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Tropical North Queensland Restaurants With Private Dining

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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Fusion"
Tamarind

Tamarind

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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 Fri 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 ...
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...
Osprey’s Restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere with stunning views of Coral Sea islands, reefs and mountain ranges from the exclusive Thala Beach Nature Reserve in Port Douglas. Perched on a pri...
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 Fri 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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Italian"
La Fettuccina

La Fettuccina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Guyala Cafe

Guyala Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Showcasing the delights of Southeast Asian cuisine and abundance of Queensland produce, Oaks Kitchen & Garden on Nancy Close at Oak Beach, serves up a Chef’s table experience, cooking classes and c...
The Tin Shed

The Tin Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 10:00 AM

Port Douglas

The menu might include:- Beer battered local wild caught Barramundi
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Vitalia's Italian Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Cairns

The Chambers

The Chambers

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Cairns

Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant

Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Cairns

Restaurant & Catering Association
Golden Boat Chinese restaurant in Cairns CBD is renowned for their Yum Cha daily at lunchtime.
Global street food sure to make tastebuds sing can be devoured in generous portions at Coco Mojo Bar & Grill in Clifton Beach. Pulsing with a rhythmic vibe, Coco Mojo boasts a tropical setting with...