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Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
29 Jun 25 -
27 Dec 26

The New Sunday Tradition

Gather Your Friends

Available 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... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
30 Jan -
30 Jun

Seafood Deluxe Board For Two

Indulge In Seafood

Dive into the best of the sea with our hot and cold seafood deluxe board, designed for two to share. Indulge in reef fish ceviche, purple whiskey scallops, and chilled Tiger prawns, alongside prawn... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
30 Jan -
30 Jun

Premium Cuts From The Grill

Taste The Best Cuts

Our grill menu showcases dishes crafted with care, like 300g coal roasted lamb cutlets served African style with chermoula and sumac labneh, or a perfectly cooked 350g MB4+ Black Onyx scotch fillet... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
30 Jan -
30 Jun

Vegan Paella With A Twist

Try Vegan Delight

Bringing colour and flavour to the table, our vegan paella is a feast for everyone. Featuring roasted artichoke, green peas, grilled tomato, zucchini, saffron bomba rice, sofrito and aioli, this gl... more
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
6
Mar

International Women's Day

Cocktails & Canapes

Gather the girls together for an afternoon of fun, laughter, cocktails and canapes as we celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Give to Gain” which encourages the mindset of gen... more
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
13 Nov 25 -
30 Nov 26

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... more
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
16 Jan -
30 Apr

Lunch set menu

$58 per person

Turn your midday break into an Italian escape with Ollie’s Lunch Promotion. Available daily from 11:30am, enjoy a refined three-course set menu for $58 per person, showcasing seasonal Italian flavo... more
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
3-28
Feb

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
ISLA

ISLA

Fusion   $$$$$

Port Douglas

7
Mar

Cellar Sessions

Local Food, Great Friends

6 COURSE DEGUSTATION GUIDED WINE EXPERIENCE MATCHING WINES WITH EACH COURSE EXCLUSIVE ISLA MERCH VIP DISCOUNT FOR OUR NEXT EVENT P.S WE CAN WORK WITH ANY DIETARIES! more
ISLA

ISLA

Fusion   $$$$$

Port Douglas

8
Aug

From Rainforest to Reef at ISLA

Rainforest to Reef

This August, ‘Rainforest to Reef’ celebrates Far North Queensland’s finest ingredients with a soulful homage to our little island of Mauritius! more
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$

Stratford

12 Feb -
16 May

Pasta Night at Palooka

Every Wednesday

Midweek just got a whole lot tastier! Join us every Wednesday at Palooka for a cozy night filled with handcrafted pasta dishes, perfectly paired wines, and warm, welcoming vibes. Buon appetito. Boo... more
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$

Stratford

12 Feb -
23 May

Gatherings made unforgettable at Palooka

Tailored Events

Host 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... more
Palooka

Palooka

European   $$$$$

Stratford

12 Feb -
23 May

Wood-Fired Perfection in Cairns

Slice Into Flavour

Visit us at Palooka for delicious wood-fired pizza in the heart of Stratford Village, Cairns. Our Pizza menu is available Wednesday & Thursday 2:30?pm–9?pm and Friday & Saturday 12?pm–9?pm, with op... more
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$

Edge Hill

4 Feb -
4 May

Tacos, Shared Plates and Margaritas

Modern Mexican

At Guerrilla in Edge Hill, Cairns, we serve modern Mexican cuisine with bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Enjoy tacos, share plates, and vibrant mains paired with margaritas and cocktails in a l... more
Guerrilla Cairns

Guerrilla Cairns

Mexican   $$$$$

Edge Hill

4 Feb 26 -
4 Feb 27

Taco Wednesday

$7 Tacos all day

Mid-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... more
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

27 Jun 24 -
31 Dec 26

Cook Your Catch

Available Daily, $35 pp

Shangri-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... more
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

19 Nov 24 -
31 Dec 26

Early Bird Seafood Tower

From 5 pm-6 pm Daily

It’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... more
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

1 Apr 25 -
31 Dec 26

Savour $2 oysters, bubbles and live music with stunning sunset views.

From 12-5 pm Daily

Immerse yourself in the charm of our stunning waterfront setting, accompanied by a glass of your favourite bubbles - be it Champagne, Prosecco, Brut, or Sparkling Rosé. From 12 pm–5 pm daily, indul... more
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

3 Feb -
3 Mar

Chinese New Year Dining Specials

From 17/02 to 28/02

Smoked and Crispy Duck - 1/2 Duck $43, Whole Duck $84 Flying Egg Noodles - $36pp Signature Seafood Platter - $90 more
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

3 Feb -
17 Apr

Smoked & Savoured: A Tropical Evening in Our Backyard

Only available: 17/04

An exclusive one-night dining experience under the stars at The Backyard at Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns. Enjoy premium Tablelands smoked meats, fresh local seafood, and champagne & whiskey cockta... more