Restaurants
My favourite restaurants and cafes
Lovely restaurant at the Reef Casino - Asian inspired - 2 blocks from the apartment
22 locals recommend
Tamarind Restaurant
6-8 Wharf StLovely restaurant at the Reef Casino - Asian inspired - 2 blocks from the apartment
A consistently good Balinese style restaurant behind the Cairns hospital
39 locals recommend
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
Lake StreetA consistently good Balinese style restaurant behind the Cairns hospital
Great spot for lunch - very kid friendly - lots of grass around for them to play - a short walk to the 'Fig Tree House'
46 locals recommend
Mondo on the Waterfront
34 EsplanadeGreat spot for lunch - very kid friendly - lots of grass around for them to play - a short walk to the 'Fig Tree House'
La Pizza
93 EsplanadeGreat location, coffees, food
Italian food at the Cairns Aquarium.
Book a table beside the large fish tank and watch the fish glide by as you enjoy your meal.
12 locals recommend
Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium
5 Florence StItalian food at the Cairns Aquarium.
Book a table beside the large fish tank and watch the fish glide by as you enjoy your meal.
Crave Cairns
117a Abbott StHealthy food options across the road on Abbott Street
Drop in for a beer or a cocktail on your way home after a day on the reef. Great bar snacks - more upmarket dining choices - music - A fun ViBe
239 locals recommend
Salt House
2 Pier Point RdDrop in for a beer or a cocktail on your way home after a day on the reef. Great bar snacks - more upmarket dining choices - music - A fun ViBe
Right next door - down the ramp on Abbott - go see Masa for 'oishii' Japanese food
6 locals recommend
Matsuri Restaurant
62 Abbott StRight next door - down the ramp on Abbott - go see Masa for 'oishii' Japanese food
People love this relaxed scene eating freshly cooked seafood on these old boats moored on E finger at the Marlin Marina.
Licensed - next to SaltHouse
48 locals recommend
Prawn Star
People love this relaxed scene eating freshly cooked seafood on these old boats moored on E finger at the Marlin Marina.
Licensed - next to SaltHouse
Ganbaranba Noodle Collosseum
12-20 Spence StUber popular Japanese lunch spot
Just past Woolworths on Abbott - goes through to Lake - good Korean food here - mostly lunch - but some stay open later - 2 floors - some Japanese - The Hungry Wombat - kooky and fun
7 locals recommend
Orchid Plaza
58 Lake StJust past Woolworths on Abbott - goes through to Lake - good Korean food here - mostly lunch - but some stay open later - 2 floors - some Japanese - The Hungry Wombat - kooky and fun
IMM THAI CAFE
60 Abbott StGood authentic Thai food - right next door on Abbott Street
Lovely Asian Inspired food. On the beach at Palm Cove - 25 km north of Cairns. Beach front restaurant with spectacular views of the Coral Sea framed by stunning palm trees.
86 locals recommend
Nu Nu Restaurant
1 Veivers RdLovely Asian Inspired food. On the beach at Palm Cove - 25 km north of Cairns. Beach front restaurant with spectacular views of the Coral Sea framed by stunning palm trees.
Popular casual restaurant in Edge Hill - 10 minutes by car from Cairns CBD. Perfect after a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Gardens or the more strenuous activity of the 'Red Arrow'.
110 locals recommend
NOA Eat Drink Share
1 Pyne StPopular casual restaurant in Edge Hill - 10 minutes by car from Cairns CBD. Perfect after a leisurely stroll through the Botanical Gardens or the more strenuous activity of the 'Red Arrow'.
Worth a stop for lunch if you're heading up to Port Douglas. The restaurant is called 'Ospreys' - book before hand - set high amongst the trees with views across the Coral Sea.
13 locals recommend
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
5078 Captain Cook HwyWorth a stop for lunch if you're heading up to Port Douglas. The restaurant is called 'Ospreys' - book before hand - set high amongst the trees with views across the Coral Sea.
Food scene
Hemmingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf is a heritage listed venue located at the Cruise Liner Terminal with views across Trinity Inlet. A big variety of food and beverage choices available.
A really good walk from the apartment, around the Lagoon Pool, along the Marina water front, past the Reef Fleet Terminal and Hilton.
41 locals recommend
Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
Wharf StreetHemmingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf is a heritage listed venue located at the Cruise Liner Terminal with views across Trinity Inlet. A big variety of food and beverage choices available.
A really good walk from the apartment, around the Lagoon Pool, along the Marina water front, past the Reef Fleet Terminal and Hilton.
Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Eclectic menu - great sharing plates - amazing cocktails