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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Child Friendly

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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...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Chef's Table Lunch With Chef Ben WallaceWe are excited to be launching our Sunday Long Lunch by Chef Benjamin Wallace. Each week we will have a limited-seat Chef’s Table Lunch Experience running 12 pm-3 pm. Experience our very own Chefs ...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Modern Italian dining at Ollie’s on the exclusive waterfront dining precinct of Marlin Parade in Cairns. This North Queensland restaurant boasts a team of European trained Chefs whose pas...
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...
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...
Salt House

Salt House

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

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Salsa Bar & Grill

Salsa Bar & Grill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 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...
Cafe Matteo

Cafe Matteo

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 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...
Lagoon House Restaurant on Avenue of Palms is a unique experience that has been crafted to embellish the laidback lifestyle of Port Douglas. Nestled in Sheraton Mirage Resort, this is a place where...
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...
"Seafood Platter"
The Backyard by Shangri-La

The Backyard by Shangri-La

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
Authentic, handmade Italian fare and patisserie inspired by the city of Napoli await discerning Smithfield foodies at Sapori Antichi Italiani on Faculty Close. Located in Campus Shopping Village, e...
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’...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Burger"
N17 Burger Co

N17 Burger Co

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 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...
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...
Beach Almond

Beach Almond

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
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...