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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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
The One Everyone Comes Back ForA Must Try!Experience the bold flavours of Tamarind’s Penang Duck Curry – a standout dish that brings together tradition and indulgence. Tender confit duck leg is paired with rich, aromatic Penang curry, comp...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Cairns

KOI celebrates its first birthday with flavour & purposeBirthday & local charityKOI is celebrating its first birthday with a week of specials from 15–20 September. Guests can enjoy Glacier 51 Toothfish with Sancho pepper caramel, julienne greens, and pickles, plus a bespoke bi...
Rocco

Rocco

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Fri 4:00 PM

Cairns

Rooftop Rhythms & CocktailsBook Now!Dinner’s done—now rise above it all. Head up to the rooftop for Rocco After dark, where city lights shimmer, the DJ spins smooth late-night vibes, and the cocktails flow 'til late. Every Friday and...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Cairns

Red Wine, Pairing dinner6 course degustation menuJoin us for our annual red wine dedicated menu where chefs have curated a beautiful menu using red wine throughout. every dish will be served with a matching glass of red. Book now via the link bel...
Flynn's Italian

Flynn's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

Cairns

Burrata, Banter & Shared PlatesBook Now!This isn’t just dinner—it’s a vibrant celebration of food, friends, and flavour. Dive into shared plates, clink full glasses, and savour every moment with zero regrets. The burrata is flowing, the ...
CC’s Bar and Grill

CC’s Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Fri 4:00 PM

Cairns

Taste of CC's2-course Set Menu $89 ppCC's Bar and Grill is an award-winning contemporary steakhouse located at Crystalbrook Bailey. Its menu celebrates the best of local produce and pays homage to the ruggedness of the great Australia...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Cairns

MELBOURNE CUP 4TH NOVEMBERBirdcage ExperienceGet race-day ready in the heart of Cairns. Sails’ Birdcage delivers the Melbourne Cup in style, with flowing drinks and front-row fashion moments. Time: 12:00PM–3:00PM Price: $199pp What’s...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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 ...
Pist4cchi

Pist4cchi

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Cairns

Exclusive Wednesday Night Pasta Show!Every WednesdayExperience the artistry of our talented pasta chef as she handcrafts tortellini filled with tender beef mince and parmesan cheese. You can customize your dish with a selection of delectable sauces:...
Elixir Music Bar

Elixir Music Bar

Tapas   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 PM

Cairns

Elixir Music Bar on Abbott Street in Cairns is a vibrant, underground-style live music venue and tapas bar. Since opening in 2011, it’s grown from a jazz nook into a full creative hub - hosting liv...
Hello Harry Cairns

Hello Harry Cairns

Burger   $$$$$   Opens Fri 10:00 AM

Cairns

Ridiculously good burgers are what ravenous Cairns foodies expect from Hello Harry on the Esplanade. Since opening his first burger joint in 2014, Harry’s passion for creating distinctively differe...
Dundee's on the Waterfront

Dundee's on the Waterfront

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

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Cairns

The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

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

Cairns

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Cairns

Tha Fish

Tha Fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Cairns