Absolutely LOVED the food... had the seafood bugs/prawns/fish & calamari from the grill and the garnish and seafood was just cooked to perfection and the combination of flavours was perfect. Was so good I couldn't bear to go anywhere else but there again the next day to try something else which was also fab! Service was great - 3 different staff members greeted me the next day realising i had come back which was really nice. Definitely recommend!
By far .... the best seafood I have eaten .... killer menu...generous portions... we came here 3 days in a row for dinner and the staff were just amazing ... well done ... we will be back :)
If there was a 6 star rating, I would've given it to The Raw Prawn. This is probably Cairns best seafood restaurant. Offering you all the various sea food delicacies available, even the ambience is welcoming and comfortable.
Slightly on the pricey side, the raw prawn has both outdoor and indoor seating.
We ordered the crab and a prawn with bugs main course. We also ordered prawn dumplings for starters along with some beautiful cocktails.
The dumplings were good and delicious. The crab was well made and fresh. The bugs were also yummy.
Our last day at Cairns and arriving Esplanade again to explore the shorebirds. We were in a taxi and asked the driver to bring us to some good seafood place in town. This is the one nearby when we get off. Quite an interesting name and they did offer variety of seafood. The set menu was a bargain! Two or three courses lunch is just about $30 with a glass of wine or beer! The best value meal so far we got from this trip, and right here at the CBD of Cairns. The food are absolutely delicious. The raw oysters were fresh and all other seafoods were cooked right. Can't ask for more!
Fly from Melbourne to have holiday with my family. Had lunch here, ordered two lunch special which are rib eye fillet. And one mix grilled platter and one salad. Food were good, not so surprising.
Friendly staff, good food and relaxed atmosphere. Definitely recommend the Red Emperor and Beef cheeks. Caters for all types of customer needs.
One of the best seafood feasts I have had. Everything was cooked perfectly and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend to anyone that enjoys good seafood.
Great customer service, very friendly and kind. Served us immediately, didn't have to wait long for anything.
three course lunch special was delicious.
I would definitely recommend this place.
Great atmosphere / Great Seafood / Quality
Detailed notes:
- // Food portions across the board were on the small size, especially when you're charging 42.9 for a Bug & Prawn Combination that comes with 4 prawns and 2 bugs.
- // The clams in the Spaghetti Vongole bore very small meat, there was a lot of shells just the meat was very tiny, couldn't taste the sauce (just chilli)
- // Fish dishes were a tad over cooked and tough however the salds that accompanied them were delicious and well dressed!
For a short visit to Cairns - overall, the restaurant delivered the goods and captured the tropical produce perfectly 👌
PRICE / $400 (rounded) for 8 dishes shared with 7 people
This pulsating restaurant is hard to miss on a busy street bustling with different cuisines at each step and were we glad to find a table after approximately five minutes of waiting by the bar on a day such as Christmas eve. The service is swift, polite and charming. The menu has an extensive tempting options in seafood, one can see array of choices from surrounding table (couldn't help myself). Pacific fusion and hop, skip, swim and jump (first timer with Emu and Crocodile-quite an experience) were our main winners from the night and their one serve can be safely shared between two adults. The ambiance is lively with an indulgent menu (food and wine). Given an opportunity, I would go back again to try a new dish, revel in lighter moment. I highly recommend this restaurant to fellow foodies looking for a delectable experience.
Came here for a meal and decided on the set 2 course menu! Calamari was the best I had had in a long time. thoroughly enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. Could be slightly overpriced but good value on the set menu 😊
Free garlic bread- best ever! Lobster was ok, but not worth the $130. Waiter advised they are frequently asked for lobster mornay but it is not made- it would be a hit as the lobster alone was plain and boring with minute garlic taste in sauce. Kids menu wasn't the best but fantastic idea to have white paper as a table cover for kids to write/draw on! DH loved his surf and turf. Pina colada' a hit. Will go again but be aware fussy kids might be better off sharing an adult meal.
My husband & I went here tonight. Mainly because our chosen restaurant was closed tonight and we walked past it yesterday and liked the look of it.
We had the soft shell crab - lovely. The seared scallops on mushrooms - lovely. The oysters - lovely. And main we shared The Seafood Fusion - DIVINE. We also tried the Raw Prawn house Brut - totally fine. We were quickly seated front row of the esplanade and looked after by Vinnie the whole time. A great experience. Highly recommended and can’t wait to come back to Cairns.
I took my friend here as it was her first time trying out seafood and it did not disappoint her! ❤️ and for someone like myself that is a fan of seafood, I can say that it is one of the best in Cairns area - especially the Soft Shell Crab, they are just 5⭐️.
The reason why I gave only 4⭐️ as I did not enjoy the Moreton Bay Bugs. It’s on the saltier side. I like it when I can taste the meat itself, however I can taste a lot of salt.
Make sure to order the “Hand Cut Kipler Potatoes” as a side dish. We couldn’t get over it! It’s only $5. We have been craving it since we left Cairns.
The staff are super friendly and welcoming.
Ambiance is very lively and makes you feel like you are on holidays ❤️
No regrets coming here for my lunch before jetting. I had the lunch special and ordered fresh oysters and the seafood sensation. Everything was super fresh and delightful. The customer service was also warm and attentive. Will be back for my next visit!
Absolutely wonderful. Awesome food for decent price. Had one of the nicest steaks in a long time. My wife had the prawns and bugs and was equally happy. Highly recommend
Our Cairns holiday trip started with rain 🌧 and the first dinner is here at The Raw Prawn which I've seen on Google reviews before coming here.
Service was good, very friendly and attentive. Seafood was nice. We had crayfish from tank priced by weight for $138 and oredered few other things. Oyster tastes good and fresh. Chocolate fondant was delicious aka lava cake and it was oozing out like we expected.
However, soft shell crab was underwhelming and didn't taste much especially the cabbage underneath. Creme bulee was a little disappointing because the caramelization wasn't cracked like I wanted to and it was a bit sticky to eat. Overall, we're happy here.
Great spot on the esplanade. Fresh seafood that was perfectly cooked. It gets quite busy on the weekend, so a booking is recommended. A bit pricier than most places, but worth it.
Really tasty seafood. My partner said the oyster was amazing.
We also tried the soft shelled crab and the fusion platter. The crab was fried lightly and so tender. And the cream sauce on the fusion platter was amazing.
Had the Moreton Bay Bugs and the Seafood spaghetti. Everything was amazing including the service which was very efficient. Would highly recommend eating here and we would definitely go again!
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