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 boasts 270-degree vistas of the city and the sea: it's the highest restaurant in Cairns. The contemporary Mediterranean mezze, share plates and mains – heavy on local and artisanal produce – are as delectable as the views.

Rocco donates any unused food to OzHarvest, which distributes food to local people in need.


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Nearby Cairns attractions

1. St Monica's Cathedral

0.08 MILES

Cairns' main Catholic church is famous for its themed stained-glass windows, the largest of their type in the world. There are 24 windows depicting the…

2. Cairns Aquarium

0.18 MILES

Cairns' multi-million-dollar aquarium is well worth a visit for its vast and gorgeously presented range of marine life, the Great Barrier Reef in…

3. Reef Eye

0.32 MILES

Soak up stunning views of the Coral Sea and Cairns city aboard this 35m-high Ferris wheel. The fully enclosed gondolas rotate 360 degrees (passengers…

4. Cairns Esplanade, Boardwalk & Lagoon

0.39 MILES

Sunseekers and fun-lovers flock to Cairns Esplanade's spectacular swimming lagoon on the city’s reclaimed foreshore. The artificial, sandy-edged, 4800-sq…

5. Cairns Art Gallery

0.44 MILES

The permanent collection of this acclaimed gallery has an emphasis on local and Indigenous work. It also hosts prominent visiting exhibitions and…

6. KickArts Contemporary Arts

0.44 MILES

These galleries showcase cutting-edge local and regional artworks, plus touring exhibitions. KickArts has moved to the School of the Arts while the Centre…

7. Samurai Gallery

0.45 MILES

This unusual gallery and museum displays genuine armour, swords and arts from the Japanese samurai. Owner John Grasso has been collecting swords and…

8. Cairns Museum

0.46 MILES

This contemporary museum features four well-curated galleries covering the history of Cairns and Far North Queensland in pictures, exhibits and local…