Dining & Café Options

One of our picks for sure, a local favourite, Lolita's is an interesting take on modern Mexican food, and some of the best cocktails in the region. It's about a 15 minute ride or 6 minute drive from the villa. 1 Barclay Dr, Casuarina NSW 2487. Make a booking here.

Inspired by Greek cuisine, Taverna is a taste sensation, and only a 5 minute walk from the villa. Enjoy a cocktail by the beach over a long lunch or tuck into their famous lamb - amazing. 22 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487. Make a booking here.

Gorgeous setting, outstanding food with a slight Italian edge, it really is a taste sensation. This restaurant is very highly regarded. Just try the snapper fish finger sandwich...About a 8 minute drive from the villa. 35 Tweed Coast Road Bogangar, New South Wales, 2488. Make a booking here. 

Stroll down the hill to this great Thai restaurant, about a 7 minute walk, they also do takeaway. The food is great. 10/60 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487. View website here.

Also a short walk from the villa, about 6 minutes, Mockingbird will satisfy your breakfast and coffee needs - open for breakfast and lunch most days. The coffee is great. 4 Seaview St, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Quant, authentic little dine in or takeaway café'/restaurant serving everything from kebabs through to B&E rolls with an African twist. They also serve coffee. About a 10 minute walk. 1/106 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

One of the longest standing cafe's in Kingscliff, and most successful, serving one of the best breakfasts and lunches in town. Open 7 days. About a 10 minute walk. 94 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

The closest café to the villa, about a 5 minute walk. Services breakfast rolls, lots of great smoothies and juices, also the coffee is solid. Some indoor seating, if not stroll across the road and sit on the beach. 20 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Without doubt, the best dining view of the ocean in Kingscliff, you are literally on the overlooking the sand. Good menu with daily specials, live music on the weekends. A must visit. Open for lunch and dinner. About a 5 minute walk. For members and guests. 61 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Below Cudgen Surf Club, serving amazing coffee. Enjoy it seated on the chairs overlooking the sand and waves, the views are awesome and fast becoming one of the most popular in the area. They also do light breakfasts (no dine in but plenty of seating). About a 5 minute walk. 61 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

On the side on a laneway, kind of a small Melbourne vibe. Excellent coffee and a few breakfast treats, a little bit of seating. Great for takeaway and across the road from the beach. About a 9 minute walk. 86 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Authentic Nepalese food serving familiar tasting dishes. Dine in or takeaway are both available. It's about a 10 minute walk from the villa and is located at 2/106 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW 2487

Hands down one of the best Japanese restaurants from the Northern Rivers to Brisbane. If you feel like a 20 minute drive then you will not be disappointed. The Wagyu is a must! 5/18 Philip St, Pottsville NSW 2489

Pipit "is inspired by a coastal sense of place, creative process and wood-fired cooking...". Definitely worth considering. About a 20 minute drive. Book here. 4/8 Coronation Ave, Pottsville NSW 2489

Seriously good coffee with a friendly and chilled vibe. They serve a very good breakfast and there is plenty of seating for you and some friends/family. About a 20 minute drive. 18 Philip St, Pottsville NSW 2489

Try the Truff Nutt, add an egg, not sure it could get any better. It's worth the 12 minute drive if you feel like a burger like no other. 34 Tweed Coast Rd, Cabarita Beach NSW 2488

If you are up for a bit of a scenic drive then Elwood Café is worth the effort. Gorgeous setting in the tiny inland town. Superb coffee and breakfast. One of our favourites. About a 30 minute drive. 1/33 The, Broadway, Burringbar NSW 2483

Described as "Airy, contemporary restaurant preparing coastal seafood specialties, grilled fare & pastas". Just try the scampi. About a 16 minute drive. 1/20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485

Situated on the famous Tweed River it's become a bit of an icon with it's views and general feeling you get being there. Worth a visti for sure. Open for lunch. 1152 Dulguigan Rd, North Tumbulgum NSW 2490