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Australian
Modern Australian cuisine is a style of cooking which borrows technique from the classic cuisines, but also takes care to utilise Australian regional produce.
There are just a few restaurants in Cairns who fit under this category, but they're all spectacular, and worthy of visiting while you're here on holiday.
Chill Cafe Palm Cove
41 Williams Esplanade, 4879 (Shop 1)
07 4059 0751
http://www.chillcafepalmcove.com.au/
Walk-Ins Welcome, Good For Groups, Good For Kids, Take Out, Catering and Outdoor Seating. Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee.
View More InfoEato's
45 Grafton St, 4870
http://www.eatos.com.au/
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.
View More InfoEden House Restaurant
20 Gillies Highway, Yungaburra
(07) 40953355
http://www.edenhouse.com.au/
Family owned restaurant in a Heritage Listed homestead, Eden House is recommended by Gourmet Traveller for it's contemporary country cuisine.
View More InfoJamdrop Cafe
193-197 Lake St, 4870
40412900
http://www.jamdropcafe.com.au/
Cafe with office catering.
View More InfoMeldrum's Pies In Paradise
97 Grafton St, Cairns, 4870
(07) 4051 8333
Cake and pastry shop in the best, bustling cafe strip in Cairns... Grafton Street.
If you are a connoisseur of the Aussie pie this place is your heaven. Proven to make the best pies this state has seen by a string of Gold medals and VERY content locals.
After you visit Meldrum's every other pie shop will be compared to it's awesome standards.
Melt-in-your-mouth pies, delicious bakery sweets and a lunch menu packed full of flavour.
Mercure Cairns Harbourside
209 - 217 The Esplanade, 4870
07 4080 3000
http://www.mercure-harbourside.com.au/
Muddy's Cafe
174 Esplanade, 4870
40510388
http://www.muddyscafe.com/
Cafe for families with play facilities for young children.
View More InfoNu Nu Restaurant
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
(07) 4059 1880
http://www.nunu.com.au/
A modern Asian-inspired Australian restaurant with a casual tropical flair.
View More InfoOchre Restaurant @ Harbour Lights
6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns
(07) 4051 0100
http://www.ochrerestaurant.com.au/
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!
View More InfoOskar Healing Cafe
159-161 Pease St, Manoora (Piccones Shopping Village)
http://www.oskarhealingcafe.com.au/
Osprey Restaurant
Private Road, Oak Beach (Thala Beach Lodge)
(07) 4098 5700
http://www.thala.com/
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.
View More InfoOutback Jacks Bar and Grill
Cnr Abbot and Florence Street, Cairns
(07) 4031 9771
http://www.outbackjacks.com.au
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.
View More InfoPizza Capers - Brinsmead
2/101 Brinsmead Road, 4870
07 4034 1555
http://www.pizzacapers.com.au/
Qantas Lounge Cairns
Airport Ave, 4870 (Cairns Airport)
4080 6703
http://cairnsairport.com.au
Reflection
(Green Island)
1800 673 366
http://www.greenislandresort.com.au/dining/
Beach Dining, Room Service, Beach Picnic, Grill, Desserts, Buffets, Pool bar, Guest Pool Orders.
View More InfoSalsa Bar & Grill
26 Wharf Street, Port Douglas
(07) 40994922
http://www.salsa-port-douglas.com.au
Views of Dickson Inlet from a traditional plantation style Queenslander house, make Salsa Bar and Grill truly tropical. This is a very popular restaurant - even with US Presidents and short Australian Prime Ministers. Food is of a high calibre, and bookings are recommended.
View More InfoSurf Club Palm Cove
135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, 4879
4049 1201
http://www.lifesaving.com.au/clubs/cairns/
The Backyard
The Pier Shopping Centre, Cairns, 4878
(07) 4052 7670
https://thebackyardcairns.com.au/
There's no better way to enjoy warm days and nights than on the deck at The Backyard Cairns on Pierpoint Road.
View More InfoThe Paddock Restaurant and Bar
314 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt, 4870
4031 0100
http://www.thepaddockcairns.com/
Has all the Steaks, Saltgrass Lamb Half-Rack with Minted Pea Risotto, Parmesan Wafer and Mint Jelly
View More InfoTjapukai
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Caravonica, 4878
(07) 4042 9900
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/tjapukai-by-night/
Experience the spirit of indigenous Australia with the Tjapukai Night Tour, where you will enjoy a four-course buffet dinner and a live performance demonstrating the Aboriginal culture.
View More InfoVines @ Limberlost Nursery
113 Old Smithfield Rd, Freshwater, 4870
07 4055 1262
"Vines", attached to the Limberlost Nursery, is the perfect place to relax for a coffee and light breakfast before exploring the nursery. Covered al fresco seating including large tables for groups.
View More InfoVirgin Australia Lounge
Airport Ave, 4870 (Cairns Airport)
http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/lounge/
Requires premium membership.
View More InfoWatergate
31 Macrossan St, Port Douglas, 4877
4099 5544
http://www.watergateportdouglas.com.au/
Wink II Restaurant & Wine Bar
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns (Mantra Esplanade Hotel)
(07) 4041 6346
http://www.wink2.com.au
Popular Cairns fine dining restaurant starring world-renown chef Leon Walker. Gorgeous food and excellent attention to detail.
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