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Seasonal MenuBook Now!Located 10 minutes south of Port Douglas, Osprey’s Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Osprey’s is a quality dining destination popular with locals, visitors and overnight gue...
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...
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 flavor. Delight in the freshest lobster from the Northern Territory, with sweet, tender meat that melts in your m...
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

Morning Delights at BabalBook Now!Start your morning right at Babal, where breakfast is served with heart and flavour from 7:30 to 11:30. Whether you're craving a wholesome start with our housemade Irish Wheaten Bread and preserves...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Red Wine, Pairing dinner6 course degustation menuJoin us for our annual red wine dedicated menu where chefs have curated a beautiful menu using red wine throughout. every dish will be served with a matching glass of red. Book now via the link bel...
Plenty Restaurant

Plenty Restaurant

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Mission Beach

Have You Tried Our Coconut Paradise Waffle Yet?A Must Try!We’re open all weekend for breakfast and lunch by the sea — come savour your favourites in paradise! Our Coconut Paradise Waffles are a must try! And when the sun sets, join us for a memorable even...
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:
Ela Mediterranean

Ela Mediterranean

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Vino & Vista Hour!Every Sat - Sun 3-6pm.Enjoy a curated selection of delicious cocktails, refreshing beers, house wines, and spirits, paired perfectly with a small selection of Mediterranean-inspired small plates. Whether you're catch...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Wine & Dine 4-Course Degustation Join us at Sails for an evening of premium wine and food pairings. Four inspired courses, each matched with a wine chosen for its character and perfect pairing: Seared scallops + Quartz Reef Mé...
Wrasse & Roe Seafood Restaurant

Wrasse & Roe Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

Restaurant & Catering Association
The best Line caught reef fish FNQ has to offer!Open every night from 5pmLooking for that perfectly cooked piece of premium line caught Reef fish, with options like Red Emperor, Large mouth Nannygai & Gold Band snapper you'll be well taken care of by the team @wrasseanr...
Eazytiger Trinity Beach
Are you Team Margarita or Team Tigerita?Order Now!Are you Team Margarita or Team Tigerita? The Tigerita is our bold, spicy marg with an Asian twist — made with sriracha for that fiery kick with a chili salt rim! Which one are you sipping? Book a t...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Palm Cove

Restaurant & Catering Association
A Little Bit About Beach Almond!Book Now!A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia Awaits. Take a stroll at beautiful Palm Cove and discover the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia at Beach Almond. We bring together the freshest local seaf...
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

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

Cairns

Cook Your CatchAvailable Daily, $35 PPShangri-La The Marina, Cairns invites you to experience "Cook Your Catch". Revel in the best that Far North Queensland has to offer as you complete your day on the water by savouring your own fresh...
Visit Ozmosis Cafe Trattoria Bar!Book Now!We are open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, and 3 days a week for dinner. Happy hour is from 10-2 or 2-5pm. Be sure to make a booking via the link below. We cannot wait to accommodate you al...
GiGi Bar Restaurant

GiGi Bar Restaurant

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Edge Hill

Golden Hour Daily At GIGI Bar Restaurant Book Now!We have Golden Hour daily from 3-5pm! Be sure to make a booking via the link below! Grab a drink and share some plates with friends or family! We cannot wait to accommodate you all!
Cafe Matteo

Cafe Matteo

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Manunda

Expect to find the best coffee and fresh quality, café-style fare with flair at Café Matteo on Anderson Street in Manunda. This well-loved local Cairns eatery is a modern space, thoughtfully conver...
"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...
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...
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 ...