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2023 Tropical North Queensland Readers' Choice Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00:PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
For award-winning dining in paradise, head to Harrisons Restaurant on Port Douglas Road. The signature restaurant at Port Douglas’ Sheraton Grand Mirage, chill out in opulent surrounds of chandelie...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
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...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Cairns

For the vibrant fresh flavours of Japanese cuisine, discerning Cairns diners head to Wawawa Izakaya on Lake Street. From the colourful wall murals of a Japanese woman and Mount Fuji to bright neon ...
"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 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...
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Casual waterside dining, a chilled Cairns vibe and extraordinary views are what await at The Backyard by Shangri-La on Pierpoint Road. Nestled in The Pier Shopping Centre, this stylish destination ...
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Cairns

Love, passion and creativity are on the menu at Vitalia's Italian Restaurant on Palm Street in Cairns. Alongside authentic pizza and pasta tempters, Vitalia serves up a full vegan selection at this...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bali Hai

Bali Hai

$$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

If you yearn for a luxurious Bali-style break, look no further than Bali Hai in the magnificent Mossman Valley. Just a short drive from Port Douglas, this thoughtfully designed retreat offers a bli...
CC’s Bar and Grill

CC’s Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00:PM

Cairns

Drawing inspiration from the rugged Australian outback, CC’s Bar and Grill on Abbott Street in Cairns is redefining a traditional steakhouse. Located on the ground floor of Crystalbrook Bailey, thi...
Showcasing the delights of Southeast Asian cuisine and abundance of Queensland produce, Oaks Kitchen & Garden on Nancy Close at Oak Beach, serves up a Chef’s table experience, cooking classes and c...
La Cucina Bar

La Cucina Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Port Douglas

For fresh seafood prepared with an Italian twist, visit Sassi Cucina e Bar on Macrossan Street in Port Douglas. Admire a clear, starlit sky surrounded by lush ferns in a spacious alfresco area or e...
El Greko Greek Taverna

El Greko Greek Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Palm Cove

Candy Lane Candy Bar
Three Wolves

Three Wolves

Tapas   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00:PM

Cairns

Hidden down a red brick laneway in the heart of the Cairns CBD, Three Wolves offers patrons a unique and premium restaurant and bar experience. Proudly supplying a speciality whiskey, spirit, cockt...