A complete guide to Cairns Restaurants

Bistro Restaurants

Bistro

A bistro is a small bar, tavern, or informal restaurant that serves alcoholic drinks and food. The atmosphere in a bistro is usually more relaxed and informal than a restaurant, and some bistros have poker machines on the premises.

Bistros can be loud places where young people congregate to have a fun time, a cheap meal, and a few drinks. If you are looking for a romantic hideaway, avoid a bistro. If you are looking for a great time with friends where you can laugh out loud, head for your nearest bistro.

Antonios Bistro Carvery

75 Lake Street, Cairns
(07) 4051 9401

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Apres Beach Bar & Grill Palm Cove

119 - 121 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
(07) 4059 2000
email/fun)(beachbar.com.au
http://www.beachbar.com.au/

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.

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Barassi's Bistro

344 Mulgrave Road, Westcourt (Cazalys)
(07) 4054 1464
email/info)(cazalys.com.au
http://www.cazalys.com.au/

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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Barrier Reef Hotel

Cnr Abbott St & Wharf Sts, Cairns
(07) 4051 4245

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Barron River Hotel

36 Stratford Parade, Stratford
(07) 4055 1213
http://www.ourhotels.com.au/barronriverhotel

The colourful Rivers Restaurant, with its choice of indoor or verandah dining, has always been popular, offering a great value dining option to the area.

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Bazaar

87-109 Port Douglas Rd, 4877
07 4099 8900
http://www.qtportdouglas.com.au/wine-dine/bazaar/

BAZAAR – An Interactive Marketplace. Smart casual dress suitable.

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Beacons Bistro

145-147 Pease Street, Manoora (Newmarket Hotel)
(07) 4053 4811

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Bibesia

1 Pacific Drive, Mission Beach, 4852
(07) 4068 7444
email/unwind)(bibesia.com.au
http://www.bibesia.com.au/

Spectacular absolute beachfront location on Mission Beach. On a fabulous day this is the *best* place to have food in Far North Queensland.

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Blue Sky Brewery

Cairns' own boutique brewery serving large portioned pub food with an abundance of friendly hospitality.

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Cock & Bull Restaurant

6 Grove Street, Cairns North
(07) 40311160

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.

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Coffee Shotz Cafe

139 Collins Ave
07 4032 0222

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Court House Bistro

Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
(07) 40994471

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Dunwoody's Tavern

317 Sheridan Street, Cairns North
(07) 40312212
http://www.ourhotels.com.au/dunwoodys/

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E Bar

Nice location for kicking back with a drink and snacking on their tasty bar food.

Bar menu includes chips, wedges, pizza, antipasto, fish, burgers and salads

Also features a pool table and live jazz music on Fridays (between 6-10pm).

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Grafton Hotel

Bruce Highway, Edmonton
(07) 40554202

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Hog's Breath Cafe Cairns

64 Spence Street, Cairns
(07) 40317711
http://www.hogsbreath.com.au

With fantastic steaks slowly cooked to perfection, and curly pig-tail fries that make my mouth water just thinking of them, Hog's Breath Cafe is a top spot for a lunch or dinner with friends. Grab a beer from the bar and tuck into a hefty meal fit for a king.

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Hog's Breath Cafe Port Douglas

Wharf Street (Marina Mirage), Port Douglas
(07) 40994222
http://www.hogsbreath.com.au

With fantastic steaks slowly cooked to perfection, and curly pig-tail fries that make my mouth water just thinking of them, Hog's Breath Cafe is a top spot for a lunch or dinner with friends. Grab a beer from the bar and tuck into a hefty meal fit for a king.

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Ironbar

5 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
(07) 40994776

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Lake Eacham Hotel

29 Gordonvale Road, Yungaburra
(07) 40953515

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Mountain View Hotel

Gillies Hwy, Gordonvale 4865, Gordonvale
(07) 40561723

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.

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Peeramon Hotel

Main Street, Peeramon, Peeramon
(07) 40965873

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Port O'Call Bar & Bistro

Port Street, Port Douglas
(07) 40995422

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Rattle and Hum

67 Esplanade, Cairns
(07) 40313011

Very funky dining on the Cairns Esplanade. A great place to grab lunch, a beer, and have a great time with friends or family.

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Scotty's Bar & Grill

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.

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Seagulls Bistro

Reservoir Road, Manunda
(07) 40325366

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Stag Tavern

48 Munro St, Babinda
(07) 4067 1111
email/uppman)(qldnet.com.au

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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The Deck @ Red Beret Hotel

411 Kamerunga Rd, Redlynch
(07) 4055 1249

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.

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The Little Larder

40 Macrossan St, 4877 (Shop 2)
0475430570

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Trinity Beach Tavern

77 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach
(07) 4057 2900

Amazing views across Trinity Beach from an elevated position. Popular local watering hole with residents.

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Twelve Bar Cafe (Twelve BC)

Cnr Lake and Shields Street, Cairns (City Place)
(07) 4031 2912
email/twelvecairns)(hotmail.com

An eclectic cafe in the heart of Cairns CBD serving rich, dark roast Genovese coffee and large hearty breakfasts.

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Vibe Bar

39 Lake St, 4870
07 4052 1494

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Westcourt Tavern

200 Aumuller Street, Westcourt
(07) 4051 3277

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Zambrero

Lake St, 4870 (Oceana Walk)
07 4051 4637
http://www.zambrero.com/

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