Dorsia.

Tucked into Jonson Street, this intimate 32-seat restaurant trades Byron Bay’s typical barefoot casualness for polished, chef-led dining without losing the town's laid-back soul. At Dorsia, chef-owner Martyn Ridings has designed an open-plan space where the kitchen is the main event. Guests at the chef’s table watch the team prep modern Australian dishes that blend premium local produce with native ingredients and global techniques. The menu shifts with the seasons, featuring clever, technique-driven dishes like wagyu tartare on potato pavé, dry-aged duck, and Murray cod with pickled green mango. Whether you opt for a refined multi-course meal or the full tasting menu with curated pairings, the draw here is direct interaction with the chefs in a space that feels deeply personal.