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Tropical North Queensland Modern Australian Restaurants

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Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
TASTE OF TAMARINDDegustation menuEmbark on a five-course culinary journey celebrating the finest flavors of Tamarind. Your evening begins with a glass of Jansz Premium Cuvée and an elegant amuse-bouche, setting the stage for a tho...
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...
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...
Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
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...
"Seafood Platter"
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...
Connect with guests, locals and visitors as you raise a glass to the past at The Daintree Bar on Avenue of Palms in Port Douglas. Nestled in the heart of Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, this spacious...
Overlooking the beautiful waters of Port Douglas, Salsa Bar & Grill is the go-to venue for locals and tourists alike. Situated on popular Wharf Street precinct, Salsa’s white timber furnishings, la...
Nautilus Restaurant

Nautilus Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover a friendly, relaxed dining venue overlooking the magnificent Johnstone River at Innisfail RSL Club on Fitzgerald Esplanade in Innisfail. Enjoy the views and surroundings alfresco on the fr...
Ten 06

Ten 06

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00 AM

Yorkeys Knob

Tucked away on Coondoo Street in the heart of Kuranda, Here’s Good is a cosy, laid-back café serving up honest food and good vibes. With a rustic rainforest charm, recycled timber décor and local a...
Happy 4 10

Happy 4 10

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

Set five minutes north of Palm Cove is tantalising grill destination Ellis Beach Bar & Grill. Locals and visiting travellers enjoy the picturesque beach views of the Coral Sea and Double Island, wh...
The Tin Shed
The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Cairns

After a day exploring the endless activities Mission Beach has to offer, make your way to the tropical oasis of Castaways Resort and Spa to refuel at resident eatery, BUKO. Take a seat on the relax...