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Cairns & Environs Modern Australian Restaurants

Take in ocean views as balmy breezes rustle overhead leaves at Melaleuca Port Douglas on Wharf Street. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above din...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

14 Chef Hat Award
Tamarind X Wolf Lane degustation26th MarchJoin us for an unforgettable evening, where Tamarind food's expertise meets Wolf Lane Distillery's produce and flair for cocktails. Over 5 courses, you will sample beautifully paired food with coc...
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
A sophisticated tropical dining experience awaits at Zinc, on the corner of Macrossan and Davidson Streets in Port Douglas. This well-loved restaurant presents an elegant venue for a romantic dinne...
Dine with the best view in North QueenslandLong lunchesPerched high in the treetops with panoramic views over the Coral Sea, Ospreys Restaurant at Thala Beach blends breathtaking natural beauty with exceptional dining. Surrounded by the lush canopy, gu...
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable 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!! Booking...
Nautilus Restaurant

Nautilus Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Cocooned within a lush garden setting, Nautilus on Murphy Street in Port Douglas successfully melds the relaxed ambiance of the tropics with elegant dining. Explore a Modern Australian menu inspire...
Salsa Bar & Grill

Salsa Bar & Grill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Port Douglas

Restaurant & Catering Association
Overlooking the beautiful waters of Port Douglas, Salsa Bar & Grill is the go-to venue for locals and tourists alike. Situated on popular Wharf Street precinct, Salsa’s white timber furnishings, la...
Taste Of The Tropics Grand High TeaFridays from 2pm to 4pmThe longstanding grand tradition of high tea comes alive in Far North Queensland with an afternoon of tête-à-tête amidst a delectable selection of sandwiches and sweet treats served with cold bubbl...
"Seafood Platter"
Casual waterside dining, a chilled Cairns vibe and extraordinary views are what await at The Backyard by Shangri-La on Pierpoint Road. Nestled in The Pier Shopping Centre, this stylish destination ...
Discover barefoot luxury by the pool at Koko Poolside Bar & Kitchen on Davidson Street in Port Douglas. Inspired by the Beach Boys’ iconic song Kokomo, chill out in tropic holiday vibes at this chi...
Just fifteen minutes from the heart of Cairns CBD, head to Yorkeys Knob Boating Club on Buckley Street to refuel after a day exploring the area. The resident restaurant, Boaties Bar and Grill, offe...
The Tin Shed

The Tin Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Port Douglas

The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
Dundee's on the Waterfront

Dundee's on the Waterfront

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Cairns

Watergate Port Douglas

Watergate Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Port Douglas

Set five minutes north of Palm Cove is tantalising grill destination Ellis Beach Bar & Grill. Locals and visiting travellers enjoy the picturesque beach views of the Coral Sea and Double Island, wh...
After a day exploring the endless activities Mission Beach has to offer, make your way to the tropical oasis of Castaways Resort and Spa to refuel at resident eatery, BUKO. Take a seat on the relax...