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.

12/09/2026

🍽️ FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF WANTED – KELP RESTAURANT

Kelp Restaurant in Ballina is looking for Front of House staff to join our team.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Friendly and positive
• Reliable and hardworking
• Experienced in hospitality
• Available for a mix of shifts, including weekends

Restaurant experience is preferred, but the right attitude is most important.

📍 Ballina / Northern Rivers
📩 Send your resume to [email protected]
Come and join our team!

What’s your drink of choice to fill these glasses?
09/09/2026

What’s your drink of choice to fill these glasses?

Weekly line up …. THURSDAY steak night $35Rump, chips, salad and a house wine Thursday’s sorted kelprestaurantballina
13/08/2026

Weekly line up ….

THURSDAY steak night $35

Rump, chips, salad and a house wine

Thursday’s sorted kelprestaurantballina

Weekly line up …. Wednesday night BURGER night Choice of burger and a beer $25
12/08/2026

Weekly line up ….

Wednesday night BURGER night

Choice of burger and a beer

$25

Weekly line up at Kelp …. Tuesday night pasta night $28 your choice of pasta and house drink …
11/08/2026

Weekly line up at Kelp ….

Tuesday night pasta night

$28 your choice of pasta and house drink …

Friday night plans sorted - see you tonight…
07/08/2026

Friday night plans sorted - see you tonight…

# # 🐟 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?

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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