Grey J.
Yelp
I loved this place in theory, but in execution I thought it could be better.
Three Blue Ducks is an extremely versatile place. It has a sit-down restaurant, a bakery, a cafe, a gelato stand, a street-style food vendor cart, an extensive bar, a playground for kids, animals, and lots of outdoor space. You can really make of it what you want - come for a fancy meal or bring your kids and get some ice cream, play on the swings and check out the animals. I love the idea of this place.
When my friends and I arrived, we attempted to get a table for lunch. It was a Sunday and was very busy. We were told that it would take about 30-45 minutes, and we put our name on the list. In the meantime, we got drinks (coffee for some of us, Bloody Marys for others, both of which were delicious). After 45 minutes or so, we started to get tired of waiting. Upon review of the menu, we realised that it was pricey (average main was mid-$30s) and seemed like light fare (although I cannot confirm).
Given the other options, we decided to buy food from the street-style stand. They were grilling various items, including a pork burger and grilled peppers, which I ordered. The peppers were delicious (some were spicy, some were not). The pork burger was so-so.
In the end, while I liked the atmosphere of the place a lot, I was slightly upset that the restaurant wait was so long and the food from the grill mostly average.
If you go, you must have a car. It is a short drive (but not walkable) outside of Byron Bay.