Sometimes you have to get away from the main strip if you want a peaceful Byron café experience. Satori on Belongil’s location sets it apart from the rest, and what makes it worth the wander from town along Belongil Beach is both the tranquillity and the entertainment. However, Fridays and Sundays at Satori have increased in popularity since their Entertainment Manager started taking bookings. On this Sunday, a crowd of people have turned up to see Abbie Cardwell, followed by Mihirangi. Among the audience I note none other than Nicky Bomba, who has a gig that same afternoon at the Beach Hotel. Normally, musicians in cafes are shunted away in corners and asked to provide background music. But it is evident Cardwell is the attraction this afternoon, as customers withstand the rain to witness her charming performance.

Satori on Belongil, on a sunny day, is a delight. The menu aims to please everyone. I usually take this to mean the chef makes what people want instead of what s/he loves, but the benefit is I order the Chicken + Avocado salad with Fig dressing (pictured: marinated grilled chicken, fresh avocado and subtle fig dressing, coming in at $16.50) and my friend has the Tom Yum Goong (plenty of vegetables and tender prawns, about $14). Another recommendation is the Ravioli with Chorizo and Olives, an intensely flavoured meal to fill your belly. As one of only two eating establishments along Belongil, Satori must try to please everyone. They have a fine selection of tapas and cocktails, as well as all the other things you’d expect from a licenced café / restaurant. The outdoor seating is shady in places, and the undercover seating feels like it’s outside. Belongil Beach is only metres away and the cool ocean breeze floats through the venue. The waitstaff provide friendly, casual service in their elegant Myee Carlyle uniforms.

Pay attention to Satori on Belongil – the well connected staff and owners suggest it’s a likely venue for secret gigs by recognised touring acts.

Satori on Belongil
Childe St, Belongil Beach
Open 7 days, dog friendly. 

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