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Cairns & Environs Modern Australian Restaurants

Nautilus Restaurant

Nautilus Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Looking for a truly memorable night in Port Douglas?Book Now!The most relaxing & enchanting setting for a dining experience to remember. Take your seat, order a cocktail and allow our talented team of chefs serve you a tasting menu of five delicious courses,...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Cairns

13 Chef Hat Award
An exotic sensory feast awaits diners at multi-award-winning Tamarind, signature restaurant of Cairns’ Reef Hotel Casino. The journey begins with an ambient, low-lit dining room set with crisp whit...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Salsa Bar & Grill

Salsa Bar & Grill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Port Douglas

Restaurant & Catering Association
Overlooking the beautiful waters of Port Douglas, Salsa Bar & Grill is the go-to venue for locals and tourists alike. Situated on popular Wharf Street precinct, Salsa’s white timber furnishings, la...
Ten 06

Ten 06

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Yorkeys Knob

Wander up from the golden sands of Cairns' northern beaches to find Ten 06, on Sims Esplanade in Yorkeys Knob, the latest hotspot for a caffeine fix and bite to eat. Early risers can sip a latté al...
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Cairns

The New Sunday TraditionGather your friendsAvailable every Sunday 12-4pm $69 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, House Wine & Tap Beer. What's not to love!! Bookings ...
The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00:PM

Cairns

Steak NightEvery Thursday and Sunday$21 rump steak, chips and salad with a sauce of your choice every Thursday and Sunday from 5pm until 9pm. To book your table, call (07) 4031 6304.
Bonvoy Hour & Nightcap5pm-6pm & 8.30pm-10pmJoin us at Daintree Bar for Bonvoy Hour from 5pm to 6pm and Bonvoy Nightcap from 8.30pm to 10pm, daily. Exclusive to Marriott Bonvoy members, this special menu offers a selection of tantalising coc...
Barbados Port Douglas

Barbados Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00:PM

Port Douglas

Sophisticated style meets natural beauty at Barbados on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. Positioned on the outdoor timber boardwalk at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina with a spectacular view over the D...
Just fifteen minutes from the heart of Cairns CBD, head to Yorkeys Knob Boating Club on Buckley Street to refuel after a day exploring the area. The resident restaurant, Boaties Bar and Grill, offe...
The Tin Shed

The Tin Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Port Douglas

The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
Watergate Port Douglas

Watergate Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Port Douglas

The Chambers

The Chambers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Cairns

BUKO

BUKO

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Mission Beach

After a day exploring the endless activities Mission Beach has to offer, make your way to the tropical oasis of Castaways Resort and Spa to refuel at resident eatery, BUKO. Take a seat on the relax...