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 & Far North Queensland
Cairns
Edge Hill, Cairns' hippest suburb, has plenty going for it: the botanic gardens, Centenary Lakes, a sprinkling of boutiques and coffee joints, and this…
Cairns
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…
Port Douglas
This unique experience goes way beyond the traditional concept of 'dinner and a show', with diners escorted deep into the rainforest for a truly immersive…
Cairns
Trawler restaurant Prawn Star is tropical dining perfection: clamber aboard and fill yourself with prawns, mud crabs, oysters and whatever else was caught…
Cairns
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…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Creative, cute and quite unlike anywhere else on the Tablelands, this fun cafe-gallery is locally famous for its outrageous desserts and milkshakes…
Port Douglas
Marco Pierre White–trained chef-owner Spencer Patrick whips up culinary gems that stand toe to toe with Australia's best. Fresh, locally sourced produce…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
A five-minute drive from Palm Cove, Coco Mojo at Clifton Beach is worth a special trip. The menu focuses on the wildly varying street foods of the world,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The restaurant at Yorkey's Knob Boating Club is a diamond find for fresh seafood and views of the marina's expensive floating toys from the expansive deck…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The most beautiful-looking restaurant on the Esplanade is also one of the finest. Menus (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are inventive and well executed…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
If you dig dairy, this welcoming biodynamic dairy and farmhouse cafe with gorgeous green valley views is a must-visit. Taste various cheeses and yoghurts…
Port Douglas
Port's newest Italian restaurant, My Italian Baby is a sophisticated but down-to-earth main street eatery that gets rave reviews from locals and visitors…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The prime position on the corner of the waterfront Esplanade, combined with fun, friendly and attentive service, sexy tunes and a huge airy deck, are all…
The Daintree
The superb Julaymba Restaurant features local produce, including indigenous berries, nuts, leaves and flowers, in a lagoon and rainforest setting - try…
Cairns
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…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The rustic, ramshackle, beach-house-on-sticks exterior belies the exceptional fine-dining experience that awaits within. Black-pepper mud crab, char…
Cairns
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…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Beware: once you've eaten from this unassuming little joint, you're going to be drool-dreaming of the experience for years to come. The authentic,…
Port Douglas
Breakfast on turmeric crab omelette until 11.30am, then it's gourmet sandwiches, fab dishes like Szechuan salt-and-pepper squid or Balinese-style duck and…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
An inventive and slightly overwhelming menu of original dishes is presented with passion at this cosy family-run bistro two blocks back from the beach…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
For good old-fashioned fish and chips (barramundi, coral trout or reef fish), along with fish or prawn tacos, burgers and salads, Lucky Fish is a welcome…
The Daintree
We dare you to drive past this all-natural ice-cream producer with a range of flavours that changes daily. The tasting cup includes four flavours – you…
Cairns
This tried-and-true waterfront seafood and steak restaurant comes up trumps for ambience, generous portions and friendly service. The varied menu of…
Cairns
Formerly Green Ant Cantina, Pacifico – opened late 2019 – carries on the traditions of its predecessor: huge portions of Tex-Mex and gourmet pub grub,…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Sovereign Resort's formal Balcony Restaurant serves Mod Oz cuisine such as Atherton eye fillet and crispy skinned coral trout, as well as share plates…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Who could resist the chance to sink a schooner at the highest pub in Queensland? This welcoming place is run by the same family that originally…
Cape Tribulation
Whet is regarded as Cape Trib’s most sophisticated place to eat, with a loungey cocktail-bar feel and romantic, candlelit, al-fresco dining. Tempura wild…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Cooktown's coolest cafe looks out over Bicentennial Park and the harbour. It serves fine coffee and smoothies, and excels in all-day breakfast and light…
Port Douglas
This cool little tapas bar with bright red stools and attentive staff brings quality Spanish plates and paella to PD. Authentic share plates include…
Cairns
The exceptional, authentic Thai food here has induced more than a few swoons from delighted diners. Beautifully presented dishes such as hot-and-sour…
Cairns
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,…
Cairns
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…
Port Douglas
One of the best-value nights out is the local yacht club, where well-crafted meals, from kangaroo spring rolls or cauliflower arancini to dukkah-spiced…
Cairns
The Night Markets have a cheap, busy Asian-style food court; despite the name, the eateries here are open all day.
Cairns
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…
Cairns
Carnivores, sharpen your fangs. This superb Brazilian steakhouse offers beef (and token lamb, fish and chicken dishes) by the bucket load. The steaks are…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The teahouse has been around since the 1930s and retains a warm country atmosphere with homemade scones and pies plus a tempting menu of burgers, toasties…
Cape Tribulation
Everyone calls into Mason's for tourist info, for the liquor store (open until 5.30pm), or to dine out on exotic meats. Pride of place on the menu at this…
The Daintree
The restaurant of the Heritage Lodge serves up some of the Daintree's finest cuisine in a delightfully atmospheric indoor/outdoor setting by the babbling…
