The Backyard by Shangri-La
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Seafood platter with prawns, scallops with ginger and chilli, natural oysters, salt and pepper squid, battered mackerel, betel leaf, Huon salmon, green papaya and chilli, fries, mayo and roasted seaweed.
About The Backyard by Shangri-La
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 boasts indoor and outdoor dining embracing the FNQ coastal lifestyle; ideal for lingering over a cocktail or two and a memorable bite to eat. Pair a chilled glass of Riesling with raw scallops, ginger, chilli, crispy Thai basil and sesame, or hiramasa kingfish, green chilli, coconut and laksa oil; before mains such as beef rendang short rib, coconut, cucumber, shallots and a side of jasmine rice. Perhaps slice a knife into perfectly cooked Crying Tiger flat iron steak with fried garlic, kaffir and Thai basil, or devour sticky tamarind lamb cutlets, Thai basil and lemongrass.
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Up in Far North Queensland, The Backyard sits between vast stretches of rainforest, sand and sea. It's a land of endless summers, where lush Australian produce finds its natural match in the bold flavours of Southeast Asia. Executive Chef Aaron Habgood and Sous Chef Rochelle Uy-Rylewksi have drawn upon our tropical climate as their muse. Driven by sustainability and seasonality, the lion's share of our produce has been sourced within 150 km of the hotel.
There's the glistening Etty Bay Barramundi caught an hour's drive away, the sweet bite of behemoth Skull Island tiger prawns and the treasure trove of ingredients from pineapple to pandan, all cultivated by local producers with a passion for their craft.
Here, you'll find flavours both familiar and magnetic: housemade sambals, salty coconut, fermented chilli, honey kaffir, sticky tamarind, a vivid nahm jim and the day's local catch treated with respect by our barbeque and smoker. The menu you are about to feast on is a true expression of our backyard's bounty; a mouthwatering canvas of this paradise we call home.
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Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, Apple Pay
Seats: 405 Chef: Executive Chef Aaron Habgood
Opening Hours
Groups & Functions
Tell us what you want and we will try to work in with your requirements and budget. Just contact us to discuss your function.
- Up to 300 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Banquets
- Buffets
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Degustation
- Finger Food
- Set Menu
Awesome food, awesome venue , awesome view
Chef's Table
My husband and I were lucky enough to secure a seat at a recent Chef's Table evening. It was such a unique experience and the food, service and overall concept of the evening were just brilliant. Chef Aaron is an absolute natural in the kitchen and the passion he has for cooking is evident in everything he does - it was great seeing him in his element within the main hotel kitchen. I would definitely recommend booking yourself a seat at the next Chef's Table- it is well worth it. Aside from this, we have dined at North on several occasions with friends and family for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. We have always found the food and service to be nothing short of amazing.
Amazing food with a view
The food is always amazing and the staff go that extra mile as I am a picky eater. Great place to celebrate birthdays
Great food and the view takes your breath away
Went for dinner with the family, kids and extended family. They catered for all effortlessly. The food was amazing and we even got to meet Aaron the Chef. Recommend it to anyone looking for an awesome place to dine with a great view, right on the marina.