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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...
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...
Osprey's Treetop DiningBook Now!Indulge in exceptional dining where rainforest meets the Coral Sea, showcasing seasonal produce in a breathtaking treetop setting.
Classic Italian, premium seafood and expertly prepared steaks with a modern twist — Dolce Vita Tablelands on Main Street in Atherton is a refined and welcoming dining destination that brings a genu...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Cairns

Discover Cairns’ premier destination for bold Japanese and Asian-fusion cuisine at KOI Bar & Restaurant on the Esplanade. Blending the best of traditional Japanese dishes with innovative Asian flav...
Consider your visit an indulgent journey of the senses at Cairns' only truly French restaurant, C'est Bon on Lake Street. Expect a smart, casual tropical dining experience in stylish surrounds of p...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
FATHER'S DAY ON THE WATERFRONTBOOK LUNCH & WIN $100*Celebrate Father’s Day by the water at Sails Cairns on Sunday 6 September. Dad’s first Canecutter Lager is on us with the purchase of a main meal valued at $30 or more. The offer is limited t...
IGNIS Palm Cove

IGNIS Palm Cove

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Ela BanquetsStarting from $69 ppBanquets are the perfect option for easy dining, offering a seamless sharing experience and excellent value. Cannes Table $69 pp or Alicante Table $89 pp minimum of 2 people. Gather your crew and t...
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...
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...
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...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...