Kelp Restaurant Ballina

Kelp Restaurant Ballina We envision Kelp as a place where a sense of community and ease prevails, where every guest feels welcomed and at home.

Restaurant in the heart of Ballina 🦐
With a stacked line up of specials
$29 lunch blitz
$28 Tuesday pasta night
$25 Wednesday burger night
$35 Thursday steak night
Daily happy hours
Friday and Saturday night 🍹 At Kelp, our primary goal is to create a genuinely inviting and inclusive environment for everyone, making it a perfect spot for families and individuals alike. Our menu is carefully

crafted with straightforward, delicious dishes, prepared with passion and a touch of love. Whether you're planning a shared meal with friends and family, or seeking a peaceful solo dining experience, we warmly welcome you to explore the culinary offerings at Kelp. We aim to enhance your visit and make it a truly memorable occasion. Kelp is designed to be a retreat, a space to escape the daily stresses, allowing us to cater to your needs and desires. Embrace relaxation, leave your worries behind, enjoy yourself completely, and cherish the precious moments spent with us. Thank you for considering Kelp as your destination.

# # 🐟 BALLINA... WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM DORY’S?We’ve proudly served our community for **5 years**, and we’d love your he...
23/07/2026

# # 🐟 BALLINA... WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM DORY’S?

We’ve proudly served our community for **5 years**, and we’d love your help shaping what’s next.

What would get you through our doors more often?

🍔 Cheap burger nights?
🐟 Fish & chip family packs?
🌮 Taco Tuesdays?
🍟 Snack boxes?
🥤 Kids meal deals?
💰 More meals under $15?
☀️ Beach picnic packs?
👨‍👩‍👧 Family bundles?
🍤 Seafood specials?
💡 Or something completely different?

Tell us in the comments and you’ll go in the draw to WIN a **$100 Dory’s voucher!**

We’re listening, and we’d love to make your ideas happen.

Supporting local businesses keeps Ballina vibrant. ❤️

Competition drawn 31/07/26

# # 🐟 BALLINA... WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM DORY’S?We’ve proudly served our community for **5 years**, and we’d love your he...
23/07/2026

# # 🐟 BALLINA... WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM DORY’S?

We’ve proudly served our community for **5 years**, and we’d love your help shaping what’s next.

What would get you through our doors more often?

🍔 Cheap burger nights?
🐟 Fish & chip family packs?
🌮 Taco Tuesdays?
🍟 Snack boxes?
🥤 Kids meal deals?
💰 More meals under $15?
☀️ Beach picnic packs?
👨‍👩‍👧 Family bundles?
🍤 Seafood specials?
💡 Or something completely different?

Tell us in the comments and you’ll go in the draw to WIN a **$100 Dory’s voucher!**

We’re listening, and we’d love to make your ideas happen.

Supporting local businesses keeps Ballina vibrant. ❤️

# # 🩵 BALLINA, WE NEED YOUR HELP!For the last **3 years**, we've poured everything we have into Kelp.We're locals, we'r...
23/07/2026

# # 🩵 BALLINA, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

For the last **3 years**, we've poured everything we have into Kelp.

We're locals, we're raising our family here, and we're committed to keeping this place thriving for our community.

Now we'd love to hear from you...

# # BALLINA... WHAT DO YOU WANT?

❤️ More family nights?
🍝 New weekly specials?
🎶 Live music?
🍸 Cocktail nights?
🍺 Local brewery events?
🥗 Healthier options?
🦪 Seafood feasts?
🎨 Paint & Sip nights?
🎄 Seasonal events?
💡 Something we've never thought of?

👇 Drop your ideas in the comments.

Every suggestion goes into the draw to WIN a **$100 Kelp voucher!**

If enough people want it... we'll do everything we can to make it happen.

Thanks for supporting local. ❤️

*Winner drawn in 2 weeks.*

Chef Jeewan monthly market fish has been a winner … Winter vegetables and miso beurblanc, with perfect crispy skin fresh...
21/07/2026

Chef Jeewan monthly market fish has been a winner …

Winter vegetables and miso beurblanc, with perfect crispy skin fresh market fish …

What will he delight us with next month?

08/07/2026

🍔 Wednesday = Burger Night at Kelp! 🍺

The midweek pick-me-up you've been waiting for!

Choose any burger and pair it with a schooner of tap beer for just $25. 🙌

Great burgers. Cold beers. Good company.

Available every Wednesday at Kelp Ballina.

Who's your burger buddy this week? 👇🍔🍻

🍽️ Lunch Blitz is ON at Kelp!You've got one empty plate... what are you choosing? 🤔🐔 Chicken Schnitzel🐟 Fish & Chips🍔 Cl...
07/07/2026

🍽️ Lunch Blitz is ON at Kelp!

You've got one empty plate... what are you choosing? 🤔

🐔 Chicken Schnitzel
🐟 Fish & Chips
🍔 Classic Burger
🌿 Pesto Pasta

Plus, every Lunch Blitz meal comes with a drink for just $29! 🍻🥤

Available 12pm–3pm, only at Kelp Ballina.

So... what's hitting your plate? 👇

The people behind every service. 💚From early-morning prep to the final plate of the night, our team pours their heart in...
25/06/2026

The people behind every service. 💚

From early-morning prep to the final plate of the night, our team pours their heart into every guest experience.

We're proud to be nominated in this year's Australian Good Food Guide Awards, and even prouder of the people who make Kelp what it is.

If you've enjoyed your time with us, we'd love your support.

https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/kelp-restaurant-123688

22/06/2026

"One of the best seafood dining experiences we've had."

Messages like this never get old. 💚

Thank you to every guest who takes the time to share their experience.

Your support helps independent restaurants like ours continue doing what we love.

🏆 Last year, you helped us win Australian Good Food Guide Readers' Choice 2025 – Seafood.We're back again this year and ...
19/06/2026

🏆 Last year, you helped us win Australian Good Food Guide Readers' Choice 2025 – Seafood.

We're back again this year and would love your support!

If you've enjoyed dining at Kelp, please take a moment to vote for us.

Vote here: https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/kelp-restaurant-123688

Thank you for your continued support 💚

🥩🍷 It’s Enrique’s favourite night of the week... and we think it might become yours too!THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT AT KELP🔥 25...
18/06/2026

🥩🍷 It’s Enrique’s favourite night of the week... and we think it might become yours too!

THURSDAY STEAK NIGHT AT KELP

🔥 250g Rump Steak
🍷 Glass of House Wine
💰 Just $35

Great steak, great wine, great company.

See you Thursday! 👌

Address

175 River Street
Ballina, NSW
2478

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+61266866828

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