
The city of Cairns and the surrounding regions are renowned for quality cuisine with influences from around the
world.
Click on a town for specific information about dining and restaurant options in: Cairns, Palm
Cove, Kuranda & Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas & Mossman, Daintree, Cape York & Cooktown,
Mission Beach.
Restaurant Directory
Salt House
Situated at Marina Point next to the new Cairns Yacht Club facilities, Salt House is a unique dining, bar and entertainment venue with uninterrupted views of the ocean and Cairns Marina. Salt House features a large Restaurant area with a custom wood fired grill showpiece, an outdoor cocktail bar set amongst flowing ponds and fire features as well as a cosy main bar with a stage for live entertainment set over the water. There are two unique private dining areas, the first is set in a working wine cellar, and the second, is on an island deck overlooking the marina.
Address:
Marlin Marina Boardwalk
Cairns
Phone:07 4041 5444
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Outback Jacks
Choose from the mouth-watering steaks on display in the impressive meat cabinet and the selection of wines in the walk in cellar to design your own dining experience at Outback Jacks Bar & Grill. From the prime rib on the bone or a larger cut of aged T-bone to the bush pepper calamari the difficult part will be choosing from the extensive menu. Or are you or your friends up to a challenge? Eat all of a 1kg rump steak, wedges and vegies and get it for half price together with a free Outback Jacks Challenge T-shirt.
Address:
Cnr Abbot and Florence Street
Cairns
Phone:07 4031 9771
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Ever After Bookshop
A unique bookshop café serving fantastic coffee and inventive food with a brilliant selection of new and recycled books. Chill out over a coffee or enjoy a scrumptious breakfast or tasty lunch at great prices – centrally located in Lake Street near City Place Open 6.30am daily.
Address:
Shop 10 Mainstreet Arcade
85 Lake Street,
Cairns
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Fusion Cafe`
Fusion Café has been Cairns Best Café (Lonely Planet) for six consecutive years. The extensive menu is produced by professionals trained in allergy-free organic cooking, offering tasty and interesting dishes using the freshest ingredients, combined with creative geniuses.
A:
Cnr Grafton and Aplin Street
Cairns
P: 07 4051 1388
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Ochre Restaurant
Ochre Restaurant is a local dining institution. Imaginative native food including emu, kangaroo and crocodile as well as a good sampling of Pacific rim-inspired dishes can be found here. Ochre Restaurant makes dining out a sensory adventure.
A:
43 Shields Street
Cairns
P: 07 4051 0100
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Far Horizons
Far Horizons award winning ABSOLUTE beachfront restaurant, is the ideal place to enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch with friends, cocktails at dusk or a moonlit dinner under the stars. The menu features contemporary Australian cuisine made with the finest local produce.
A:
The Angsana Resort & Spa, 1 Veivers Road
Palm Cove
P: 07 40553000
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Hanuman Restraunt
Hanuman offers a Feast of Flavours. Specialising in Thai, Indian & Nonya Cuisine, the latest addition to the Hanuman Staple headed by Celebrity Chef and Proprietor Jimmy Shu. Situated inside the Hilton Hotel overlooking the Trinity inlet, Hanuman is a must-do for visitors to Cairns.
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Hilton cairns hotel
34 esplanade,
Cairns
P: 07 4052 6786
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Blue Sky Brewery Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy a true Far North Queensland dining experience. Blue Sky Brewery is a new world-class, locally owned and operated attraction. Modern Australian cuisine featuring mouth-watering steaks, gourmet pizzas, fresh salads & local seafood dishes.
A:
34-42 Lake St
Cairns
P: +61 7 4057 0500
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Mother India Restraunt
The aromas from the kitchen tantalise as soon as you enter Mother India, no wonder it's considered the best authentic Indian cuisine in Cairns. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians are catered for, with rich exotic, sumptuous traditional dishes prepared the way you would like.
A:
2/80 Sheridan Street
Cairns
P: 07 4041 1000
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Olivers
Offering Australian cuisine that utilises fresh Australian ingredients combined with European and Asian techniques. The French head chef, who has extensive experience in Australia and Europe, creates an artistic and powerful menu experience.
A:
Corner of Spence and Abbott streets
Cairns
P: 07 4041 1221
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The Goldern Boat
Be assured of the best and freshest dishes with Golden Boat’s chefs originally from Hong Kong and Mainland China. A la carte dining is available for lunchtime or the evening, with a highlight on local produce and fresh seafood.
A:
34 Lake Street
Palm Court,
Cairns
P: 07 4031 8833
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Fiffty Nine Restaurant & Bar
59 Restaurant & Bar offers a breath of fresh air for those looking for something different in the Cairns dining scene. The large timber deck offers views of the Coral Sea, tropical mountain ranges, manicured gardens and a dining experience that will appeal to everyone’s tastebuds!
A:
Paradise Palms resort & Country Club
Paradise Palms Drive ,
Kewarra Beach
P: 07 4059 9910
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Tropical North Qld Tafe
For a unique five-star experience, without the hefty price tag—try the award winning Tropics Restaurant. Tropics is training central for more than 100 apprentice chefs, using fresh, locally sourced product to deliver stylish, seasonal dishes reflecting the diversity of our beautiful region.
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Cairns TAFE Campus
Gatton Street ,
Cairns
P: 07 4042 2610
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Mizuna Restaurant
Named after a delicate green leaf found in gourmet salads, the Mizuna Restaurant at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort gives the city’s restaurant clientele a refreshingly different perspective on modern dining.
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Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
122 Lake St., Cairns,
Cairns
P: 07 4080 1888
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Sacred Spice
Eperience exciting dishes from around the world ,some hot and fiery others mild and exotic ,-all prepared with love and care without the use of microwaves,modified fats/oils, preservatives,artificial flavours and colours . you can taste the difference!!
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39 Stratford Parade
Stratford
P: 07 4058 1999
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Tamarind Restaurant
Tamarind offers a contemporary fusion of Asian and Western dishes made from the freshest Tropical North Queensland produce.Tamarind’s exotic cuisine and complementary wine list, promise an affordable, five star dining experience.
A:
The Reef Hotel Casino
Cairns
P: 4030 8888
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Tha Fish
Tha Fish is a contemporary seafood restaurant in Cairns’ premier dining district, the Pier. Tha Fish offers an a-la-carte menu, daily specials or live mud crabs and crayfish from our tank. Why not enjoy our fish list – 6 fish cooked in 6 ways .
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On The Boadwalk, Pier Shopping Centre
Cairns
P: 07 4041 5350
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Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Bayleaf is a feast for the senses. The delicious aromas of coconut, spices, lemongrass and chillies can all be enjoyed in this authentic cuisine by the Balinese Chefs.
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Located at Bay Village Tropical Retreat
Corner Lake & Gatton Streets ,
CAIRNS
P: 07 4047 7955
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Tosca Trattoria Pizzeria Bar
Good food, wine, cakes and coffee can all be enjoyed at Tosca Trattoria Bar & Pizzeria. The difficulty will be choosing between the pizza from the oven, seasoned meats and the fish cooked to perfection.
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upstairs at Cairns Central
Cnr Mcleod and Spence Street,
Cairns City
P: 07 4041 0822
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Lago Restaurant
Lago restaurant at The Lakes Cairns Resort & Spa has all the ingredients for an elegant night out. The Lago team take pride in the presentation of a menu that draws on the region’s bounty of fresh produce & is expertly prepared with creativity & flair.
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The Lakes Resort & Spa
2 Greenslopes Street,
Edge Hill
P: 07 4053 9420
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Splash Seafood Restaurant
Located on the Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea and the perfect place to enjoy the delightful marine cuisine of Tropical North Queensland. Owners Malcolm and Megan McKay are passionate about the quality and freshness of their delicious seafood, try it for yourself!
A:
103 The Esplanade
Cairns
P: 07 4031 9300
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2 Fish Restaurant
Shop 7/20 Wharft St
PO BOX 970
Port Douglas
P: 07 4099 6350
2 Tone Tapas Restaurant & Bar
113 Lake St.
Cairns
P: 07 4041 3280


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