Feu at The Belongil

Feu is a timber-fired restaurant at The Belongil in Byron Bay, centred on seasonal Australian produce and cooking over Japanese Binchotan charcoal. The menu draws on ingredients sourced from growers, fishers, farmers and makers across the east coast, with each element presented as part of a wider connection to place and craft.

Rather than following a fixed tasting menu, Feu gives diners a choice of three, five or seven ingredients. A box of hand-crafted artworks represents the available produce, allowing each diner to select the ingredients that appeal and arrange the order in which the courses are experienced. The format creates a meal shaped by curiosity, preference and conversation between the dining room and the kitchen.

The cooking is focused on fire, smoke and the natural character of the produce. Seasonal seafood, meat, vegetables, fruit, eggs, rice, sea plants and other Australian ingredients may feature as the menu changes. The approach is bold and theatrical without losing sight of the source of each ingredient, with charcoal used as a central cooking medium rather than a background detail.

Feu suits diners looking for a considered restaurant experience with an interactive element, as well as those interested in contemporary Australian ingredients and open-fire cooking. It is also suited to occasions where the meal itself is the focus, with a multi-course format that encourages guests to take time over the sequence and presentation of each dish.

Wine forms an important part of the offering, with a dedicated wine list to accompany the food. The venue also accommodates dietary requirements and dislikes, including dairy and gluten considerations, when these are communicated as part of the reservation. Dining is available for lunch and dinner on selected days, with reservations handled through the venue. Feu is located at 33-35 Childe St, within The Belongil.