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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...
Tropicale Italiano – The Long LunchTastiest New Event!Get ready for an unforgettable Italian long lunch at Ollie’s Italian. From Cichetti, four course menu, flowing Italian wines, Aperol Spritz on arrival, limoncello to finish, and live music straight...
New Menu7th July 2026Dolce Vita Tablelands will be releasing its brand-new menu this July packed with authentic Italian flavors, an extended wine selection and constant specials in the works. If you want to experience ...
Osprey’s Restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere with stunning views of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges from the exclusive Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas. Perched on a pri...
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...
IGNIS Palm Cove

IGNIS Palm Cove

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Palm Cove

Discover contemporary European flavours in Palm Cove at IGNIS on Williams Esplanade. Exuding a tropical beachside setting, IGNIS promises an exquisite dining experience sure to tantalise your taste...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Stratford

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...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Cairns

Curated Bites & Rare PoursJapanese Bar DiningMore than a whisky and cocktail lounge, KOI Bar offers a carefully curated menu of Japanese-inspired dishes designed for sharing and discovery. Expect fresh seafood, premium ingredients, elevated b...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Cairns

Book Now: Bastille Day 4-Course French LunchReserve a seat today!Celebrate Bastille Day at C'est Bon Cairns, Cairns' only authentic French Restaurant, with a specially curated 4-course lunch featuring French classics and live entertainment on Monday, 14 July fro...
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...
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
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...