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Cairns & Environs Restaurants With Private Dining

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
An exotic sensory feast awaits diners at multi-award-winning Tamarind, signature restaurant of Cairns’ Reef Hotel Casino. The journey begins with an ambient, low-lit dining room set with crisp whit...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 4pm-6pm DailyJoin us for the ultimate social experience during Harrisons' 'Social Hour' from 4pm to 6pm daily. Enjoy beers and wines for just $8, or indulge in carefully curated cocktails for only $12.50. It's ...
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...
Cafe Matteo

Cafe Matteo

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 AM

Manunda

Expect to find the best coffee and fresh quality, café-style fare with flair at Café Matteo on Anderson Street in Manunda. This well-loved local Cairns eatery is a modern space, thoughtfully conver...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Established in 1989, La Fettuccina is a long-standing favourite on Cairns’ dining scene, with almost equally long-standing staff. Patrons have been returning time and again to this iconic restauran...
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...
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...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Palm Cove

Restaurant & Catering Association
Discover an award-winning restaurant celebrating the rich harvest of local seafood at Beach Almond on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove. Nestled in an iconic beachfront location, a rustic ambience aw...
The Tin Shed
The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
Ignite your culinary senses at tropical terrace restaurant Temple of Tastes in Palm Cove. Located in idyllic Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort, this restaurant is surrounded by tropical lush gard...
The Chambers

The Chambers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 7:00 AM

Cairns North

Global street food sure to make tastebuds sing can be devoured in generous portions at Coco Mojo Bar & Grill in Clifton Beach. Pulsing with a rhythmic vibe, Coco Mojo boasts a tropical setting with...
London Gentlemen’s Club meets modern Speakeasy at The Conservatory Bar on Lake Street in Cairns. From the outside this bar has the appearance of a traditional Queenslander, from the inside an elega...