Prawn Star

Top choice in Cairns


Trawler restaurant Prawn Star is tropical dining perfection: clamber aboard and fill yourself with prawns, mud crabs, oysters and whatever else was caught that day, while taking in equally delicious harbour views. The restaurant sprawls over four trawlers, but seating is still limited and much in demand: get there early.

Why the Cairns waterfront isn't lined with restaurants like this is a mystery for the ages.


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