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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Live Music

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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 $69 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...
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...
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...
Pasta NightEvery ThursdayJoin us on Thursday night for your choice from four delicious pasta dishes for just $18 each. Come and try them for yourself, click on more info to book your table:
"Seafood Platter"
Savour $2 oysters, bubbles, and live music with stunning sunset views.From 12–5PM DailyImmerse yourself in the charm of our stunning waterfront setting, accompanied by a glass of your favourite bubbles—be it Champagne, Prosecco, Brut, or Sparkling Rosé. From 12–5pm daily, indulge in ...
Rocco

Rocco

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Cairns

Rooftop Rhythms & CocktailsBook Now!Dinner’s done—now rise above it all. Head up to the rooftop for Rocco After dark, where city lights shimmer, the DJ spins smooth late-night vibes, and the cocktails flow 'til late. Every Friday and...
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...
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 ...
Elixir Music Bar on Abbott Street in Cairns is a vibrant, underground-style live music venue and tapas bar. Since opening in 2011, it’s grown from a jazz nook into a full creative hub - hosting liv...
Discover a friendly, relaxed dining venue overlooking the magnificent Johnstone River at Innisfail RSL Club on Fitzgerald Esplanade in Innisfail. Enjoy the views and surroundings alfresco on the fr...
Set five minutes north of Palm Cove is tantalising grill destination Ellis Beach Bar & Grill. Locals and visiting travellers enjoy the picturesque beach views of the Coral Sea and Double Island, wh...
The Tin Shed

The Tin Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Port Douglas

The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
Parkview Hotel

Parkview Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Gordonvale

Muddy's Cafe

Muddy's Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Cairns

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Cairns

The Pier Bar & Grill

The Pier Bar & Grill

Grill   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Three Wolves

Three Wolves

Tapas   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Cairns