The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Cairns, May 2024

Gingerandcoconut

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

Sweet Tea

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"🤩 One of the best snowflake places I’ve had! 👍 got the mango one, comes with lots of toppings but the best is still the snowy fluffy..."

Firelight Forever

"Best place to go on a hot summer day!!! They have the most amazing shaved ice called snowflake ice. It seems expensive at $12.80 but is large enough..."

Shaun Barker

"My daughter n I shared a matcha snow flake. The ice was matcha flavoured n then put thru the shave machine n top with matcha ice cream. Hence its..."

Darelle Ng

"I really enjoyed it! I came there for dessert and tried the mango boat and it was absolutely delicious. The person who worked there served it quick..."

Sophia Lee

Baskin-robbins

"They have not only the best selections of the ice cream but also the best ice cream cake in Cairns! Always have some new flavors every week, and the..."

wawalulutalk

"Hands down the best lactose free (ie vegan) espresso ice cream I’ve tasted. Thick, creamy and not overly sweet. Store neat and tidy and very..."

G A

"In terms of quality and unique flavour combinations, I don't think you can go past Baskin-Robbins. This store is small, but they have a reasonable..."

Justine Edward

"Great selection of ice cream and cute..."

Bec R

"The flavours are awesome, highly recommend the Love Potion. Baskin-Robbins ice-cream is great as a fun treat on a rare occasion but not as a norm......"

Pierre Joubert

"If you’re from overseas and from a place with Baskin Robins then you should skip this place and go to the Australian gelato shop down the street...."

Sam Hickman

Frydays

Wheelchair Accessible

"So so so good! Awesome breakfast and fresh juice. Would definitely recommend. Relatively fast service for a packed out busy day. The only thing I..."

Heather Bailey

"Fantastic for breakfast as they offer so many alternatives to the overdone bacon/egg/bread thing. We had a delicious brown rice bowl where the..."

Darren Boman

"Great place for brekky, go try their acai bowl’s or the smash avo with poached eggs! Oh and the coffee is awesome, a beautiful tasting flavour. Its..."

Alex A

"Great place! Loved their spin-off on the traditional eggs Benedict. Also their smoothies are SO good (we got the dragonfruit one) and huge too, so..."

Jessie W

"Good coffee, good customer service. They offer vegan options, not just by removing items, but by replacing them with vegan substitute (scrambled tofu..."

Sahar Daryan

"Excellent breakfast spot on the esplanade, great staff and food at a reasonable price. I loved how fresh their açaí bowl and smoothies are, we came..."

Mark Hoang

"Friendly staff, lots of options for vegans. Food was delectable. Ambiance was nice. Got nice juice bar attached. Lots of options for juices and..."

Prabhjot Grewal

"First time here. Really enjoyed the fresh and delicious food. Caters for both plant based and meat eaters. Juices simply..."

Denise Matthews

Crave Cairns

Alessandro's

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We decided to head down the road to this peaceful restaurant for dinner. We had the yummiest entree - herb stuffed squid on a bed of rocket with..."

Debbie Tuni

"La pizza e delizoso!! Alessandros is beautifully situated in the rainforest overlooking stunning Lake Placcid. Service 5*, and lovely to meet the..."

Anita Khasgiwale

"Best pizza in Cairns. If you want to find a local hidden gem, this place is one to tick off your list. The beers are amazing too, some you won’t..."

Andrew Jammo

"The most beautiful spot, overlooking the lake, wonderful staff, great atmosphere and of course delicious, authentic pizzas from the beautiful wood..."

Andi Rebecca Tasman

"Best pizza in Cairns! Proper authentic italian pizza.. wood fired and beyond my expectations.. the owner is very hospitable, the atmosphere is great..."

Lui Rossi

"If you want to taste the real traditional homemade Italian pizza, go to Alessandro's! The best pizza and pasta dishes in the Cairns area! The..."

Martina Lucariello

"I am italian and I can confirm Alessandro's pizza is one of the best pizza I have ever had. The service is good and the restaurant has a friendly and..."

Daniele Bloise

"Its the second time I have been here and I was not disappointed! A little slice of heaven in gorgeous surroundings overlooking the lake. The food is..."

Briana Knox

"Took my partner for dinner on his bday tonight. Booked a table a few days before over the phone and asked if we could have a some sort of bday..."

Michelle RC

"Too right Helen. That is the best Pizza I've ever had and a great venue. Great beer and wine selection. A real treat that we can have an authentic..."

Dan Atkinson

"By far one of the best Italian pizzas i've tried in Cairns! Loving there $15 Wednesday pizza special! Plus really friendly service. Defently would..."

Olivia Arnold

"Had an amazing dinner and great service. If you haven't tried this restaurant do yourself a favour and make the trip to a beautiful setting and food..."

Joachim Frisk

"Absolutely amazing restaurant.. Love the food, venue and friendly staff.. Highly..."

Luke Hodge

Tnj Cafe

"Great food and coffee its now a BYO Restarunt you will love it. Its next door to the Pizza Hut below the..."

Tony Mifsud

"Such an amazing experience, the food was fantastic. Highly, highly recommend this to you as it will fill your stomach for the..."

115 Effect

"All Day Breakfast. Burgers, Wraps and Chips. What more could you ask..."

Michael Mifsud

"Polite and quality service, all needs..."

Gerard Eakin

Corin Policelli

Japanese Style Bakery Loaf

Enami Junko

"Reminds me a lot of the bakeries in Shinjinku I've visited before. Exceptional, delicious bakery treats for the whole family. Absolutely love their..."

Zebb Moody

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Satomi Morita

"Love Loaf. Classic Japanese bakery, lots of yummy treats, soft thick cut bread loaves and that excellent Japanese attention to detail and exceptional..."

Moira McGovern

Trish Ansell

"Best Japanese bakery in Cairns ever!! I feel lots of love when I bite this gems every time and makes me so..."

Juri Maeda

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Jennifer Favis

"Love the melon buns and great service. Always friendly....."

Sharon Schouteten

"Yummy fresh bread that we drove all the way from Townsville for ;P Bread texture is fluffy yet firm-ish (different to Breadtop but original &..."

Tina Newitt

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Ted Tetsuya Hidai

"The bread is absolutely delicious and..."

Jungchul Chae

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Misa Woodrow

"Really delicious bakery treats and coffee, and such a good variety. They do great weekly specials too. I will definitely be back ! I really enjoyed..."

Bec R

"They have the softest bread ever! And everything tasted soo good! I love the variety they have aswell, can't wait to try it all! I'll definitely be..."

Lachlan Laughton

"Great little Japanese bakery serving both sweet and savoury breads. Melon bread was delicious- tasted just like the melon bread we had in Japan and..."

Justine Edward

"Amazingly delicious! We tried the walnut and cream cheese pan, chai tea pan, tuna and sweet corn pan, curry pan and the an pan (red bean paste). All..."

Michelle Juerschik

"Great bread and very different style of..."

Terry Lambourne

"delicious bake goods! simple but never fail to make me happy..."

Maojun Ning

"This bakery reminds me of the bakeries in Japan, and "Bread Top" in Melbourne. The Angus Beef and Pepper meat pie is delicious. The pastry is thin..."

cmg

"Tasty authentic Japanese bakery. Friendly staff. Prices reasonable. Can get Aussie style pies too if that's your thing. Coffee machine but didn't get..."

Evan Dunn

Cc's Bar And Grill By Crystalbrook

83/100 (1052 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Coffee Haven

"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

Meldrum's Bakery Cafe

"Awesome neat pies, some of the best I have had in many, many years! Delicious flaky pastry, nice big chunks of Top quality beef, full of flavour..."

Scott McIntyre

"Meldrums has the best pies in Cairns City. I love their chilli, curry or pepper. I had chilli today and it was..."

Rob Pyne

"The staff member that served us was lovely and provided great service. Our salad sandwiches were very generously made and worth the price. We also..."

julia v

"The best pies in the world, the chunky steak pie was super..."

hammy hamster

"Nice little bakery on Grafton Street in downtown town Cairns. Coffee was good, and the Caramel Slice was..."

John B Schilt

"I am very pleased to announce that the most popular & delicious pies at Meldrums have been restored!!! Hoooraaaayy!! Last time I had it after the old..."

Nomai Benioni

Yogurt

"Enjoyed the bubble tea from here. Big range on the menu, friendly service, they were busy but still quick. Keen to go back and try the..."

KG

"My favourite frozen yoghurt in Cairns and the only store which stocks Taro flavour. The mix-ins aren’t as good as YOMG but the flavours make up for..."

Alex

"Best Frozen Yoghurt in Cairns!!! Has a wide range of bubble tea also!! Would definitely recommend..."

Christina Guirguis

"We visit here weekly for bubble tea and/or frappees. The bubble tea and frappees are not too sweet, which is good, but it is a little on the..."

Justine Edward

"The couple who own and run it make some good combinations of bubble tea. They also sell frozen yoghurt with a good variety of..."

Roy Edward

"Best pearls of all the bubble tea places in Cairns. Good variety of flavours and lovely service every time. I'll be a lifetime..."

Kara Arnold

Snoogies

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely delicious food, so tasty, looks great, feels great and packed full of goodness and vitamins! The desserts are divine and healthy too....."

Belinda Patrick Peck

"SNOOGIES, The only Vegan / Vegetarian / Raw vegan take away restaurant in Cairns Far North Queensland that has prestigiously earned itself the title..."

Hanzi Trismegistus

"Love the food and juices, love the love that goes into the food and juices, the eco friendly everything. I just had a vegan cake and it was possibly..."

Rhi Johnson

"Absolutely amazing. You can tell the staff LOVE working here, they're always vibing high! The food portions are enormous (large plate), inexpensive,..."

Alex Korpijaakko

"If your feeling a bit blah...I highly recommend a Juice cleanse from Snoogies. You can feel the goodness seeping though your body with every..."

Kate Murphy

"Snoogies is my absolute favourite place to go in Cairns. Aron and Nuri are amazing! They are so passionate about health, genuinely care about their..."

Amy Jade de Reus

"Your rice balls are off the charts! And Thanks for my rocking Green Juice Today Aron. Love coming to..."

James Engelbrecht

"Lunch was amazing today. Got a mixed plate with salads rice and tofu kaffir linme curry and a green juice. Quick and friendly service and to top it..."

Briana Knox

"Omg! Aron makes the best "Turmeric Coffee Latte"! Give it a go you wont be disappointed! Nuri your treats are just..."

Vilma Mary

"I’ve been a customer for years. Each bi yearly trip back to cairns, I always visit this awesome place. I just wish it was out at the beaches!..."

Lisa Huff

"I really wish we were back in Cairns loved the food & smoothie highly recommend snoogies for amazing vegan food, so wish there was food like this in..."

Maya Harris

"My 1st meeting with the Celery Juice Club (CJC) for all the cool kids, Children of the Universe... I am so glad you're Here, too. Glowing with health..."

Felicity Jenner

"One of the best kept secret 🤫 of cairns. Got told about it through a vegan friend. I’ve been having 2 a day for a week now and feel so healthy..."

trev86or

"CAIRNS BEST KEPT SECRET Such a surprise to find this place, and went back the next day as well. High quality nutritious foods and great freshly..."

Keith D

"My favourite place to eat! The food is created with so much love & though- I would eat here everyday if I could! Absolutely delicious- I couldn’t..."

Sophie Eames

"We went for lunch and were delighted by the amazing service. The staff were full of smiles and when we told them we were sharing they cut everything..."

Michelle K

"Aron, Nuri and their team does some amazing food and fresh fruit juices here. It one of my favorite places to get some fresh fruit/veg juice made..."

Vidhushan Paheerathan

"Absolutely beautiful, fresh, healthy foods. Affordable & service with a smile. I've become a regular 🤩👍yum..."

Angela

"Amazing salad and hot meal nit is certainly the best place I've ever been in Australia and the best value. You choose the size of your plate (big one..."

Maud

Sushi K

"Affordable, delicious meals served fast! LOVE the katsu curry, spicy teriyaki and jumbo prawn roll. Great service from friendly staff..."

Amelia Wilhelmsen

"Beautiful sushi and such kind staff always a wonderful..."

emma merriman

"I work nearby and come regularly for lunch, it's always great, better than any other sushi shop in town with great prices and service...if your tummy..."

Tara Lorraine

"This place is great! Do yourself a favor and skip the mediocre sushi train/express franchises and come here. Everything is homemade, delicious, and..."

Joyce Gehr

"New owners/reopened- above and beyond the standard sushi joints in town!! Gorgeous sushi rolls, mini udon bowls and tempura-..."

Cairns Local

"The lady that prepared our sushi was lovely. We came in without realizing they were closed, she didn’t mention it and was happy to serve us. We..."

Tiffany Schafer

Yanni's Greek Taverna

"Delicious food and incredible service. Dave was kind, quick witted and spoiled us rotten. The cheese wheel alone was worth coming to Cairns for..."

Casey Ann

"Great food and exceptional service. Our waiter had the best personality and needed to be picked up off the floor when my colleague left a $820,000..."

Laura Major

"Amazing meal, best one we had in Cairns. Great service, pleasant staff and the owner is a really nice friendly guy. Will return again the next time..."

Randal Keough

"Delicious pizza (and I’m very picky about my pizza so if I say it’s good, it is) and fast, friendly service. Great location and nice ambience...."

Bridget Bailey

"Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. The gnocchi was made with homemade pasta. These guys really know how to cook Italian food. Highly..."

Bruce Paris

"Lovely food. Lovely staff. Great service. Couldn't do enough for..."

Lynnette McKenzie

"Amazing friendly staff who couldn't do more for us as it was our wedding meal, food was fantastic, perfect atmosphere. Highly..."

Daniel Phelps

"Excellent food and wine pairing last night at Pavarotti's birthday tribute night. Thank you for excellent food and service Dave and Kieran..."

Tamara Juno

"Beautiful food, excellent service. Excellent desert to top it..."

Erik D'Urso

"The best of the best. Food always good no superb and family so beautiful always welcome. There is no better restaurant in the..."

Gill Edmondson

"First time - it so impressed. Great food , wonderful service, you can't ask for more than that. Will surely recommend to family and friends when..."

Toni Malone McGregor

"Amazing Authentic Greek Food, just as you’d expect from a home cooked meal! The service was perfect with drinks and food coming out soon after..."

Deny Chisalita

"Epic! Absolutely spectacular service by kosta met with the most delicious authentic feast! Then to top it off the cocktails were amazing. It is an..."

Cassie Micallef

"Absolutely loved this place! First although they didn’t accept our google booked reservation, they still happily managed to find a table for our..."

Cheryl Mack

"I went here on Saturday night and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the staff were so friendly and nice and the place was overall..."

Kenneth (klfc1990)

"First night in Cairns and we headed straight to Yaya’s for dinner based on a recommendation. And boy did it not disappoint! Besides a minor hiccup..."

Suz Amarasis

"Deserves more than 5 stars. Absolutely impeccable! All courses where an absolute delight to the palate. Outstanding service. Can't wait to visit..."

Belinda Bryant

"Amazing Greek food at Yaya’s, at only $48 for the Greek feast - the set menu was loaded with delicious traditional Greek specialities.. all of them..."

Johnson Huynh

"Went to Yaya's on a holiday in Cairns. Had a banquet & some other meals, very good quality of food overall, seafood very fresh. On the pricier side,..."

Audrey S

Ali Babba's Kebab

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great kebabs at reasonable prices, and friendly service. If you are after a kebab, look no further. And the loaded chips are..."

Steve Jeffrey

"The best!biggest! Kebab had in years.well done! One to remember at a fantastic price..."

Jai Douglas

Two Blocks

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"A perfect getaway from city centre life to enjoy perfect breakkie. Each dish is prepared with attentive details of special ingredients which made all..."

Cheria Elle

"As one who appreciates the attention to detail and passion that goes into a pulling a great coffee up to a overwhelmingly exceptional coffee, I..."

AC

"Two blocks but many flavours - I had the green folded eggs here and it was a well rounded experience of flavour on the plate. The egg was precisely..."

Danee Gorman

"Was visiting Cairns on holiday recently and went out to Holloways Beach there to check it out. Well, we decided to have brunch first (Cafe I wanted..."

Gab

"I found the best cafe in Cairns. Even better than some famous cafe in Sydney. It not just looks good, It tastes so delicious. Absolutely lovely. We..."

River Phoenix

"Called into Two Blocks Café for the first time on Monday 20/06/22 & arrived approx. 1:15pm & immediately approached by friendly staff & given the..."

STEPHEN NORRIS

"What a fantastic place! The staff were exceptionally helpful, friendly and attentive, the coffee was delicious (complete with a beautiful whale) and..."

Lana Moon

"Best place for brunch around Cairns. One of very few places using great quality Melbourne coffee beans (Code Black) in Cairns. Excellent friendly..."

James

Mando

83/100 (1277 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little Korean restaurant. Fried chicken was delicious. Death by spicy heat level was enough to get a sweat happening, but I did not die �..."

Jared Stanley

"This is a nice little gem in Cairns! Great korean food at an incredibly affordable price! The spicy chicken and kimchi mando were delicious! I would..."

Jordan Martirossian

"If you can't get in to Ganbaranba (next door) definitely recommend Mando food..."

Carol Mclauchlan

"Awesome dumplings in cosy setting. Try the pan fried..."

John Dunne

"Nos encantó los platos del menú que puedes elegir base (arroz, udon, fiedos, sopa... no me acuerdo si habia más.) y la carne estaba super tierna y..."

Kaman Kndy Yuen

"Great little Korean restaurant in Cairns. Staff were friendly and the food was delicious and very cheap with decent serving sizes. Can recommend the..."

Cameron Dawson

"Already come back twice for their cold noodles and lunch specials, tried the kimchi and pork dumplings today and it was also nice! The staffs and..."

wawalulutalk

"Love this place! Lovely people, incredible food, generous serves. We ordered the galbi and kimchi dumplings, a bulgogi rice bowl, and a bulgogi hot..."

Daniel Cornish

"The dumplings are fresh made in house and delicious, definitely make sure you have some with your rice bowl or fried chicken. I'm a big fan of the..."

Ben South

"Great food and experience overall. Very pleasant staff, delicious food in good prices. Absolutely amazing 😁 Highly..."

Artur Klasa

"Koren looked good for lunch. SERVICE Pleasant and prompt FOOD Delicious and large servings Pork dumplings ~ full of taste Chicken Teryaki ~ Really..."

Amanda BAS Agent / ATO Advisory

"Nice place to eat, reasonable price, friendly and accommodated staffs. We ordered pork mando which was very very tasty. Also ordered spicy cold..."

Trang Nguyen

Trinity Beach Kebab House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great tasting Kebab at a unbelievable price. Got recommended to try this place by a workmate and was certainly not disappointed. The staff behind the..."

Sahil Saini

The Vine Room Urban Provedore

"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

Rocco By Crystalbrook

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Drinks

Mid-range

Pho Viet Vietnamese Noodle Bar

83/100 (2236 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A local told me about this place and it did not disappoint food was fantastic. I highly recommend a..."

Brad Jackson

"Best value pork roll in Cairns, would suggest giving it a go if you're a pork roll..."

Ben O'Hooligan

"I have eaten there (take away) two nights running as the food is so fresh and delicious. I am only in Cairns on business for two nights otherwise it..."

Helen Lever

"We eat here at least once a fortnight or weekly and it's the best, fresh healthy food with friendly, efficient service! You guys/gals..."

Sheree Painter

"I love all viet food but this place takes the cake the beef pho soup to die for. Better then my local in..."

Steve McGuire

"The Pho is sensational and the fresh juices are great. Decor is nothing spectacular but the food is..."

David Leotta

"Great fresh food, reasonable..."

David S. Bocanegra

"Had an amazing bun bo hue here One of the best I've had outside of Vietnam Friendly service with a smile Food is very fresh authentic yet very..."

Clint Ashton

"Bloody good food. Consistently great meals and they cater for Vegan and Gluten..."

Josh Slade

"Ate here twice this week. Delicious pho each time. Food comes out fast. Staff very helpful and efficient. Recommend..."

Natasha Marsh

"when tears fell from my eyes you were there to brush them away when I was lost in confusion you were there to say that everything would be..."

Branden Bodman

"Very nice and not expensive at all , we have been there a few times now and love it..."

Steve Cairns

"Awesome Vietnamese food and hospitality, my go to work lunch..."

Craig MacLennan

"Yummy, good quality Vietnamese food for a really cheap price. I definitely recommend the spring rolls and fried rice. We will definitely be going..."

Kelsie

"Really great pho. We had the special beef and spicy beef and pork. The spicy was so tangy it was awesome. Lots of lime, fish sauce and chilli oil...."

Emily Morris

"Amazing food at amazing prices. After walking around Cairns for the day we wanted something fresh, fast and of course delicious. We had the vegie..."

Mariah Stonehewer

"Loved the pho. The chilli that comes on the side is super hot and amazing. I don't think they were lying when they said it's the fourth hottest..."

Matthew Hawker

"Having read the other reviews I was apprehensive but either this place has improved or they were wrong.Very flavourful stock on both the..."

Tim Fishy

"Quite a nice restaurant. Prices are alright for the portion size. Taste was pretty standard. 'Pho Viet" Vietnamese noodle bar: Chicken..."

Karmen Chak

"What a great, inexpensive restaurant in Cairns! The food is amazing, the service is fantastic and the vibe of the place is great! My favourite dish..."

Mia Theodorakakis

"great food if you're looking for something tasty, quick and cheap... literally ordered our meal and by the time we sat down they had brought out our..."

Dylan Swanson-Wood

"Great food and price. So happy to cater for gluten free. Had pork noodles and rice paper rolls. Really great authentic taste. Will be back for..."

Carla C

"Good food with a Good terrace the vermicelli are wonderful and the noodles soup are big and Goods The best Thing is the price and in Cairns that..."

Carla Rodrigues

"Really good and super quick Vietnamese..."

Jel

"Viet for group. We were a group of 20 from Melbourne in Cairns (obviously) and wanted something which didn't resemble a pub meal. The food was good..."

Somikat

"Amazing beef pho and spring rolls! As good as..."

Jessica Smith

"Excellent quick food. My partner and I went here for dinner whilst on holidays in Cairns, and were very impressed. I had Seafood Combo Pho and my..."

Annykim21

"That place is like you are in a Vietnam street food. All the staff look Vietnamese. All the plates we ordered were delicious and very good amount...."

PILAR GL

"I was looking for an air conditioned restaurant on a Saturday night. The place was packed, but the food came out really quick. Service could be..."

Ming Zhu Liu

"Wow, Yum, Wow, Yum, wow, Yum!!! Food is best I have had, the service too is great. Place is a little small, so no larger groups are coming here,..."

Patrick

"Replicating the electrifying, down-to-earth atmosphere of street side eating, this Vietnamese joint constantly gathers more people outside on the..."

What up squadfam

"Delicious rice and soup dishes, friendly service and conveniently located next to my hotel. Serving time was a bit slow and pricier than what I'm use..."

J C

"Friendly and helpful staff. The place was packed but the service was fast. The chicken vermicelli I ordered was fantastic and fresh. Thanks for..."

Valentina Paniagua

"Good Vietnamese noodles I had beef noodle soup, which was good Lunch partners had chicken noodle soup & chilli beef noodle soup, both were enjoyable..."

Ian Cairns

"The foods are quite nice. The broth was tasty and the portion is relatively big. The spring roll is okay. A very crowded..."

Yoko Wang

Dundee's At The Cairns Aquarium

83/100 (2727 ratings)

The Cotton Club

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Wheelchair Accessible

"I dont ever give reviews but for this little Cotton Club i just couldnt go without sharing my thoughts on such a wonderful litle place, in the heart..."

Kayte Szabo

"Great food! Live music! Perfect place for a meal or drink after a busy day..."

Julie Williams

"Absolutely awesome, great staff, great food, thank you all! The only place we went to twice in..."

Peter Copeland

"Food was very good and staff actually were more inviting than other places. Highly..."

Kelly Barbarich

"Had a function there on the 21st for a group of 20, the staff were all great. Thanks for all your help with organising the event and would recommend..."

Kris Spence

"Great cocktails, comfortable seating outside by day and inside by night. As for the food, have eaten here twice and both times I have been..."

Matt White

"Sat in the cotton club again, live music, good cider, great atmosphere, and lovely staff !! Spending a week in cairns and been here every night ( and..."

Joanne Lisbeth Ann

"Thanks for making our engagement party special, everyone had a great time. Yummy food, good service and a dedicated event coordinator who set..."

Pamela Maher

"Tolle Lifemusik hervorragendes Essen wenn ich in Australien bin komme ich gerne..."

Claudia Schuster

"Thank you so much to all the amazing staff at The Cotton Club who helped make our engagement party a night to remember! Fantastic music, food, drinks..."

Illiana Whipper

"Great venue for a private function here! Nothing was too much for Christie to organise on our behalf and the service we received was excellent in the..."

Rachael Bakker

"This Restaurant being on the prime areas of Cairns brings the crowd in through it's cool beautiful ambience cool music and the very friendly staff ....."

Radhika Paralkar

"I wish I took a photo of my food before I demolished it because it was just as well presented as it tasted.After a few weeks of some heavy..."

Jack

"I ordered the roasted vegetable wrap with beer battered fries and it was INCREDIBLE! It was so fresh, great portions and a great value. There’s..."

Tricia Buono

"For $28 Steak of Origin, you could not beat this! The steak was perfectly cooked, the chips were fresh and tasty. The salad was super yummy and don't..."

Chantelle Howkins

"I went in for an early bird dinner. You get to choose two courses for only $25. In my opinion it was really worth it. My sticky ribs were so good...."

Ming Zhu Liu

"Wow. That word in itself is enough to describe this place. The food is fantastic, yeah it's not a 5* restaurant but it really is amazing. The staff..."

Sam Jeffs

"Great food great service and great value for money. Very happy we stopped here for dinner and will definitely..."

Paul Goodwin

"The Cotton Club is in a very convinient location within the heart of Cairns and a very inviting looking, tasteful decorated, classy restaurant! After..."

Otto WHO?

"So bloody good!!! Cheap drinks, and the food is amazing! Even Alf Stewart would be impressed! Definitely come..."

Phil Ryan

"The Cotton Club is a restaurant located in the heart of Cairns with Woolshed (one of the most populair night bars in the area) right above it. It’s..."

Youri van den Hurk

Drift On The Esplanade

"Next to the ocean, fresh air and chilled drink were a great night for New Year night! A bit pricey but it was great location and..."

wongwing0

"Great bar. Perfect spot to have a drink and watch the world go..."

John McCarthy

"Massive thumbs up for this place. Bit pricey but worth..."

kingsley annison

"Stunning location for outdoor..."

Mohammed Yousuf

"A local, just looking. Really..."

Roland Villain

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Asian Wallah Restaurant

Bobzip

"Great service, great authentic food and wonderful hosts. Thoroughly..."

Brad Hope

"I've been there twice, and the food was still amazing! And I loved the little bear on my coffee, I didn't want to drink it � Amazing service too!..."

Jo Wood

"Very yummy. Especially recommend the beef short rib. Great service..."

Andi Rebecca Tasman

"Everything was great, great atmosphere, great service and exceptional food and..."

Joshua Matthews

"Just have to say how pleased I am for having such an amazing restaurant with authentic Korean food to go to here in Cairns. Love the food, the beer,..."

Michelle RC

"Truly authentic Koren dining experience - the service was fast, beer was cold and food was delicious! Kids meals for only $10 - generous servings and..."

Erin Peters

"What a stunning! fried chicken with sweet and spicy sauce that i had well seasoning & cooked hot plate pork bibimbap it was great but only thing is..."

Belting Being

"Had dinner here on Monday night, the food was excellent and the service was friendly. I will be sure to come back next time I visit Cairns so I can..."

Jo Summers

"Yum yum yum ~~~..."

Ji Yeon Hong

"Great food, great service, we even had..."

Kylie Vasos

"Great Food Great..."

AJ Han

Tandoori Nights

83/100 (2570 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Had a delicious dinner, my butter chicken was excellent, and Barry had goat, which he has never tried before, and he said it was just the best. Well..."

Yvonne Jaggard

"The food was amazing and the service was great. It was a beautiful night to eat outdoors and the staff were very nice and..."

Susan Denny

"We love Tandoori Nights, always have it when we Visit Cairns. Lovely service, beautiful..."

Natasha Heath

"Had dinner here 2 years ago while on holiday and have been thinking about a return visit ever since. Just as we remembered, the food was absolutely..."

Chrissie Lonsdale

"We celebrated our Daughter's first birthday there. Very delicious food n friendly staff. Highly recommended..."

Harpreet Kaur

"Service was fantastic. staff extremely friendly especially Shilpa food was amazing me and my family went there three times for dinner we love it...."

Ankur Gupta

"The service is friendly and good tasty food. We go often and love..."

Tamara Marielyse Setford

"Fantastic meal. One of the best I've had!..."

Cazze Caz

"Beautiful food and service!! Would highly..."

Amy Grant

"Best Indian food in cairns!! I tried goat curry and chicken tikka! Wow was amazing!!! Such a mouthing watering taste! Highly recommended!! Will..."

Brian

"Wow Wow Wow!!! JUST AWESOME! We're very happy that we've stumbled upon this little gem as they served the best curry and the owner is very attentive..."

Brian

"Nice Indian restaurant with large menu, desserts, bar and even kids meals. Great for groups, takeaway on the way home, or even to pop in for a snack..."

Seer Llewor

"What can I say, from the moment I walked in I was impressed. The staff are absolutely amazing and were always able to help answer any questions I..."

Samantha Badman

"I really loved their food and service. I was in cairns for vacation for 2 weeks and was looking for good quality food. After eating here, I and my..."

M

"Ok there are a heap of weird reviews on here so I thought I’d better throw my two cents in. We’re visiting Cairns from Tasmania and have to say..."

Annie McDonagh

"Very friendly staff and good, large menu. Did not have one dish on the menu but suggested other options. Very nice restaurant. Fast service. Would..."

Amacha K

Muddy's Cafe

83/100 (3597 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went in past for a Fruit platter and a juice while walking along the esplanade. Nice and fresh good quick service great place to sit and watch the..."

Ashley Canale

"Muddy’s is the best family restaurant in cairns, friendly, caring staff and always good food and drinks. Best atmosphere on the..."

Debbie Stewart

"Went to Muddy's yesterday and wow the beautiful coffee aroma hits you before you get in the door and then all the smiling staff greet you - what a..."

Danielle Connelly

"There are so many food choices so close together, this is the only place located in this section of the esplanade actually so close on the waters..."

Wendy Dobell

"I have been visiting muddy's weekly for over a year with my toddler. The staff are always welcoming and cater well to families with little ones...."

Melanie Stewart

"Beautiful food, beautiful view, and the staff are so cheerful they brighten your..."

Bec Arabec

"Food is excellent and enjoyable. Great location near the playground. Love the waitress, she is pretty fit to run after guests to give them their..."

Sarina Andronicus

"Go for a walk every morning and they have the most amazing no guilt juices and smoothies and the best staff family ever..."

Deb Sisson

"Absolutely loved it there. The kids ha a ball on the playground and the water play are whine I got to rest with a cuppa. We loved the food and loved..."

Kerryn Shaw

"Thank you for always being open!!! Has saved us a few times now with the kiddos! Just had my first brekky and was delish!! Turkish bread so yummy!!..."

Samara Kurth Clarke

"Great place to come and enjoy a coffee while the kids play in the playground. The coffee is very good as..."

John Dash

Khin Khao

"Nice, proper Thai restaurant in Cairns CBD. Owner is Thai and the menu is a mix of Thai and Asian fusion cuisine. Something for everyone here. Prices..."

Rick Spence

"I've been here with my friends so many times. The foods here are always so nice especially the Khuakling. If you love spicy dish, this one is..."

Pink W.

"Very yummy Thai food and good costumer..."

Chanicha Ruangsuk (Chani)

"Food was good on lunch deal. But when they busy cannot expect normal..."

Eunyoung Jeong

"The food here was very good. Spring rolls, Penang curry, and chicken pad Thai are all good options. Even if you ask for something mild/not spicy it..."

Jack Neal

"This restaurant really ticked all the boxes for me (us). We (2) arrived a few minutes late, but that was no problem for Khin Khan. Our waitress..."

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