AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Tropical North Queensland Restaurants Serving Lunch

Popular Cuisines : Modern Australian  Cafe  Italian  Thai  International  Pub Food  Asian  Indian  

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 $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 at 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 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...
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
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   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Edge Hill

SUNSET SESSIONSMON to SAT | 3PM - 5:30PMEase into golden hour at NOA with Sunset Sessions, running Monday to Saturday from 3pm to 5:30pm. Enjoy sunset menu favourites and signature cocktails, made for easy bites, post-work drinks, and re...
Tha Fish

Tha Fish

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
Located on Pier Point Road in Cairns City overlooking the stunning marina, Tha Fish is a warm and welcoming seafood restaurant where the highest quality locally sourced seafood, relaxed yet attenti...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
SAILS Cairns

SAILS Cairns

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

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...
Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Ela Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Ela BanquetsStarting from $69 ppBanquets are the perfect option for easy dining, offering a seamless sharing experience and excellent value. Cannes Table $69 pp or Alicante Table $89 pp minimum of 2 people. Gather your crew and t...
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Cairns

$25 LUNCH SPECIALSIncludes a Drink!Cairns’ most stylish lunch just got better. Our $25 Lunch Specials are served daily at Piato and include your choice of house wine, bubbles, tap beer, soft drink or juice. Fresh Mediterranean flavo...
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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 ...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Curated Bites & Rare PoursJapanese Bar DiningMore than a whisky and cocktail lounge, KOI Bar offers a carefully curated menu of Japanese-inspired dishes designed for sharing and discovery. Expect fresh seafood, premium ingredients, elevated b...
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Book Now: Bastille Day 4-Course French LunchReserve a seat today!Celebrate Bastille Day at C'est Bon Cairns, Cairns' only authentic French Restaurant, with a specially curated 4-course lunch featuring French classics and live entertainment on Monday, 14 July fro...
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 at 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 at 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 at 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...