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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants Serving Dinner

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"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
Taste Port Douglas 'Lexus Long Lunch'Friday 9th AugustCelebrate the magnificent outdoor lifestyle of Tropical North Queensland at the coveted Port Douglas Long Lunch. Popular Port Douglas restaurants, Zinc, Salsa, La Cucina & The Mexican, in collabora...
Nautilus Restaurant

Nautilus Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
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...
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 ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

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

Cairns

13 Chef Hat Award
Takeover Series: Michael Lambie X Tamarind X Wolf Lane Distillery7th AugustMichael brings his award-winning and pioneering style to Cairns' own acclaimed Tamarind Restaurant. In an exciting collaboration dinner with Head Chef Trent Sydenham, he promises to deliver an unfo...
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...
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...
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...
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:
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 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.
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
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...
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!
"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...
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!
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 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...
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...
"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 ...
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...