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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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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...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
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:
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Cairns

AMALFI COAST DINNERWIN A TRIP TO ITALYJoin us for a five-course degustation which celebrates the flavors of the Amalfi. One lucky Diner will win a return flight to Italy. T&Cs apply
Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Eazytiger Trinity Beach

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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"
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...
An intimate atmosphere is perfectly complemented by a remarkable vista of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges at Osprey’s Restaurant, nestled in the exclusive Thala Beach Nature Reserve in...
Yama Zaru Izakaya

Yama Zaru Izakaya

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

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 Thu 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 2019 Winner"
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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

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...
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...
Lagoon House Restaurant

Lagoon House Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Port Douglas

Feed Me MenuFor Tables of 6 or More The Long Table celebrates the spirit of togetherness and invites like-minded travellers, locals and guests to connect and share experiences, reinforcing Sheraton’s commitment to be a place 'Where t...
For the best night in town, locals and visitors alike head to the Burketown Pub on the corner of Beames and Musgrave Streets for good pub grub and ice-cold beer. One of the most remote pubs in Aust...
Ten 06

Ten 06

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 AM

Cairns

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 ...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...