Kani's On The Esplanade

Well, where do we start, we have been there at least 20 times and can honestly say that we’ve never had a bad meal.
Our favourite is the seafood platter and the rib eye on the bone, melts in your mouth.
For some reason some of our friends perceive it to be a tourist restaurant but this couldn’t be further from the truth, the prices are most reasonable [possible the cheapest on The Esplanade] and the service is great [Yes they do keep the same staff for long periods]
Go in and ask for Paul or Ria the owners who will look after you a treat.
Enjoy 

Of all the places I dined when in Cairns, Kani's was far and away superior. Try any of the seafood dishes. They are massive, just the thing for a weary traveller after a big day diving or trekking. The service was exceptional and friendly and there was never any pressure on me to complete my meal, unlike some of the other establishments. Some of the restaurants in Cairns have special deals for customers who get there before a set time, but beware, for a 20% discount, you end up getting a $20 reduction in serving and quality. You get only what you pay for! Kani's did not, at least when I was there, have this discount, and yet I found it the best quality meal in town.