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Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Modern Australian Restaurants

"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

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

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
Bommie restaurant on picturesque Hamilton Island is led by award-winning Executive Chef Ryan Locke, whose Modern Australian menu champions native ingredients, peak season regional produce and a tru...
Catseye Pool Club

Catseye Pool Club

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

Hamilton Island

12 Chef Hat Award
At the heart of the Whitsundays, Catseye Pool Club on Palm Terrace Way on Hamilton Island is where island-style dining meets your kind of pace. Overlooking the Coral Sea, the restaurant and bar ble...
Take in mesmerising views over the Whitsundays at The Long Pavilion at qualia on Whitsunday Boulevard on Hamilton Island. Delve into a tropical breakfast at this stunning dining destination, enjoy ...
"essence of fine dining"
Pebble Beach at qualia
12 Chef Hat Award
Perfectly positioned on Hamilton Island’s northern-most point, qualia’s Pebble Beach restaurant presents lunchtime dining at its relaxed best. The food is contemporary Australian, featuring seasona...
Take in magnificent views out over the Whitsundays and Passage Peak at Hamilton Island Golf Clubhouse on Dent Island. One of the best places to see humpback whales during their migratory season, th...
Those lucky enough to find themselves on picturesque Magnetic Island, make memories by visiting Amaroo on Mandalay resort to indulge in a meal at the resident restaurant and bar Up the Garden Path....
With its spectacular beachfront setting and contemporary, seasonal menu, the Beach Club Restaurant on Resort Drive on Hamilton Island offers a tranquil, child-free environment and a memorable dinin...
Absolute beachfront dining with the feel of an island resort awaits at Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill on Pringle Road in Airlie Beach. Nestled in the grounds of Freedom Shore resort, this stunning...
Situated right in the middle of Airlie Beach’s waterfront promenade, boasting an alfresco deck area and a view of the bustling street is The Deck Airlie Beach. Tourists exploring the area, together...
Bowen Noodle Bar

Bowen Noodle Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bowen

Anchor Bar Airlie Beach is a vibrant dining destination that captures the essence of the Whitsundays. Located in the heart of Airlie Beach, the restaurant boasts stunning views and a relaxed atmosp...
CC's Bistro

CC's Bistro

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Airlie Beach

Open air dining beside a sparkling lagoon pool lures locals and holidaymakers alike to CC’s Bistro at Mantra Club Croc in Airlie Beach. Indulge the senses with a cocktail of choice while relaxing i...
Emeralds is fine dining, enjoy tropical style cuisine, elegant table setting either airconditioned, or alfresco on the outdoor terrace.
Located in the picturesque suburbs of Merinda, the Merinda Village Hotel offers a delightful dining experience surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Guest...
A ferry ride away from Townsville across a breathtaking stretch of tropical blue Barrier Reef, on Hayles Avenue beside Alma Bay, is Magnetic Island’s own Stage Door Theatre Restaurant. Past a small...
On the tropical oasis of Magnetic Island, set back just a stone’s throw from the turquoise waters of magazine-worthy Horseshoe Bay, is Marlin Bar and Bistro. From a spacious interior with sturdy, d...