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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants Serving Lunch

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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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 Tue 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...
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

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

Yorkeys Knob

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"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Cairns

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...
Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Trinity Beach

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 Tue 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...
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Ela Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 Tue 6:00 AM

Edge Hill

On Pyne Street in Edge Hill, just minutes from Cairns Airport, NOA is your go-to neighbourhood restaurant for vibrant Modern Australian dining with Asian-inspired flair. Showcasing the best of Far ...
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:00 AM

Cairns

Overlooking the marina on Pierpoint Road in Cairns City, Piato Mediterranean Cuisine delivers refined waterfront dining with relaxed sophistication. Celebrating superior home-style Mediterranean co...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 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   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
Babal

Babal

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

Port Douglas

Tiger Prawns with Chilli CrispMust-Try DishVisit us at Babal and taste one of our favourites on the menu for good reason. Our tiger prawns are tossed through house-made chilli crisp and scallop XO, then served with silky rice noodles for a ...
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!
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 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...
The Vine Room

The Vine Room

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Cairns

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

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 AM

Cairns

Nestled along leafy McManus Street in Cairns, The Nest is a serene retreat that blends tropical tranquillity with understated style. Its exterior hints at the region’s relaxed rhythm - lush greener...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Cairns

Discover Cairns’ premier destination for bold Japanese and Asian-fusion cuisine at KOI Bar & Restaurant on the Esplanade. Blending the best of traditional Japanese dishes with innovative Asian flav...