May 20, 2026Shaws Bay HotelPub dining$Ballina prawn rolls on the banks of Shaws Bay.Perched right on the water in East Ballina, Shaws Bay Hotel has always been a draw, but a recent renovation and a refreshed bistro menu have made it even more of a destination. There’s classic pub fare, sure, from burgers to schnitzels to steak, but the tuna tostadas, crudo, fish pie and a bucketful of Ballina prawns catch the eye, especially on a sunny day under the umbrellas. Start there, split a woodfired pizza, dive into the Margarita menu for drinks and it’s the Sunday session that dreams are made of.Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.Sign upFrom our partners
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