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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
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...
"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...
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...
Fresh CalamariA Must Try!Our fresh calamari, with Spanish style furikake, aioli, and lemon! A great snack to have with a refreshing glass of Estrella! Book now — link below! (Or try your luck and walk in, for a seat up at ...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Connect with guests, locals and visitors as you raise a glass to the past at The Daintree Bar on Avenue of Palms in Port Douglas. Nestled in the heart of Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, this spacious...
La Cucina + Bar

La Cucina + Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

For fresh seafood prepared with an Italian twist, visit La Cucina + Bar on Macrossan Street in Port Douglas. Admire a clear, starlit sky surrounded by lush ferns in a spacious alfresco area or enjo...
FINN FINN

FINN FINN

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Cairns North

Authentic Thai flavours are on the plate at FINN FINN restaurant on Lake Street in Cairns. Dine amongst twinkling fairy lights and vibrantly coloured material panels indoors while the walls are ado...
One of Cairns’ most iconic waterfront venues with impressive views spanning the waterfront and Marina Point, Salt House on Pier Point Road is the ideal location to enjoy and embrace Tropical NQ. Ta...
Rocco

Rocco

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

Cairns

Soak up panoramic views of the Coral Sea and dine on a feast of Middle Eastern delights from the highest rooftop bar in Cairns at Rocco on the Esplanade. Picture yourself sipping a herb-infused Ins...
CC’s Bar and Grill

CC’s Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Cairns

Savour CC's3-course Set Menu $110CC's Bar and Grill is an award-winning contemporary steakhouse located at Crystalbrook Bailey. Its menu celebrates the best of local produce and pays homage to the ruggedness of the great Australia...
Flynn's Italian

Flynn's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

Cairns

Christmas Parties at Flynn's ItalianSaluti! It's the most wonderful time of the year and we look forward to offering you quintessential Italian hospitality to celebrate the festive season. Join us at Flynn's Italian for a bustling pre-Ch...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Burger"
N17 Burger Co

N17 Burger Co

Burger   $$$$$   Open Now

Port Douglas

When visiting Port Douglas you won't be short of activities to do or sights to see, leaving a ravenous hunger that only a hearty gourmet burger from N17 Burger Co can satisfy. Set along Macrossan S...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
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...
Tantalising Asian tapas in a relaxed Tropical North Queensland setting awaits locals and visitors at Eazytiger restaurant on Trinity Beach Road in Trinity Beach. Soak up rays alfresco on balmy days...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Vines Cafe at Limberlost

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...