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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Vegetarian Options

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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...
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...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
An exotic sensory feast awaits diners at multi-award-winning Tamarind, signature restaurant of Cairns’ Reef Hotel Casino. The journey begins with an ambient, low-lit dining room set with crisp whit...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 3.30 pm-5.30 pm Daily Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktai...
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 flavour. Delight in the freshest lobster from the Northern Territory, with sweet, tender meat that melts in your ...
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Edge Hill

Sri Lanka Curry ClubFriday 20 March - 5:30pmJoin us at NOA to experience the bold, vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka in a specially curated three-course feast. Sri Lankan cuisine is known for its depth and complexity, fragrant spices layered ...
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

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

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...
ISLA

ISLA

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Port Douglas

From Rainforest to Reef at ISLARainforest to ReefThis August, ‘Rainforest to Reef’ celebrates Far North Queensland’s finest ingredients with a soulful homage to our little island of Mauritius!
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...
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Edge Hill

Taco Wednesday $7 Tacos all dayMid-week just got a whole lot tastier! Join us every Wednesday for $7 Tacos all night long. Taco Wednesday at Guerrilla Mid-week just got a whole lot tastier! Join us every Wednesday for $7 Tac...
"Seafood Platter"
Early Bird Seafood TowerFrom 5 pm-6 pm DailyIt’s time to indulge in a seafood sensation paired with a complimentary cocktail, overlooking spectacular marina views. Think freshly shucked oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, plump prawns and more of the...
Feed Me!6 people +Gather your crew and let the chefs take care of the rest with the Feed Me menu, designed for groups who love to share and explore. Enjoy a generous spread of sticky fingers, BBQ favourites, signatu...
"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...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Cairns

Our new Lunch Special sets are now available!New Lunch Special sets!Lunch specials now available! Don't miss out on our tasty lunch sets at great value.
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club
International Women's DayAvailable on 08/03/2026Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special menu created just for the occasion <3
The Nest

The Nest

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
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...
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 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...