
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
As U Like It
Steaks, seafood, stir fry, salads, desserts and more! Conveniently located on the Esplanade, As U Like It Steak and Seafood Buffet Restaurant is sure to tempt the entire family.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week, it’s just another reason to make every meal as you like it!
Address:
Shop 4, 77 The Esplanade
Cairns
Phone: 07 4041 4677
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Bushfire Flame Grill
For a unique Cairns dining experience try the Brazilian-inspired Australian-style barbecue at Bushfire Flame Grill.
Bushfire Flame Grill combines the best of an Australian-style barbecue with all the drama of a bushfire.
The theatre of the kitchen is brought right to your table with the chef’s culinary skills in full view. Flames flicker, capturing the dramatic look of an Australian bushfire and creating the “thrill of the grill”.
The unique cuisine is created using a churrasco grill – a Brazilian-inspired rotisserie barbecue.. Knife-wielding waiters will circle your table with skewers of sizzling hot roasted meats and seafood and slice them directly on to your plate.
Address:
The Esplanade & Spence St's
Cairns
Phone: 07 4051 7888
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The Pier
The Pier waterfront restaurant precinct boats a selection of the best restaurants in Cairns overlooking the stunning waterfront Marina.
Stroll along the boardwalk and choose from one of eight restaurants, there’s a dining option to suit every taste, at any time of the day.
Bountiful breakfasts, wholesome lunches and casual to up-market dinners, restaurants include;
The Boardwalk Café
Donnini's
Mature Yogo
Pesci's on the Water
Tha Fish
Tides Restaurant
Water Bar & Grill
Pier Bar & Grill
Address:
Pier Point Road
Cairns
Phone: 07 4051 7244
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Adelfia Greek Taverna
Genuine Greek hospitality and cuisine are the order of the day at Adelfia Greek Taverna. The extensive menu includes traditional and modern Greek cuisine with a sumptuous array of dishes enticing to any palate.
A:
Corner Aplin and Grafton Streets
Cairns
P: 07 4051 1500
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Boardwalk Cafe
Overlooking the Marlin Marina, Boardwalk Cafe is a delightful spot to peruse the yachts, feel the cool breeze as it drifts across Trinity Bay, and enjoy fantastic coffee and sweets. It has a relaxing atmosphere, and arguably the best scenery of any coffee shop in Cairns - boats!
A:
The Pier at the Marina
Pierpoint Road,
Cairns
P: 07 4031 5496
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Bull Bar and Grill
Those who love a delicious steak aren’t the only ones who keep returning to the Bull Bar and Grill. While the restaurant is known to be a great place for adults to be on weekend evenings, it’s also a favourite spot for families.
A:
94 Lake St
Cairns
P: 07 4051 6690
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Cafe' Lumiere
From croissants and éclairs to roast confit of duck and boeuf bourguignon, Café Lumiere is a little touch of Europe right here on our doorstep.
A:
Harbour Lights
Marlin Pde,
Cairns
P: 07 4031 2877
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China Palace Restaurant
From $3.50 a dish yum cha is popular, though China Palace also has a lunch special from $10 a person for dishes including barbecue pork and rice as well as a variety of banquet offerings. China Palace Restaurant is also the place to experiment with new dishes.
A:
69 Abbott St.
Cairns,
Cairns
P: 07 4051 9188
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Coco Restaurant
The choicest ingredients from the lush Cairns hinterland meet the pick of the day’s seafood haul at Coco’s Restaurant, where the talented chefs innovatively create an experience as memorable as it is affordable.
A:
Cairns International Hotel,
17 Abbott Street, Cairns,
Cairns
P: 07 4031 1300
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Donnini's Ciao Italia
An authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria at The Pier, Donnini's restaurant features an open kitchen, attentive staff and some of the best Italian food available in Cairns. The restaurant offers great service and specials, with indoor/outdoor dining and beautiful views of the marina.
A:
The Pier Marketplace
Cairns
P: 07 4051 1133
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Far Horizons Restaurant
Being one of the Tropical North’s only five-star, absolute beachfront resorts carries with it great expectations across the board. Far Horizons restaurant at Angsana Resort and Spa Palm Cove meets those expectations with a fine dining experience to be remembered.
A:
Angsana Resort
1 Veivers Road,
Palm Cove
P: 07 4055 3000
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Fasta Pasta
There is nothing as delicious as freshly made pasta and pasta sauces. And if you love quality pasta like they make in Italy, then Fasta Pasta is the place to go.
A:
Cnr Sheridan & Shields Streets
Cairns
P: 07 4041 0388
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Fifty Nine
Where in Cairns can you sit on a large timber deck with views of the ocean, mountains and perfectly manicured gardens? This can now be found at the new 59 Restaurant and Bar.
A:
Paradise Palms Resort and Country Club
Paradise Palms Drive, Kewarra Beach,
Kewarra Beach
P: 07 4059 9910
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Genkai Japanese Restaurant
Genkai, which means “divine ocean”, brings an authenticity to Japanese dining that is unmatched anywhere in Cairns. Skilled chefs prepare traditional Japanese fare featuring fresh local seafood.
A:
Cairns International Hotel,
17 Abbott Street,
Cairns
P: 07 4031 1300
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Kani's Seafood & Prime Beef Restaurant
The secret is definitely out about the succulent seafood and steaks at Kani’s Seafood and Prime Beef Restaurant. Overlooking the Cairns waterfront, Kani’s has a variety of local and international dishes available to suit every taste – so don’t forget to book.
A:
59 The Esplanade
Cairns
P: 07 4051 1550
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Kewarra Beach Resort's Lagoons Restaurant
Outstanding meals prepared by internationally recognised chefs and served in a stunning garden setting combine to make Kewarra Beach Resort’s Lagoons Restaurant an absolute must-visit for lovers of fine food. The innovative chefs have created meals that diners keep returning.
A:
Kewarra Beach Resort
Kewarra St,
Kewarra Beach
P: 07 4057 6666
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Lago
The award-winning Lago Restaurant at The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa has all the ingredients for an elegant night out, complete with delicious food and attentive service.
A:
The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa
2 Greenslopes Street, Egde Hill,
Cairns
P: 07 4053 9420
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M Yogo
Soak up the relaxed tropical atmosphere with 180-degree views of the marina, inlet, mountains and ocean at Mature Yogo. The refined technique of French and Japanese cuisine gives patrons the opportunity to try amazing food.
A:
The Pier at the Marina
Pierpoint Road,
Cairns
P: 07 4051 0522
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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.
A:
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
122 Lake St., Cairns,
Cairns
P: 07 4080 1888
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Montezuma's
Walking into Montezuma’s restaurant is something akin to entering an ancient Aztec palace. Montezuma’s menu is based on modern Mexican cuisine using a combination of that of the Aztecs to the European eating style brought to Mexico by Cortez and his conquistadors.
A:
45 Sheridan Street
Cairns
P: 07 4050 4600
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Mother India
To experience the best authentic Indian cuisine and service in Cairns, Mother India Restaurant is a must visit. The aromas from the kitchen tantalise you as you enter the restaurant and staff pride themselves on providing friendly service and array of authentic Indian food.
A:
2/80 Sheridan St
Cairns
P: 07 4041 1000
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Olanos
Fresh local crab lasagna is just one of the many indulgences you’ll enjoy when you dine on the waterfront at Olano’s Ristorante é Lounge Bar.
A:
Harbour Lights
1 Marlin Parade,
Cairns
P: 07 4040 5002
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Pesci's Mediterranean and Seafood Restaurant
Situated overlooking the Pier Marina, Pesci's Mediterranean and Seafood Restaurant is truly one of Cairns' most attractive dining environments. With delectable seafood dishes caught right off their back door Pesci's is unbeatable.
A:
The Pier Marketplace, Pierpoint Road
Cairns
P: 07 4041 1133
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