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Cairns & Environs Restaurants With Functions

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,...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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 Wed 5:00:PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
Port Douglas Happy HourDAILY specials from 5-6pmCome and join us for our daily Happy Hour on all cocktails & beers. We also have $10 Wings, $10 Beef Brisket Baos & $5 Prawn Crackers. Head to the booking link to secure your spot or try your luck...
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...
Yama Zaru Izakaya

Yama Zaru Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30:PM

Cairns

New Sake Club!Wednesday 1st MayTaste flavours of the orient with Sake wine matched food pairings presented by your host and Japanophile restaurateur, tour guide and professional foodie, Adam Craven-Sands. An evening of sake wine...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30:AM

Cairns

Traditional Napoli Pizza Lunch & Dinner 7 DaysHand stretched Napoli Pizzas in our Italian pizza oven. Bookings essential
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
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 ...
Feed Me MenuFor Tables of 6 or More The Long Table celebrates the spirit of togetherness and invites like-minded travellers, locals and guests to connect and share experiences, reinforcing Sheraton’s commitment to be a place 'Where t...
"Readers' Choice 2021 - Thai"
Choc Dee Thai Restaurant

Choc Dee Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00:PM

Palm Cove

Indulging in the vibrant flavors of authentic Thai cuisine at Choc Dee Thai Restaurant.Savoring every spoonful of this mouthwatering Thai Green Curry. A symphony of aromatic herbs, bamboo shoots, Thai round green eggplant, creamy coconut milk, and perfectly balanced spices. Thai food...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
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"
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...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00:PM

Palm Cove

Restaurant & Catering Association
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00:PM

Cairns

Established in 1989, La Fettuccina is a long-standing favourite on Cairns’ dining scene, with almost equally long-standing staff. Patrons have been returning time and again to this iconic restauran...
Ten 06

Ten 06

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00:AM

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 ...
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30:AM

Cairns

Splash Seafood Restaurant on the Esplanade in Cairns is the perfect place to enjoy the delightful marine cuisine of Tropical North Queensland. Overlooking the Coral Sea, this dining destination del...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00:AM

Cairns North

Inspiring, inclusive and healthy, Guyala Café on Smith Street in Cairns acts as an integration between the broader community and Spinal Life Australia. Named after the white-breasted sea eagle, thi...
Iyara by Sakare

Iyara by Sakare

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00:PM

Cairns

For a feast of Thai cuisine by the sea in Cairns, take to Iyara by Sakare restaurant located along the Esplanade. Sleek and suave in style, Iyara's polished timber floors and matte black fit out wi...
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 ...