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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Air Conditioning

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Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
For award-winning dining in paradise, head to Harrisons Restaurant on Port Douglas Road. The signature restaurant at Port Douglas’ Sheraton Grand Mirage, chill out in opulent surrounds of chandelie...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

13 Chef Hat Award
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...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

Food & Wine Festival 2024A Taste of the TropicsTaste your way through an enticing range of winemakers, distillers, brewers and producers, alongside food stalls showcasing FNQ’s stunning local produce. Click on more info for details:
Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Trinity Beach

Have you tried our new menu?Dine in only!Our menu has been updated with many of your favourites and some tasty new plates! Ring 07 40349352 to reserve a table. Remember no take away service, dine in only.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Zinc Port Douglas

Zinc Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

For the vibrant fresh flavours of Japanese cuisine, discerning Cairns diners head to Wawawa Izakaya on Lake Street. From the colourful wall murals of a Japanese woman and Mount Fuji to bright neon ...
Yama Zaru Izakaya

Yama Zaru Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

Gyoza anyone? Book a table today!These delicious dumplings will you dancing on the inside. Our gyoza are made fresh, juicy on the inside and golden brown and crispy on the base, and just beautiful to eat. Check out our menu!
Splash Seafood Restaurant

Splash Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Cravings Coming on Strong? Open 7 Days a Week We have the perfect antidote...delicious food at Splash on the Cairns' Waterfront is sure to cure any cravings you have. Book your table via our website!
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
Ten 06

Ten 06

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Yorkeys Knob

Wander up from the golden sands of Cairns' northern beaches to find Ten 06, on Sims Esplanade in Yorkeys Knob, the latest hotspot for a caffeine fix and bite to eat. Early risers can sip a latté al...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Cairns North

Inspiring, inclusive and healthy, Guyala Café on Smith Street in Cairns acts as an integration between the broader community and Spinal Life Australia. Named after the white-breasted sea eagle, thi...
Iyara by Sakare

Iyara by Sakare

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Cairns

For a feast of Thai cuisine by the sea in Cairns, take to Iyara by Sakare restaurant located along the Esplanade. Sleek and suave in style, Iyara's polished timber floors and matte black fit out wi...
Rocco

Rocco

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Fri 4:00 PM

Cairns

Flavours of RoccoAvailable Now Ignite your senses and experience Rocco. With flavours from afar, Flavours of Rocco is taking you on a culinary journey inspired by the Middle East. Six dishes plus a complimentary bubbles or Belli...
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...
Flynn's Italian

Flynn's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Cairns

Bringing a little slice of Italy to the tropics, Flynn’s Italian on the Esplanade is Crystalbrook Collection’s signature Italian restaurant. All about a beautiful communal dining experience, Flynn’...
CC’s Bar and Grill

CC’s Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Cairns

Drawing inspiration from the rugged Australian outback, CC’s Bar and Grill on Abbott Street in Cairns is redefining a traditional steakhouse. Located on the ground floor of Crystalbrook Bailey, thi...
Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Cairns

Find charming café Vines nestled in the beautiful grounds of Limberlost Garden Centre on Old Smithfield Road in Cairns. Set in the home of the original owners of the centre, the historic old Queens...
Find a taste of Italy on the plate at locally-loved restaurant Sapore di Italia on Rankin Street in Innisfail. This spacious dining destination seamlessly blends recycled timber tables with tiles a...
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...