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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

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Set along the waterfront at Marlin Parade in Cairns City, Ollie’s Italian is a vibrant dining destination where Italian tradition meets the flavours of tropical North Queensland. The menu brings to...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Experience Tamarind—where fine dining meets artistry.New MenuOur menu celebrates ‘Australian Freestyle’ cuisine, blending global influences with the finest seasonal local produce. Passionate chefs craft each dish with innovation, delivering a culinary experi...
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...
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...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Savour More, Spend LessSpend and get pointsJoin Hemingway’s Rewards at Sails and get 1 point per $1, plus bonus offers like double points tacos, bonus points and more. Points can be redeemed at Sails or any Hemingway's Brewery location (of...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Stratford

Gatherings made unforgettable at PalookaTailored EventsHost your next celebration with us at Palooka! From intimate private dining to large group functions, our team will tailor menus and drinks to make your event memorable. Perfect for birthdays, enga...
ISLA

ISLA

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Port Douglas

From Rainforest to Reef at ISLARainforest to ReefThis August, ‘Rainforest to Reef’ celebrates Far North Queensland’s finest ingredients with a soulful homage to our little island of Mauritius!
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

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...
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...
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Your new Breakfast & Lunch SpotCoffee, Bagels & MoreJoin us at The Nest on McManus Street in Whitfield, Cairns a cosy, community favourite café serving excellent coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch options, toasted sandwiches, bagels, wraps and sweet ...
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Palm Cove

Mothers Day High TeaPre-bookings Essential Celebrate Mother’s Day with an indulgent High Tea experience at The Reef House on Sunday 10th May from 12pm – 3pm, featuring a beautifully curated three-tier selection of elegant savouries, classic...
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

Tiger Prawns with Chilli CrispMust-Try DishVisit us at Babal and taste one of our favourites on the menu for good reason. Our tiger prawns are tossed through house-made chilli crisp and scallop XO, then served with silky rice noodles for a ...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Experience French Flavours at C’est BonFrance in CairnsAt C’est Bon, we bring the flavours of France to Cairns, combining classic French techniques with fresh, local North Queensland produce. Our menu features carefully crafted à la carte and tasting o...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
New lunch menuAvailable now!Osprey’s Restaurant unveils a fresh new lunch menu, inspired by the vibrant flavours of Tropical North Queensland and crafted with locally sourced ingredients, showcasing a relaxed yet refined dini...
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

Pizza Loca Cantina

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Woree

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Burger"
N17 Burger Co

N17 Burger Co

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

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