Absolute waterfront dining

Saltbush Bar & Grill, located at the Ramada Hotel & Suites, is Ballina’s newest waterfront restaurant, offering modern Australian cuisine in a stunning riverside setting.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Saltbush showcases the finest local produce, including award-winning Wagyu and Black Angus Jack’s Creek steaks, alongside fresh seafood sourced from the region.

Unwind with specialty cocktails in our stylish lounge or take in the serene river views from our outdoor seating. Whether you’re after a casual bite or an indulgent dining experience, Saltbush delivers exceptional food, service, and atmosphere.

Opening hours

We’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Breakfast (7 days)

7AM - 11:30AM

Lunch (Fri, Sat, Sun)

12:30AM - 2:30PM

Dinner (7 days)

5:30PM - LATE

Bar (7 days)

4PM - LATE

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Testimonials

"Our dining experience at Saltbush was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we walked in, the staff were attentive, welcoming, and made us feel right at home." The food was incredible—everything we ordered was perfection. The oyster mornay was fresh and full of flavor, and the porterhouse steak was cooked to absolute perfection. 10/10 all the way! We’ll definitely be back for another amazing meal. Highly recommend Saltbush to anyone looking for exceptional food and service.
— Katie, Ballina
"Our first visit to Saltbush, and WOW, it was fabulous! Delicious food, friendly staff, and a magnificent location. The salt & pepper calamari was perhaps the best I've ever had, both the eye fillet and porterhouse steaks were perfectly cooked and the desserts were decadent! Our friends who had the seafood platter were also quite impressed with it (see pics), it was very fresh and generous enough to comfortably feed a hungry couple. Highly recommend, and we'll be back soon..."
— TB, NOrthern Rivers
"Just very much enjoyed my first visit to SaltBush with fam and friends.. the set price is such a great idea and the choice in each very comprehensive. Using native ingredients is wonderful and the range of food around the table (including my own Seafood Platter) was excellent. Serving size was a pleasant surprise, staff were friendly and attentive and we had a really great night. Would like to go again very soon.."
— Julie Hoffman

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Contact us

02 6618 1188

info@saltbushballina.com.au​

2 Martin Street, Ballina
Ramada Building

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