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Cairns Restaurants Serving Lunch

Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 ...
My Little Bakehouse

My Little Bakehouse

Bakery   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Cairns

Sweet Sourdough and ToastiesNew Addition!Here at My Little Bakehouse we have something new!! Our sweet sourdough is now available... let's not forget the new toasties; ham & cheese and bacon benedict (YUM!). Get in contact now!
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Cairns

Casual waterside dining, a chilled Cairns vibe and extraordinary views are what await at The Backyard by Shangri-La on Pierpoint Road. Nestled in The Pier Shopping Centre, this stylish destination ...
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Vino & CiboLunch SpecialTake an Italian vacation with our wine flight and share food degustation, get 4 share plates and 4 x 75mL wine for just $49 pp. To book your table, call (07) 4281 6814.
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Splash Seafood Restaurant on the Esplanade in Cairns is the perfect place to enjoy the delightful marine cuisine of Tropical North Queensland. Overlooking the Coral Sea, this dining destination del...
Iyara by Sakare

Iyara by Sakare

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Cairns

For a feast of Thai cuisine by the sea in Cairns, take to Iyara by Sakare restaurant located along the Esplanade. Sleek and suave in style, Iyara's polished timber floors and matte black fit out wi...
Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Cairns

Find charming café Vines nestled in the beautiful grounds of Limberlost Garden Centre on Old Smithfield Road in Cairns. Set in the home of the original owners of the centre, the historic old Queens...
Tha Fish
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

The Chambers

The Chambers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Cairns

Prawn Star

Prawn Star

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Cairns

Golden Boat Chinese restaurant in Cairns CBD is renowned for their Yum Cha daily at lunchtime.
Ochre Restaurant

Ochre Restaurant

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

Cairns

While some restaurants create a new dish for which they become renowned, the chefs at Ochre Restaurant Cairns have created a whole new cuisine, unique in its use of Australian native foods and know...