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Cairns & Environs Modern Australian Restaurants

The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $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...
From Bar & Kitchen BeginningsJoin our story—dine hereBack in 2005, both as strangers, we crossed paths at Zinc in Port Douglas—Chris tending bar, Dani honing her craft in the kitchen. Fast-forward 13 years, and here we stand, now the proud owners of ...
A Culinary Journey in Tropical Port DouglasFresh Local DiningAward-winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee welcome you to Melaleuca in the heart of tropical Port Douglas. With a passion for fresh, local produce, Adam showcases creative dishes inspired...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

14 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...
Osprey’s Restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere with stunning views of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges from the exclusive Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas. Perched on a pri...
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:30 AM

Port Douglas

Morning Delights at BabalBook Now!Start your morning right at Babal, where breakfast is served with heart and flavour from 7:30 to 11:30. Whether you're craving a wholesome start with our housemade Irish Wheaten Bread and preserves...
Connect with guests, locals and visitors as you raise a glass to the past at The Daintree Bar on Avenue of Palms in Port Douglas. Nestled in the heart of Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, this spacious...
"Seafood Platter"
Cook Your CatchAvailable Daily, $35 PPShangri-La The Marina, Cairns invites you to experience "Cook Your Catch". Revel in the best that Far North Queensland has to offer as you complete your day on the water by savouring your own fresh...
Ten 06

Ten 06

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

Yorkeys Knob

Set five minutes north of Palm Cove is tantalising grill destination Ellis Beach Bar & Grill. Locals and visiting travellers enjoy the picturesque beach views of the Coral Sea and Double Island, wh...
The Tin Shed
The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
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...
The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

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

Cairns

The Chambers

The Chambers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

While some restaurants create a new dish for which they become renowned, the chefs at Ochre Restaurant Cairns have created a whole new cuisine, unique in its use of Australian native foods and know...