Townsville & Mission Beach
A candidate for Cardwell's best cafe, hugely popular Vivia serves everything from lasagne and calamari to steak sandwiches and fish burgers. Order a crab…
Must-see restaurants in Queensland
Cairns
This has long been one of Cairns’ most popular Indian restaurants, and for good reason. Its comprehensive menu of aromatic dishes includes Goan prawn…
Outback Queensland
For a taste of the outback it's hard to beat this central caravan park's two-course camp-oven or lamb-spit dinners. Friday and Sunday are the camp-oven…
Magnetic Island
There are worse places to settle in at for a drink than the quiet Picnic Bay, with Townsville’s city lights sparkling across the bay. There's an all-day…
Port Douglas
Delicious egg-and-bacon rolls, ham-and-cheese croissants or fruit salads are breakfast treats at this awesome little artisanal bakery. For lunch try the…
Brisbane
Industrious Trang plates up excellent Vietnamese and Chinese classics on the Hardgrave Rd foodie strip, inside what was once the Rialto Theatre lobby. The…
Rainbow Beach
Breezy, casual cafe with indoor and outdoor seating where you can grab a coffee or smoothie, burrito or wrap, fish and chips, and decent thin-crust pizzas…
Gulf Savannah
Dine in cute converted train carriages or at outdoor tables by the campfire at the Undara Experience Resort's cavernous restaurant. Kangaroo fillets,…
The Daintree
You can't miss the giant barramundi next to this open-sided cafe. It serves exotic burgers (barra, crocodile and kangaroo), pies and smoothies or fruit…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
At the Grand Hotel, it's hard to beat the $10 meal specials at the bar or $15 pizzas on Sunday – or the ocean views. The more formal restaurant open for…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Regulars enjoy the idyllic, breezy seaside setting and the good, honest fish and chips, with huge seafood baskets of battered and crumbed fish, barbecued…
Port Douglas
There's often a queue for takeaway at this simple little Japanese sushi and teriyaki joint. Rolled sushi comes in serves of eight pieces, sashimi plates…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Styling itself as a breakfast and brunch joint, the friendly service and relaxed, casual vibe make this a great little spot for coffee, breakfast or…
Airlie Beach
Super-friendly and super-fresh, this little shopfront sushi joint has a self-service train with dishes made before your eyes, but consider ordering a poke…
Rainbow Beach
Fresh fruit and vegetables are sliced, diced and pureed for a range of juices, wraps and salads at this humble cafe and greengrocer just off the main…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Maharaja's covers the Indian cuisine in Palm Cove, with authentic North Indian rogan josh, spicy southern fish vindaloo, tandoor-cooked nan and a mean…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
If you're not in the mood for cooking but don't feel like sitting in a restaurant, grab a curry from this immensely popular takeaway joint. Vegetarian as…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Souvlaki, spanakopita and moussaka are among the staples at this lively taverna, along with Greek beer and ouzo. Good meze platters; belly dancing and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A solid breakfast choice, Gallery 5 has a bright feel with its scarlet decor, artworks on the walls and tables on the footpath. Lunch offers a tempting…
Thursday Island & Horn Island
Claim bragging rights by chowing down on a crayfish pie, soft shell crab or a Torres T-Rex burger at ‘Australia’s Northernmost Pub’. Friday night karaoke…
Cairns
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…
Port Douglas
This sociable garden restaurant and bar specialises in wood-fired pizza – the seafood pizza is something to behold – and classic pasta dishes. Toppings…
Gold Coast
Open extra early for presurf coffee and sustenance, Bellakai is popular with locals as a meeting and chatting spot. Substantial cooked breakfasts shift…
The Daintree
This simple, licensed cafe has a deck overlooking Thornton Beach and regular $10 lunch specials such as homemade pie or fish and chips. Otherwise enjoy…
Cape Tribulation
The wood-fired pizzas, espresso coffee and general good vibes at this licensed deck cafe at Cape Tribulation Camping are some of the best in the area.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Authentic and aromatic Thai curries, soups, pad Thai and spring rolls are on offer at this simple family-run restaurant across from the waterfront. BYO…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Mission Beach's best fish and chips? Plenty of locals think so. The barra, a seafood basket or the tropical burger (with pineapple)? Take your pick – as…
Townsville & Mission Beach
Mission Beach's best fish and chips? Plenty of locals think so. The barra, a seafood basket or the tropical burger (with pineapple)? Take your pick – as…
Whitsunday Coast
An essential stop for mango smoothies on your way to or from a sweaty hike to the Finch Hatton Gorge swimming holes, this shady space also offers light…
Cairns
Fitzroy Island's fine dining restaurant features expertly craft Modern Australian cuisine such as FNQ lamb shanks and baked Tasmanian salmon. Advance…
Gold Coast
Next to the Purling Brook Falls car park, this affable cafe serves salads, soup and toasted sandwiches, along with homemade cakes and scones. Open fire in…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Local watering hole with top ocean views and an extensive, upmarket pub-grub menu including burgers, barbecued ribs and Malaysian laksa. Kids meals are …
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Hidden away in the foliage at the Kuranda Rainforest Park, this superb restaurant serves up massive portions of steaks, stir-fries and salads.
Outback Queensland
The bistro at grand Hotel Corones serves up a reliable country menu of lamb shanks, rissoles and barramundi, plus burgers and wraps for lunch.
The Daintree
Mojo's is a delightful surprise with elegant fare including crocodile san choy bow, pork belly spring rolls and smoked barra pie. There's an Italian…
Port Douglas
Cool off with Port Douglas' best ice cream and gelati with all the classics represented and some tropical twists: sea-salted caramel, coconut and lime…
Brisbane & Around
Lick yourself silly at this much-loved, Italian-style ice cream peddler. Get indecisive over clean, refreshing flavours like guava, passionfruit and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Fill up on classic würste or try the tasty emu and crocodile sausages at this amusing place, where they blast oompah music and splash out steins of top…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This impressive corner pub is reputed to be the largest timber pub in the country. Good pub meals, including pizzas in the evening. Motel rooms (single…
Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands
A classic Australian seaside chippy, Off the Hook has all the burgers, prawns, scallops, fish fillets and other battered delights you'll need for an al…
