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 Apres Beach Bar & Grill Palm Cove (More Info) |
Palm Cove |
Prime beach location overlooking Palm Cove, Apres Beach Bar & Grill serve a wide variety of food at very reasonable prices - which is sometimes hard to find in trendy Palm Cove. Informal and casual dining atmosphere, ensure you book ahead as Apres is popular with locals and visitors. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
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| (07) 4059 2000 | 119 - 121 Williams Esplanade
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| Chapter One Caffe Cucina (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Fantastic Italian restaurant hidden at the quiet end of Abbott Street. The coffee is magnificent, and the service warm and friendly. Very highly recommended with a good selection of Italian dishes.
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| (07) 40313505 | 92 Abbott St
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| Cherry Blossom Japanese Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
One of Cairns' oldest Japanese restaurants, being established in 1987, Cherry Blossom Japanese Restaurant features a sushi bar, table cooking, teppanyaki and Japanese noodles. An authentic Japanese dining experience utilising fresh Great Barrier Reef seafood with the refined preparation styles of Japanese cooking. Exciting Australian meats such as Kangaroo, Emu and Crocodile are also available. Open for lunch on Wed, Thu & Fri, and dinner every night except Sun.
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| (07) 40521050 | Cnr Spence & Lake Sts (Upstairs)
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| Corea Corea (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Brightly decorated, Corea Corea is similar to lunch bars in Korea. Serving tasty, authentic Korean cuisine, this spot is idea for a quick lunch, a sit & relax. Easy to read menu and friendly staff.
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| (07) 40316655 | Shop 32, 79 Abbott St (Orchid Plaza)
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| Mangostins (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
A relaxed fine dining restaurant on the Cairns Esplanade, great service and casual but classy dining atmosphere. Beautifully presented dishes with a large menu of varied options suitable for all tastes. Perfect restaurant for a special occasion dinner such as an anniversary, birthday or first date. Impressive wine menu and outstanding cocktail waiters. Named after the highly sought after 'Queen of Fruits' the Mangostin, available in the Cairns area duing Frbruary - April. Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week, Mangostin's also features a unique Tapas Lounge which overlooks the Esplanade Lagoon - perfect for stand up cocktail functions.
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| (07) 4031 9888 | 65 The Esplanade
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| Marina View Restaurant (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
It doesn't get much better than this. Located on the boardwalk at Marina Mirage, overlooking the yachts moored at the marina, this Italian Seafood restaurant makes the most of the thriving seafood industry working from Port Douglas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a great restaurant.
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| (07) 40995548 | Marina Mirage
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| The Sebel Reef House (More Info) |
Palm Cove |
The Sebel Reef House has been regarded as one of Cairns' finest restaurants for many years. It combines a fabulous location with impeccable service and fine food. Dining here is a wonderful treat and you won't be disappointed.
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| (07) 40553633 | 99 Williams Esplanade
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| Al Fresco Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
Al Fresco at The Cairns Radisson is open all day for a la carte or buffet dining. The restaurant has a wonderful all-day-breakfast section, and the buffet food is always fresh and high in quality. A very relaxing atmosphere makes Al Fresco Restaurant an ideal place to un-wind from stress, enjoy a meal with family and friends, or just step out of the rat race for a while. Highly recommended. 1 Review.
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| (07) 40311411 | The Radisson at the Pier Marketplace
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| Apres Beach Bar & Grill Cairns (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
An informal dining restaurant and a popular watering hole in the heart of Cairns. Fitted out with extensive memorabilia, there is always something to talk about. Best range of international beers in Cairns, 125 beers from 35 countries and 25 wines by the glass. Great location for parties and celebrating groups of people.
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| (07) 4051 1123 | Shields St
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| Barassi's Bistro (More Info) |
Westcourt |
Informal dining well suited to families looking for a social restaurant with reasonably priced food. Extensive children's menu and entertainment on selected evenings. Good quality bistro food with buffet and dessert.
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| (07) 4054 1464 | 344 Mulgrave Rd (Cazalys)
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| Botanic Gardens Cafe (More Info) |
Edge Hill |
Set among tropical flora in the most beautiful garden in Cairns, this cafe is a lovely place to meet friends for lunch or devonshire tea. Delightful.
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| (07) 4053 7087 | Collins Avenue
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| Cafe Pacifico (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
A beautifully positioned al fresco cafe opposite Fogarty Park on the Esplanade, Cafe Pacifico is the only cafe in Cairns to offer free wireless internet access making a great spot for a business lunch. Expect quality coffee and quick, friendly service. Pacific Hotel's onsite pastry kitchen supplies gorgeous, tempting treats to Cafe Pacifico - don't abstain!
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| (07) 40318390 | Cnr Spence St & The Esplanade (Pacific Hotel)
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| Cafe Thailand (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Fast paced friendly restaurant, with beautiful Thai decor. Extensive menu with many traditional Thai dishes not seen at other restaurants in Cairns, but also many dishes using local produce such as barramundi and coral trout.
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| (07) 4041 2624 | 7/93 The Esplanade
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| Catalina Restaurant (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
Charming restaurant set among ancient mango trees with wide verandahs. In their 23rd year, owners Ruth & Paul have turned their passion for fod and wine into a popular and successful restaurant.
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| (07) 40995287 | 22 Wharf St
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| Dragonfly Gallery Cafe (More Info) |
Cape Tribulation |
Funky and fun atmosphere in the middle of the rainforest at Cape Trib, this backpacker friendly cafe has lots of interesting things to look at, games to play and groovy tunes all set in a large treehouse style restaurant. Not your ordinary cafe, interesting menu choices and a unique feel.
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| (07) 40980121 | 9 Camelot Cl
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| Flames of the Forest (More Info) |
Mowbray Valley |
An exquisite dining experience set deep in the rainforest near Port Douglas, Flames of the Forest is tropical 3 course feast complete with beer & wine, return coach transfers, Aboriginal cultural performance, rainforest entertainment production. An outstanding dining experience well suited to couples and groups of people celebrating. Bookings essential.
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| (07) 4098 2766 | In the Rainforest
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| Gaura Nitai's Hare Krishna Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Pure Vegetarian Cuisine, three seating areas, airconditioning when required, peaceful ambience. Lunch deliveries are also available Monday to Friday, by calling or faxing in the morning or day before. For $5 a lunch box of rice dahl and subji is delivered free. On Wednesdays it is pasta and two salads.
Open fo dinner Tuesday-Friday. There is also a love feast every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.
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| 07 4031 2255 | 55 Spence St
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| Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Serving Yum Cha, A-La-Carte, Live Seafood and having a Noodle Bar makes Golden Boat one of Cairns' most full service Chinese restaurants. A sensational restaurant for groups as you'll be treated like royalty. The yum cha is particularly good, probably the best in Cairns. You know a great Chinese restaurant when you notice many Chinese dining, and this seems exceedingly popular.
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| (07) 4031 8833 | 4/34 Lake St
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| Green Ant Cantina (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
A casual and funky restaurant with pub style Mexican food but done with flair. You can expect large tasty meals at affordable prices. Cool tunes and cosy rythums play most days at Green Ant. Popular with backpackers and a younger boho crowd, a lot of the dining space is outdoors in a 'beer garden' type environment. On Tuesdays take a friend and get two meals for the price of one.
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| (07) 4041 5061 | 183 Bunda St
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| Kingsfords Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
The Cairns International Hotel's signature restaurant, Kingsfords is rated among Cairns' best restaurants. Presentation, service, cutlery, crockery and atmosphere are impeccable, and you get the feeling you're someone very special when you're dining at Kingsfords. The menu features innovative Australian cuisine influenced by the spices of Asia and the classics of the Mediterranean. Ideal for special occasions and intimate liasons. 2 private rooms seating 24 and 50 people are available for larger groups.
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| (07) 4031 1300 | 17 Abbott St (Cairns International Hotel)
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| L'Unico Trattoria Italiano (More Info) |
Trinity Beach |
A stunning location on the Trinity Beach Esplanade, L'Unicois designed for diners to take advantage of their gorgeous surroundings... wide, open verandahs with large doors and windows. Playful and efficient staff marry a delicious array of interesting menu items. L'unico is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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| (07) 4057 8855 | Cnr Vasey Esp & Trinity Beach Rd
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| La Fontana (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Unexpectedly, this restaurant has a fountain in the middle of the eating area... but also has spectacular Italian food! A rare treat to see an Italian menu with a non-pasta focus, La Fontana Restaurant has a friendly small restaurant atmosphere with a good range of well priced wines and outstanding desserts.
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| (07) 4031 1777 | 314 Mulgrave Rd
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| Limericks Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Multi-award winning restaurant in the Best Family Restaurant category, Limericks offers lunch and buffet dinner, with a roast carvery on Wednesday nights. Buffet includes soup, pasta,
hot dishes, vegetables, salads and desserts.
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| (07) 40531053 | 99 Anderson St (Brothers Leagues Club)
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| Macrossans (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
Located at the Sheraton Mirage Resort, Macrossans offers indoor and outdoor dining in an relaxed environment. The restaurant overlooks a large water feature, creating a romantic atmosphere.
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| (07) 40995888 | Davidson St
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| Michaelangelo's Place (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
Woodfired Italian pizzas and pasta, in one of the worlds best location. Cheap, fun, delicious. What more could you ask for?
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| (07) 40994663 | 11 Saltwater / 26 Macrossan St
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| Monsoons (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
Monsoons is an ideal restaurant for family gatherings and friendly celebrations featuring Italian tropical fusion cuisine and an open kitchen. Try one of the many gorgeous seafood pasta dishes or one of Monsoon's Cairns-famous wood fired pizzas.
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| (07) 40411806 | Cnr Spence St & The Esplanade (Pacific International Hotel)
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| Mother India Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Great exotic tastes that exhibit the richness of a glorious past and the luxury of a colourful present. Mother India Restaurant serve many innovative dishes not found at other Indian restaurants and prepare your food exactly the way you like: mild, medium, hot or Indian hot - or anywhere in between!
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| (07) 40411000 | 2/80 Sheridan St
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| Nautilus Restaurant (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
Nautilus is a winner of many awards for excellent dining, and has appeared in travel magazines around the world. This is a high-class venue, reserved for those who want the best dining experience possible.
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| (07) 40995330 | 17 Murphy St
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| Noodle Box (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
New and exciting food option at Cairns Central, the menu consists of 9 Stir Fry's encompassing a wide variety of Asian flavours, 5 soups ranging from the most traditional of Hot and Sour to Rich and Creamy Laksas and 2 amazing rice dishes that explode with mystical flavours from the East.
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| (07) 4041 1883 | Cairns Central Shopping Centre
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| Olanos Ristorante e Lounge Bar (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Olano's is a beautifully located restaurant and lounge bar overlooking Trinity Wharf. Perfect for large or small groups. The Sicilian head chef provides a fresh, interesting menu with Italian influence.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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| 4041 5002 | On the waterfront at Harbour Lights,
1 Marlin Pde
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| On the Inlet (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
While visiting Port Douglas, sampling the best seafood in the world is an absolute must. On the Inlet Seafood Restaurant offers spectacular views of the fish-laden Dicksons Inlet, while serving fresh seafood from mud crabs to coral trout.
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| (07) 40995255 | 3 Inlet St
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| Osprey Restaurant (More Info) |
Thala Beach |
Diners who've been lucky enough to experience Osprey Restaurant at Thala Beach Resort report it as being one of the best meals of their life. The head chef leads a very imaginative kitchen using the best of Australia's gourmet produce. The intimate atmosphere is complimented by the remarkable vista of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges. The prolific bird life surrounding the resort can be seen and heard in the treetops from the restaurant. Certainly one of the best fine dining restaurants of Far North Queensland.
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| (07) 4098 5700 | Private Beach Rd (Thala Beach Lodge)
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| Papaya Cafe (More Info) |
Daintree |
An unexpectedly awesome cafe in Daintree Village with delicious menu options, many of which have paw paw (otherwise known as papaya) as an ingredient. An enjoyable atmosphere and very friendly hosts.
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| (07) 4098 6173 | Daintree Village
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| Pesci's On The Water (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
Cairns' only seafood restaurant overlooking the famous Marlin Marina, specialising in fresh local and southern seafood and modern Australian cuisine. The menu is not limited to seafood though, with an extensive meat and pasta selection - all pasta is made on premises daily. Gorgeous location with magnificent waterfront views, Pesci's won the Restaurant and Caterers award for Queensland in 2003 for a la carte dining. Open for lunch and dinner.
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| (07) 4041 1133 | Pierpoint Rd (Pier Marketplace)
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| Red Beret Hotel (More Info) |
Redlynch |
The perfect place to relax, grab a cold beer, wine or softdrink, and tuck into a hearty meal. Very cheap prices, and fantastic family value. 1 Review.
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| (07) 40551249 | 411 Kamerunga Rd
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| Roscoe's Piazza (More Info) |
Innisfail |
Conveniently located on the highway, Roscoe's Piazza is a family Italian restaurant with a range of seafood, pizza, pasta, salads and a-la-carte meals. Well priced Reef & Beef buffets on Fridays, with a seafood buffet on Saturday and Sunday is pizza and pasta, salad and dessert.
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| (07) 4061 6888 | 3B Ernest St
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| Salsa Bar & Grill (More Info) |
Port Douglas |
Views of Dickson Inlet from a traditional plantation style Queenslander house, make Salsa Bar and Grill truly tropical. This is a very popular restaurant - even with US Presidents and short Australian Prime Ministers. Food is of a high calibre, and bookings are recommended.
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| (07) 40994922 | 26 Wharf St
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| Stag Tavern (More Info) |
Babinda |
Babinda now has a restaurant that is something worth making a fuss over .... Stag Tavern. "It's a destination in itself." As one of their diners from Cairns was quoted as saying over lunch.
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| (07) 4067 1111 | 48 Munro St
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| Tamarind Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
An intimate and exclusive restaurant, it is advised you book ahead to experience Tamarind due to its popularity. And well founded too, Tamarind restaurant is an exquisite dining experience incorporating the exciting tastes and textures of Asian cuisine in an innovative menu incorporating Western culture. The signature restaurant of the Sofitel Reef Casino, this a dining 'must do' while in Cairns.
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| (07) 4030 8888 | 35-41 Wharf St (Sofitel Reef Casino)
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| Tandoori Oven (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
Authentic North Indian cuisine with a cosy atmosphere in the restaurant hub of Cairns. Offers al fresco dining as well as an air-conditioned indoor option. Interesting Indian decor inside with a strong local following. Be sure to try the banquet menu if dining in a group of 4 or more.
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| (07) 40310043 | 62B Shields St
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| The Horizon (More Info) |
South Mission Beach |
Located at the luxury Horizons Resort, this restaurant has magnificent unhindered views of Dunk Island. The atmosphere is intimate and romantic, making it an ideal dinner venue for couples.
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| (07) 40688 154 | Explorer Dr (The Horizons Resort)
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| Tides BLD + Bar (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |
With million dollar views across the Cairns harbour, Tides Restaurant is superbly positioned for a special meal. Tides utilises their buffet in sohpistocated way for breakfast with extensive hot and cold dishes available as well as an egg chef. Lunch features an authentic curry bar with a range of interesting Indian delights. Dinner is contemporary Australiasian a la carte cuisine. Shangri-La formerly had Sirocco Restaurant in a similar location.
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| (07) 40311411 | PierPoint Rd (Shangri-La)
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| Vivo Bar & Grill (More Info) |
Palm Cove |
This highly acclaimed restaurant just added another award to its long list with the 2008 Restaurant and Catering Award for best Breakfast Restaurant.
Superb service, great quality food and an impressive cocktail and wine list. Enjoy all of this whilst relaxing on the balcony and looking through the palm trees to the beach.
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| (07) 4059 0944 | 49 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, Australia
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| Waterbar and Grill Steakhouse (More Info) |
Central |
The Waterbar & Grill is located at the Pier and offers al fresco dining that overlooks the marina. It is a steakhouse specialising in contemporary Australian and South African cuisine.
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| 40311199 | Pier Shopping
Pierpoint Rd, Cairns 4870 Queensland, Australia
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| Yama Japanese Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns CBD |
When a Cairns Japanese restaurant takes orders for business lunches on the other side of Australia, and delivers them by express courier, it's a pretty good indication that this is the pinnacle of dining. Yama Japanese Restaurant, located on the northern side of the Cairns International Hotel, is an exquisit experience that leaves nothing wanting. Very popular with Japanese food lovers, including Japanese people, for authenticity and freshness.
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| (07) 40521009 | Spence St (Cnr Grafton St)
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