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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Gluten Free Options

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Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
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...
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"
An exotic sensory feast awaits diners at multi-award-winning Tamarind, signature restaurant of Cairns’ Reef Hotel Casino. The journey begins with an ambient, low-lit dining room set with crisp whit...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Fresh Lobster and Josper-grilled TomahawkLimited Portions DailyTreat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience at Ollie's, where luxury meets flavour. Delight in the freshest lobster from the Northern Territory, with sweet, tender meat that melts in your ...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

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...
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...
Cellar SessionsLocal Food, Great Friends6 COURSE DEGUSTATION GUIDED WINE EXPERIENCE MATCHING WINES WITH EACH COURSE EXCLUSIVE ISLA MERCH VIP DISCOUNT FOR OUR NEXT EVENT P.S WE CAN WORK WITH ANY DIETARIES!
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

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

Cairns

Early Bird Seafood TowerFrom 5 pm-6 pm DailyIt’s time to indulge in a seafood sensation paired with a complimentary cocktail, overlooking spectacular marina views. Think freshly shucked oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, plump prawns and more of the...
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, located in the picturesque suburb of Yorkeys Knob in Tropical North Queensland, offers a unique dining experience that blends stunning waterfront views with modern Austra...
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 ...
Bonvoy Hour & Nightcap5pm-6pm & 8.30pm-10pmAs the sun dips, the energy rises. Join us at Daintree Bar for Bonvoy Hour from 5pm to 6pm and Bonvoy Nightcap from 8.30pm to 10pm, daily. Mocktails from $12, cocktails from $18, beers $8, and wine...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
The Vine Room

The Vine Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Aperitivo Hour4pm - 6pm dailyEnjoy exclusive specials on our house wines, tap beers, and sparkling selections.
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

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

Palm Cove

Group Wellness RetreatOpen for saleAt The Reef House Adults Retreat, wellness isn’t an activity — it’s a way of being. Our exclusive 3- and 5-night Wellness Retreats invite you to pause, breathe, and restore balance in a beachfront ...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Cairns

Sake flights have entered the gameSake flights now pouring Sake flights have entered the game at KOI Bar & Restaurant, taking you on a journey through six distinctive Japanese sakes. Begin with light, refreshing notes and progress into rich, expressive fla...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 PM

Cairns

Consider your visit an indulgent journey of the senses at Cairns' only truly French restaurant, C'est Bon on Lake Street. Expect a smart, casual tropical dining experience in stylish surrounds of p...
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

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...
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...