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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
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 ...
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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Every Occasion at Ollie's ItalianGood times start here!Celebrate life's special moments at Ollie's Italian, where authentic Italian cuisine meets stunning waterfront views. Whether it's a birthday, corporate event, wedding, or family gathering, our tai...
Cocktail BarFriday Nights 9pmFriday’s, Dolce Vita will be hosting our modern day cocktails bar. From 9pm we will offer our extensive cocktail range, relaxing ambience, and our plates made to share.
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Cairns

Truffle Dinner at C'est bon A once a year event !Our Annual Black Truffle Dedicated Degustation Menu on all 6 Course
Osprey's Treetop DiningBook Now!Indulge in exceptional dining where rainforest meets the Coral Sea, showcasing seasonal produce in a breathtaking treetop setting.
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Port Douglas

Located on Macrossan Street in the heart of Port Douglas, Babal serves up a modern twist on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours in a stylish, open-air setting. This vibrant eatery invites gue...
Tha Fish

Tha Fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
IGNIS Palm Cove

IGNIS Palm Cove

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Palm Cove

Modern Italian Dining ExperienceRefined FlavoursIGNIS Palm Cove delivers refined modern Italian cuisine in an intimate, coastal setting. Expect handmade pasta, premium Australian produce and European technique brought together with flair. From d...
Right on the edge of Trinity Inlet along the Cairns Esplanade, SAILS Bar and Restaurant is where the ancient culinary marriage of Peruvian boldness and Japanese precision — true Nikkei cuisine — me...
Nestled on the Cairns waterfront, Ela Modern Bistro on Marlin Parade brings the warmth, generosity and vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean to Tropical North Queensland. Designed around share-styl...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

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

Palm Cove

Seafood Platter24 hours notice requiredThe ultimate indulgence for all the seafood lovers. Enjoy at the Reef House restaurant, poolside or in the privacy of your room. This sumptuous spread includes natural oysters, Moreton Bay Bugs...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Cairns

New Flavours Have ArrivedElevated Japanese diningFrom buttery Miso Black Cod, Deep Sea perch Nitsuke and Soy-Ginger Octopus to upgraded Wagyu cuts, our new dinner menu celebrates the very best of contemporary Japanese cuisine. Book your table and...
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Cairns

Nestled along leafy McManus Street in Cairns, The Nest is a serene retreat that blends tropical tranquillity with understated style. Its exterior hints at the region’s relaxed rhythm - lush greener...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
The Gillies Cafe

The Gillies Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Yungaburra

When in Tropical North Queensland, make sure to visit The Gillies Café on Gillies Range Road in Yungaburra. Situated at the top of the famous Gillies Range in the picturesque hills of the Atherton ...
Pizza Loca Cantina is a Mexican-inspired eatery nestled inside The Grounds at Woree, offering a creative fusion of wood-fired pizzas, tacos and cocktails, in a relaxed, casual cantina setting. Sett...