Cairns Dining

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Atriums   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


Overlooking a unique rainforest atrium with barramundi in stream, Atriums Restaurant is located on the lobby level of the Holiday Inn Hotel Cairns. Atriums is renowned for its tropical seafood buffet, but also has an a la carte menu.

(07) 40506047 | Cnr Florence St & The Esplanade (Holiday Inn)

Charlie's   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


One of Cairns' favourite restaurants, Charlies has a seafood and hot food buffet that offers tremendous value for money. Look for the discount vouchers in the Cairns Post each day.

(07) 40515011 | 223-227 The Esplanade (Acacia Ct Hotel)

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.

(07) 40521050 | Cnr Spence & Lake Sts (Upstairs)

Limmy The Flavour Of Malaysia   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Authentic and very high quality Malaysian food, prepared by Malaysian chefs. 1 Review.

(07) 40417939 | 80 Sheridan St

Silver Dragon Chinese Restaurant   (More Info) Cairns CBD


One of Cairns' largest chinese restaurants, Silver Dragon is owned and operated by two local brothers, John & Phillip. Featuring an extensive menu and wine list, and conveniently located opposite Cairns CBD taxi rank.

(07) 40312828 | 102 Lake St

Sushi Express Cairns   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Sushi Express chugged into town long before its identical twin, Sushi Train arrived. It serves delightful little Japanese treats on a genuine miniture train upstairs at Orchid Plaza.

(07) 40414388 | Shop 28 Abbott St, Orchid Plaza

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.

(07) 40311411 | The Radisson at the Pier Marketplace

As U Like It   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A new buffet restaurant on the Esplanade. Open all day from 6.30am for breakfast until late for the dinner buffet.

(07) 4041 4677 | Shop4, 77 The Esplanade, Cairns 4870 Queensland

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.

(07) 4054 1464 | 344 Mulgrave Rd (Cazalys)

Bushfire Flame Grill   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Inspired by the Brazilian Churrasco BBQ, Bushfire Flame Grill offers meat lovers heaven on a skewer.

Waiters armed with skewers of various meats including beef, pork, lamb and kangaroo circulate the tables offering slices.

Intriguing desserts with 10 points for presentation.

(07) 4051 7888 | Cnr of The Esplanade and Spence St, Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

Cafe China   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Cafe China is open for yum cha lunch and chinese dinner. Owner Harry Sou has extremely high standards and you are assured of a delicious meal every time you visit this authentic Chinese restaurant. Very high quality and excellent service. 1 Review.

(07) 40412828 | Grafton St (Rydges Plaza Complex Cnr Spence St)

Cafe Coco   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Adjacent to the Cairns International's Lobby, Cafe Coco offers casual brassiere style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from the A La Carte menu or Buffet and enjoy quick and quality service at any time of the day. 1 Review.

(07) 40311300 | 17 Abbott St

Hi Tide Seafood Restaurant   (More Info) Port Douglas


Absolute beachfront dining.

(07) 40999100 | The Esplanade (Peninsula Hotel)

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.

(07) 40531053 | 99 Anderson St (Brothers Leagues Club)

Mizuna Restaurant   (More Info) Cairns CBD


New restaurant for Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort as part of a recent refurbishment. Head Chef, Mark Carrette has prepared a diverse menu featuring combinations of Australian specialties and international favourites. The restaurant will be focusing on providing fresh, locally sourced produce and 4.5 star quality.

(07) 4080 1888 | 122 Lake St

Mundies Restaurant   (More Info) Port Douglas


Overlooking tranquil lily ponds abundant with fish life, Mundies Restaurant is a casual but stylish dining option for breakfast or dinner.

(07) 40995577 | Port Douglas Rd (Rydges Reef Resort)

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.

(07) 4061 6888 | 3B Ernest St

Sizzler   (More Info) Earlville


Sizzler is a great place to take the kids for food you can be sure they will enjoy. Order from an a la carte menu or choose from the famous buffet.

(07) 40331676 | 532 Mulgrave Rd (opposite Earlville Shopping Centre)

Springs Restaurant   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Located at Oasis Resort Cairns, Springs is a high class restaurant in an unlikely location. Don't be fooled by its location in the foyer of a hotel, Springs serves wonderful food and has friendly service. Definitely worth a visit. 1 Review.

(07) 40801888 | 122 Lake St

Sushi Train   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Rush in for a quick hit of Japanese food plucked from a moving conveyer belt, or relax and sit green tea while perusing the delicacies passing under your nose. Sushi Train is a treat for kids and adults alike. 2 Reviews.

(07) 40315444 | Shop 144 Cairns Central

Sushi Zipang   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Sushi Zipang is a culmination of all that's good about dining in a Japanese restaurant - a funky conveyer belt with exquisite selections, coupled with an a la carte menu featuring a wide array of Japanese dishes and combos. Prices at Sushi Zipang are very reasonable, and the restaurant is licensed - I recommend the Sake! 1 Review.

(07) 40513328 | 39 Shields St.

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.

(07) 40688 154 | Explorer Dr (The Horizons Resort)

The Lagoons Restaurant   (More Info) Kewarra Beach


Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose between a la carte meals or from the buffet.

Set amongst the lush tropical gardens of the resort.

(07) 4057 6666 | Kewarra Beach Resort, Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach, Cairns Queensland 4879, Australia

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.

(07) 40311411 | PierPoint Rd (Shangri-La)

Waterfront Grill   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


Exceptional quality beef is the signature of this restaurant. Using export grade King Island beef, Waterfront Grill boasts volcanic hot rocks, quite a trendy way of cooking your own steak. Good range of seafood, and outstanding breakfast buffet especially popular with hotel guests.

(07) 4051 7888 | Cnr Esplanade & Spence St (Pacific International Hotel)

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