Cairns Dining: A complete guide to Cairns Restaurants

Cairns restaurants rank among the best in Australia. Considering our small population and status as a regional centre in Queensland, we are lucky to have such a wide variety of quality cuisine at our doorstep.

Dining in Cairns is unique because we have access to outstanding fresh local produce (especially seafood), and also because the thriving tourism industry attracts world-renowned chefs to the region.

Locals and tourists must take advantage of the flourishing dining establishments in Cairns. But for some people, the selection of quality restaurants is so large that choosing a special place to have a meal has been more trouble than it’s worth.

Cairns Dining is here to save you. Designed with the diner in mind, this service allows you to find the restaurant that best suits your taste, budget, atmosphere requirements and location – all with the click of a mouse. And don’t forget to take a look at our restaurant reviews to make the most of this service.

Whether you’re looking for Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, Italian, Swiss, vegetarian or seafood, Tropical North Queensland has a restaurant that is ideal for you. With fine dining at Port Douglas, casual beachside retreats at the Cairns northern beaches, and small boutique eateries in Cairns suburbs, this part of Australia is teeming with ideas that are translated into delicious meals.

For tourists visiting Tropical North Queensland, Cairns Dining will help you find a restaurant close to your accommodation and within your budget.

For locals, this service will introduce you to hundreds of restaurants at our doorstep. Whether you eat out regularly or just for special occasions, Cairns Dining can point you in the right direction. You may also wish to purchase a Restaurant Club dining discount card, on special currently for just $99. Join online today.

I want to take her somewhere… special… with soft romantic lighting…I wonder if they have her favourite champagne…

Try the find a restaurant search facility to find precisely what you're looking for. Selected restaurants feature sample menus and wine lists, reviews, photos and more. Please note, all photos on this entire website have been snapped by the CairnsDining.com team, testament to our knowledge of the diverse range of restaurants in the Cairns area. Hover your mouse over the image for a second or two to read where it was taken. See also the Dining Events section for any upcoming special nights, wine tastings or must do occaisions.