Bowerbird Dining And Events

29/07/2024

Hi friends ! A week or so ago we did some offsite catering for the wonderful Deidre and her friends. If you have a dinner get together or event you would like catered offsite get in touch with us ! Busy week in the kitchen this week ! Working very hard to finalise a new menu heading in a new direction so stay tuned !

30/05/2024

Hello friends ! Chilled red coral prawn crudo, risotto Nero, bisque of the shells, dill oil. These prawns are one of my favourites! Small like a school prawn but as sweet as a scallop when eaten raw ! We give them a super quick bite in lemon oil and nice just before serving ! This dish is delicious! Be brave ! 😂❤️

07/05/2024

Hi friends !! This is the last week we have our mate with us until he jets off back home to Bonny Scotland ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 he’s been a massive part of our business and family since he has been with us and to say we will miss him is a massive understatement! His commitment, professionalism, creativity are second to none and can proudly say is my mate. In saying this we are still looking for a chef ! Or if you have a teenager interested in after school work ! Get in touch with tom ! Support small business!

25/03/2024

Hello friends ! Hope you’re all happy and healthy ! Thank you for all the wonderful feedback from my last post the current financial climate for a lot of Byron bay business at the minute is dire ! Lots of people suffering. So in light of this we will be changing with that climate and every Wednesday night we will be showcasing two or three main course specials for just $20 each! Essentially feeding your family of four for $60 ! This week Wednesday night we will be doing
Fried Louisiana chicken brioche burger, smoked hot sauce kewpie, cheese, baby gem lettuce and fries
Italian sausage, san marzano tomato, creamy Polenta taragna, pickled red onion and parsley salad
Potato gnocchi, zucchini, smoked almonds, mint and Parmesan
Don’t forget if you’re a member you get %10 off food and drinks excluding specials !

16/03/2024

Hello friends ! Just a quick appreciation post as Byron is super super quiet so I thought I would mention tin a few of my favourite places to go in Byron and surrounds you will never see in mainstream recommendations! So here they are ! If you have a Byron bay fav that flies under the radar comment below
1. bowerbird dining and events - Byron golf club - duh !!
2. .ho_kitchen - a firm family favourite my son’s favourite by far ! Highly recommend the yuzu sour cocktail and the chicken wings !
3. - murgh kebab masala spicy ❤️it has my heart ! They do some epic epic Indian street food also !
4 .spanish.foods - my man Javier makes the freshest Spanish baguettes around the jamon, grated tomato, olive oil with added manchego ! ❤️ my love for this is large
5 - fantastic Italian pizzas, byo and a fantastic staff always highly recommended to anyone new to Byron !
#6 - Jules and the guys are super helpful with any wine, beer or spirits you may need ! Buy 6 bottles of wine ( no specials) and get a whopping %20 off !
#7 .winestore - a wine lovers dream Russ and Sam have a wealth of knowledge to share and the wines are just divine ! They also do free tastings and intro to natural wine courses and clubs ( coming soon to 🥰)
Honorable mentions to my main man
crazy good gelato
for being amazing
a family friendly regular for us
Support local !!

09/02/2024

Hi friends ! Our mate special of ditalini pasta, pecorino sarda and leek fonduta, charcuterie sauce,truffle oil and lemon and brioche crumb. Very moorish very delicious! Perfect for this weather.!

29/01/2024

Your friendly bowerbird team !
Tom and keelin met in the uk 🇬🇧 working in a gastro pub, we have two children zahra and max and have lived in Byron for 17 years. Tom has an interest in Italian food and wine keelin enjoys customer service and also wine ! 😂
Our dear friend and sous chef he has a wealth of experience not only owning his own restaurants he has cooked all over the world, he is also a super talented artist ,loves a joke, loves a glass of wine or two he’s a legend and we love him.

23/01/2024

We were incredibly saddened to hear the news our sweet baby Jean had passed away yesterday at the ripe age of 92. Jean was a constant support for us in the restaurant since day one and I thoroughly enjoyed her company. She would often tell me stories of when she was little her dad shooting bush turkeys for dinner! Fresh bread her mum made them for school, growing all of their own fruit and veg, old boyfriends and current ones ! 😂 she constantly asked me if my son was definitely mine, never remembered Kees name (Mrs tom) loved a fight and a Bundy and Coke, a angled kiss on the lips but most of all our time ! She was a true friend and I will miss her dearly. Good bye Jean we loved you ❤️

18/01/2024

Hello friends ! After a few fun filled days away in NZ back with this vegan starter ! Roasted yellow beets, garnet plum, sunflower seed ricotta, vincotto and tarragon. A nice cold starter for our vegan friends in this balmy weather !

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12/01/2024

Hello friends ! Currently sitting in a plane on my way to New Zealand for my nephews wedding and reminiscing about these XL Ballina king prawns with curry leaf and caper butter. Huge thanks to the gang for consistently supply us with the best seafood around ! Looking forward to an inspired short getaway in New Zealand! See you next week ❤️

30/11/2023

Tomorrow we will be smoking some pork and chicken wings thanks to our friends for the Byron bay open ⛳️ so if you fancy some smokey goodness and some golf come down ! Restaurant open as usual for lunch and dinner

28/10/2023

Hi friends ! Ballina king prawn, spinach, basil and n’duja spiked capunti pasta . A massively unctous pasta enriched with butter and a squeeze of lemon it’s an absolute banger ! On tonight and tomorrow lunch or until sold out ! Come give me a squeeze

06/09/2023

Hello friends ! This is our friend Ty who comes help us on Wednesday’s. Ty is keen to be a chef so this week we have her the task of coming up with a dessert special so here it is ! Triple chocolate brownie with wattle seed ice cream and poached pear. Well done Ty !

31/08/2023

Hi friends! Red mullet ! A massively underrated fish caught locally here sublime flavour defo one of my favourites!

Red mullet , parsley risotto, puttanesca salsa
On tonight till sold come give me a squeeze

03/07/2023

Hello friends! Pasta ! I get immense pleasure from making it and eating it ! Easily my favourite thing to create and cook ! A regular on our specials board if your lucky enough to get one ! Big menu change coming soon. Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday ! We are open as usual
Wednesday to Saturday 12-8
Sunday 12-4

24/02/2023

14/01/2023

Hello friends ! Here we have beer and coffee braised brisket, porcini mushroom butter, baby king oysters, matchstick potatoes and furikake salt . Please remember in this busy period that although we are in a club we are still a restaurant and bookings are essential ! This helps prevent disappointment on your half and ours when we are busy ! Thanks and see you soon!

01/12/2022

Hiya friends !! XMAS OPENING TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS !
Closed - Xmas day and Boxing Day
Open 27/12 -31/12
( 27/12 is a public holiday so a 15% surcharge applies )
Closed -New Year’s Day and the 2/01
We reopen on the 3/1 resuming normal hours. Were looking forward to a bit of time on the beach with our family and friends and seeing you all in the new year ! Love the bowerbird crew ❤️

26/11/2022

Oysters papi ! This is my family’s homage to one of life’s last gentleman who we lost this week. It was always a joy to know papi was over from WA visiting his daughter and our mate . I enjoyed countless nights chatting with him over a beer and our mutual love of oysters and seafood ! We will miss you papi so this one is for you my friend. Coffin bay oysters with sanbaizu vinegar and finger lime $5 each till sold out . Sending much love to you abbey, kashy and all who knew him ❤️

15/11/2022

Hi friends ! Our specials last week were absolute fire 🔥 and we have more of the same lined up for this week ! Next week we will be making a few adjustments to the menu for summer so stay tuned !!

19/09/2022

Hiya friends ! I had the great honour of cooking for one of my major mentors when I was a apprentice chef at the tender age of 18 ! taught me so much about not only cooking well but how to present myself and be respected in the world and workplace . My dad always loved his food and how he was handling my progress as before this I had been off the rails and trouble ! So it was a fantastic chance to repay the man who majorly shaped who I am today and for that mate I thank you ! I can only hope I have the same effect on young staff I’ve had as you had on me ! Cheers Jeffo !!

29/06/2022

WE ARE HIRING !! as these two handsome devils move on we are in need of a sous chef . Ideally someone who is passionate about food, creative, professional and reliable . Typically your working week will consist of 4.5 days work , salary for the right person, holidays and super etc get in touch with tom.

03/03/2022

Hiya friends ! Bit of an unfortunate time to celebrate but is 1!! A massive thank you to all that have dined with us and a massive thanks to sue,Shaun, Amanda and the board for the support. We are open tonight, tomorrow and Sunday as per normal. We will have shortages due to supply problems and we will continue to feed Anyone affected by the floods for free

01/03/2022

Hiya friends unfortunately we have to close for the next two days. The truth is there’s just no stock available, everyone is struggling and we are at the mercy of our suppliers. Good news is I’ve wrote a new menu ! Remember we are doing free meals for those affected today so pop in for a squeeze !

17/02/2022

Happiest of birthdays to this queen 👸 she will hate me for posting this but she is so so loved not just by me and the kids but anyone who meets her. Happy birthday kee we love you !

04/01/2022

Hiya friends ! Unfortunately we have to close today as we are waiting on staff to get test results back . Hopefully back tomorrow results pending !! Stay safe !

29/12/2021

Morning friends ! Just a little update on our current situation… with a lot of other restaurants in Byron shutting until after New Years we will be open and taking every precaution necessary to ensure yours and our safety. In order for us to continue we encourage bookings !! Wear face masks , sanitise , check in , be kind to the staff serving you and if your unwell stay home and get tested. Hoping things can get back to normal asap ! Staff safe friends ❤️

02/12/2021

Morning friends ! We have a lot going on the next few weeks in regards to functions so to be certain of a table bookings are a necessity! Your booking ensures not only a table but gives us the tools to ensure a smooth service and the best experience you can have . Closed for a private function tonight until after 7 pm . Enjoy the Sun !

13/11/2021

Mornings friends ! We are open till 6 pm tonight for a school fundraiser. Come get some ! Including this buratta panzanella, heirloom tomato, basil oil , vincotto, black olive crumb and grilled ciabatta. Have a great Sunday !

27/10/2021

Back again for another week! Lots of functions and events coming up for us coupled with a busy restaurant. Bookings are essential so get in touch to secure yours ! Lots of exciting specials this week on the horizon ! Some plans for venison, fresh pasta and local seafood on the specials board ! Curry night tonight shez is winning 8-4 …. Tonight’s curries are
Old Delhi style chicken Tikka masala
Malaysian barramundi curry with coconut
2 x curries, rice and poppodom
$50
Come give me a squeeze !