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Shelter, Lennox Head, AU-NSW

Shelter

4.8
4.8
726 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 6687 7757
  • Website
    http://www.shelterlennox.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our chefs work closely with local suppliers and farmers to ensure we have a fresh and seasonal menu year round. We support local and only use the best ingredients with sustainable and organic farming principals in mind. Shelter is your cozy beachside venue for weddings and other celebrations which blends the outdoors with the indoors in beautiful style. Enjoy Shelter for its atmosphere, stunning views, friendly and accommodating staff and most of all our mouthwatering dishes.
  • Private party facilities
    EVENTS AND WEDDINGS Shelter is your cozy beachside venue for weddings and other celebrations which blends the outdoors with the indoors in beautiful style. Enjoy Shelter for its atmosphere, stunning views, friendly and accommodating staff and most of all our mouthwatering dishes. We offer a full service venue from a picturesque beachside ceremony location (across the road), cocktail outdoor area and indoor restaurant with windows folding right back to bring the outdoors in. Our in-house co-ordinator will make preparation for and the running of your day a breeze as we include liaising with the chefs and suppliers, run sheet and coordination on the day. ACCOMMODATION - CUPOLA Recently and tastefully renovated, highlighting the sun from the moment it rises until the stars come out at night, this little nest above our restaurant is the perfect place to stay after your celebrations. Find us on Air BnB
  • Location
    41 Pacific Pde, Lennox Head, AU-NSW 2478
  • Neighborhood
    Lennox Head
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    500 metres
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine

Menu

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What 726 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Best Overall

  • New South Wales

    Best Service

  • New South Wales

    Best Value

  • New South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • New South Wales

    Great for scenic views

  • New South Wales

    Australian

  • Byron Bay and surrounds

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shelter offers an "amazing dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "fantastic ambience." Guests appreciate its "inventive menu," "friendly staff," and "ocean views." While the noise level can be high, the overall service and food quality make it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors, especially for breakfast and Sunday steak nights.

726 Reviews

  1. Amy

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and service. Would definitely return!

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  2. Mandy

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service, the reason I still keep coming back to shelter each year. Thank you for the consistency and never missing a beat.

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  3. Toni

    Adelaide

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never disappointed on our many visits - highly recommended

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  4. Madonna

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Another restaurant in the Byron shire that can’t think outside the square I’m afraid. We had high hopes. Menu looked promising. Both my hubby and I ordered the market fish with curry sauce and when our meals arrived sans rice or any carbs, we were left bemused. I know - never expect any free carbs on your plate these days .. but seriously there wasn’t even a rice option as a side dish. Just the same old deep fried ‘smashed potatoes’ which are served in EVERY restaurant in the shire. Can someone please tell me why so much food is now deep-fried in restaurants that once served mash and actual ‘roasted’ potatoes? Three Blue Ducks might as well call themselves Three Fried Ducks! No mash these days - why?? Has it gone the way of rice? Just too hard to make - surely not. Anyway back to the meal at hand - to add the proverbial cherry on top, a big old ugly black pube-looking hair snuck out from under the Pak Choi!! Thank God for the gorgeous sensible Scottish manageress 🙏 She was appalled so a free single malt whiskey and 2 desserts on the house later and we were gone.

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  5. Rachel

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding. The flavours are so delicious. All of the staff were very attentive and lovely.

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  6. Shane

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just about as good as you get. The steak was superb as was the fish. Delicious entrees and friendly service. Overall 10/10

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  7. Lacey

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience, Group 1 food and service, the best food I’ve eaten in Australia.

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  8. Nicholas

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always thankyou Shelter. The Octopus OUTSTANDING!

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  9. Jayne

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food - beautiful balance of flavours. We had the chef tasting menu- every dish was perfect. Yes, it is pricey but definitely worth it. Fantastic service as well thank you.

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  10. Lancia

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprise package in Lennox Head although they have been here some years. Right opposite beach, open plan and sea breezes. Very popular. Would have liked a few more main options. But everything we ordered from entrees to fish curry main and salads were terrific + nice wine. Definitely a good place for lunch (and probably dinner)!

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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 726 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shelter

41 Pacific Pde, Lennox Head, AU-NSW 2478

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lennox Head
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Happy Hour Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    500 metres
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.shelterlennox.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (02) 6687 7757
  • Catering
    Our chefs work closely with local suppliers and farmers to ensure we have a fresh and seasonal menu year round. We support local and only use the best ingredients with sustainable and organic farming principals in mind. Shelter is your cozy beachside venue for weddings and other celebrations which blends the outdoors with the indoors in beautiful style. Enjoy Shelter for its atmosphere, stunning views, friendly and accommodating staff and most of all our mouthwatering dishes.
  • Private party facilities
    EVENTS AND WEDDINGS Shelter is your cozy beachside venue for weddings and other celebrations which blends the outdoors with the indoors in beautiful style. Enjoy Shelter for its atmosphere, stunning views, friendly and accommodating staff and most of all our mouthwatering dishes. We offer a full service venue from a picturesque beachside ceremony location (across the road), cocktail outdoor area and indoor restaurant with windows folding right back to bring the outdoors in. Our in-house co-ordinator will make preparation for and the running of your day a breeze as we include liaising with the chefs and suppliers, run sheet and coordination on the day. ACCOMMODATION - CUPOLA Recently and tastefully renovated, highlighting the sun from the moment it rises until the stars come out at night, this little nest above our restaurant is the perfect place to stay after your celebrations. Find us on Air BnB
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