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Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch set menu$58 per personTurn your midday break into an Italian escape with Ollie’s Lunch Promotion. Available daily from 11:30am, enjoy a refined three-course set menu for $58 per person, showcasing seasonal Italian flavo...
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...
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...
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Edge Hill

Sri Lanka Curry ClubFriday 20 March - 5:30pmJoin us at NOA to experience the bold, vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka in a specially curated three-course feast. Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its depth and complexity, fragrant spices layered ...
Ela Mediterranean

Ela Mediterranean

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
International Women's DayAvailable on 08/03/2026Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special menu created just for the occasion <3
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Cairns

Established in 1989, La Fettuccina is a long-standing favourite on Cairns’ dining scene, with almost equally long-standing staff. Patrons have been returning time and again to this iconic restauran...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

Our new Lunch Special sets are now available!New Lunch Special sets!Lunch specials now available! Don't miss out on our tasty lunch sets at great value.
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 AM

Cairns

Your new Breakfast & Lunch SpotCoffee, Bagels & MoreJoin us at The Nest on McManus Street in Whitfield, Cairns a cosy, community favourite café serving excellent coffee, fresh breakfast and lunch options, toasted sandwiches, bagels, wraps and sweet ...
The Vine Room

The Vine Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

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 6:00 PM

Palm Cove

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...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 Wed 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...
Grill NightGrill Menu From $25Choose from our grill menu starting from $25, Includes our succulent ribs, Delicious Rumps and tender rib fillets.
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...
GiGi Bar Restaurant

GiGi Bar Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Wed 3:00 PM

Edge Hill

Host your next celebration at GigiHost, Relax, EnjoyHost your next celebration with us at Gigi! Simply choose one of two curated menu options when booking your function, and enjoy stress-free planning. We provide warm hospitality and beautifully pre...