AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Cairns & Environs Restaurants With Private Dining

Nautilus Restaurant

Nautilus Restaurant

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

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Chef's Five-Course Degustationavailable nightlyThe ultimate tropical dining indulgence. Sit back, relax & enjoy a delicious 5 course menu showcasing the best from Nautilus' talented team of chefs.
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...
"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...
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!! Booking...
An intimate atmosphere is perfectly complemented by a remarkable vista of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges at Osprey’s Restaurant, nestled in the exclusive Thala Beach Nature Reserve in...
Discover barefoot luxury by the pool at Koko Poolside Bar & Kitchen on Davidson Street in Port Douglas. Inspired by the Beach Boys’ iconic song Kokomo, chill out in tropic holiday vibes at this chi...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Palm Cove

Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover an award-winning restaurant celebrating the rich harvest of local seafood at Beach Almond on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove. Nestled in an iconic beachfront location, a rustic ambience aw...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
The Tin Shed
The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
Flames of the Forest

Flames of the Forest

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 PM

Port Douglas

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
The Chambers

The Chambers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Seabean Tapas Bar Restaurant
Seabean overlooks Dickson inlet,Tapas Spanish/Modern Australian menu, good food at reasonable prices and service.
Golden Boat Chinese restaurant in Cairns CBD is renowned for their Yum Cha daily at lunchtime.