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Howlin' Jay's
89/100 (2026 ratings)
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"Awesome service an the chicken is amazing!!!! Great place to chillax an injoy a day arvo or nite drinking an having fun n yummy food . A place to..."
Alex Bates
"Came up for the weekend from Townsville and was told to check this place out. Staff were awesome and down for a bit of a laugh with some cheeky..."
Liam Cross
"Best fried chicken in Australia...finally great American fried chicken without having to travel to St Louis! Friendly service and if you have ever..."
Darren Howie
"Friendly staff. Not long after ordering our meals, they were brought out to us. The Sl*t’s were delicious, great on a hot day. Would..."
Justin Dutchy Holland
"Absolutely love the chicken here! They do not disappoint with the tender and crisp! I can not knock the service or food after my multiple visits but..."
Melinda Jay-Ann
"Omg. Heaven in my mouth. The perfect blend of spicy and sweet. They have nailed the spicea. Delicious drinks and cocktails as well. Service is..."
Melanie Esperanza O'Sullivan
"I'm a big fan of a small menu - do a few things, and do them well. Reasonably priced, chicken is delicious, generous serving sizing. Theming and..."
Madder Da Hadder
"The wings are so good I just know I will be thinking about them when I go home. We had the medium and it was a perfect blend of flavour and heat. We..."
Rebecca Bristow
"Visited Howlin’ Jay’s for dinner last night. You can sit anywhere and order up at the counter. We sat on the balcony to enjoy the beautiful view..."
Fee-fi-fo-fum
"Very delicious chicken, and tasty cocktails. We ate tenders, sweet potato fries and fried pickles. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Super fun..."
Cat B
"Cool joint with cheap drinks and bar food. Recommended for a stop in. Drinks in the photos are mixed and already half drunk. Was so tasty I got a..."
Jax E
"A full copy of howlin’ rays from LA buttttt why not? The food was fantastic, spice was on point and staff was very friendly! $10 cocktails? A..."
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"Wonderful lunch! Great prices. I particularly loved the drinks …..expresso martini..."
Angie S
"This place was really neat! So many fun things to look at! The food was yummy, coctails were great, though weak. Not a lot of alcohol in the ones I..."
Carla Lesler
"We are here early on a Friday night. Wasn’t too busy but as we were leaving the place started to fill up! Cocktails were delicious & reasonably..."
Caitlyn Feder
The Courtyard
86/100 (1067 ratings)
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Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Television
Accepts Mastercard
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"Ive been here twice and both times were great. The chicken burger and mac n cheese were amazing. The staff were great and so friendly! Such a great..."
Crysta Boreanaz
"We've been here for 3 days and we've come back 3 times. We love the ambience, the beer selection, and the cocktails. We just had the vegetarian..."
Alexia Brown
"Awesome place, cool vibe, great food. Went with a group of 30 people, staff were very efficient and friendly the Manager Matt looked after us well!..."
Elyse Stephenson
"Best food we had whilst we were here, perfect (brioche) bun to burger ratio and by far the best fries and wings we've had. Loved it every time we..."
Susi Dee
"Really enjoyed having lunch here, the place has a really good vibe about it and the staff are very efficient. There was a stuff up with my burger but..."
Genevieve Bond
"Best looking staff in all of the land! Best drinks this side of Yungaburra! Best food along the esplanade!! If there was a rating of 10 stars I would..."
Craig Gus Guthrie
"Great spot. The place is nice as but the staff made it for us. Lucas behind the bar was particularly awesome. Cheeseburger spring rolls were..."
Guy Peter
"Staff friendly and helpful, food smelt delicious but I had eaten... Alcoholic Ginger Beer =..."
Raymond B Dillon
"Went for lunch. Kids had a ball, staff were friendly and food was great. They were helpful with my questions about gf. Will go..."
Tammryn Petersen
"Fantastic food, drinks and service! Chicken burger was bloody awesome and cheers for the specially made drink which hubby surprised me with. Most..."
Nerida Barkley
"Amazing food, great atmosphere, friendly staff! Highly recommend, we will be back..."
Natasha Ingham
"Awesome food, awesome service, was a hit with our 2yo old son too (plenty to look at and delicious kids..."
Adam Dinneen
"Great food and friendly service. Well worth a..."
Tina O'Donoghue
"The staff is amazing. I randomly stopped to have a cocktail. I didn’t see anything on the regular drink menu, so I asked for something tropical and..."
David Bischoff
"Great restaurant along the Esplanade in Cairns. We had the Tuesday taco night special and the tacos we got were great. Staff were friendly and the..."
Cameron Dawson
"My partner and I enjoyed an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon. The weather was pleasant, people were out and about and The Courtyard had a few..."
Tammy Lorcan
Cairns Burger Cafe
84/100 (1940 ratings)
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Accepts Credit Cards
Parking Available
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Highchairs Available
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Accepts Mastercard
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"Absolutely one of the best burger cafes! We are locals and love coming here or getting takeaway too. Great value for money and such delicious burgers..."
Emma Roles
"Hands down best burgers in Cairns. Great service too! Only thing i could recommend would be to add pickles as an option..."
Kaia Drake
"Top food, top service and a great price. I can honestly say the flavour they manage to get into these burgers is amazing. Pretty impressed they had..."
Waz MacGuyver Ziebell
"Have eaten here twice now have been impressed with the quality of food and service. The burgers are like old school, full and have quality..."
Andrew Evans
"I had the bacon and egg burger. It was so good. There's a special sauce that's so nice I bought a jar of it. The home made dipping sauce for the..."
Trish Ansell
"My literal favourite place to eat, after having the BBQ burger I’ve never looked back...."
Charell Lucy Cocco
"One of the best burgers I have had the pleasure of eating with the freshest ingredients. The service was of the highets quality. I would recommend..."
Brooke Collins
"Great place to eat, staff are friendly, service is great and I reckon best burgers in..."
Nat Larkins
"Ich fand es super, das essen kam schnell und eine ordentliche portion für den preis. Der Service ein wenig übertrieben aber trotzdem nicht..."
Steven Lau
"By far the best burger in Cairns! Quality ingredients and awesome taste! The customer service is fantastic, they really look after you..."
Michelle RC
"Food here was really great. Burger and loaded chips were on point. Could not complain at all. Owner was very accommodating and a good guy. Def..."
Bronson Pearce
"Amazing casual place to eat with lovely and enthusiastic staff!! The fact that their massive burger managed to stay intact without falling apart the..."
Victoria Roperto
"IMHO hands down Cairns’ best burgers. The only thing better than the burgers is the excellent service. You can taste the passion in each bite!..."
Grant Higgins
"Excellent burgers. Patty’s made from scratch and not from cold storage like a lot of other places. My wife had the spicy veg and I had the brekky..."
Karan Kadam
"Best cheeseburger I’ve ever eaten. The staff were lovely and the seating was good for a hot day. Well priced and a great menu with lots of variety...."
Alexandra Strydom
"Great food, good pricing and amazing service. Will be back next time we are in Cairns! Friendly and helpful..."
Sheridan Keane
"From Victoria and can honestly say if your in Cairns , you 1000000% have to try these burgers . By far the best burger I have ever eaten . Will..."
Aris Georgakopoulos
"Very tasty burger and ice cold chocolate thick shake were amazing. Fast and friendly service and shaded area to sit too which was..."
Robert Mullineux
"One of the best burgers in Town. The owner is such a nice guy and he is a gun in the kitchen. Great company,great food,support local..."
Ritish Gobin
"I really didn't expect to have the best burger I've had in years in Cairns!? I had a juicy, super tasty double cheese burger made from freshly ground..."
Christopher Little
"Very tasty burgers with the cheeseburgers tasting like American style burgers, that left all the hungry tummies satisfied. Lovely, friendly service..."
Marilyn Sawyer
Coffee Haven
83/100 (47 ratings)
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Cheap Eats
"Wonderful food, staff & service with a spectacular view. Best place to start the day, for coffee & breakfast. Went to the opening night of Flip't &..."
Deborah McGrath
"I have to say that burger was the nicest I’ve ever had - when you visit this place folks go the “posh cow”..."
Julie Bibby
"Big thanks to management and staff at Coffee Haven for the fabulous breakfast today. The staff are so accommodating and nothing is too much trouble...."
Eve O'Brien
"My hubby had the steak meal and I had the pork belly. Best meal my hubby had so far in Cairns (his words). Excellent value and very friendly service...."
Cathy Labao Bridger
"Had breakfast here on Mother’s Day with my partner. Food was incredible, service was impeccable! Would highly recommend..."
Rick Morgan
"Awesome breakfast, awesome coffee and the best burgers! A must stop. Highly recommended and the staff are fabulous too..."
Monica Slattery
"Chicken wings were to die for.. For $8 I got heaps.. It was a side dish.. But for me was a late lunch. With a couple of cappuccinos I was very happy...."
Jenny Hendo
"Had a burger without the bun today and it was the best I've had anywhere. If you could make the onion rings with a gluten free flour (lots of..."
Leslee Hogan
"What a great view for sipping Mojitos. Good coffee, bacon & eggs & very friendly staff who take good photos..."
Gina Davidson
"We've got our breakfasts here in 4 days. This is a perfect place for that. Can recommend it with all of my heart. Good food and friendly..."
Samuel Flodén
"Great service, great view, great burgers and espresso martini’s..."
Alison Haddock
"Always great service, friendly staff - sensational burgers and wonderful coffee - love this place..."
Karen Hawes
"What an amazing team on duty this morning Even though they were short staffed ( due to illness ) they worked tirelessly without showing the..."
Eddie David
"Busy little shop, toasties a little flavourless but I guess that's what you get ordering a toastie at a donut..."
John Knight
"Clean Quick service Nice..."
Taali
"Great place to stop by and grab a nice hot coffee with some freshly made..."
Michael Wrigley
"Prompt friendly service with a..."
Rommel Rodic
The Vine Room Urban Provedore
83/100 (94 ratings)
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Italian
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"It was absolutely brilliant. The platter we had was awesome. My type of food. Maybe some char grilled meats as well for a suggestion. But we will be..."
Rob Taylor
"The perfect spot for a late afternoon/ early evening drink. Beautiful wines, marvellous view over the Esplanade and plenty of space to spread out and..."
Chris Burcin
"We love this place...wonderful and well worth the visit - amazing food, wine and..."
Annette MacAndrew
"Hands up ! � finally gave a go to the Vine room on Monday and I regretted so much it wasn’t sooner ! The service was nice, attentive and..."
Maëliss Llorente
"It was a lovely spot as the sun goes down, the service is..."
David Affleck
"Love this place, great spot! Had the Hipster Board which was fantastic and can't fault, compliments to the chef and team! Great Atmosphere and..."
Sophia Antoniou
"Very cool set up overlooking the water on the Cairns eslpanade that has a very relaxed comfortable vibe. Great selection of platters, nice list of..."
Brendan Barry
"I love the build your own platters this way you are only paying for the stuff you love and nothing is left on the plate! Great friendky service..."
Brylee Taylor
"Perfect location on the esplanade for relaxing drinks and canapés... and the great thing is... you can also take-away these lovely anti-pasto..."
Marit Willemsen
"Best spot for an afternoon bevy & bites...great new..."
Donna Holder
"It is good, liked the food and service. Were a bit overstretched in terms of staff availability due to a private birthday party but it did not impact..."
Dima685 DS
"Great casual spot for a drink or an afternoon session. $5 basics happy..."
Tag G
"What a great spot for that afternoon/evening drink. The afternoon tropical sea breeze blows across the shaded deck with views across the Esplanade..."
PAUL PRESTIPINO
"Great views over beach and happy hour 4.30 to 5.30 $5..."
Chris Perry
"Had the seafood share board. It was perfect, very fresh and could not fault..."
Gill Picker
Jimmys Burger & Co.
77/100 (2515 ratings)
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American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
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American
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Lunch
Beef
Salad
Wings
Chicken Wings
Fish
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We loved this place so much while here in Cairns that we ate here twice. Can't recommend highly enough, won't..."
Duncan Symonds
"Great atmosphere and great food. If you're looking for a place to just chill for a bit and grab a bite to eat then head to Jimmys, the staff were so..."
Scot K Shaw
"Burgers are delicious and we had an off menu loaded fries! Ask them about those! Staff were really friendly and the place has good vibes. Also, get a..."
AmbeRoo Curtin
"OMG. Looking around for an easy lunch. Spotted Jimmys, wait time was short very cold beer and most likely the Best burger i have had in a long..."
Deb Bewley
"Awesome burgers, sauce options were well suited... thickshakes were oldschool and hurt your cheeks to try and drink them - also awesome. Staff were..."
Sarah Ludwell
"Awesome place highly recommend and miss maples was lovely xx service was awesome..."
Janine Nicholson
"Took the family here and everyone loved it. Food came out at the same time...was alittle slow but well worth the wait. By the time we were thinking..."
Chad Ludwell
"Always amazing! The crispy chicken burger with a chocolate thick shake is to die for!..."
Hannah Goyen
"Have to admit it was the best burger I've had in. Very long time. Pricey but very..."
Richard Yeats
Rattle N Hum Bar & Grill
76/100 (3651 ratings)
Quick Bites
Pizza
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Australian
Pizza
American
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Beef
Prawns
Nachos
Schnitzel
Pasta
Steak Sandwich
Salad
Wings
Calamari
Fish & chips
Lamb
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Sandwiches
Pork
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Australian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Waterfront
Beach
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Sports bars
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Brunch
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"RATTLE N HUM Beautiful views overlooking Cairns water Quick and friendly service Great pub food choices Beer from the tap could of been..."
Z Z
"Great Bar / restaurant on Cairns Esplanade, just across from the waterfront. Was busy every night I walked past but still had tables available when..."
Scott McIntyre
"We ate here twice for lunch and the food was amazing! Highly recommend the burgers, salads or fish and chips. Will definetly go again when we visit..."
Sam M
"Great venue .. caters for all. Whether if it's for a sit down meal, to watch the footy or cricket or for a few drinks and a dance. Definitely worth a..."
Paul Spiteri
"Excellent place and service. Friendly and kind staff. Loved the food. Fun ambience and..."
Pratik Dayal
"Do not, I repeat, DO NOT make the mistake of thinking that the wedges is suitable for just one person. We ordered a pizza and the wedges for two..."
Prue Alison