Bistro Livi
Murwillumbah Art Precinct, Murwillumbah
Restaurant in Murwillumbah, Australia
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bistro Livi is a practical Murwillumbah pick for a planned dinner, date night, or small celebration when staying central matters. Because cuisine, price, chef, and awards details are not listed, book it for the setting and convenience rather than a specific signature order or trophy credential.
About Bistro Livi
For Bistro Livi in Murwillumbah, the opening hours and smart casual dress code are key planning details. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday; open Wednesday to Friday from 5:30–11 PM; and open Saturday from 10 AM–11 PM. Plan your visit around these details, as extensive information on cuisine, chef, pricing, awards, or signature dishes may require direct inquiry.
The useful read is simple: Bistro Livi may suit guests who want to visit a venue in Murwillumbah and are comfortable checking the current menu and booking details directly before committing. Because cuisine, chef, menu format, and pricing details are not readily available, the smart move is to treat the decision as schedule-first rather than dish-first. If the group needs a tightly planned budget, specific dietary information, or a named menu format, confirm those points with the venue before choosing it.
Plan around the hours, not a destination checklist
For a planned outing, Bistro Livi makes sense when the opening days and smart casual dress code match the occasion. Awards, chef credentials, prices, or signature dishes are not listed, so the decision rests on practical fit: Murwillumbah, the available service times, and whether the venue's current offering suits your group.
For broader planning, compare Bistro Livi with other dining in Murwillumbah, then build the rest of the visit around the town as needed. Diners comparing other styles of dining can also consider Pipit, Taverna, Little Truffle, Fleet, or Etsu Izakaya as points of contrast.
Planning details
- Location
- Cnr Brisbane St &, Proudfoots Ln, Murwillumbah NSW 2484, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- bistrolivi.com
- Phone
- +61499711590
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bistro Livi reads like a regionally rooted Spanish bistro that foregrounds the Tweed Valley’s produce and coastal seafood. The copy highlights proximity to farms, pasture-raised proteins and the ancient caldera of Mount Warning, so the room feels anchored to landscape and season. Service and plating skew refined without ostentation: a chef who came for the land shapes menus around what arrives each morning, and the corner location places the restaurant at the social heart of Murwillumbah’s art precinct. Expect a scenic, rustic-meets-sophisticated energy that balances local authenticity with considered technique.
Best For
This is a dinner-forward spot for people who value provenance and well-executed seafood. The menu’s focus on local catch and regionally distinctive ingredients makes the restaurant well suited to celebration dinners, date nights and anyone seeking a polished tasting of Northern Rivers produce. Because the kitchen adjusts around morning deliveries, the experience rewards diners who come for an attentive evening meal rather than quick counter service. The corner location in Murwillumbah’s commercial heart also makes it a natural choice for visitors exploring the town’s food and arts scene.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the seafood signatures and ask what arrived that morning: standout plates listed include yellowfin tuna with tuna soy and dried tuna heart, Fraser Island spanner crab with curry butter and spelt bread, Moreton Bay bug in curry butter, and Ballina squid in curry sauce with spelt flatbread. Given the kitchen’s close relationships with local growers and fishers, check for daily specials that showcase seasonal tropical herbs, finger limes or heritage pork. Portions and preparations suggest sharing plates and a focus on freshness—order a few seafood dishes to sample the kitchen’s strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stripped-back contemporary interiors with natural tones, organic textures, deep green leather banquettes, and a festoon-lit terrace creating a warm, refined neighborhood atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Yellowfin tuna with tuna soy and dried tuna heart
- Fraser Island Spanner crab with curry butter and spelt bread
- Moreton Bay bug in curry butter
- Ballina squid in curry sauce with spelt flatbread
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Cnr Brisbane St &, Proudfoots Ln, Murwillumbah NSW 2484, Australia
Planning details
Location
Cnr Brisbane St &, Proudfoots Ln, Murwillumbah NSW 2484, Australia · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If Bistro Livi is not available or the group wants a clearer destination-style meal, start with Pipit or Fleet. If the group wants a more specific style cue, Etsu Izakaya is the cleaner cross-shop.
Restaurant context
How Bistro Livi compares
Bistro Livi is the Murwillumbah-centered choice in this set, so it wins on convenience if the night is based in town. Pipit, Taverna, Fleet, Etsu Izakaya, and Little Truffle sit outside the immediate metro context provided here, which makes them better cross-shops for diners willing to travel for a clearer category choice.
For value-for-money, Bistro Livi is harder to judge because no price tier is listed; choose it when location and a relaxed dinner matter more than pre-committing to a known spend. For a more deliberate dining trip, compare against Pipit or Fleet first. For a livelier, more defined style, Etsu Izakaya is the cleaner alternative. Taverna and Little Truffle make more sense when the brief is a polished meal outside Murwillumbah rather than a town-center dinner.
Booking difficulty is marked easy for Bistro Livi, which gives it a practical edge for short-notice plans. If the occasion is high-stakes and the group wants a venue with clearer public positioning, cross-shop before settling; if the goal is an accessible Murwillumbah dinner without overcomplicating the night, this is the simpler call.
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Compare Bistro Livi
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bistro Livi | Murwillumbah | Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards 2026Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2026: Australia's Best Restaurants |
| Pipit | Pottsville | Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2026: Australia's Best Restaurants2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
| Taverna | Kingscliff | No published awards |
| Fleet | Brunswick Heads | No published awards |
| Etsu Izakaya | Gold Coast | No published awards |
| Little Truffle | Gold Coast | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bistro Livi accommodate groups?
Group accommodation is not specified. If you are planning for more than a couple of diners, contact Bistro Livi directly and check availability against its opening hours: Wednesday to Friday 5:30–11 PM and Saturday 10 AM–11 PM.
What should I order at Bistro Livi?
Choose based on the current menu in front of you, since signature dishes are not listed. For a first visit in Murwillumbah, the safer move is to confirm the current offering directly rather than arriving with a fixed dish in mind.
What should a first-timer know about Bistro Livi?
Plan around the opening days first: Bistro Livi is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday; open Wednesday to Friday from 5:30–11 PM; and open Saturday from 10 AM–11 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Bistro Livi good for a special occasion?
It may suit a planned occasion in Murwillumbah if the hours and smart casual dress code fit your group. Awards, star ratings, prices, or signature dishes are not listed, so confirm current details with the venue before making it the centrepiece of a special plan.
What are alternatives to compare with Bistro Livi?
For comparison beyond Bistro Livi, consider Pipit, Taverna, Little Truffle, Fleet, and Etsu Izakaya. Check each venue's current hours, location, and offering before deciding which best fits the occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bistro Livi?
The hours show evening service Wednesday to Friday from 5:30–11 PM and a longer Saturday opening from 10 AM–11 PM. A specific lunch offering is not specified, so confirm the current Saturday menu and service details directly with Bistro Livi.
