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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"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Taste of Tamarind Degustation MenuElevate your experienceEmbark on a five-course culinary journey celebrating the finest flavors of Tamarind. Your evening begins with a glass of Jansz Premium Cuvée and an elegant amuse-bouche, setting the stage for a th...
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...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 3.30 pm-5.30 pm Daily Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktai...
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...
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 ...
Grill NightGrill Menu From $25Choose from our grill menu starting from $25, Includes our succulent ribs, Delicious Rumps and tender rib fillets. Round up your mates!
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.
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   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Edge Hill

SUNSET SESSIONSMON to SAT | 3PM - 5:30PMEase into golden hour at NOA with Sunset Sessions, running Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 5:30pm. Enjoy sunset menu favourites and signature cocktails, made for easy bites, post-work drinks, and re...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Jade Inn

Jade Inn

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Port Douglas

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...
Eazytiger Trinity Beach
Located on Trinity Beach Road in the heart of Trinity Beach, Eazytiger is a vibrant and welcoming Asian tapas restaurant where the joy of sharing, exploring and savouring bold flavours takes centre...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 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...
Ela Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Midweek Set MenuMonday- ThursdayTurn any weeknight into a dining occasion with this midweek dinner promotion, available Monday to Thursday from 5:00pm. Enjoy a generous three-course menu for $59 per person, with the freedom to ch...
$25 LUNCH SPECIALSIncludes a Drink!Cairns’ most stylish lunch just got better. Our $25 Lunch Specials are served daily at Piato and include your choice of house wine, bubbles, tap beer, soft drink or juice. Fresh Mediterranean flavo...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

A Cairns institution on Shields Street in Cairns City, La Fettuccina has been serving authentic Italian cuisine with warmth and consistency for decades. Blending the rustic charm of a traditional t...
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...