American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cairns
26 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This was absolutely the best gelato I have ever had in my entire life - I'm not exaggerating. I've eaten it twice already lol After chatting with the..."
Clover Clemans
"Now they also have falafel wraps. I just bought the falafel to take home. They’re home made and freshly prepared, and one of the best I’ve eaten...."
Iris Kroencke
"We had delicious ice cream here last night. The owner served us. He was really nice and obviously passionate about his ice cream. We'll be back if we..."
Bianca Arnold
"Now Galaxy gelato started to make freshly home made FALAFEL Wraps the best in town,Vegeteran sambosa and delicious baklava , semolina cake and on..."
sohad yoins
"100% the best ice cream in town. The flavours are creative and taste delicious. I would recommend everybody who passes there should try..."
Freddy Charlé
"Price are really affordable very nice staff. Highly recommanded for family Sam so patient with kids and very friendly . Also have yummy Falafel..."
Wurood Albayati
"Falafel wrap was amazing , all fresh and cooked infont of you. Delicious and well priced..."
ryen campbell
"Banquet of sorbet choices-apple sorbet and mango Yummo..Thankyou!!!! And reasonably priced too. Blessings to your..."
"Every meal that I have eaten is delicious. Never disappointed. Waiting patiently for the re-opening...."
Lauren O'Leary
"We’ve started regularly ordering meals from Eat Real. Everything we have had so far has been really good. I love that you can order as little or as..."
Janelle Edwards
"Food is yummy, delicious & healthy plus "bang for buck"..."
Sharon Muschialli
"Great place for breakfast or lunch. Convenient healthy and affordable online meals available every fortnight which taste amazing. Packed full of..."
Theo Comino
"Absolutely delicious
If you need help planning your menu or if you don't have time to cook you can order online and your problem is..."
Margaret M
"A convenient place to pick up, food is good quality. I didn’t exactly linger for the service, but overall definitely worth a..."
Mike Norris
"Awesome food, great service, healthy alternative, ...loved the..."
"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..."
"One of the must-visit markets if you visit Cairns! There’s a huge variety of fruits/vegetables/food and other items priced reasonably. There is..."
Foodie in Brisbane
"Wish there was something similar in Brisbane...must visit if in Cairns. We had fresh coconut water..bought red papayas..mangoes..sugar cane..."
Dipak Amratlal
"Highly recommend. Put this on your to do list.
Nothing beats dropping down early to the local market on the weekend grabbing fresh fruit and..."
Steve
"Popular market in Cairns. We visit the place multiple times every trip. It’s a lively place.
Tips:
The middle parking lane is free parking for 3h...."
Vu Nguyen
"Honestly my favourite place in cairns. Great, wide selection of fresh fruit and veggies. Tasty, quick, cheap bites to eat there or take away. Good..."
Sienna Posso
"Highly recommend visiting this market. Great selection of fruits and food from various stalls. My favourite is the Samoan food stall. The taro and..."
HL L
"Lively fresh food market with lots of interesting food vans on offer. We had the best pho, honestly outstanding. We also had a crepe that was light,..."
"What a wonderful 'live venue' airconditoned, a real haven in the heat, and somewhere I and many others perform with some of the finest musicians..."
Anita Darling
"This is a fantastic place to visit, with a lot to offer. Reasonably priced meals, served outside or inside, or take away if you are in a hurry.
Jazz..."
Virginia Downton
"Awesome food and really good value one really big burger and the missus loved the rack of..."
Conan Myatt
"We went in for the Sunday afternoon jazz and really enjoyed the afternoon. Music was was great and so was the atmosphere. The food was even better,..."
Joshua Ferguson
"We had a nice meal and the entertainment was great. A fun..."
Amanda Roberts
"Best jazz and blues in town. Food is excellent and well priced, beer is cold and the staff are friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a way to..."
Patrick Whittington
"Do you want a quiet lunch away from the hustle and bustle? This is the place! A generous portion of food for a cheaper price compared to the city...."
Shane Daines
"Great venue for us Jazz, Blues or Rock n Roll lovers. Look forward to some live Latin also. Well done Frank and..."
"We ordered via Door Dash and while the burgers were tasty, our sides of chips were missing. I called the store and they kindly and promptly delivered..."
Kim McQuillan
"This is the place to get an old fashioned good Aussie burger. Generous portions, good dine in facilities and a fairly sizeable menu with lots of..."
Nicky Jurd
"Great little burger joint, meals weren’t overly expensive and full of flavours. Onion rings are fantastic, over all great service, friendly staff..."
Ivan James
"This place is a delight,we went yesterday for the first time. The food was so fresh & patties home made, both the chicken & beef were amazing so too..."
Dawn Wilmes
"Fantastic service and delightful food! I would have to say, my favourite burger place in Cairns. The restaurant has a lovely cosy and welcoming feel..."
"Massive portions and great value for money, this place is definitely a winner for American cuisine style. The burgers are quite tasty, and they even..."
Nicky Jurd
"Good smell to enter with the woodfire burning. Burger and hotdogs tasted amazing. Need to try some other loaded fries to find the flavour I prefer...."
Bayden Docking
"It's hard to fault our first visit. Staff were very friendly and the atmosphere/decorations are nice. Menu is pretty varied with some..."
Adelaide Lord
"The "Double Barrel Shotgun" is one of the meatiest burgers I've ever had! Strictly for those in a carnivorous..."
Daryl Sterling, Jr.
"Burgers are good, cheesy garlic bread and cheesy fries are good. Ribs are good, are too much other stuff and couldn't fit in the chicken. If you..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"It's a bit tricky figuring out how to drive into this KFC. You cannot access the restaurant directly from the main road or the service road. You need..."
Justine Edward
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