect with us

[email protected]

+61 2 6639 2111

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Group bookings

Bookings of 21 or more guests will be required to dine off our group set menus. Please contact our team directly for group reservations.

We're cash-free! 

Did you know the average banknote has traces of 26,000 bacteria? As part of our Mindfully Safe heightened hygiene measures, please note we no longer accept cash as payment.

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