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Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns

89/100 (1657 ratings)

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"Amazing eggplant and potato. Best I've had. Thank..."

Maria Beswick

"Good Service... Great ambience... Best..."

Justin M Singh Sandhu

"We enjoyed a great potato & pea curry here, along with some well prepared naan bread. The bread was filled with a generous amount of cheese & had..."

DianaW

"It was a the best indian I've had, staff were friendly and welcoming, it was beautiful and clean inside and had a wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what..."

Julie James

"Such a culinary delight this one is. I visited with my family for dinner and had one of the best Indian meals of my life! I highly recommend the..."

Rashmi Adlakha

"Went with my sister last week to this beautiful restaurant and what an experience we had! The meal was authentic and delightful. The attention we got..."

Karishma Adlakha

"Lovely Restaurant and excellent Service. Mandy made our night with her smile and good recommendation of the food. We had a great time 6 of us. And we..."

PABLO COGOLLOS

"Nice ambience, good food and great service. Quite happy with our dinner tonight, we ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, butter naans and it was nice. I am..."

Praney Behl

"Great Food as well as quantity is also good, everyone should definitely try it. Taste is equally good like Indian food in India. Also prices are bery..."

Kuldeepbansal03

"I’d give a 5 star rating for the Indian food they serve in cairns! We had chicken tikka masala and also tasted gravies of butter chicken and rogan..."

Shikha Singh

"It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night. Food came out fast and it was tasty. The garlic naan was probably not as fluffy as some other Indian..."

LoveToTravel7

"Delicious food and friendly service. They accommodated our dietary requirements with no issues at all. 100% recommend it! Will definitely come back...."

Gingerandcoconut

"Highly recommended ! The best Indian food you can find in Cairns.A dining place with a nice ambience, excellent Service and authentic..."

Merick Miglani

"A very nice Indian restaraunt with amazingly tasty food and quick service. They were very hospitable. Food was authentic. A definite recommend for..."

Mukkund

"Terrific food - the lamb vindaloo was spicy and delicious..i am an indian food lover from melbourne and did not expect there is an indian restaurant..."

Asubiyakto

"The last day in Cairns - We were looking for a place for dinner which would be like the icing on the cake after a memorable trip to this great place..."

Chasingawesomeness

"The ambiance was nice, and warm. Food was really good..the lasooni naan and lamb madrasi reminded of the indian spices coming straight from mom's..."

Prajna Paramita Biswas

"The food is authentic Indian, probably the best you would get in Cairns. We had ordered a dal, a butter chicken, palak paneer and a biriyani. The..."

Mayank Arora

"A lovely surprise; excellent curries and breads, plus a lovely owner who was happy to chat at length about the menu. Wish this place was back home in..."

Alastair

"Went to this restaurant in December 2013, wen i was on a trip to Australia.A very good choice to have Indian cuisine in cairns.Had dum..."

Raman Jain

"Consistently yummy indian food over years of going here. Also well priced for budget conscious people with good portions. Or try the lunch Tali's for..."

Andrea

"Good food, was just walking the street and got in to have dinner randomly, was attended also very warmly and greeted, ambience was also was veryyyy..."

Sidhsjain

"MY REVIEW IS UNBIASED AND NOT DEPENDENT ON MY MOOD AT THE TIME FOOD QUALITY. ... 4.5 / 5FOOD QUANTITY. ... 5 / 5AMBIENCE ..."

SHEELAN CHAWATHE

"First meal made us feel so great after we have been here for two days. Great food and good service. My parents love here after that we got super..."

Momo Wang

"Great flavours and authentic gravy. Yummy bread and lots of options for vegetarians. The service was a bit disjointed, but overall this was a good..."

Eetee

"Friday night dinner, did book. We had the lamb vindaloo, Goan fish curry and palak paneer, rice & roti. And it was lovely! Have missed good authentic..."

Vee

"Worth visiting when next in Cairns people. Owner friendly and accommodating. Wait staff efficient and friendly also. I loved it and my 5 year old who..."

Lisa

"Loved the bengali fish curry - tasty and a little spicy. Will definitely be..."

Abhi Raviraj

"We love it!. We've dined for lunch at Marinades many many times, and every single time is a wonderful experience. We generally have the triple garlic..."

Two Of Us

"Ok but not spectacular. Entree Murg bazaari kebab (chicken) was cooked to perfection. Absolute highlight. Butter chicken was watery in the sauce and..."

Yum Yum

"Good flavours! My only grouch was that we had takeaway and the containers were small..."

Miss Jim

"Definitely in my top 5 Best Indian restaurants in QLD! Great food, service and atmosphere. Only criticism was the long wait between starters and..."

Vic

"Incredible flavours. This is quite simply the best Indian restaurant we have ever dined at. Wish this restaurant was located in Adelaide..."

Helena De Schutter

"Really tasty Indian food. It's butter chicken is one of the better ones I've had around Australia. Friendly staff, great..."

Gary Maguire

"One of the few indian resturaunts that when you ask for it "hot" actually make it hot. top food. great..."

Philmufasa

"We were a huge group (9 families - 34 people) who decided to have our dinner at Bombay Kitchen during our trip to Cairns. Choosing this place was..."

Srinath Holla

"The best Indian restaurant in Cairns, serving the best Indian food I had for a while. The staff is super friendly. Highly..."

Frank Wenzel

"I picked the Bombay Kitchen on a whim for a lunch with my son. We were both so impressed by the food and staff! The servings were generous and the..."

Melanie Mildner

"I love good indian cuisine. This was amazing. I could not suggest a better restuarant (it even beat a fav of mine sorry umesh). The freshness of the..."

Kevin Cunningham

"Oh my god this place is heavenly! Literally the best Indian place in Cairns. My friends and I come here all the time, and the food wows us every..."

Bhima Karki

"Amazing experience and lovely service. On special request they made things that were not even on the menu. The food was really amazing and enjoyed..."

Trijeet Bhandula

"Today, together with my wife we went to this restaurant for dinner. They were 2 people doing absolutely everything!!! (Cooking, serving, cleaning,..."

Adrian Wiater

"What a best Indian meal I’ve had at Bombay Kitchen Cairns on last night dinner. We ordered Naan Butter Chicken and Tandoori. None of the dish..."

Niranjan Khadka

Salt House

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"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..."

Bryan Sergeant

"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..."

Geoff Panting

"Great place, great staff!! I keep coming back it is by far the best restaurant bar in..."

Sj Luca

"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..."

Ashleigh Brooke

"Delightful food and top service by staff. Well worth a visit. Will definitely be..."

Jamie Cox

"Very nice place, lovely environment, great music, good food and drinks. Would love to visit again and..."

Mohindra Kumar

"Loved the ambiance of the restaurant layout and the food was superb..... I had Atlantic salmon with a red curry..."

Jan Romanowski

"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..."

Joseph Winika

"Very nice food and great service�.. lunch menu was interesting and a little..."

Susan Stephens

"Only had drinks hereBut as far as I’m concerned there isn’t a better venue itself in cairns the cityPartner enjoyed her cocktail and I..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"Fantastic views and location down by the water.Greeted by friendly staff on the way in and given our pick of tables Recommend..."

Tim

"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..."

Jade Holloway

"Beautiful ambience and great expat crowd is what fills this place up. The cocktails are great and their food options are fantastic too.We..."

Akanksha Bhosle

"excellent service， very fresh food ，nice atmosphere recommend the small seafood plate, totally enough for two, but I did by myself,hahahahha,..."

Ben Xie

"Very cool ambiance. Friendly staff and interesting menu options. The salmon and seafood salad were very good and fresh, and the steak looked..."

Teresa

"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..."

Y

"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..."

World In A Bite

"Affordable menu the strength of the place is the quality of the local produceGood selection of wine by the glass as well, nearly all..."

Jtogno

"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..."

Butlmadd18

"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..."

Thewhereto

"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..."

Nia.k

"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..."

A To Za'atar

"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...."

L Mac Foodie

"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..."

Matthew Rebeiro

"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..."

Philippa Buchanan

"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..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"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..."

Sharon Mchenry-Allan

"Went here last night to the bar section for dinner - great food and fantastic value for money. Would highly recommend. Also an excellent..."

Anthony James

"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..."

Frank

"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..."

Bella Cameron

"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..."

Anth

"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..."

EmmDee

"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..."

Famished

"Very nice venue, by the marina, spacious with outdoor sitting area. Great place for contain. Good food and decent service. Highly recommend for..."

TT

"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..."

Rogeritsbathtime

"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..."

El

"Nice place located across cairns yacht club good ambience and music. Must visit place in cairns. Staff is very friendly and prompt............. ..."

Deval Shah

"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...."

Ads UU

"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..."

David Carney

"Great location and awesome interior style. Food was good but service really slow. Catered for gluten free and meal sizes were generous. Coffee..."

Carla C

"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..."

James Tran

"Located at Marina Point, Salt House offers stunning views of the ocean, marina and surrounding mountains. Add to that professional service, elegant..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Great location. Was hard to read the menu with the lighting Staff were attentive. Found the choices quite limited though. Not too much seafood..."

Charliejas

"Situated at Marina Point, next to the new Cairns Yacht Club facilities, Salt House is a unique dining, bar and entertainment venue offering a..."

Mij 'Casper' Duran

"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..."

Jen Clegg

"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..."

Sgue

"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..."

Norts

"A little pricey, but good food and a good atmosphere. Love their cocktail menu..."

Vanillaslice

"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..."

BonVivantVoyager

"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..."

Glendawg

"Balinese oasis in sunny Cairns. Every time I go to this bar I am reminded of Bali - lovely relaxed atmosphere, long comfortable couches, beautifully..."

Tara

"Cocktails are good and reasonably priced. Scallops were awesome as was the beef cheek for main course. Service was faultless. An all round winner...."

Jamie

"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..."

Matt

"Fabulous location. Lavish decor. Friendly staff. Food was delicious and serves generous. This restaurant has everything except a dress code. T-shirts..."

Cafesociety

"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..."

Jacob Stephen

"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..."

Jarrad And Kate

"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..."

Vegemite Girl

"Great cocktail. This place was jumping on a Saturday night! Enjoyed a delicious cocktail - recommend "Mafia Princess". Friendly bar staff..."

Lauren Michelle

"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..."

Nicole Clark

"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..."

C

"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..."

Tombo

"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..."

Jarrod

"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..."

Stephanie Stuart

"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..."

Jim McIntyre

"Great food, great service!. Fantastic dining experience! One of the best nights out Ive had in a long..."

Duncan Mcintyre

" Inside are wooden floors, walls and ceiling, with a myriad of matching lights hanging from chains of varying lengths, their reflections in the high..."

Trevorscottnz

"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..."

The Critic

"Great night out. Good food, lovely ambience, fab tunes. Nothing bad to say... My favourite night in Cairns. Would go back again.. And again..."

BC

"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..."

Simone

"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..."

Vanilla

"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..."

Benny

"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..."

Kerry Brown

"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..."

Matty

"Great cocktails, good food, free wifi available, ambient. Spent a Friday night here and today worked from the restaurant, mood changes considerably..."

Penelope Bettison

"Second time we have eaten here. Great fresh flavors, happy, attentive service and the view is awesome( see..."

Seeking Perfection

"We had a very enjoyable meal here. The seafood was fresh. Good wine list. Service very personable. Price very reasonable. Outdoor setting was really..."

Delhaven01

"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..."

Andrew Cornale

"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..."

Bec R

"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..."

Carlos Gonzalez

"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..."

Yoke Boon Tan

"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..."

Daniel Tan

"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..."

D M

"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..."

Shoshanna Varma (ShoshannaVarms)

"Food and cocktails were absolutely delicious and flavorsome. The staff were very friendly and lovely! A clean and aesthetic venue. Only complaint is..."

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