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Taste Port Douglas 'Lexus Long Lunch'Friday, August 9Celebrate 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...
"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...
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...
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 5:00 PM

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
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...
"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...
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...
"Seafood Platter"
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 Wed 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...
Stroll up from the sands of Port Douglas beach for an icy cold beer and bite to eat at The Surfy bistro on the corner of The Esplanade and Mowbray Street. You can’t get any more beachfront than thi...
Barbados Port Douglas

Barbados Port Douglas

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 2:00 PM

Port Douglas

Sophisticated style meets natural beauty at Barbados on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. Positioned on the outdoor timber boardwalk at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina with a spectacular view over the D...
Enjoy unparalleled views of the glistening Coral Sea and Marlin Coast from L’Unico Trattoria Italiano on Vasey Street in Trinity Beach. This family-run Italian seafood restaurant is nestled on the ...
Just fifteen minutes from the heart of Cairns CBD, head to Yorkeys Knob Boating Club on Buckley Street to refuel after a day exploring the area. The resident restaurant, Boaties Bar and Grill, offe...