Cairns
The menu at this award-winning waterfront restaurant makes innovative use of native Aussie fauna (such as salt-and-native-pepper-leaf crocodile and prawns…
Must-see restaurants in Cairns
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Edge Hill, Cairns' hippest suburb, has plenty going for it: the botanic gardens, Centenary Lakes, a sprinkling of boutiques and coffee joints, and this…
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The ultimate in DIY seafood scoffing without actually having to do it yourself, Tha Fish lets diners choose between five types of fish (no cheapo shark…
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Trawler restaurant Prawn Star is tropical dining perfection: clamber aboard and fill yourself with prawns, mud crabs, oysters and whatever else was caught…
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Cairns has plenty of good Indian restaurants, but none is quite as innovative as this unassuming place, where fusion food and curries have been turned…
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You'll recognise this tiny place by the queues outside: Ganbaranba is a local cult joint, and without a doubt the best place for ramen noodles and gyoza…
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Every item in this crazy cool cafe is a piece of art, and there's a real eclectic charm to everything from the furniture to the thoughtfully designed…
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This tried-and-true waterfront seafood and steak restaurant comes up trumps for ambience, generous portions and friendly service. The varied menu of…
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Formerly Green Ant Cantina, Pacifico – opened late 2019 – carries on the traditions of its predecessor: huge portions of Tex-Mex and gourmet pub grub,…
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The exceptional, authentic Thai food here has induced more than a few swoons from delighted diners. Beautifully presented dishes such as hot-and-sour…
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This unmissable cafe, attached to the Cairns Art Gallery, tempts you onto its covered deck with splendid gourmet breakfasts (6.30am to 3pm), fresh juices,…
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One of Cairns' best restaurants isn't along the waterfront or in the lobby of a flash hotel, but attached to a midrange apartment complex. The Balinese…
Cairns
The Night Markets have a cheap, busy Asian-style food court; despite the name, the eateries here are open all day.
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Perched up the top of the 12-storey glass tower that is Riley (one of Cairns' three Crystalbrook Collection hotels), this smart, eco-conscious restaurant…
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Carnivores, sharpen your fangs. This superb Brazilian steakhouse offers beef (and token lamb, fish and chicken dishes) by the bucket load. The steaks are…
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With humongous feasts, from crêpes to wraps and a truckload of vegetarian options, this is one of the best-value options in town. It's a little bit hippie…
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This superfresh vegan cafe has been a stalwart on Cairns' healthy-eating scene for more than a decade. Tucked down a quirky little arcade running between…
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Multi-award-winning Meldrum’s deserves the accolades bestowed upon its seemingly innumerable renditions of the humble Aussie pie; it's been at it since…
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In an old refurbished bank building, the Chambers is three charming venues in one: a cafe, a restaurant and a bar. SoMa is the signature dinner-only fine…
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If you're not familiar with the term, a jaffle is a filled and sealed toasted sandwich made in a jaffle iron and that's just what Jafflehead makes…
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If you're chasing good old-fashioned tucker without any fancy-schmancy accoutrements (or a hefty price tag), head to the bistro at the local RSL club…
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The white walls and blue-accented windows do a great job evoking Santorini, but it's the classic Greek dishes that are the star of the show here. The…
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The heady aromas of traditional Indonesian street food waft from this friendly little hole-in-the-wall cafe; the nasi goreng and chicken satay could be…
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The more relaxed of the two eating options at Fitzroy Island Resort, Foxy's offers pub grub, burgers, fish and chips and steaks; there's also a kids' menu…
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Authentic Vietnamese and Chinese food are the go at Bobby's, beloved by locals and visitors who make the effort to find it. It's reputed to do the best…
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Cairns' award-winning waterfront steakhouse doesn't fail to deliver on its promise of succulent, juicy steaks, tender burgers and delectable starters …
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Caribbean-Indian street-food-style roti (flatbread) curry wraps are on the menu at this cheap and tasty joint. Choose from chicken or beef curries or the…
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This quirky, licensed cafe has some seriously swoon-worthy treats on the menu. Breakfast (salmon crumpet, forest mushrooms) is served till noon, then…
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This has long been one of Cairns’ most popular Indian restaurants, and for good reason. Its comprehensive menu of aromatic dishes includes Goan prawn…
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This cool cafe is the social heart of Bramston Beach. Come down for a home-cooked meal (fish and chips, burgers and the like) or a coffee and a meet the…
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Fitzroy Island's fine dining restaurant features expertly craft Modern Australian cuisine such as FNQ lamb shanks and baked Tasmanian salmon. Advance…
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This spotless little takeaway delivers ludicrously moreish homemade dumplings and exceptional rice and noodle dishes, sushi and sashimi. Lunch specials…
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This romantic old-school neighbourhood Italian joint serves up pizzas, pastas and home-style dishes including calamari and veal every which way. Takeaway…
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Kool Spot is a retro little cafe with a plant-filled corner outdoor dining area and the best $7 breakfast special around, as well as lunch and dinner…
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Disregard the empty-mall atmosphere at Orchid Plaza and head upstairs to dig into authentic sizzling, spicy Korean fare at this very popular hangout.
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This cool, cosy cafe has superb barista coffee, all-day breakfast, gourmet lunches, art and the occasional live gig.
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The Cock 'n' Bull is a local favourite for it's hugely proportioned meals, but it's lost its English pub/tavern feel to the pokies. Come here for a good…
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Typically hearty pub meals of steaks, barramundi, veal and chicken are prepared at the restaurant at this historic pub. There's a cheaper bar menu with…
