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baraka

Shop 8/92 Ballina St, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia

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Shop 8/92 Ballina St, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia

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+61 2 6687 6027
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About baraka

Middle Eastern dining in Lennox Head that strips away coastal restaurant formality. Diners cross state borders into the Northern Rivers just to claim a stool at Kat and Rik’s table. Chef Rik rebuilds the set menu with each seasonal cycle—while Kat works the floor, unpacking the personal heritage behind every plate. Guests settle in over house-made dips and glasses of Lebanese red, letting the room hum like an unhurried dinner party among old friends.

  • Table-Side Dish Storytelling: Kat and chef Rik visit tables throughout the evening to share the heritage and personal inspiration behind each course.
  • Rotating Seasonal Menus: Chef Rik updates the multi-course menu across seasonal cycles, keeping return visits fresh.
  • Lebanese Wine Pairings: Set menus pair alongside authentic Lebanese wines and craft cocktails rarely poured in the region.
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Why Diners Choose Baraka

Discover story-led Middle Eastern dining with genuine coastal warmth—secure your table at Baraka today.

  • Personal Storytelling Behind Every Course

    Co-owners Kat and chef Rik bring every course to life at your table, narrating the cultural roots, heritage, and culinary inspiration behind each creation.

    Kat filling us in with the inspiration behind every single incredibly tasty dish that chef Rik prepared

    Mel G

  • An Immersive Culinary Journey

    Thoughtfully composed set menus and artistic plating take diners on a multi-sensory adventure through Levantine culinary traditions.

    Dining at Baraka isn’t just a meal, it’s an experience that takes you on a journey with every bite.

    Cobi Blake

  • Milestone Celebrations That Feel Truly Special

    An intimate, welcoming dining room makes anniversaries and milestone dinners feel meaningful, attentive, and worth commemorating.

    this was our Anniversary - and I would say if you were after something special it is REALLY WORTH IT.

    Jenny Cottle

  • Introducing Friends to Unforgettable Dining

    A standout setting for gathering with friends and introducing visitors to a distinctive dining concept unlike anything else nearby.

    What I love most is bringing new people here and watching them fall in love with it too.

    Philipa Murphy

  • Authentic Lebanese Wine Pairings

    A thoughtfully assembled beverage list pairs regional Middle Eastern plates with authentic Lebanese wines rarely found in Australian coastal dining.

    Loved the option to pair Lebanese wine with the delicious selection of Lebanese food.

    Madelyn Peterson

  • Fresh, Seasonally Evolving Menus

    Chef Rik updates the set menus frequently to highlight peak seasonal ingredients and continually present fresh creative ideas.

    Love that the menu has seasonal changes, the setting placement is always so on point.

    Chloe Afflick

Other favorites

Desserts, signature sips, and daytime offerings that round out the dining experience.

  • Dessert

    The desert was to die for!

    Kylah McGeary

  • Gin Gimlet

    their gin gimlet is an absolute favourite of mine!

    The Madam Social

  • Lebanese Wine Pairing

    Loved the option to pair Lebanese wine with the delicious selection of Lebanese food.

    Madelyn Peterson

  • Weekend Breakfast

    Sooo excited that this incredible restaurant is now open for weekend breakfasts!!

    Jodi Plumbley

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches that set dinner at Baraka apart

  • Dishes Served with Personal Backstories

    Owners Kat and chef Rik visit tables throughout the evening to share the cultural inspiration and culinary history behind every plate.

  • Curated Lebanese Wine Pairings

    The set menu can be paired with authentic Lebanese wines and craft cocktails chosen specifically to complement the regional spices.

  • Frequently Rotating Seasonal Menus

    Chef Rik continually reinvents the tasting menu with seasonal updates and menu rotations, ensuring repeat visits offer fresh flavor journeys.

  • Tailored Dietary Adaptations

    The kitchen seamlessly adjusts its intricate multi-course offerings to accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, and specific allergy requirements.

Before you head over

Essential dining advice gathered from guest visits. Reserve your table early to experience it firsthand.

  • Book Ahead for the Compact Room

    The restaurant features a compact seating layout that frequently operates at a full house for dates and celebrations. Reserve your table well in advance to secure a spot for intimate dinners or milestones.

  • Dietary Requests Accommodated

    The kitchen serves a set menu that refreshes regularly, and the floor team readily accommodates allergies as well as gluten-free and dairy-free dietary requirements.

  • Explore Lebanese Wine Pairings

    Pair Rik’s Levantine set courses with the beverage program—start with an inventive cocktail and opt for authentic Lebanese wines rarely found on local regional lists.

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