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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants Serving Lunch

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Set along the waterfront at Marlin Parade in Cairns City, Ollie’s Italian is a vibrant dining destination where Italian tradition meets the flavours of tropical North Queensland. The menu brings to...
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...
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.
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Edge Hill

SUNSET SESSIONSMON to SAT | 3PM - 5:30PMEnjoy our sunset menu and signature cocktails, perfect for post-work drinks, easy bites, and relaxed vibes. Walk-ins welcome. Come early, stay late.
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Eazytiger 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...
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...
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 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 Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

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

Palm Cove

Mothers Day High TeaPre-bookings Essential Celebrate Mother’s Day with an indulgent High Tea experience at The Reef House on Sunday 10th May from 12pm – 3pm, featuring a beautifully curated three-tier selection of elegant savouries, classic...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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 ...
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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 ...
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.
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:15 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...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
New lunch menuAvailable now!Osprey’s Restaurant unveils a fresh new lunch menu, inspired by the vibrant flavours of Tropical North Queensland and crafted with locally sourced ingredients, showcasing a relaxed yet refined dini...
Grill NightGrill Menu From $25Choose from our grill menu starting from $25, Includes our succulent ribs, Delicious Rumps and tender rib fillets.