A la carte Restaurants

2 Fish Restaurant Port Douglas

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Botanic Gardens Cafe

Set among tropical flora in the most beautiful garden in Cairns, this cafe is a lovely place to meet friends for lunch or devonshire tea. Delightful.

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.

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 De Lema

Famous for their tropical fruit daquiris, Cafe De Lema is a funky alfresco cafe overlooking the ocean in Palm Cove. Offering fun Fawlty Towers type of service and atmosphere, you won't leave the cafe without having at least one real Santa Claus belly laugh. Playing groovy cocktail tunes, this cafe's focus is on fun, with unstifling class. Very popular, bookings strongly advised for dinner.

Cafe Eighty 8

Cafe Madrid

Cute cosy restaurant serving a traditional Spanish tapas menu.

Cafe Soul Organics

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.

Cairns Crapes & Juices

Customer service award winners, Crepe Expectations are well known for their friendly service and as a tasty, healthy take away option. Orgasmic mango smoothies!

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.

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.

Chili Indian Thai & Seafood Restaurant

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

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.

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!

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.

Croc Eye Cafe

Aptly named cafe in the Daintree Village. Many people visit the village to go crocodile spotting.

Curry Blue

Damari's

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.

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.

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

Eden House Restaurant

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

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.

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.

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!

Fish and Chips on Pease

Ramsden's Fish and Chips", John and Gina Ramsden offer a fast and friendly service for eat-in or takeaway English Style Fish and Chips. Winners of the Cairns Post "Top Nosh" Competition for "The Best Fish and Chips in Cairns.

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!

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.

Friends

Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant

Serving Yum Cha, A-La-Carte, Live Seafood and having a Noodle Bar makes Golden Boat one of Cairns' most full service Chinese restaurants. A sensational restaurant for groups as you'll be treated like royalty. The yum cha is particularly good, probably the best in Cairns. You know a great Chinese restaurant when you notice many Chinese dining, and this seems exceedingly popular.

Green Ant Cantina

A casual and funky restaurant with pub style Mexican food but done with flair. You can expect large tasty meals at affordable prices. Cool tunes and cosy rythums play most days at Green Ant. Popular with backpackers and a younger boho crowd, a lot of the dining space is outdoors in a 'beer garden' type environment. On Tuesdays take a friend and get two meals for the price of one.

Hanuman Restaurant

Renowned chef Jimmy Shu brings the latest exciting restaurant installment to Cairns. Expect innovative, modern Asian cuisine in an elegant setting. Amazing flavours and an impressive dining experience.

Harrison's Restaurant

It's not everyday a Michelin star restaurant trained chef opens a restaurant in Port Douglas. Harrison's owner/chef Spencer Patrick has created an elegant French-inspired fine dining experience. The setting is a quaint colonial house with tropical gardens taking full advantage of North Queensland's famous climate. If you're looking for a decadent, romantic evening, this is the perfect choice.

Havana Music Cafe

A funky Caribbean flavoured cafe bringing the intense tropical flavours of Jamaica, Cuba and Bermuda to Cairns. The menu includes many of the popular jerk selections from Jamaica, the jerk chicken is especially popular. Regular live music, and lots of friendliness make this venue a good spot for friends catching up.

Hi Tide Seafood Restaurant

Absolute beachfront dining.

Hog's Breath Cafe Cairns

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.

Holloways Pizza

Il Convivio

A rare food concept in Cairns, Il Convivo combines a well-stocked delicatessen with a restaurant, patisserie and bakery.

Jacanas Restaurant

Jacanas, in the Daintree Village, diners are spoilt by incredible scenery, sumptuous barramundi, grain-fed beef and refreshingly cold beer.

Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant

Traditional Chinese cuisine, offered as take-away or dine-in. Open for lunch and dinner every day.

JaffleHead

JaffleHead is Cairns' only specialty Jaffle shop. Their aim is to provide the best jaffles you have ever tasted.

Jardines Restaurant

Kani's On The Esplanade

Popular restaurant in the prime location of the Esplanade.

Khin Khao Thai Restaurant

Krokodillos

An assortment of International cuisine with a luscious range of gourmet pizzas.

La Fettuccina

A trendy Italian restaurant offering a comprehensive selection of pasta and seafood pasta dishes. Exceptional service and great food make LA Fettuccina a high calibre dining experience.

La Pizza

Walk past La Pizza and the strong pizza aromas will beckon you to dine. Extensive pizza menu and other Italian favourites.

Lago Restaurant

Beautifully presented elegant cuisine, this restaurant is ideal for couples to share a romantic and intimate night together.

Lillipad Cafe

The Lillipad Cafe specialises in fresh vegetarian cuisine, complimented by the famous Mungali Creek Dairy products. But you can also order fantastic focaccias and sandwiches that are refreshing and healthy. This cafe also serves wonderful coffee in a funky setting.

Lilo Restaurant & Bar

A sexy wet bar with exquisite vast views over the Cairns CBD. Enjoy a balmy Cairns evening atop Rydges Plaza.

Limmy The Flavour Of Malaysia

Authentic and very high quality Malaysian food, prepared by Malaysian chefs.

Linga Longa

Excellent variety of international dishes by a seasoned restaurateur. This restaurant is designed to be loved by locals and one of the few operators be licensed and offer BYO.

Luxe Bistro and Bar

New restaurant with an ethical passion for using local, seasonal produce at its peak. Family friendly and operated by head chef, Jamie Ah Gee. Inspiring weekly menu based on the best local produce available.

Macrossans

Located at the Sheraton Mirage Resort, Macrossans offers indoor and outdoor dining in an relaxed environment. The restaurant overlooks a large water feature, creating a romantic atmosphere.

Marina View Restaurant

It doesn't get much better than this. Located on the boardwalk at Marina Mirage, overlooking the yachts moored at the marina, this Italian Seafood restaurant makes the most of the thriving seafood industry working from Port Douglas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this is a great restaurant.

Marinades

Authentic Indian cuisine with helpful, attentive staff and friendly passionate owners. Open for lunch and dinner, Marinades is an inexpensive and fun restaurant for small groups, family outings and dinner with friends. Large groups can also take advantage of their brightly decorated banquet room.

Mecca Bah Restaurant & Bar

Mecca Bah is a newcomer to Cairns and part of the national restaurant group of the same name. Mecca Bah Cairns reflects the Northern African and Middle Eastern cuisine which have made the restaurants popular in other locations.

Mizuna Restaurant

New restaurant for Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort as part of a recent refurbishment. Head Chef, Mark Carrette has prepared a diverse menu featuring combinations of Australian specialties and international favourites. The restaurant will be focusing on providing fresh, locally sourced produce and 4.5 star quality.

Mondo on the Waterfront

Locals know where to find the best bites, and that’s why you’ll find the locals here. The award-winning Mondo on the Waterfront is a unique al fresco dining experience that encapsulates everything great about North Queensland, with stunning views of Trinity Inlet. Whether it’s a casual coffee, a family gathering, business lunch or cocktail, indulge in flavours from around the world, with signature dishes like Mondo barbeque and sizzling fajitas!

Mother India Restaurant

Great exotic tastes that exhibit the richness of a glorious past and the luxury of a colourful present. Mother India Restaurant serve many innovative dishes not found at other Indian restaurants and prepare your food exactly the way you like: mild, medium, hot or Indian hot - or anywhere in between!

Mundies Restaurant

Overlooking tranquil lily ponds abundant with fish life, Mundies Restaurant is a casual but stylish dining option for breakfast or dinner.

Nautilus Restaurant

Nautilus is a winner of many awards for excellent dining, and has appeared in travel magazines around the world. This is a high-class venue, reserved for those who want the best dining experience possible.

Nick's Restaurant

An Alpine Chalet Style restaurant, owners Gina & Nick are passionate about service and quality. The main feature of the restaurant is the Yodellers Bar, and it is not rare to find Nick yodelling with patrons and playing his piano accordian.

Noodle Box

Exciting food option at Cairns Central, the menu consists of 9 Stir Fry's encompassing a wide variety of Asian flavours, 5 soups ranging from the most traditional of Hot and Sour to Rich and Creamy Laksas and 2 amazing rice dishes that explode with mystical flavours from the East.

North Food + Wine

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.

Nu Nu Restaurant

A modern Asian-inspired Australian restaurant with a casual tropical flair.

O Cha-Cha

The ultimate in authentic Japanese food. It helps to be fluent in Japanese language and customs when eating here because there is no hint of western influence. If you're looking for a special and unique place for a Japanese, try O Cha Cha.

Ocean Palace Chinese Restaurant

Ochre Restaurant @ Harbour Lights

Neoteric Australian cuisine is the focus of Ochre Restaurant's sensational menu, incorporating Australian bush foods in innovative, exciting dishes. Menu changes seasonally, as different fresh produce become available. A must try!

On the Inlet

While visiting Port Douglas, sampling the best seafood in the world is an absolute must. On the Inlet Seafood Restaurant offers spectacular views of the fish-laden Dicksons Inlet, while serving fresh seafood from mud crabs to coral trout.

Osprey Restaurant

Diners who've been lucky enough to experience Osprey Restaurant at Thala Beach Resort report it as being one of the best meals of their life. The head chef leads a very imaginative kitchen using the best of Australia's gourmet produce. The intimate atmosphere is complimented by the remarkable vista of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges. The prolific bird life surrounding the resort can be seen and heard in the treetops from the restaurant. Certainly one of the best fine dining restaurants of Far North Queensland.

Outback Jacks Bar and Grill

Thoroughly huge steaks dominate the menu at Outback Jack's. The meat cabinet boasts an amazing array of carnivorous delights, hailed to be the largest variety of steaks in the world. A great family restaurant, especially on Tuesday & Wednesday nights when kids eat free between 5-7pm.

Pacific Flavours Brasserie

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!

Paddywhacks

A fun, quirky and casual dining spot very proud of their large range of beer and excellent steak. Voted Best Steak Restaurant in 2010 at the Restaurant and Catering Awards.

Paperbark Restaurant

Paperbark Restaurant provides a sublime culinary experience, with an internationally renowned kitchen brigade, and an ethical culinary philosophy that focuses very strongly on the fresh local produce of our region.

Peppers Gourmet Pizza

Gorgeous pasta with interesting Chef's Specials every night. Large range of pizzas, with outdoor dining on a huge balcony. Bookings Essential.

Perrotta's at The Gallery

Top spot for casual dining in Cairns with an all-outdoors breezy deck. The food and service has been consistently strong for many years.

Pesci's On The Water

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.