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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Award-Winning Dining At Harrisons Port DouglasJoin Us TodayJoin us at Harrisons Restaurant, Port Douglas’ most nationally awarded restaurant, for an unforgettable dining experience. Open Tuesday to Saturday, enjoy Social Hour from 3:30pm–5:30pm before dinn...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
Monday DealBuy Two Get One 1/2 PriceBuy one Entree and one Main meal, and get your 2nd Main meal 1/2 Price! Great way to start the week.
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
Spaghetti alla PescatoraBook now!At La Fettuccina, Spaghetti alla Pescatora brings the flavours of the sea to the table. A traditional fisherman’s style dish, it combines prawns and fresh fish with garlic, chilli and olive oil for...
Happy Hour2-5pm | Tuesday-SaturdayUnwind by the coast at EazyTiger Trinity Beach with a happy hour worth arriving early for. From Tuesday to Saturday, 2–5pm, enjoy expertly crafted cocktails for $14, refreshing beers for just $6 an...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Palm Cove

Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover an award-winning restaurant celebrating the rich harvest of local seafood at Beach Almond on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove. Nestled in an iconic beachfront location, a rustic ambience aw...
Established in 1987, Jade Inn on Macrossan Street in Port Douglas offers a vibrant dining experience with authentic Asian flavours, served in a casual setting. Located in the heart of town, this di...
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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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 Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

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...
NOA

NOA

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

Edge Hill

NOA Char Monday Burgers & Beers - $20Every burger leans hard into bold Asian flavours, sharp pickles, rich sauces and proper balance. Pick your burger, add fries, grab a tap beer and settle in! It’s comfort food, made to make Mondays ...
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Cairns

PIATO BANQUET$65pp (Min 2)Experience Piato Mediterranean Cuisine’s Piato Banquet, a $65pp Mediterranean table experience made for sharing. Enjoy chef’s mezze selection, grilled octopus, sizzling prawns, seared scallops, con...
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

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...
Afternoon TeaEvery SaturdayJoin us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm in the Daintree Bar & Lounge, where your palate will be whisked away by delicious flavours and a distinctly tropical atmosphere.
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...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

For the vibrant fresh flavours of Japanese cuisine, discerning Cairns diners head to Wawawa Izakaya on Lake Street. From the colourful wall murals of a Japanese woman and Mount Fuji to bright neon ...