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Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$

Cairns

Cocktail
Week

COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH

EVERYDAY

Mango Coconut Mojito | A tropical twist on a classic mojito, blending ripe mango, creamy coconut, fresh mint, and lime for a bright, refreshing cocktail that captures the taste of summer in every s... 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
4 Mar -
30 Apr

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
4 Mar -
30 Apr

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
27 Feb -
30 Jun

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
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
17 Mar -
31 Aug

Taste of Tamarind Degustation Menu

Elevate your experience

Embark on a five-course culinary journey celebrating the finest flavors of Tamarind. Your evening begins with a glass of Jansz Premium Cuvée and an elegant amuse-bouche, setting the stage for a th... 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
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$

Cairns

25 Feb -
31 May

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... more
Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Piato Mediterranean Cuisine

Mediterranean   $$$$$

Cairns

26 Feb -
31 May

$25 LUNCH SPECIALS

Includes a Drink!

Cairns’ most stylish lunch just got better. Our $25 Lunch Specials are served daily at Piato and include your choice of house wine, bubbles, tap beer, soft drink or juice. Fresh Mediterranean flavo... more
Ela Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

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 Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

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
Ela Modern Bistro

Ela Modern Bistro

European   $$$$$

Cairns

4 Mar -
30 Apr

Thirsty Hours

Thursday - Sunday 4-6pm

The pace slows a little — we call it Thirsty Hour. Maybe it's the heat, maybe it's the mood, but somehow, a chilled drink in hand just feels right. Casual laughter over clinking glasses, and plate... 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 -
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
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$

Cairns

19 Feb -
29 Mar

Backyard Lunch Special

$30 per person

Treat yourself to a relaxed Backyard lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm. Each lunch special includes your choice of house beer, wine, sparkling or soft drink, plus one dish from our chef-curated menu – fres... more