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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Air Conditioning

Wawawa Izakaya

Wawawa Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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 ...
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"
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...
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...
Seabean Tapas Bar Restaurant
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 ...
Flynn's Italian

Flynn's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
Rum Masterclass$49 per personLearn about the wonders of Tropical North Queensland sugar cane and the making of the World’s Best Pot Still Rum (5 years and 10+ years), plus much more! Includes three FNQ Rum Co tastings paired w...
CC’s Bar and Grill

CC’s Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Cairns

Christmas Day at CC'sEat, drink, be merryA merry Christmas lunch feast to celebrate with friends and family at our award-winning CC's Bar & Grill. You're invited to sip on your glass of sparkling wine on arrival and settle in for a three-...
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...
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...
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

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...
FINN FINN

FINN FINN

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Burger"
N17 Burger Co

N17 Burger Co

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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"
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...
Yama Zaru Izakaya

Yama Zaru Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Cairns

Embracing the Japanese izakaya style of wining and dining, head to Yama Zaru Izakaya on Sheridan Street in Cairns for a dining experience to remember. Showcasing tapas dishes and the best range of ...
Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Trinity Beach

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   $$$$$   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...
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...