The best Restaurants in Cooktown ranking of February 2025

21 restaurant menus in Cooktown, (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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Cooktown Rsl Memorial Club
Cooktown Rsl Memorial Club
84/100 (1416 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Australian
Dining bars
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Dining bars
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salmon
Prawns
Schnitzel
Fish
Pork
Salad
Chili
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Dining bars
Australian
Steakhouse
Television
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Bowled Over Bistro
Bowled Over Bistro
81/100 (585 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Australian
Bar
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Ribs
Prawns
Beef
Garlic Prawns
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Jackey Jackey Herbs & Spices Thai Restaurant
Jackey Jackey Herbs & Spices Thai Restaurant
84/100 (647 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Thai
Asian
Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Green Curry
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Pad Thai
Curry
Asian
Thai
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lived up to expectations and more! Great views across to the Endeavour River & nice ambience inside. Out of the 4 of us eating there, 3 of us agreed..."
JJ Hancock
"Thai feast compliments of a friend was deliciousness on several shared plates. Mm absolutely recommended for authentic Thai tastes. Had great time..."
Faye Pini
"Lovely restaurant, great food but very very busy so absolutely no customer interaction which is a must for repeat..."
Terry Lambourne
"We run exclusivel fishing trips for not only international clients but clients from all over Australia and the consistent feedback is this is the..."
East Coast Angling
"Wow! Food was outstanding, so flavoursome and massive! The staff was super nice and the service was very fast. Can't wait to go back and try new. ..."
Ty Mills
"Great food, and the service was extraordinarily good. There was one woman front of house but we never had to wait for food or a refill of our glass..."
Deb Warda
"This is the reason to come to Cooktown. Forget the beaches, sunsets, fishing and cruises, just come here for one of the best Thai experiences you..."
Alister Hanley
Cooks Landing Kiosk
Cooks Landing Kiosk
85/100 (384 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish
Burger
Salad
Prawns
Fast food
Café
Seafood
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Loved it here, very friendly people, things to do here, watch the Huge Queensland Groupers being fed, watch all the different fisher persons fishing..."
Cherie Colbert
"Great place for breakfast. Good food good..."
Craig Dillon
"Best fish and chips around! Doesn’t get fresher. Batter is more like a tempura. Beautiful and crispy but cooked perfectly inside. Big fish on the..."
Ty Hopkins
"When walking the esplanade, we decided to eat fish and chips for Lunch. SERVICE Prompt and friendly FOOD & DRINK We ordered both fish & battered..."
Kidd House
"The local council has spent good time and money here. Well..."
Andrew Porteous
"Fabulous spot, fantastic value for money, quick service and friendly staff. Would come back in a..."
Lauren Paton
"Pretty nice fish and chips made absolutely wonderful by the location and the amazing grouper feeding. Make sure you come down from 5:30 Thursday to..."
James McMahon
"Great coffee and chai! Will be going back to try the..."
Kay Lee Sye
Cooktown Bowls Club
Cooktown Bowls Club
83/100 (548 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Australian
Pub
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Driftwood Cafe
Driftwood Cafe
86/100 (540 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Healthy
Eastern European
Vegan Options
Cafe
Healthy
Australian
Cafe
Central European
Eastern European
Central European
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Cakes
Café
Healthy
Eastern European
Café
Central European
Australian
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We had breakfast at Driftwood Cafe on both days we spent in Cooktown. Loved the view out to the esplanade and the ambience. Staff were very..."
rowena sequeira
"I have breakfast here every now and then, and they never disappoint. Staff are friendly and welcoming, the food is tasty, and the view from the..."
Steve Garner
"If you're in town this cafe is a must! The gluten-free raspberry and ricotta pancakes were SENSATIONAL - possibly the best breakfast I've ever had,..."
Emily Jones
"Great coffee and friendly staff. Called in a few times during our stay in Cooktown and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and great..."
Rob Tibbett
"Nice little Cafe with a view. Had coffee and cake for dessert. Both were delicious. The staff was very..."
Marion Smith
"The food here was very nice. A shame they are understaffed at the moment 😕 but small town high season and other places struggling as well. Enjoy..."
Alana Vansleve
"Eaten here a few times now great sandwiches, coffee and..."
Christopher Roach
"Great little place, single staff worked with a reduced menu, but did a great job. Very tasty food, best grilled ham & cheese sandwich I've had in a..."
Lance Frater
The Cooktown Cafe
The Cooktown Cafe
71/100 (191 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Australian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish
Burger
Salad
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Café
Café
Fast food
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Very good food, hours, next to Anzac Park which has attractive green seating areas, as..."
Cheryl Eileen Hart
"Found staff courteous food fantastic. Clean fresh and we'll run. Congratulations would eat there each day if I lived..."
John Olsen
"Stopped in for a snack,friendly staff, nice shop and a good place to..."
Anne Guyett
"Delightful hot and spicy peri peri burgers. Snitz burgers 🍔 were delicious. Chips were top notch..."
dj cooper
Cooktown Hotel
Cooktown Hotel
82/100 (169 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Schnitzel
Sit down
Pub
Australian
Bar
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best damm t-bone & seafood ever - my god the 500gm Angus t-bone was super amazing & great price - You Have To Go There whilst in Cooktown - had a..."
Mark Boerner
"Best pub I've ever been too cheaps beers delicious food, best oysters I've had..."
Bailey Austin
"Enjoyed a great fish lunch only 17.50. Beer..."
Lance Pedrana
"Friendly staff, room was clean, food was..."
Terri Adams (Tez)
"Your average country pub, good service and cold..."
Colin R
Capers Cafe
Capers Cafe
83/100 (167 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
Australian
Café
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Get off Facebook and go try the Jamaican Feast! with Jamaican-style Jerk Chicken, Jamaican Beans, and Spiced rice it is the perfect way to celebrate..."
Jono Stuckings
"Today my husband and I had the Deep Fried Camembert with chickpea and sweet potato salad. It was OUTSTANDING.. by far the best lunch I have ever had...."
Jacynta Hunt
"this cafe is so amazing at the hands if kayla the yummies cook i love the fresh fruit smoothies but the eggs benni where perfect every time I've ..."
Pippa Lanko Diplock
"Excellent breakfast and service, the crew were very friendly as..."
Michael Carl
"Excellent breakfast. Massive portions! Deserves its standing as the best cafe in..."
Andy Bell
"Great coffee friendly staff and yummy food and the view is grand a must do when you visit..."
Russell Bowman
"Just eating the last crumbs of a choc/macadamia/ craison slice. OMG..."
SV Rockhopper
"The guys really tried to make me a great vegan breakfast. It was superb. The coffee is OK but the food is great. Good smoothies..."
Richard Taylor
"Great coffee, great serving of very nice bacon. Only down side the bacon had a lot of grease on the plate user it, still good though I would go..."
David Boyd
"Coffee was good, and the meals were great value for money. The vegetarian big breakfast was amazing! Toilets were clean as..."
Jessica Kelly
"what a surprise. good coffee and good fresh food. great place to start the day or just go for a coffee after being at the w/e..."
Ross Hetherington
"It has new management and is now named Driftwood. There's delicious, home cooked food and they are concentrating on keeping their operation..."
Jean M Stephan
"Fabulous coffee, delicious food , friendly efficient staff and a stunning view of the Endeavor..."
Louise S
"Love the desserts. Happy smiling service. Wonderful spot to sit and watch the world go..."
Christa Palmer
Gilld N Guttd Seafood Place
Gilld N Guttd Seafood Place
80/100 (165 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Fish
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Had a yummy fish and chips - crispy batter and succulent fish! Also prawns in breadcrumbs are delicious with a taste of the sea. Local fresh fish..."
Faye Pini
"Best freshly made prawn cutlets in town along with lovely fresh fish and any other sea food product. Highly..."
Emma Dunn
"T42 = Fantabulous Feed Fresh and melted in our mouths Thankyou ..."
Sharron Welsh
Cooktown Bakery
Cooktown Bakery
70/100 (143 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Cafe
Australian
Fast Food
Cafe
Australian
Breakfast
Café
Fast food
Australian
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Great place to stop for a quick bite or takeaway. Lots of parking in convenient location in town. Awesome selection of pies, sandwiches and sweets to..."
Zil Silvester
"Been here for coffee a couple of times. The coffee is good do we go back for more. All good..."
dodge and plymouth parts australia
"Reasonable variety of different flavoured pies and other food types available here, as well as cold drinks and coffee. Located on the main road into..."
Andy Bryant
"One of the best schnitty burgers I've ever had! Doesn't look like much from the outside or inside.. but let them make you something from the..."
Stacey Majewski
"Great little bakery. Busy when I was there even though it was early. Staff were friendly and polite. Highly..."
Andrew Porteous
"Great pies and I just an awesome chicken burger - giant and tasty! Much improved from years ago when I was here last, big variety of great tucker...."
Brent Wismer
Balcony Restaurant
Balcony Restaurant
76/100 (141 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Australian
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Calamares
Prawns
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Scallops
Calamari
Sit down
Contemporary
Australian
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Absolutely wonderful meal and service...."
Deb Else
"Absolutely fantastic restaurant!!! staff, food, chef and atmosphere 110% Can't fault it at all, the food is sensational, a real must. Well done..."
Vicky Rohun
"Fish was fresh and chicken parmi was huge and tender all meals were great size. Good price and friendly staff worthy of a stop, beer and..."
Josh
"Good seafood pasta, amazing calamari. Staff friendly, relaxed and all round good..."
Dave Bonnici
River Of Gold Motel Restaurant
River Of Gold Motel Restaurant
88/100 (115 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Salmon
Prawns
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is a gem worth driving to with a resturant gem,we found the food some of the most delicious that we have found anywhere in the world. From..."
John Tilden
"Rooms are lovely and clean all the staff are so happy and friendly and the food is..."
Julie Hennegan
Hk's Food Shed
Hk's Food Shed
96/100 (84 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fast food
Australian
Fast food
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best food in Cooktown, best prices. Fish is always fresh and local, burgers are fantastic. Service is 10/10 and the food is perhaps a 11/10. Don't..."
Cameron Smith
"Awesome job guys!! Had your kababs for dinner tonight and they are delicious. If people are looking for something fresh and full of flavour head..."
Samantha Jade Dewaal
"For brunch today I just had the most flavorsome delicious falafel burger ever while enjoying Endeavour River view in Cooktown. So..."
Faye Pini
"Amazing burgers and chips. Perfect portion size. Best I’ve had ever. Great friendly service..."
Tracey James
"Yummmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!! We like the food. We really enjoy the..."
Gay Mcdonald
"Thank you so much Heath & Kimberley. The pizzas were fantastic and the Junior Rangers loved..."
LarissaMick Hale
"Amazing pizza, great price, awesome size! So happy..."
Ayla White
"Loved your burgers, best i have had in a long..."
Dean Engwirda
"Their burgers are beautiful! Fresh and tasty. Had one 3 days in a row ☺gotta go get another one..."
Jaala Wallace
"Best pizzas!! Thanks HK's for the beautiful dinner!!! Definitely be back for..."
Kim Giese
"Great service, good food and..."
Aimee Samanes
"Awesome kebabs nothin else to say YUM Thanks H &K we will be..."
Jo Mcsullea
"Awesome feed, great prices couldn’t believe how..."
Belle Newman
"Cheeseburger �..."
JayJay Elliott
"What a gem! We’ve crossed Cooktown twice and ended up eating here three times. The owner is a trained chef and uses his talent to cook basic meals..."
D H
"In 1870, an English explorer landed (in what was to be know as Cooktown) and discovered Australia as we know it; he marvelled at the beauty and..."
Sean Rance
"Great food , the boss even tells a good dad joke..."
mark mollison
"It's a food truck on the park side(we didn't find it at the first time) Tasty food with good value,we had a lamb kebab which was big and the fries..."
Hazel Chunhui
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Coffee Kitchen The
Coffee Kitchen The
90/100 (26 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Cafe
French
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Café
French
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Cafe Anywhere
Cafe Anywhere
100/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Timarks Bistro
Timarks Bistro
100/100 (1 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Pub
Gastropub
Dinner
Lunch
Pub
Gastropub
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Caritta's
Caritta's
70/100 ( ratings)
Quick Bites
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Italian
Pizza
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cooktown Asian Food Truck
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Thai
Seafood
Asian
Vietnamese
Japanese
Dinner
Thai
Asian
Seafood
Japanese
Vietnamese
Takeout
Dinner
The Wharf Kitchen
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast