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What's On - Tropical North Queensland,QLD

Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
5 Jul -
30 Sep

Take Away at Jungle Fowl

10% off 5 Days from 5 pm

Take away delicious Thai delights from our modern & vibrant menu from Wednesday-Sunday. Text or call ahead 0438 055 038 to order. Pick-up between 5-6 pm for some Happy Hour specials.Closed Monday &... more
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
5 May 25 -
4 May 26

Social Hour

3:30-5:30 PM daily

Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktails ... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
29 Jun -
28 Dec

The New Sunday Tradition

Gather Your Friends

Available 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... more
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
24 May -
5 Oct

Sunday Chef's Table Lunch

With Chef Ben Wallace

We are excited to be sharing our Sunday Long Lunch by Chef Benjamin Wallace. Each week we will have a limited-seat Chef’s Table Lunch Experience running 12 pm-3 pm. Experience our very own Chef coo... more
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
4 May 25 -
30 May 26

Sunday Roast

A ritual to be savoured!

Experience the ultimate Sunday tradition at Harrisons with our signature Sunday Roast. Indulge in perfectly roasted beef, golden Yorkshire pudding, beef dripping roast potatoes, market greens, and ... more
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
4 May 25 -
1 May 26

Lunch Return to Harrisons

More Harrisons more often

Harrisons is now delighted to offer daily lunch service from 12:30–2:30 PM, giving you even more opportunities to enjoy our award-winning dining. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely midday escape or... more
Osprey's Restaurant

Osprey's Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
20 May -
30 Sep

Seasonal Menu

Book 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... more
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
9 Jun -
30 Sep

The One Everyone Comes Back For

A Must Try!

Experience the bold flavours of Tamarind’s Penang Duck Curry – a standout dish that brings together tradition and indulgence. Tender confit duck leg is paired with rich, aromatic Penang curry, comp... more
Osprey's Restaurant

Osprey's Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
12 Jun -
30 Sep

DINE IN THE CANOPY!

Book Now!

Perched in the treetops, Osprey’s Restaurant is a unique Port Douglas dining experience. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner amongst the birds and wildlife. Book today via the link below. more
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

13 Aug -
30 Nov

Morning Delights at Babal

Book 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... more
Babal

Babal

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

13 Aug -
30 Nov

Global Flavours, Local Twist at Babal

Try us today!

Experience bold, modern flavours at Babal from 11:30am with a menu that celebrates fresh, local produce and global inspiration. Dive into standout dishes like the New England Style Lobster Roll, Lo... more
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Father's
Day

Fresh Lobster and Josper-grilled Tomahawk

Limited Portions Daily

Treat 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 ... more
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
21 Aug -
13 Oct

De Beaurepaire Wines & a Curated Six-Course Degustation Dinner

Wednesday 15th October

This special event celebrates the collaboration between Tamarind’s culinary team and the visionary winemakers of De Beaurepaire Wines, whose French-inspired techniques and cool-climate vineyards ha... more
Melaleuca Port Douglas

Melaleuca Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
4 Sep -
29 Nov

A Culinary Journey in Tropical Port Douglas

Fresh Local Dining

Award-winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee welcome you to Melaleuca in the heart of tropical Port Douglas. With a passion for fresh, local produce, Adam showcases creative dishes inspired... more
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Sep -
30 Nov

From Bar & Kitchen Beginnings

Join our story—dine here

Back 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 ... more
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
9-30
Sep

Coastal Cuisine with Fire & Flair

Discover coastal flavours

Our dinner menu at Zinc Port Douglas is a celebration of North Queensland’s abundance—and the mastery of fire. Begin with vibrant bites like chicken skewers, Tasmanian salmon sashimi, burrata, or c... more
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
9 Sep -
30 Nov

Decadent Finishes at Zinc

End on a sweet high note

At Zinc, dessert is no afterthought—it’s the final chapter of your Port Douglas dining story. Dive into creations like the Chocolate Tribulation with hazelnut mousse and raspberry sorbet, or the Tr... more
Folly

Folly

Cafe   $$$$$

Redlynch

10-30
Sep

Charcuterie Boards — Petite & Grande Shared Delights

Cheese, Chat, Cheers!

At Folly, our charcuterie boards are crafted for connection—whether it's just two of you or a small gathering. Choose between petite (2 people) or grande (for more) and ask our team to curate a mix... more
Folly

Folly

Cafe   $$$$$

Redlynch

10 Sep -
1 Dec

Folly Drinks Menu — Sip in Style

Raise Your Glass

Step into Folly’s liquid wardrobe: our drinks menu offers something for every mood and moment. From curated cocktails to fine wines, local beers, and thoughtful non-alcoholic options, we’ve tailore... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
17-27
Sep

Toni En Famille At Salt House

Reserve Your Spot Now

Join us at Salt House on Saturday, September 27th, for a special open-air screening of Toni en Famille (2023), presented by Alliance Française de Cairns. Shown in French with English subtitles, thi... more