I have read a lot of the reviews and I’m confused with some people’s comments, did they go to the same restaurant!!
Staff and management absolutely fantastic could not do enough
We had the set menu, best value ever so much food the only one I did not like was the calamari but I don’t like calamari any way so what still had great food in all the other dishes
Wine and beer very reasonable priced considering the location
Overall will go back every time I’m in Cairns 2/3 times a year 👍🏼😎🍻
Always 5 star and pet friendly too boot so we can take our pups for a walk and relax on the grass with a glass of wine well done guys keep up the great work it's our favourite place on the water
Great place, great staff!! I keep coming back it is by far the best restaurant bar in Cairns!!
My two friends and I had dinner here last night and I’m only just now able to put into words the amazing experience that we had. The cocktails were perfect (almost too easy to drink!), the food was unbelievable and the service was absolutely stellar - special thanks to our waiter Jack whose customer service was above and beyond. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Cairns. �����
Delightful food and top service by staff. Well worth a visit. Will definitely be back.
Very nice place, lovely environment, great music, good food and drinks. Would love to visit again and again.
Loved the ambiance of the restaurant layout and the food was superb..... I had Atlantic salmon with a red curry sauce.
I can walk in here any day of the week and always feel welcomed by the staff and management. I do know most of the staff there, but when you have people, who don’t know you, give you the same service and chat as the ones you do know, you get the feeling that’s how they treat all their customers. Keep it up!
Very nice food and great service�.. lunch menu was interesting and a little different..
Only had drinks here
But as far as I’m concerned there isn’t a better venue itself in cairns the city
Partner enjoyed her cocktail and I couldn’t go wrong
with a vb
Place had a great vibe and staff were friendly and accomodating
Will come back to eat for sure
Fantastic views and location down by the water.
Greeted by friendly staff on the way in and given our pick of tables
Recommend getting in for sunset!
Both had the steak special which was a tab expensive when adding sides on but cooked well and filling
Great vibe and layout. Pizzeria was a good choice for a Friday night feed with afew drinks. Pizzas didn't disappoint. Highly recommend! Glad I checked this spot out while in Cairns.
Beautiful ambience and great expat crowd is what fills this place up. The cocktails are great and their food options are fantastic too.
We ordered their signature espresso martini - they were slightly bitter but strong enough to get us happy!
For dinner, which took a while to arrive, we had pork belly and fresh catch of the day(barramundi). The pork belly was perfectly booked and beautifully spiced. The fish was slightly disappointing as it tasted stale
Overall a great experience for a perfect fun.dinner with family and friends by the pier.
excellent service， very fresh food ，nice atmosphere recommend the small seafood plate, totally enough for two, but I did by myself,hahahahha, very good , in front of the sea, anyway, awesome place, how you give them 1 star, those guys???
Very cool ambiance. Friendly staff and interesting menu options. The salmon and seafood salad were very good and fresh, and the steak looked tasty.
Great food, great vibes and great service. The restaurant is in a great location for food and drinks. It is on the pricey side but you pay for good quality food. We had the rib eye and pork chop both cooked to perfection. Will be back.
Overlooking the beach, this is a really good place to chillax & soak up the sun over a drink or two. Suitable for singles, couples and family with young kids 🤗
Affordable menu the strength of the place is the quality of the local produce
Good selection of wine by the glass as well, nearly all Australian open New Zealand wines
Overall the food was nice but we felt like it was a bit pricey, the waiters were friendly and willing to listen to advice, but they were a bit slow with the drinks. I loved the modern feel to it. If I went there again I would be more wise with my money, and maybe just go there for a light meal.
Went here for a couple of drinks and tapas food. Happy Hour was good as drinks were $5 and the food was 2 for one plates. We tried the pull apart bread, tuna sashimi, squid and fried chicken. The food was all excellent. The location is great, just by the marina and they have music on Friday nights. We also tried trivia, but it was meant to start at 6 and didn't start until an hour later and the questions were extremely hard. A professional set up and books and powerpoint but poorly executed.
Salthouse has been one of the places I've visited most since I've been up in Cairns. Love the happy hour and Sunday sessions. The cocktails are delicious, food is great, the staff very attentive and friendly. Definitely worth a visit 😊
As we were staying at the Shangri-La, this was an easy destination for dinner. I loved the open plan dining area and was impressed with the service and food (the portion size for Hubby's pork dish was insane). We ended up waiting for our drinks once or twice, but overall this is the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family. I thought the prices were all very much in line with the location.
We came here for a drink to watch the sunset, it was such a lovely spot.
The pub is really well done, you truly believe you are in holiday here.
They have a drink special from what I could see every night. All of the staff gave a smile and a warm hello.
Fantastic! I'm always away for work, by myself, and looking for that perfect spot to have a quality meal and enjoy a nice view and a cool vibe. This was it. One of the top 10 steaks I've ever had, the ribeye on the bone was perfect. Seasoned and cooked as though the chef was in my head and knew exactly how a steak should be. The service was outstanding - I'm a difficult diner but both waiters could tell straight away that i wanted their recommendation and they didn't fail to deliver. They 'got' exactly what i wanted. On top of that, had a lovely chat with the couple who were on the table next to me. A friendly, unpretentious spot that seems committed to excellence. I'll certainly be back on my next trip through
Great service and excellent atmosphere! The marina location and open air design are perfect. It's a bit on the expensive side for the quality of food provided which is why I gave it 3.5. My cocktail was delicious (though 80% ice).
Food Adventures With AnnaJ
+4
Im a regular at Salthouse for drinks and snacks but a couple of friends and I wanted a nice dinner. The place was relatively busy but it took about 10 minutes and 3 different staff members to decide whether there was a table for us. Once seated we ordered cocktails straight away and had water brought to us immediately. Our drinks weren't on the menu but came out pretty quick and were too notch. My friend and I shared the seafood platter and it was absolutely AMAZING!! Jam packed with about 8 types of seafood, all cooked perfectly and had a delicious thai inspired rice dish along with a nice little salad. So much value for money with this meal. The waiter was trying to be fancy with his plate carrying and knocked a few of the things onto the table, without much of an apology which was disappointing. Salthouse is in such a beautiful location with a great relaxed environment and the food was absolutely on point. Service does not match the standard of the kitchen
Sharon Mchenry-Allan
+4.5
Was so excited to have a chance to go to Salt House again as have not been to Cairns for a few years Were not disappointed and ended up having three meals there including lunch Food was awesome Staff very friendly although maybe have just one waitstaff to each table as can get confusing for them and customers Just a great place great location Definitely be back
Went here last night to the bar section for dinner - great food and fantastic value for money. Would highly recommend. Also an excellent atmosphere
Awesome location next to the marina, close to the water and the start of the Esplanade, with superb vibe, awesome fitout, definitely a must visit place in Cairns! There are two areas, the more relaxed outdoor bar area with bar food (2 for 1 Mon-Wed so we got double the pizza and tacos) and the more upmarket indoor seated fine dining area. The whole venue was classy and relaxing. Our food was great, and perfect way to wind down after a day out at the reef!
This place makes you feel like you are in a tropical island paradise - which Cairns in July, when you're coming from Melbourne, basically is! The restaurant part of the Salt House is nice enough - the $20 lunch deal is best as otherwise it can be a bit pricey. I had the corn fritters dish, and my partner had the Thai chicken salad and both were great - with a glass of wine and such a nice location it was worth $20. the best part of the salt house however, is the bar part at the front. The cocktails are great, although a few of them are a bit sweet. The chips are incredible, as is most of the rest of the bar menu. All this, combined with the incredible atmosphere and location makes it the perfect place for lazy afternoon drinks.
Sunday session!!! Brilliant. We found this place by accident and it was great. Lovely set up with a cool bar / lounge feel. Band was great. Cocktails were all very good. Only negative is that they may need a few more bartenders to handle all the cocktails being ordered. It did take a little while at times. But overall will be the go to bar to chill out in Cairns. Reminded me of the Greek Islands.
We dined at the Salt House with a reservation on a Saturday night. The place was extremely busy but despite this, the service was exemplary. Our meals were delivered to the table perfectly spaced and our glasses were refilled without request. The pork belly in particular was a stand out dish. We loved the open sided dining area with views of the evening lit marina.
Great looking venue in the heart of Cairns. Enjoyed some sweet potato chips and drinks here on a hot Autumn day. Appears to be popular with the locals.
Very nice venue, by the marina, spacious with outdoor sitting area. Great place for contain. Good food and decent service. Highly recommend for visitors of Cairns
Really nice food. Had the seafood platter... super tasty and fresh. Maybe not the best i have ever had but by far the nicest i had in cairns. Great atmosphere too.
Amazing location and vibe. We were here at 7am on a Saturday for breakfast and it was peaceful. Nevertheless the staff were very attentive. The French toast is to die for!! Very reasonably priced given its location and compared to Perth! Particularly considering there was a public holiday surcharge included too.
Nice place located across cairns yacht club good ambience and music. Must visit place in cairns. Staff is very friendly and prompt.............
Had breakfast here. Place was amazing food and coffee was great. Worth a visit. Going to have dinner and some drinks later during our stay.
Aleays a great restaurant. Cooks our fish that we caught on our fiahing charter for a great deal! You should ask the head chef for this if you are in the area! Amazing meal!
Great location and awesome interior style. Food was good but service really slow. Catered for gluten free and meal sizes were generous. Coffee OK
Came here for a Saturday breakfast. Needed a juice and the glasses are very tall!
It's quiet in the mornings and so service was very fast and attentive. Food came out well presented and also tasted well.
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
+3.5
Located at Marina Point, Salt House offers stunning views of the ocean, marina and surrounding mountains. Add to that professional service, elegant atmosphere and a $28 lunch set menu, this place makes for a pleasant dining experience.
Great location.
Was hard to read the menu with the lighting Staff were attentive. Found the choices quite limited though. Not too much seafood which you'd expect from this area. Can stay home if I want pie or lamb shoulder. Oysters were nice but not hot enough. I ended up choosing chimichurri prawns but were overcooked and too much rocket in the salad.
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Situated at Marina Point, next to the new Cairns Yacht Club facilities, Salt House is a unique dining, bar and entertainment venue offering a panorama of the ocean, marina on the waterfront in Cairns.
Situated at Marina Point Salt House has been designed by renowned Sydney designer Michael McCann and the fluid space allows uninterrupted views of the changing colours of the ocean and mountains that encircle Cairns.
Salt House offers space that is glamorous, funky, chilled-out, progressive, stylish, calming, lively and welcoming all at once. There are several facets to this standard-setting venue: a large Restaurant area with a custom wood-fired grill and open kitchen, an outdoor cocktail bar surrounded by
flowing ponds and fire features and a glowing bar in the front of the complex which showcases local and visiting bands 4 nights a week.
Salt House is heavily focused on providing an atmosphere that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors to Cairns. The marina scene and stylish approach to every aspect of the Salt House experience has ensured a loyal following and a place on the “must-visit” list of Tropical North Queensland.
Breezy seascapes and tranquil ponds during the day give way to a buzzing atmosphere and a discerning crowd as the sun goes down and the night heats up with live music.
Went last night for dinner (Monday night) The waitresses served is with a fast no messing about type attitude. We weren't offered more drinks until about 35 mins later when the waitress returned to apologise for the wait on our food. The water was topped up then which I was thankful for because by this time I was parched. The food finally came about 50 minutes after we ordered! The food however was amazing!! My partner had the fillet which was cooked to perfection, tender and lean with a unusual but gorgeous mushroom sauce. I had the fish of the day which was crispy skin salmon, again cooked to perfection!! The meals were a bit small and we were left wanting a bit more but decided we'd go because the wait put us off ordering dessert. My partner had been here before and was impressed, which is why we came back. All in all the food was awesome they do however really need to work on the wait times and the service. The atmosphere is fun and fashionable.
Right out by the water, open air and great set up, it was quiet the days we went and had a lovely atmosphere. 2-4-1 bar meals Monday to Wednesday night, food was good, drinks were good.
Went for drinks a couple of times during our stay in Cairns, didn't eat there but the drinks side of things was good! There is a room near the bar area that they appear to leave the rubbish in, at least that is what it smells like when the staff keep opening the door! On the evenings we were there we saw we were not the only ones that noticed. Plenty of events such as music and trivia to keep you amused there too.
A little pricey, but good food and a good atmosphere. Love their cocktail menu :)
Busy place but great service. We had hoped for dinner in the restaurant which was booked for a private function so we had to order from the bar. We were able to run a tab so we were happy.The bar was quite busy but the staff were experienced and friendly so we were not disappointed. The bar menu had some limitations for my gluten free friend but great fries which she could eat so all good in the end.
The atmosphere here is fun and trendy and there was live music earlier in the night. This seemed to be the place to be on a Saturday night in Cairns.
Lovely food excellent work by the chefs however portion size on mains is tiny! The worst is paying top dollar for small portions then having to get Macca's on the way home - disappointed!
Balinese oasis in sunny Cairns. Every time I go to this bar I am reminded of Bali - lovely relaxed atmosphere, long comfortable couches, beautifully timbered decor, and even reasonably priced drinks (3 mid-shelf spirits cost only $24) The food is always fresh and delicious - I recommend the rice paper rolls!
Cocktails are good and reasonably priced. Scallops were awesome as was the beef cheek for main course. Service was faultless. An all round winner. Would definitely come back again.
No complaints here. Great spot to sit outside on the lounges and pick at a few tapas while sucking a cold one back. Sampled half a dozen of their tapas and they were all fine. Can't comment on the more formal dining experience people were having inside, but as far as a bar goes, couldn't really fault it.
Fabulous location. Lavish decor. Friendly staff. Food was delicious and serves generous. This restaurant has everything except a dress code. T-shirts and thongs drag the experience down.
Booked for a midweek lunch, was busy but not packed. Service was attentive and food was great, especially the lunch specials. But the best part of this restaurant is the open air setting and decor. Great views over the marina and coastline. Would recommend
Great food, decor fantastic and beautiful views. Service was better than I thought it would be after reading other reviews, maybe it's a pick of the draw with what backpackers are in town at that time. Would visit again but a touch expensive
Beautiful restaurant on the water. Great bar and cocktails. Nice meals. I've had the tuna, salmon and barra- all lovely.One of the only redeeming features of Cairns.
Great cocktail. This place was jumping on a Saturday night! Enjoyed a delicious cocktail - recommend "Mafia Princess". Friendly bar staff too.
I went to salt house on my weekend visit to cairns. My friends and I enjoyed it so much that we went back 3 times!!! The seafood platter was the best I ever had and amazing value for money. As was the cheese board! A beautiful setting looking out over the marina. Get involved!!!
New to Salt House. I just moved to Cairns and my cousin recommended we check out Salt House - it is now my favourite venue in Cairns! The space is fabulous with some really cool things such as the day beds or the little pools throughout.
We had the $28 lunch option - 2 courses with a glass of wine - value!
Service was great too. I'm now becoming a regular - can't speak highly enough of my visit.
Fantastic venue. I recently visited Salt House at the pier and what a fantastic place! The venue is incredible inside with pools and lots of open space.
Food was great, tasty and good value for money and the service was friendly and fun. Highly recommend!
Great Night. Wow, just got back from a fantastic night at Salt House. Great atmosphere, sensational food (every course) and despite some of the other reviews the service was some of the best I have ever received. Special thanks to our Belgian waiter Nicholas, he made an already great night even better. Will be going back every time we are in Cairns.
A lovely spot that is looking a bit down at heel. I had to wash my hands after reading the bar menu -- it was that sticky. The 'local' fruit platter I had for breakfast was composed almost entirely of fruits that aren't even grown in this *state* (oranges, apples, raspberries!?) and was sadly missing the local stars (mango, passionfruit, lychees... where where you?)
Still -- this remains one of the best locations in Cairns, and one of the few places where you'll actually feel like you're on a tropical holiday.
Great venue and good food. Waitresses were lack luster though. I couldn't see a hovering manager like a place of this calibre should have. Mentioned cracked beer glass to waitress who didn't say a word when she took it away.
So close yet!
Great food, great service!. Fantastic dining experience! One of the best nights out Ive had in a long time
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Inside are wooden floors, walls and ceiling, with a myriad of matching lights hanging from chains of varying lengths, their reflections in the high windows adding further drama to their magical effects. The open kitchen is visible from the restaurant with a huge circular copper extractor above the bench and cooking space, dividing the two area's. The kitchen walls are tiled with fabulous red miniature tiles, and the bench fronts are sheathed in crumpled netting with lights behind them creating another very striking feature. The largest part of the restaurant is outside on wooden decks, overlooking the marina at one end and dense tropical greenery at the side. Cream leather bench seats create a half wall and very comfortable seating and in the centre are dark cane sofas with deep cream cushions. A large bar presides over illuminated ponds, surrounded by cube stools. Batterned ceilings, soft lighting and candles complete the romantic, Balinese atmosphere.
From an excellent menu we enjoyed for starters Oysters Kilpatrick- chorizo, sweet and sour onions, glazed with parmesan cheese, served on a narrow white rectangular plate, displaying the oysters to perfection. Along with a seafood bouillabaisse, herbed local redclaw, roasted garlic croute, herb oil, micro herb salad. Both these plates were delicious, prepared and presented to perfection. For mains we had a chilled seafood platter, king prawns, moreton bay bugs, natural oysters, sweet cured ocean trout, crab tzatziki and avocado tian, local red claw, wasabi tuna, horseradish and dill aioli, creating a very appealing dish
The other main was, a salt mash herb crusted lamb rack, with potato and rosemary gratin, mustard glazed dutch carrots, mini gel, port & red currant jus, absolutely divine. For deserts we chose a Salt House dessert tasting plate, again a real pleasure for the taste buds. While dinning met a much travelled, Western Australian entrepreneur who believes this place is Cairns' finest.
A stunning location, with fabulous food, ensures the continuing popularity of this establishment.
All the ambience and atmospher you imagine on a trip to FNQ. The setting is perfect. I started off with a cocktail -The Concumbre, a gin and cucumber concoction that I decided I needed to resample (even if the bar staff were a bit cheeky). For dinner I settled for a wagu flank steak, was lovely and also the stuffed mushrooms. The best report however was from one of my companions who had the beef cheeks "to die for, melt in thy mouth, best I've had". Can't wait to go back.
Great night out. Good food, lovely ambience, fab tunes. Nothing bad to say... My favourite night in Cairns. Would go back again.. And again :-)
I love this place. We make sure we come here every time we are in Cairns. Today was perfect(as always). Perfect food, perfect wine and perfect waitstaff!!!!!
Love this venue – choice of bar menu with low stools around the bar area both in & out door seating or the restaurant with generous size tables and sooo comfortable chairs. Sunday special from the bar were $10 mojitos and $5 coronas, coronas not cold enough to stand up to the warm day however the mojitos were GOOD! The kitchen were obliging with some menu changes swapping the crumbed fish with chips & salad ($26) for the fish of day – grilled Bara instead with chips and salad (charged the $32 price fish of the day price). Very generous serve of the chips as a side also. Friends ordered the burger & questioned where the capsicum was however it was a capsicum relish, which was fine, friend had miss-read the menu. The waitress then bought out some slices of capsicum on her own accord to go onto the burger. Anyone could easily spend the afternoon lazing away here! A must visit when in Cairns.
Great professional service, food is really good and is presented very well. Bar is nearby so you can have a few beers/cocktails before or after dinner. Makes for a good night out for an occasion. First on our list when planning a night of fine dining with a drink or two.
We were recommended by our friends cousin today to dine here and I have to say it was a highlight of our weekend!! We thought Cairns was tired and just lacked 'something' until we found Salt House. An energetic, livley atmosphere with friendly staff and fresh tasty food. This establishment is a credit to its owners, staff and Cairns and I look forward to my next visit. Well done all.
Went here for dinner on our last night in Cairns on the recommendation of the concierge in our hotel. Turned out to be a great meal - the only caveat would be to avoid here if you need to eat and run as the kitchen were slow in getting the meals out. The menu runs to between 3 and 6 items per course with some interesting items done very well - a refreshing change from some of the mega-menus we saw elsewhere. Seafood was absolutely fresh and the service was attentive. The attached bar ups the pace and volume later in the evening and has a good cocktail menu. Definitely worth a visit.
Great cocktails, good food, free wifi available, ambient. Spent a Friday night here and today worked from the restaurant, mood changes considerably and has suited me.
Second time we have eaten here. Great fresh flavors, happy, attentive service and the view is awesome( see photo)
We had a very enjoyable meal here. The seafood was fresh. Good wine list. Service very personable. Price very reasonable. Outdoor setting was really good. Thoroughly recommended.
Absolutely fantastic! We caught some fresh fish on a charter and for a small fee we dropped off the fish on the same day and the chef cooked it up in all different ways for us to try for dinner. Easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. Can’t get much fresher and tastier than that! It was delicious! The chef explained it all to us, showed us the kitchen and provided an all round, exceptional service. Would give it 6 stars if I could.
Beautiful location. It's a good idea to book because it gets busy. The king prawn salad was very nice, and so was the gnocchi. The sourdough was fairly average. Nice vibes and nice atmosphere , but very noisy and busy. I had a nice time and the staff were really awesome and kind.
Very nice ambiance feeling tropical with a touch of a refined atmosphere. The service was on point we had a Spanish waitress she was wonderful. The food was great, the prawn salad was fresh and light, a must try, the steak dish was well done with a rich sauce, if I was to offer any thoughts it would be the pork cutlet being too dry. If in the area must try.
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Had a wonderful lunch at the Salt House. Love the friendly service by one of the service staff Iona and the comfortable dining experience. We enjoyed the barramundi and lamb rump in particular. The chat potatoes were a great side as well. Thankful for the lovely meal.
My partner and I didn’t know about this place until we walked passed it. The moment we do we knew we have to try it because the vibes and interior are absolutely spot on. We ordered the mango sauce barramundi with fritters and its absolutely bang on, A MUST MUST MUST ORDER. Steak and meringue are very good too. The place and food are definitely up to our expectations, it was a beautiful place to spend a wonderful evening with someone special.
Such a great experience. All the staff a friendly. We didn't have a booking but they were able to seat us.
The food (pictured) could not have been tastier. All so fresh. That yellow curry was divine.
Special thanks to staff member Chloe for being so lovely.
Shoshanna Varma (ShoshannaVarms)
+5
It was an amazing experience from the minute I walked in... The staff are super friendly and super attentive. The food was amazing too, have to check out the desserts next time..... I'm definitely come back to Salt House again, and will recommend this place to everyone.
Food and cocktails were absolutely delicious and flavorsome. The staff were very friendly and lovely! A clean and aesthetic venue. Only complaint is the inconsistency of reordering drinks - would either be a 15+ minute wait before we could flag someone down, or they'd come straight after having just served us something when we didn't need a fill up just yet.
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