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Cairns & Environs Restaurants With Vegetarian Options

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Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 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...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine Degustation Dinner14th of February Celebrate valentine’s day Dinner with us at Tamarind with an unforgettable evening. Enjoy a 5-course meal paired with Wolf Lane Distillery cocktails and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Starts...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day$99 per personCelebrate San Valentino and indulge in a beautifully curated multi-course menu designed to share, featuring handmade sourdough with whipped parmesan butter, elegant pasta with Moreton Bay bugs, pis...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 3.30 pm-5.30 pm Daily Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktai...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 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...
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Edge Hill

Taco Wednesday $7 Tacos all dayMid-week just got a whole lot tastier! Join us every Wednesday for $7 Tacos all night long. Taco Wednesday at Guerrilla Mid-week just got a whole lot tastier! Join us every Wednesday for $7 Tac...
ISLA

ISLA

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Port Douglas

Cellar SessionsLocal Food, Great Friends6 COURSE DEGUSTATION GUIDED WINE EXPERIENCE MATCHING WINES WITH EACH COURSE EXCLUSIVE ISLA MERCH VIP DISCOUNT FOR OUR NEXT EVENT P.S WE CAN WORK WITH ANY DIETARIES!
"Seafood Platter"
Early Bird Seafood TowerFrom 5 pm-6 pm DailyIt’s time to indulge in a seafood sensation paired with a complimentary cocktail, overlooking spectacular marina views. Think freshly shucked oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, plump prawns and more of the...
Lagoon House Restaurant

Lagoon House Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

Feed Me!6 people +Gather your crew and let the chefs take care of the rest with the Feed Me menu, designed for groups who love to share and explore. Enjoy a generous spread of sticky fingers, BBQ favourites, signatu...
Valentine's Day SpecialsAvailable on 14/02/2026Come celebrate Valentine's Day with a romantic 2-course dining special by the water. Complimentary house wine with the 2-course special. Vegetarian options available.
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Stratford

Situated on Kamerunga Road in Stratford, Palooka delivers contemporary modern European cuisine in the heart of village life. Refined yet approachable, the restaurant pairs clean flavours and though...
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 ...
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...
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Palm Cove

Valentine's Day DinnerBookings are limited.As the sun dips and candlelight begins to glow, Valentine’s Day unfolds at The Reef House. Ocean breezes drift through the Melaleuca trees and time slows beside the Coral Sea. Settle in for an i...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Love at First BiteFive courses. One night!Celebrate with a specially curated five-course Valentine’s menu featuring Yuzu Burrata, Snapper Nitsuke, Moreton Bay Bugs, Miso Wagyu Sirloin and Melon & Coconut Panna Cotta. Limited tables remain ...
The Vine Room

The Vine Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Aperitivo Hour4pm - 6pm dailyEnjoy exclusive specials on our house wines, tap beers, and sparkling selections.
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Valentine's DinnerTreat your loved oneJoin us this Valentines Day. We have concocted a lovely 3 course menu with complimentary long stem fresh rose The menu is on alternate drop which means both dishes of each courses are served so...
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Nestled along leafy McManus Street in Cairns, The Nest is a serene retreat that blends tropical tranquillity with understated style. Its exterior hints at the region’s relaxed rhythm - lush greener...
Ela Mediterranean

Ela Mediterranean

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Valentine's Day$99 per personLove comes early this Valentine’s Day. Start the night with a complimentary beer or sparkling wine on arrival. Select dishes from our beautifully crafted Valentine’s menu, featuring crab with salmo...