On Monday, we looked at our local cafés and how they were faring in these coronavirus times.

Yesterday, it was a walk around the CBD to look at our restaurants. Unfortunately, the news was not so good for some.

The 'closed until further notice' signs were out the front of a few restaurants like Uncle Lim, La Casita and Mandarin Palace.

That is more sad news for the owners of these and other restaurants that have been forced to close due to the understandable restrictions placed on in-store dining.

Others have moved to their only other option, take-away.

The sign in this story heading is from Fire In The Belly who make gourmet pizza's in Dawson Street. Matt has said that they are still open Thursday to Saturday between 5pm and 8pm for take-away pizza's. They will even bring it out to your car!

Anthony at Lanna Pad Thai has set his restaurant up like it is during the Lantern Parade which is serving from the front of the store.

Flavour of India on Keen Street have emptied their shop of tables and chairs making it look bare but don't let that fool you they are open for take-aways and have started deliveries throughout Lismore, Goonellabah and Caniaba.

Outside of restaurants, the Book Warehouse has also started deliveries. You can ring, order a book and get it delivered while you and/or your family spend more time at home.

Living Entertainment, also on Keen Street, have seen more people use their on-line service rather than go in-store. They will also deliver.

Once again, the big concern talking to business owners is that trade will down 45-50%.

The biggest concerns they have right now is doing enough business so they can pay rent and keep staff.

This is where you come in.

We know everyone wants to not lose any more businesses in the CBD so the only way some are going to survive is if we support them.

Head to the CBD and get some take-away for lunch or order take-away on the phone and pick-up or some will deliver.

The Lismore App is about 'Everything Lismore' in the 2480 postcode. We really do care about supporting local businesses so look out for a Take-away/HomeDelivery button on the front page to make ordering your food or entertainment or home goods easy in the coming days.

The Lismore App wants to remind you to support local businesses at this time. Your patronage keeps the doors open and protects the livelihoods of people in our community.