Must-see restaurants in Cairns & Far North Queensland

  • Emerald Creek Ice Creamery

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Drop in for superb homemade ice cream as well as fudge and, for the savoury lovers, biltong (dried beef).

  • Lake Barrine Teahouse

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Try an award-winning Devonshire tea with homemade scones at the popular teahouse overlooking the lake.

  • Annabel's Pantry

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Popular bakery offering around 25 pie varieties, including kangaroo and veggie.

  • Club Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Built in 1911, the pokies-free Club Hotel remains true to its old-school roots, offering country-style hospitality and huge, wholesome meals made from…

  • Post Office Hotel

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This grand old corner hotel has a small but sociable bar, a spacious covered beer garden and reliable pub meals of steak, schnitzel, burgers and salads,…

  • Strait on the Beach

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This casual eatery with a thatched palapa has a gorgeous location overlooking the beach, making it a top spot for a milkshake, coffee or chilled tipple…

  • Palmer River Roadhouse

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Palmer River was once a thriving mining town but all that's left is the roadhouse and camping ground, a good pit stop for hearty meals, burgers or a beer…

  • Cock 'n' Bull

    Cairns

    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…

  • Surfy

    Port Douglas

    The Surf Club bistro is as close to dining on the beach as you'll get in Port Douglas, with a pleasant open-air deck. The menu is typical bistro-style…

  • Han Court

    Port Douglas

    For good old-fashioned Australian-Chinese food, Han Court has been in town forever, and dishes up all the staples, such as honey chicken, chow mein and…

  • 1917 Bistro

    Cairns

    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…

  • Daintree Village Hotel

    The Daintree

    Tuck into a burger or steak and chips or down a cold beer at Daintree's open-fronted end-of-the-road pub. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with snacks…

  • Cow Bay Hotel

    The Daintree

    If you're craving a decent counter meal, a coldie and that Aussie country pub atmosphere, the Cow Bay is the only real pub this side of the Daintree River…

  • Laura Roadhouse

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    On the main road into town the roadhouse sells gas, ice and basic groceries, as well as serving meals, including massive burgers, and operating the…

  • Rainforest Village

    The Daintree

    South of Cooper Creek, Rainforest Village sells groceries, ice and fuel. There's also a small camping ground at the back (unpowered/powered sites $28/32)…

  • Bowled Over Bistro

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Big bistro meals and a cavernous dining room. Join the locals in social bowls Wednesday afternoon and Sunday morning. Kids meals are $10 and various…

  • Ayton General Store

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The local IGA supermarket is the place to stock up on groceries if you're staying along the Bloomfield Rd. Also has the Croc & Barra Cafe.

  • Lunch with the Lorikeets

    Port Douglas

    At Wildlife Habitat sanctuary, this is a buffet lunch and guided tour in the wetlands habitat.

  • Bloomfield Middleshop

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    This is a bit of a one-stop shop 5km north of Wujal Wujal, with fast food, fuel, fishing tackle and groceries.

  • Friendly Grocer

    Cape Tribulation

    The local supermarket in the village centre is useful for basic groceries and camping supplies only.

  • Viet Pho

    Port Douglas

    Cheap and cheerful noodles, pho, spring rolls and satay skewers on the Grant St food strip.

  • Cornett's IGA

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Cooktown's main supermarket is the place for self-caterers and has a small liquor store.

  • Coles Supermarket

    Port Douglas

    Self-caterers should head to this well-stocked supermarket.