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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Takeaway

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Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
From Bar & Kitchen BeginningsJoin our story—dine hereBack in 2005, both as strangers, we crossed paths at Zinc in Port Douglas—Chris tending bar, Dani honing her craft in the kitchen. Fast-forward 13 years, and here we stand, now the proud owners of ...
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
Discover Modern Italian dining at Ollie's on the exclusive waterfront dining precinct of Marlin Parade in Cairns. With stunning views of Trinity Inlet and the Great Barrier Reef, you will feel like...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
KOI Bar & Restaurant

KOI Bar & Restaurant

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Sake flights have entered the gameSake flights now pouring Sake flights have entered the game at KOI Bar & Restaurant, taking you on a journey through six distinctive Japanese sakes. Begin with light, refreshing notes and progress into rich, expressive fla...
Folly

Folly

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Redlynch

Everyday Eats At Folly CaféStop By And SavourFolly Café is your local go-to for fresh, feel-good food and great coffee. Enjoy wholesome breakfasts, vibrant salads, and house-made treats crafted with quality ingredients and a touch of creativi...
Grill NightGrill Menu From $25Choose from our grill menu starting from $25, Includes our succulent ribs, Delicious Rumps and tender rib fillets.
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Happy Hour at Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar!Daily from 2–5 pmJoin us daily from 2 pm–5 pm for dine-in only Happy Hour delights! Enjoy Italian classics like Margherita or Riviera pizza, cheesy garlic bread, or crispy arancini. Craving more? Dive into seafood ...
For tropical beachfront dining in the heart of Mission Beach, head to Plenty Restaurant on Donkin Lane. Take in stunning views of the ocean and nearby islands at this TNQ dining destination as you ...
Jade Inn

Jade Inn

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30 PM

Port Douglas

HOMEMADE DIM SUMA Must Try!Taste the flavour of homemade dim sum at Jade Inn! Enjoy a variety of handcrafted delights like steamed dumplings, spring rolls, curry puffs, sate chicken skewers, seafood toast, deep fried wontons...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
"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...
When in Tropical North Queensland, make sure to visit The Gillies Café on Gillies Range Road in Yungaburra. Situated at the top of the famous Gillies Range in the picturesque hills of the Atherton ...
Pizza Loca Cantina

Pizza Loca Cantina

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 3:30 PM

Woree

Pizza Loca Cantina is a Mexican-inspired eatery nestled inside The Grounds at Woree, offering a creative fusion of wood-fired pizzas, tacos and cocktails, in a relaxed, casual cantina setting. Sett...
The Surfy Port Douglas

The Surfy Port Douglas

International   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Port Douglas

Stroll up from the sands of Port Douglas beach for an icy cold beer and bite to eat at The Surfy bistro on the corner of The Esplanade and Mowbray Street. You can’t get any more beachfront than thi...