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Cairns Esplanade Restaurants
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.

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| (07) 40506047 | Cnr Florence St & The Esplanade (Holiday Inn)
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Baskin Robbins 31 Ice Cream (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


In addition to the wide selection of world famous ice creams, Baskin Robbins hand makes delicious ice cream cakes for all occasions. Cakes are usually available for immediate delivery. On a warm day at the Cairns Esplanade lagoon, drop in and grab an icecream!

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| (07) 40514034 | 59 The Esplanade
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Casa De Meze (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


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!

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| 07 40515550 | Cnr of Aplin St and The Esplanade
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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.

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| (07) 40515011 | 223-227 The Esplanade (Acacia Ct Hotel)
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Coast Roast Coffee (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


With sensational views of the new Cairns esplanade lagoon, Coast Roast is a top spot for a relaxing coffee with friends. A decadent selection of cakes and cafe-style food is available.

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| 07 4041 6880 | Cairns Esplanade
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Kani's On The Esplanade (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Head down to the Cairns Esplanade almost any night of the week, and you'll see a lineup of people waiting to get into Kani's Restaurant. It overlooks the lagoon, and has magnificent views of people from all around the world wandering alone the cairns waterfront. The seafood served in this funky restaurant is renowned for its freshness and excellence, and ostrich, kangaroo and crocodile is also a supurb treat. While you're there, try the mud crab - absolutely delicious.

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| (07) 40511550 | 59 The Esplanade
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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.

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| (07) 4031 9888 | 65 The Esplanade
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Perrottas at The Gallery (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Popular for brunch and lunch, particularly at the weekends, browse Cairns Regional Art Gallery, as the Perottas is just outside. Claimants to The Best Coffee in Cairns title with an outstanding location. Innovative modern Italian/Mediterranean menu. This is Cairns' only all-outdoors restaurant.

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| (07) 40315899 | Cnr Shields & Abbott Sts (Regional Gallery)
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Villa Romana Trattoria (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Sensational location with an abundance of alfresco tables, Villa Romana is the celeb spotting restaurant of Cairns, often advertising in magazines with pictures of the latest famous faces in Cairns. Combines traditional and innovative Italian cuisine.

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| (07) 4051 9000 | Cnr Esplanade & Aplin Sts
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| 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.

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| (07) 40311411 | The Radisson at the Pier Marketplace
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| Barnacle Bills (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


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

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| (07) 40512241 | 65 The Esplanade
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| Blue Mango Cafe Wine Bar (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


A funky location with a lengthy wine list, Blue Mango is a popular after work venue on a Friday with locals; Miles Away, a funky jazz band plays regularly. Innovative cocktails and interesting pizzas keep the regulars coming back. Great views of the Esplanade.

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| (07) 40316297 | 209-217 The Esplanade (Mercure Harbourside Hotel)
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| Boardwalk Cafe (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Overlooking the Marlin Marina, Boardwalk Cafe is a delightful spot to peruse the yachts, feel the cool breeze as it drifts across Trinity Bay, and enjoy fantastic coffee and sweets. It has a relaxing atmosphere, and arguably the best scenery of any coffee shop in Cairns - boats!

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| (07) 40315496 | Shop 1B Pier Marketplace
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| Breezes Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Breezes restaurant at the Hilton Hotel is open for breakfast and dinner, serving gourmet Australian cuisine that showcases the best of North Queensland. Breakfast is a buffet featuring tropical fruits, cereals and grains, juices and yogurts, plus hot food items and fresh pastries. In the evening there is an extensive a la carte menu as well as fresh local seafood on ice on the buffet. The licenced restaurant overlooks tropical gardens and has panoramic water and mountain views of Trinity Inlet.

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| (07) 40526786 | Wharf St (Hilton Cairns)
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| 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!

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| (07) 40318390 | Cnr Spence St & The Esplanade (Pacific Hotel)
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| Donnini's Ciao Italia (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


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. 1 Review.

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| (07) 40511133 | The Pier Marketplace
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| Fishlips (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


A very popular restaurant owned by vibrant local chef and keen yachtie, Ian Candy. Previously operating outside the CBD, Fishlips now calls the ailing Cairns Yacht Club home and is obviously the restaurant of a seafood lover & experimental wine taster. Locals love Fishlips for the non-touristy feel and inexpensive prices, and that most wines are available by the glass. If you want to try exceptional barramundi, you can't go past Fishlips. Dine al fresco on the deck (this is the city's only absolute beachfront restaurant)
or inside during the warmer summer months.

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| (07) 4031 2750 | 4 Wharf St (Cairns Yacht Club)
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| Flinders Bar & Grill (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


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!

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| (07) 40308888 | The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St
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| Monsoons (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Monsoons is an ideal restaurant for family gatherings and friendly celebrations featuring Italian tropical fusion cuisine and an open kitchen. Try one of the many gorgeous seafood pasta dishes or one of Monsoon's Cairns-famous wood fired pizzas.

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| (07) 40411806 | Cnr Spence St & The Esplanade (Pacific International Hotel)
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| Oasis Kebab (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Kebabs have been a takeaway staple for many years and they grow in popularity as each year passes. Munching on a kebab from locally owned Oasis Kebab while sitting on the Cairns Esplanade is one of the best things you can do to satisfy your taste buds, maintain your health, and support a Cairns business.

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| (07) 40516716 | 83 The Esplanade
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| Pacific Flavours Brasserie (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Pacific Flavours Brasserie offers a nightly Tropical Seafood Buffet Dinner with a wide selection of tasty seafood and tropical fruit. Sunday lunch features a live band and bottomless glasses of wine!

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| (07) 40308888 | The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St
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| Pesci's On The Water (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Cairns' only seafood restaurant overlooking the famous Marlin Marina, specialising in fresh local and southern seafood and modern Australian cuisine. The menu is not limited to seafood though, with an extensive meat and pasta selection - all pasta is made on premises daily. Gorgeous location with magnificent waterfront views, Pesci's won the Restaurant and Caterers award for Queensland in 2003 for a la carte dining. Open for lunch and dinner.

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| (07) 4041 1133 | Pierpoint Rd (Pier Marketplace)
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| Tamarind Restaurant (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


An intimate and exclusive restaurant, it is advised you book ahead to experience Tamarind due to its popularity. And well founded too, Tamarind restaurant is an exquisite dining experience incorporating the exciting tastes and textures of Asian cuisine in an innovative menu incorporating Western culture. The signature restaurant of the Sofitel Reef Casino, this a dining 'must do' while in Cairns.

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| (07) 4030 8888 | 35-41 Wharf St (Sofitel Reef Casino)
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| The Raw Prawn (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


Another of Cairns' excellent seafood restaurants located on the esplanade, the standout feature of The Raw Prawn is the great name. But we can assure you this restaurant doesn't literally live up to the name 'Raw Prawn', because all seafood is cooked with delicacy and precision. Aside from the name, don't forget the excellent views of the Coral Sea, efficient service, relaxing atmosphere and of course, great food.

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| (07) 40315400 | 103 The Esplanade
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| 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.

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| (07) 40311411 | PierPoint Rd (Shangri-La)
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| Vertigo Bar (More Info) |
Cairns Esplanade |


The ultramodern surroundings of Vertigo brings the latest trends in bar design to Cairns. Live entertainment Thursday to Saturday nights, state of the art music video Jukebox and wide selection of drinks, cocktails and Tapas ensure that Vertigo Bar is the ideal place to meet after work or late evening.

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| (07) 40308888 | The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf St
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| 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.

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