Restaurants

12 Bar Blue

Live music and stand-up comedy and a restaurant.

2 Fish Restaurant Port Douglas

Hailed as 'a new experience in seafood dining', 2 Fish Restaurant is a multi-award winning establishment.

3060 Cafe Restaurant

Ala Turka Traditional Turkish Cuisine

Antonios Bistro Carvery

Aphrodisias Restaurant

Apres Beach Bar & Grill 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.

BaMien Vietnamese Cafe

Bangkok Room

Bangkok Rose

Barassi's Bistro

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.

Barnacle Bills

Fantastic location and quality seafood has made this locally owned restaurant very popular. Foreign language menus are available in Japanese, German, French, and Italian.

Barron River Hotel

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.

Bayleaf Restaurant

Gorgeous alfresco dining with flaming torches surrounding the exterior, Bayleaf Restaurant's modern menu includes local produce. A lovely dining experience with company, or just for two.

Beacons Bistro

Bel Paese

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.

Bella Baci

Bellavista at the Marina

Superb location on the marina, ideal for watching the sunset with afternoon beverages. Great range of pizzas with tatsy, innovative choices all cooked in a wood-fired pizza oven. Ideal venue for group celebrations or social dining.

Bello Caffe

A comfortable low-key cafe in the heart of Cairns CBD with simple, elegant, uncomplicated modern southern Italian cuisine.

Bellocale

A new restaurant worth talking about with Italian cuisine even Italians are raving about! Passionately serving local, seasonal produce.

Bernies on the Beach

Bibesia

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

Big Barramundi BBQ Garden

To immerse yourself in the Daintree Rainforest experience, no visit is complete without dining at the Big Barramundi Barbeque Garden.

Billys Garden Bar & BBQ

Bilngkumu Restaurant

The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa is a premier accommodation venue at the Daintree Rainforest, so it’s only natural that their restaurant maintains excellent standards too. The Bilngjumu Restaurant specialises in the tastes of Australian bush tucker. All the food is carefully prepared so the end result is a selection of meals that offer a fresh experience unique to the Daintree Rainforest. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and day visitors are welcome.

Bistro 3

Tropical Italian dining at an indoor/outdoor setting.

Blue Moon Grill

Blue Moon Grill is a 'twice' dual state finalist in the industries Restaurant and Caterers Association Awards (N.T, Qld). With, quite possibly the most relaxing atmosphere of any restaurant on the Northern Beaches, Blue Moon Grill offers a vast array of international and local produce melded to create some of the most exciting, fresh and tasty dishes you will ever try.

Bobby's Restaurant

Broad range of both Chinese and Vietnamese dishes - one of the few restaurants serving Vietnamese cuisine in Cairns. Fast and efficient service, and lots of much-loved dishes on the menu. Excellent spot for a quick dinner with friends.

Bull Bar

A classic seafood and steak house serving spectacularly large meals. Perfect for masculine get togethers! Great selecttion of beef, ribs, fish with a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Bushfire Flame Grill

A unique dining concept in Cairns, Bushfire Flame Grill brings the excitement of Brazilian inspired Churrasco.

C'est Bon

Dining at C’est Bon French Restaurant is a truly unforgettable dining experience — exquisitely French and amazingly affordable. Join Junelle and the team with Chef Samuel Daquin from Lille in France to savour the mouth watering delights from original classic French dishes.

Cactus Jacks

Fun and quirky Tex-Mex dining with crazy decor. Cheap, tasty pub-style food. Excellent for big, hungry, blokey groups.

Cafe China

Recently moved to inside the Reef Hotel Casino complex, 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.

Cafe Coco

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.

Cafe Madrid

Cute cosy restaurant serving a traditional Spanish tapas menu.

Cafe Thailand

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. 10% discount on take away orders.

Cafe Zipangu

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Candeloris

Canton Chinese Restaurant & Take Away

The Canton has been serving great Chinese food in Cairns for longer than we can remember. Tucked away on McLeod St, it is a restaurant that many people are unaware of, but once you try the fresh and cheap Chinese food, you'll be back for more.

Casa De Meze

If you're seeking a quiet dining atmosphere where your mind can drift away to the clouds, don't bother visiting Casa De Meze. But if excitment, passion, bright colours and electric food takes your fancy, Cairns' Latin restaurant will light your fire. Drop in for a drink, a light meal or a huge feast and watch the amazing Latin dancers strut their stuff. Casa De Meze is great fun and is guaranteed to get your juices flowing!

Castaway Restaurant

Charlie's

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.

Cherry Blossom Japanese Restaurant

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.

Chesters Restaurant and Bar

Chili Indian Thai & Seafood Restaurant

Brand new restaurant incorporating Indian and Thai cuisines. Amazing smells coming from the kitchen!

China Dina

China Palace Restaurant

A large Chinese restaurant in the heart of Cairns with daily yum cha, and a wide variety of classic Chinese dishes that you would expect on a menu in Australia. All your favourites are on the menu, try their signature Xiao Long Bao. This restaurant is suitable for families and group dining parties.

Cho Gao

Asian food experience located at the Pier overlooking the marina incorporating the delights of hawker cuisine from east Asia.

Chung Tai Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Ci Fennali's

There's nothing quite like a restaurant devoted to fresh produce, as Ci Fennali's is. They're proud of their 'from scratch' kitchen, even chopping their own chips!

Clifton Capers Bar & Grill

Clohesy Country Gardens Restaurant

Cock & Bull Restaurant

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.

Cock-A-Doodle-Doos

Feel like a hot chicken? How about a selection of battered, crumbed or fried fish with chips? Anyone who lives in Redlynch or Freshwater should make the most of this family owned and operated takeaway business - Aussie tucker at its finest.

Cocky's at the Cove

One of the most enjoyable things about spending a day at Palm Cove is wandering across the brick road to Cocky's and indulging in a refreshing icecream, milkshake, or small meal. Cocky's has been around for many years, and its prime location in the centre of Palm Cove and friendly staff make it very enjoyable.

Colonys at the Cove

Colossus Restaurant & Bar

Coral Garden Restaurant

Coral Hedge Brasserie

Winners of the Restaurant & Caterers 2002 Hotel/Motel Restaurant Award of Excellence, Coral Hedge Brasserie is well known for its wide variety of of tasty and exciting dishes.

Country Breeze Restaurant

Country Taste

Court House Bistro

Courthouse Hotel

Courtyard By Marriott Great Barrier Reef Resort

Crack-A-Jack Bar & Grill

Curry Blue

Curry Bowl

D's Steakhouse and Bar

Da Italo

Daintree Palms Bistro

Daintree Palms Bistro is open 7 nights a week from 6pm. The restaurant is located at the Daintree Palms Beach Resort.

Daintree Tea House

As the longest established restaurant in the Daintree area, the Daintree Tea House Restaurant has a big reputation to maintain. It is regarded as a premier lunch destination for travellers in the Daintree and Cape Tribulation, and it is rumoured no one departs from the restaurant without a wide grin and a satisfied belly. It is also open for dinner by reservation.

Daintree Village Restaurant & Coffee Shop

Damari's

Delhi Tadka

Diggers Restaurant

Donnini's Ciao Italia

An authentic Italian restaurant & cafe inside The Pier Marketplace. Donnini's Ciao Italia features an open kitchen, highly attentive staff, and some of the best Italian food available in Cairns.

Dougies Backpackers

Part of Dougies Backpackers Resort Port Douglas

Dragonfly Gallery Cafe

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.

Driftin

Dundees On The Waterfront

Dundees serves traditional Aussie meals such as crocodile, kangaroo, emu and buffalo. A range of seafood and pasta is also available.

This is a great restaurant to take visitors to Cairns who want to experience eating our national animals.

Open all day for coffee and cakes. Open for breakfast 6-10.30 am. Lunch from 11.30 am until 2.30 pm and dinner 5.30 pm until 10.30pm.

Dunwoody's Tavern

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).

Eato's

Eato's is a not-for-profit organisation, proudly sponsored by Neato and Power of Pallets. Project funded by the Australian government. Proceeds of sales go to charities.

Eden House Restaurant

Family owned restaurant in a Heritage Listed homestead, Eden House is recommended by Gourmet Traveller for it's contemporary country cuisine.

Edge Hill Bowls Club

El Grekos Greek Taverna

With a cute mythology about the famous painter El Greko, you will love the friendly touches across this restaurant. The food typifies classic and modern Greek cuisine. Enjoy the Zorba Feast set menu if you're really hungry.

Emeralds Restaurant

Fairways Restaurant & Bar

Sensational panoramic views lush rolling fairways, tropical gardens and Coral Sea, Fairways Restaurant is superbly located overlooking the 9th and 18th greens at Paradise Palms Gold Course.

Far Horizons Restaurant

A very classy restaurant located on absolute beachfront at Palm Cove. This restaurant has won awards for dining excellence. The restaurant sometimes sets up dining on the lawn among the palm trees beside the beach. The service is relaxed and friendly and the crowd is a mix of hotel guests from this and other nearby resorts. On Friday and Saturday nights a guitarist plays in the cocktail bar. A wonderful treat.

Fasta Pasta

Pasta that's fasta than the rest. For a quick, quality meal, Fasta Pasta is excellent value for money, and ideal for family dining. Laid back and informal, with a licensed bar.

Fat Willys

Fetta's Greek Taverna

Excellent variety of Greek cuisine from this family-owned restaurant established in 1975. Experience the sights and sounds of Greece with gorgeous decor, beautiful belly dancers on the weekend and even Zorba dancing! Try the generous feast option to get a great variety of Greek food. Excellent Greek coffee too!

Fiesta Cantina Bar & Restaurant

Fifty Nine Restaurant and Bar

Open from 8am daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ocean and mountain views.

Fisherman's Nest

Flinders Bar & Grill

Flinders Bar and Grill is located on the first floor of the Reef Hotel Casino. The restaurant serves light meals at all hours of the day - a great place to refresh your palette after a few hours at the casino!

Flynns Cafe & Internet

Foxwell Park

Located at a picturesque rural B&B, this restaurant is a hidden gem with the capacity to serve only a handful of guests. It is essential to book well in advance. Very high quality and excellent service.

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