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Smoking is banned in most "enclosed places" in Queensland. Outdoor areas such as footpath cafes, parks, entrances to buildings and beer gardens are not included in this ban.

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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.

(07) 4059 2000 | 119 - 121 Williams Esplanade

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.

(07) 4031 9888 | 65 The Esplanade

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.

(07) 40995548 | Marina Mirage

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!

(07) 40411000 | 2/80 Sheridan St

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.

(07) 4051 1123 | Shields St

Bel Paese   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A cute Italian restaurant with a warm friendly atmosphere and genuine, tasty cuisine. The kind of trattoria you'd expect to discover accidently tucked away in a quaint alleyway in Sardinia. Great location for people watching, al fresco dinners and casual romance.

(07) 4051 6165 | 45 Spence St

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.

(07) 4053 7087 | Collins Avenue

Cafe De Lema   (More Info) Palm Cove


Famous for their tropical fruit daquiris, Cafe De Lema is a funky alfresco cafe overlooking the ocean in Palm Cove. Offering fun Fawlty Towers type of service and atmosphere, you won't leave the cafe without having at least one real Santa Claus belly laugh. Playing groovy cocktail tunes, this cafe's focus is on fun, with unstifling class. Very popular, bookings strongly advised for dinner.

07 4055 3690 | Shop 13, Palm Cove Shopping Village

Cafe On Sea   (More Info) Thorton Beach


Absolute beachfront cafe on Thorton Beach, adjacent to the Daintree Rainforest.

(07) 40989118 | Cape Tribulation Rd

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!

(07) 40318390 | Cnr Spence St & The Esplanade (Pacific Hotel)

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.

(07) 4041 2624 | 7/93 The Esplanade

Cock & Bull Restaurant   (More Info) Cairns North


A very funky restaurant that is popular with young people. The meals are huge yet cheap - this is a great venue for special occasions or if you want a group dinner before a night on the town.

(07) 40311160 | 6 Grove St

Coffee Bean Estate   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A delightful coffee shop in a stunning location, Coffee Bean Estate has outstanding views across the Esplanade lagoon, and Cairns skyline. Boasting Cairns' only on-location roasted beans, coffee connoisseurs will take pleasure from the high quality coffee from this cafe.

(07) 4051 3688 | Pierpoint Rd (Pier Marketplace)

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.

(07) 40980121 | 9 Camelot Cl

Dunwoody's Tavern   (More Info) Cairns North


(07) 40312212 | 317 Sheridan St

Fiorellis Bistro   (More Info) Port Douglas


Conveniently located on the boardwalk overlooking the marina in Port Douglas, Fiorelli's menu is dominated by fresh seafood and pasta. Ideal spot for breakfast.

(07) 40995201 | Shop 16 Marina Mirage

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.

(07) 4098 2766 | In the Rainforest

Forkn Knife   (More Info) Stratford


A touch of class in the suburbs. Formerly Seviche Restaurant.

(07) 40581999 | 39 Stratford Pde

Fusion Organics   (More Info) Cairns CBD


Aimed to please those who lead an alternative lifestyle, Vegetarians, Glychemics, Vegans and the health conscious are most welcome at Fusion Organics.

(07) 40511388 | Cnr Aplin & Grafton Sts

Hi Tide Seafood Restaurant   (More Info) Port Douglas


Absolute beachfront dining.

(07) 40999100 | The Esplanade (Peninsula Hotel)

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.

(07) 4057 8855 | Cnr Vasey Esp & Trinity Beach Rd

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)

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.

(07) 40995888 | Davidson St

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?

(07) 40994663 | 11 Saltwater / 26 Macrossan St

Mondo Cafe Bar & Grill   (More Info) Cairns Esplanade


Mondo Cafe has one of, if not the best, locations in Cairns city. Overlooking the harbour, the food served at this restaurant matches the superb views. Ideal for business lunches. 1 Review.

(07) 40526780 | Hilton Hotel

Mountain View Hotel   (More Info)


A great old pub located on the Gillies Highway just before you hit the range.

Experience a true Queenslander pub, sipping on a pot of beer, watching the Rugby League and playing a round of FREE pool.

The Mountain View is the perfect stop after your Sunday drive/ride for a hearty counter meal.



(07) 40561723 | Gillies Hwy, Gordonvale 4865

Nick's Restaurant   (More Info) Yungaburra


An Alpine Chalet Style restaurant, owners Gina & Nick are passionate about service and quality. The main feature of the restaurant is the Yodellers Bar, and it is not rare to find Nick yodelling with patrons and playing his piano accordian.

(07) 40953355 | 33 Gillies Hwy

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.

(07) 40995255 | 3 Inlet St

Peppers Gourmet Pizza   (More Info) Kuranda


Gorgeous pasta with interesting Chef's Specials every night. Large range of pizzas, with outdoor dining on a huge balcony. Bookings Essential.

07 40938733 | Barang St

Pinocchio's Pizza   (More Info) Cairns CBD


The enticing aromas from Pinnocchio's Pizza will always make you want to stop and try one! Great views of the esplanade lagoon, and a perfect place on the weekends to just sit and watch the myriad of people walk by.

(07) 40519029 | 79 The Esplanade

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.

(07) 40551249 | 411 Kamerunga Rd

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

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.

(07) 40994922 | 26 Wharf St

Scotty's Bar & Grill   (More Info) Mission Beach


Gorgeous spot just across the road from the beach, Scotty's takes advantage of it's position with much alfresco dining. Friendly staff and a cool, casual atmosphere make it a perfect venue for afternoon drinks or a cruisy meal.

(07) 40688676 | 167 Reid Rd

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.

(07) 4067 1111 | 48 Munro St

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.

(07) 40310043 | 62B Shields St

The Stumbling Goat   (More Info) Cairns CBD


A strange name but a great restaurant with a variety of unique and innovative dishes with a distinctive North Queensland flavour.

07 4041 4788 | Cnr Spence & Grafton Sts

Tosca Trattoria   (More Info) Cairns CBD


All you need is an appetite - Old World aromas, rustic warmth and recipes from the Italian countryside will sweep you away - Pizza from the oven, seasoned meats and fish cooked to perfection... Look out for the half price pizza & pasta specials on Tuesday! Remember to book on weeknights for a free movie ticket with any meal over $25.

(07) 40410822 | Shop 145 Cairns Central

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