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Cairns Restaurants With Water Views

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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...
Host Your Christmas Party at Ollie’s Italian!Book your spot nowCelebrate the festive season in style at Ollie’s Italian – Looking for the perfect spot to eat, drink & be merry? ???? Cairns’ stunning waterfront venue. With delicious modern Italian cuisine, flex...
The Vine Room

The Vine Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Aperitivo Hour4pm - 6pm dailyEnjoy exclusive specials on our house wines, tap beers, and sparkling selections.
"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...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Sake flights have entered the gameSake flights now pouring Sake flights have entered the game at KOI Bar & Restaurant, taking you on a journey through six distinctive Japanese sakes. Begin with light, refreshing notes and progress into rich, expressive fla...
Hello Sunshine, Hello Weekend!Friday to SundayCelebrate both with a long lunch at Ela and our bottomless drinks package. Two full hours of flowing spritzes, wines and beers alongside your favourite dishes and that perfect Trinity Inlet backdro...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

SAVOUR NEW YEAR'S DAY @ SAILSSavour more. Spend less. Ease into the new year at Sails Bar & Restaurant, located on the waterfront in the heart of Cairns. Whether you’re recovering, reconnecting, or just ready to welcome 2026 in style, our relaxed luxe...
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...
Rocco

Rocco

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Dundee's on the Waterfront, located in the scenic Cairns, offers a unique dining experience that showcases the essence of modern Australian cuisine. With stunning views of the waterfront, the resta...
Prawn Star

Prawn Star

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Calypso Club

Calypso Club

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 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...
Tha Fish

Tha Fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
Tha Fish in Cairns is a vibrant seafood restaurant that captures the essence of Tropical North Queensland. Located amidst the stunning landscapes of the region, it offers diners a unique coastal ex...
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Located in the heart of Cairns, Splash Seafood Restaurant offers a delightful culinary experience in Tropical North Queensland. This vibrant eatery showcases an impressive selection of fresh seafoo...
Blu Marlin Bistro

Blu Marlin Bistro

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 AM

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
You can't get any more water's edge dining than at Blu Marlin Bistro on Spence Street in Cairns. With an iconic location next to Reef Fleet Terminal, Blu Marlin has been reinvented after serving lo...
Howlin' Jay's

Howlin' Jay's

American   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns