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)
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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...."
"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..."
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