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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

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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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Burger"
N17 Burger Co

N17 Burger Co

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

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Enjoy unparalleled views of the glistening Coral Sea and Marlin Coast from L’Unico Trattoria Italiano on Vasey Street in Trinity Beach. This family-run Italian seafood restaurant is nestled on the ...