Anniversary Dinner Ideas

Fine Dining Restaurants to make your evening perfect!

No matter what anniversary you are celebrating, it is an important date on your calendar. It could be the anniversary of your wedding, your first date, the approval of your first home loan, a big promotion that launched your career, your pet dog’s neutering or any other epiphany in your life.

Anniversaries – all of them – are important because they give you an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the important dates in your life. Landmarks in your personal relationships are even more important because they re-energise your relationship and set you a date where you are forced to recognise the significance of your partner.

Therefore, a restaurant to suit an anniversary should be special. It should be a treat – after all, it comes only once a year. It should be a restaurant that anyone involved in the anniversary enjoys, and it should suit the type of anniversary you are celebrating. For the most common anniversary in Cairns, marriage, a classy licensed restaurant is a good choice. If you can set up a romantic flavour, it’s even better. The ultimate situation is where you can dine on a wonderful meal, enjoy smooth wine, and go for a gentle walk afterwards to bask in the tropical night air.

No anniversary is complete without a bottle of wine, or preferably a bottle of champagne. Therefore, dining at a licensed restaurant is a convenient choice to make. However, this doesn’t mean a BYO restaurant won’t provide you with the same atmosphere of alcoholic celebration as a licensed venue. All it means is you need to bring your drink with you, and hope the staff are trained in the art of wine pouring.

Try these restaurants for an anniversary treat:

The Sebel Reef House	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.
cuisines: Australian, Contemporary, Seafood features: A la carte, Al fresco, Bankcard, Diners Club, Licensed, Mastercard, Visa discount: 15% discount on food & beverage contact: (07) 40553633 | 99 Williams Esplanade

Tides BLD + Bar	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.
cuisines: Australian, Contemporary, Indian, International, Japanese, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian features: A la carte, Al fresco, Amex, Bankcard, Buffet, Diners Club, Disabled Access, EFTPOS, Family Friendly, Hotel, JCB, Licensed, Mastercard, Non-Smoking, Restaurant, Visa open: Daily from 6:00 to 24:00 contact: (07) 40311411 | PierPoint Rd (Shangri-La)

Bistro 3	Port Douglas
Tropical Italian dining at an indoor/outdoor setting. La Cucina makes the most of the wonderful seafood caught around Port Douglas, incorporating it into their meals along with other fresh tropical ingredients. A relaxed and informal dining experience, great for the whole family. This restaurant was formerly known as Sassi Cucina.
cuisines: Italian features: A la carte, Licensed open: Daily from 18:00 to 24:00 contact: (07) 4099 6100 | Cnr Macrossan & Wharf Sts

Forkn Knife	Stratford
A touch of class in the suburbs. Formerly Seviche Restaurant.
cuisines: Australian, Contemporary features: A la carte, Al fresco, Amex, Disabled Access, Mastercard, Smoking, Visa contact: (07) 40581999 | 39 Stratford Parade