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Shelter, Lennox Head, AU-NSW

Shelter

4.8
4.8
737 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighbourhood gem
Set in the idyllic beachside town of Lennox Head in Northern New South Wales, Shelter is your home away from home, whether you are just passing through or you’re part of the local community. With the community in mind, we endeavor to use ethically sustainable, seasonal products sourced from local producers and suppliers. We are also keen on cultivating and creating awareness of the importance of supporting local growers while educating people about the food they consume as well as where it’s from and how it’s produced. At Shelter Restaurant Lennox Head, you come first, and it’s our promise to provide high caliber food, sourced from the best quality products, ensuring your satisfaction.

Additional information

  • Location
    41 Pacific Pde, Lennox Head, AU-NSW 2478
  • Phone number
    (02) 6687 7757
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:30 Happy Hour Thu–Sat 16:00–18:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Sunday Lunch - DJs, Steak and frites

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday for a Shelter exclusive dining experience! Indulge in our crowd-favorite steak and frites while enjoying the tunes of our talented DJs.

Menu

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What 737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Best Overall

  • New South Wales

    Best Food

  • New South Wales

    Best Service

  • New South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • New South Wales

    Australian

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Best Overall

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Best Food

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Best Service

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Best Ambience

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Best Value

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Good for groups

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Healthy

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Hot spot

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Good for special occasions

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Lively

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelter in Lennox Head is a culinary delight, offering an "innovative menu" with fresh, beautifully presented dishes. The standout seafood, including "amazing scallops" and oysters, consistently impresses. Patrons rave about the "great staff" and "fantastic service," all set against stunning ocean views. A must-visit for memorable dining experiences.
737 Reviews

  1. Stephen

    Las Vegas6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Wait staff were friendly but service was slow. We arrived at 7:15 and the main course was so late we left around 9:15. Was not clear why there was such a delay. Also main courses were not hot, probably spent time on the pass. Manager was apologetic and waived the charge for the wine.

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  2. Maureen

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the octopus entree this time and it was superb. Tender and tasty and a generous serve. The pork neck for mains was exceptional. Tender with a delicious sauce accompanied by great roast potatoes. An excellent lunch with good service and a plentiful drinks menu.

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  3. Ryan

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice indeed. Beautiful spot and a well thought out menu.

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  4. Terry

    Tropical QLD3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very helpful and the venue was great. We sat inside and had a nice view of the ocean. We both had the Gold-band Snapper with steamed greens all was cooked beautifully. The fish was just superb. Highly recommended.

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  5. Dominic

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing setting with beach in the background, breezy and cool. We had the lunch set menu which we felt was very high quality and great value for the standard of food. Every single dish that came out was absolutely amazing. Drinks were also excellent. Recommend their Chilli margarita. Very pleased to have picked Shelter for a celebratory meal. Thanks

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  6. WING CHI

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I browsed the restaurants at Byron Bay during my road trip, the star ratings is quite high, that was the reason why I chose this restaurant. Awesome, I made the right choice! The view was stunning, the ambience was comfortable, and we were welcomed with staff who always had a smiling. The food : appetizers were so good and delicious! Especially the oysters and tuna, but my hubby and son thought that the ginger on top of the oysters could be less in order not to cover the freshness of the oysters. The seasonings of the tuna were perfect! We all loved it. It is worth to go there when you go to Byron Bay to have nice view and good food!

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  7. Bernadette

    Brisbane9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcome by the staff. Great food, presented beautifully in a stellar location. What’s not to love.

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  8. Liz

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a lunch today (1/2/25) and the food was amazing, from the in-house baked sour dough, Lebanese cucumber & coconut labneh, heirloom tomato salad to the absolutely amazing golden snapper, coconut curry dish, i would highly recommend Shelter to anyone who appreciates great and healthy food...

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  9. Michael

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful service paired with beautiful food and wine. As always! Will always come back!

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  10. Kate

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food and a location to die for. The perfect long lunch. Do not sleep on the vegetable dishes - they are just as amazing as the proteins.

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FAQs

Shelter offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6687 7757.

Shelter is rated 4.8 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shelter

41 Pacific Pde, Lennox Head, AU-NSW 2478

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (02) 6687 7757
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 07:00–11:30 Lunch Daily 12:00–14:30 Happy Hour Thu–Sat 16:00–18:00 Dinner Thu–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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