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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
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
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
27 Feb -
31 Mar

Experience Tamarind—where fine dining meets artistry.

New Menu

Our menu celebrates ‘Australian Freestyle’ cuisine, blending global influences with the finest seasonal local produce. Passionate chefs craft each dish with innovation, delivering a culinary experi... 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
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Edge Hill

25 Feb -
31 May

NOA Char Monday

Burgers & Beers - $20

Every burger leans hard into bold Asian flavours, sharp pickles, rich sauces and proper balance. Pick your burger, add fries, grab a tap beer and settle in! It’s comfort food, made to make Mondays ... more
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Edge Hill

25 Feb -
31 May

ALL YOU CAN EAT BAO NIGHT

EVERY THURSDAY FROM 6PM

Every Thursday night, dive into our $39 All You Can Eat Bao experience featuring flavour-packed Chinese-inspired fillings — think rich sauces, warming spices and perfectly soft, pillowy buns. Unlim... more
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Edge Hill

26 Feb -
26 May

SUNSET SESSIONS

MON to SAT | 3PM - 5:30PM

Enjoy our sunset menu and signature cocktails, perfect for post-work drinks, easy bites, and relaxed vibes. Walk-ins welcome. Come early, stay late. more
NOA

NOA

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Edge Hill

20
Mar

Sri Lanka Curry Club

Friday 20 March - 5:30pm

Join 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 ... more
Ela Mediterranean

Ela Mediterranean

European   $$$$$

Cairns

16 Jan -
30 Apr

$7 Beers

Everyday

Raise a glass for less with $7 beers available when you order any Charcuterie or Cheese Board. Choose from Asahi, Great Northern, Great Northern Super Crisp, Peroni Nastro or Peroni Red and settle ... more
Ela Mediterranean

Ela Mediterranean

European   $$$$$

Cairns

19 Jan -
26 Mar

Midweek Set Menu

Monday- Thursday

Turn any weeknight into a dining occasion with this midweek dinner promotion, available Monday to Thursday from 5:00pm. Enjoy a generous three-course menu for $59 per person, with the freedom to ch... 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
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yorkeys Knob

27 Feb -
8 Mar

International Women's Day

Available on 08/03/2026

Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special menu created just for the occasion <3 more
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yorkeys Knob

27 Feb -
8 Mar

International Women's Day

Available on 08/03/2026

Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special menu created just for the occasion <3 more
Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Yorkeys Knob Boating Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Yorkeys Knob

27 Feb -
8 Mar

International Women's Day

Available on 08/03/2026

Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special menu created just for the occasion <3 more