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What's On - Tropical North Queensland,QLD

Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
New
Years
Eve

New Years Eve Degustation Dinner

Bookings Open Now

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an exquisite dining experience at Tamarind's New Year's Eve Dinner Degustation. Priced at $190* food only pp or $250* pp with expertly paired wines. T... more
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas
Day

Host Your Christmas Party at Ollie’s Italian!

Book your spot now

Celebrate the festive season in style at Ollie’s Italian – Looking for the perfect spot to eat, drink & be merry? ???? Cairns’ stunning waterfront venue. With delicious modern Italian cuisine, flex... 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 $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
17 Sep -
15 Dec

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
17 Sep -
15 Dec

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
17 Sep -
15 Dec

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
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
14 Nov -
24 Dec

Christmas Day Dinner

Degustation Menu

Indulge in a culinary celebration at the Christmas Night Degustation Dinner, where each dish promises an exquisite blend of flavours and elegance. Priced at $180 per person, or $240 per person w... more
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
15 Nov -
30 Dec

Introducing the à la carte menu

"Australian Freestyle’

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
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Oct -
31 Dec

The Weekend Calls for Bottomless Drinks

Lunch Only

Enjoy a 2 hour bottomless drinks package alongside one of our delicious Italian lunch dishes daily. So, we’ll see you this weekend? $49pp / Lunch only / Whole table only, last sitting 1pm. Secure y... more
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
8 Oct -
31 Dec

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
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 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
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
25 Nov -
20 Dec

Summer Set Menu

2 crs $58 / 3 crs $75

For a limited time only, join us this season for a taste of our Summer Set menu. Along with a glass of wine, choose from a rotating selection of divine entrees, hearty mains and decadent desserts ?... more
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Nov 25 -
31 Jan 26

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 and extra speci... more
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
8 Nov 25 -
31 Jan 26

Daily Specials 5-6pm

Jungle Fowl Port Douglas

Everyday from 5-6pm we run daily specials. Come for a snack and stay for feast! Specials include our Beef Brisket Baos $10/bun, Prawn Crackers for $5/bowl and Spring Rolls $10/3pc. Call or text 043... more
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
12 Nov 25 -
31 Jan 26

Thrifty Thursday at Jungle Fowl

$20 Curry & Rice Special

Every Thursday at Jungle Fowl we are running some amazing Thurday-only specials. Our seasonal curries are up for grabs for $20. Other rotating specials are on offer and deals can be combined with o... more
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Palm Cove

4 Nov 25 -
4 Nov 26

Seafood Platter

24 hours notice required

The 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... more
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Palm Cove

4 Nov 25 -
4 Nov 26

Leisurely Lunch

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Savour a long, lazy lunch on our oceanfront deck — a relaxed setting with tropical breezes, warm hospitality, and fresh seasonal flavours to linger over. more
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Palm Cove

4 Nov 25 -
4 Nov 26

Degustation Menu

24 hours notice required

A refined multi-course journey through the chef’s seasonal creations, crafted with care and inspired by the tastes of Tropical North Queensland. Perfect for a romantic or celebratory evening in Pal... more
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Palm Cove

24-31
Dec

Festive Dining at The Reef House

Early bookings essential

Celebrate the festive season in true Reef House style, where candlelight, ocean breezes and the gentle sway of the Melaleucas create the perfect backdrop for your Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and N... more
The Reef House Restaurant

The Reef House Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Palm Cove

6 Feb 26 -
25 Feb 26

Group Wellness Retreat

Open for sale

At The Reef House Adults Retreat, wellness isn’t an activity — it’s a way of being. Our exclusive 3- and 5-night Wellness Retreats invite you to pause, breathe, and restore balance in a beachfront ... more