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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Three Courses from $110 per personBookings openPREPARE TO EXPERIENCE THE EXCEPTIONAL Our Tamarind chefs specialise in blending styles, ingredients and techniques from various cultures and cuisines, allowing their creativity to flourish. Click ...
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...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 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...
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...
New Menu7th July 2026Dolce Vita Tablelands will be releasing its brand-new menu this July packed with authentic Italian flavors, an extended wine selection and constant specials in the works. If you want to experience ...
Grill NightGrill Menu From $25Choose from our grill menu starting from $25, Includes our succulent ribs, Delicious Rumps and tender rib fillets. Round up your mates!
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Monday DealBuy Two Get One 1/2 PriceBuy one Entree and one Main meal, and get your 2nd Main meal 1/2 Price! Great way to start the week.
Tha Fish

Tha Fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
Located on Pier Point Road in Cairns City overlooking the stunning marina, Tha Fish is a warm and welcoming seafood restaurant where the highest quality locally sourced seafood, relaxed yet attenti...
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Edge Hill

SUNSET SESSIONSMON to SAT | 3PM - 5:30PMEase into golden hour at NOA with Sunset Sessions, running Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 5:30pm. Enjoy sunset menu favourites and signature cocktails, made for easy bites, post-work drinks, and re...
Jade Inn

Jade Inn

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Port Douglas

Established in 1987, Jade Inn on Macrossan Street in Port Douglas offers a vibrant dining experience with authentic Asian flavours, served in a casual setting. Located in the heart of town, this di...
IGNIS Palm Cove

IGNIS Palm Cove

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Palm Cove

Discover contemporary European flavours in Palm Cove at IGNIS on Williams Esplanade. Exuding a tropical beachside setting, IGNIS promises an exquisite dining experience sure to tantalise your taste...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Cairns

Savour More, Spend LessSpend and get pointsJoin Hemingway’s Rewards at Sails and get 1 point per $1, plus bonus offers like double points tacos, bonus points and more. Points can be redeemed at Sails or any Hemingway's Brewery location (of...
Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Trinity Beach

Located on Trinity Beach Road in the heart of Trinity Beach, Eazytiger is a vibrant and welcoming Asian tapas restaurant where the joy of sharing, exploring and savouring bold flavours takes centre...
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Cairns

$25 LUNCH SPECIALSIncludes a Drink!Cairns’ most stylish lunch just got better. Our $25 Lunch Specials are served daily at Piato and include your choice of house wine, bubbles, tap beer, soft drink or juice. Fresh Mediterranean flavo...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

A Cairns institution on Shields Street in Cairns City, La Fettuccina has been serving authentic Italian cuisine with warmth and consistency for decades. Blending the rustic charm of a traditional t...
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...
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Afternoon TeaEvery SaturdayJoin us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm in the Daintree Bar & Lounge, where your palate will be whisked away by delicious flavours and a distinctly tropical atmosphere.
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 ...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Curated Bites & Rare PoursJapanese Bar DiningMore than a whisky and cocktail lounge, KOI Bar offers a carefully curated menu of Japanese-inspired dishes designed for sharing and discovery. Expect fresh seafood, premium ingredients, elevated b...