The best restaurants Cairns

Situated on the water's edge and close to the marina, this restaurant stands out for its local gastronomy with original flavors. It offers dishes based on crocodile, kangaroo, shellfish and fish flavored with Australian spices. The dishes are hearty and the cuisine high quality. You'll have a great time in a sublime setting, inviting you to escape into the bush with the aromas of this delicate cuisine. We recommend their 3-course menu at AU$ 85 for gourmets in the evening. The lunchtime menus (with drinks) are also excellent value for money!

Like a craving for good noodles in a steaming broth? Ganbaranba is a small Japanese restaurant extremely famous for its delicious ramen. It offers a varied menu of very good Japanese dishes, to eat in or take away. Enjoy hearty dishes at mini prices in a friendly atmosphere: gyozas (Japanese ravioli) are the stars of the house and several ramen options exist with or without meat. The service is fast and the staff very friendly. Here is something to satisfy your stomach without breaking the bank!

A hidden gem! Hidden in an alley, this small Korean and Japanese restaurant is always busy and deserves your attention. Here, we offer you delicious, hearty and cheap dishes, all in a relaxed atmosphere where you are served by a charming staff. Miso soup, gyozas, kimbap (a kind of Japanese maki) and other dishes based on rice, meat, seafood and spicy sauce will refresh and surprise your taste buds. The plates are beautiful and the dishes well presented. This is a nice option to eat healthy and at low prices.

This is the place to be for those who love street-food: the place is full of little places to eat on the go or totake-away. The various small restaurants are in fact small stands where the food is prepared and sold directly on the spot: you will taste your dishes sitting around small wooden tables or strolling in the market. Most of the addresses propose an Asian cuisine (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai...) and the small restaurants are very affordable.

Bar and restaurant with free Wi-Fi internet access. Serves excellent Australian and New Zealand wines and cocktails. The menu is varied and the dishes are rich and good. Night nightclub late on weekends, a very good atmosphere.

Treat yourself to a quality meal by the sea and discover Australian cuisine in a tropical atmosphere. From the outset, the friendly and courteous staff will offer you a varied menu of seafood, pasta, steaks and local specialties. A small oyster bar offers unusual options (crispy oysters with bacon or sprinkled with grated parmesan) and the dishes honor Australian products: kangaroo, lamb, seafood, fish, barramundi, crocodile. A nugget address to be found at the aquarium!

Very good restaurant offering Italian cuisine (pizza, pasta…) but also salads and meat. The desserts are also very rich and excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

This establishment offers delicious freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches. The menu is gourmet: pancakes, toasts, omelets, burgers, bagels... the hardest part is choosing. The coffee and iced tea are also homemade and are a big hit with regulars. Very good address with the best quality/price ratio to start the day and enjoy an excellent breakfast of champion. The waiters are smiling and the service is fast. However, avoid Sundays, the place is often full to bursting!

Rustic restaurant, where you can enjoy large and excellent steaks. Order the beef premium, you won't be disappointed! This chain of restaurants is present in most major Australian cities and offers a varied menu with salads, pasta, steacks, fish, and gourmet desserts…

Don't want to go to the trouble of finding a charming place to dine? Mondo Café Bar and Grill at the Hilton Hotel offers international cuisine and a great place to spend the evening. You'll enjoy the view of the bay, where you can see the boats passing by, and the open-air service, day or night, for an aperitif or dinner under the stars. The dishes are rather good and varied: pizzas, curries, grilled salmon... It should be said that here, we bet more on the setting than on the gastronomy, but you will eat to your hunger!

Malcolm and Megan McKay come from a fishing family and are committed to the quality and freshness of the seafood they cook. This modern restaurant with its marine décor presents the history of the McKay family through photographs displayed throughout the restaurant. A gourmet and warm institution where the dishes are simple but delicious. From fish & chips to barramundi, you can go there with your eyes closed!

This delicious vegetarian cafe is a little fruit and vegetable paradise and one of our favorite addresses on Cairns. With the tropical climate and the heat, there's nothing better than a great freshly squeezed juice or smoothie to hydrate and boost your energy! Our favorite? The one with coconut and mango! Everything is healthy, simple and tasty. Aron, Nuri and their team offer a lot of options for lunch: opt for salads, wraps, curries and other bowls at mini prices. A healthy place with lots of vitamins!

Are you looking for generous and delicious burgers? Look no further, Jimmy's is the place for you! Its homemade burgers will seduce young and old. The bun is soft and delicious, the meat tender and juicy, the cheddar well melted and the portions well served. The house even has its own secret sauce, the Jimmys special sauce! The menu is rather concise, but this is a testament to the quality of the dishes, including two vegan burgers. The Shroom Burger is a real treat! The house also serves cocktails.

Adjacent to the Crystalbrook Hotel, this Asian-influenced restaurant offers original and delicious dishes at reasonable prices. The restaurant overlooks the esplanade and the ocean and offers a beautiful terrace and a relaxing atmosphere for a leisurely lunch or dinner. The interior, with its contemporary design and decorative wood touches, is pleasant and spacious. The restaurant offers a wide range of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes with European, Chinese and Australian inspiration. Plates are beautifully presented.

An original and popular address hidden on three small picturesque boats. Shrimps, salmon, crabs, oysters... For seafood fans, this floating restaurant is a paradise! The products are fresh and the plates are ideal to share: get together with friends and don't forget to wash it all down with a good glass of white wine. The seafood platters are well stocked. You will dine in the middle of the tropical atmosphere of the marina, in a friendly spirit and an atypical setting. A beautiful place and a very pleasant moment to spend!

From classic scrambled eggs and cereal bowls to quiches, lasagna and delicious baguette rolls, this charming address offers cuisine that may seem familiar: good cheese croissants and French pastries are also available on the menu. Take a seat on the pleasant terrace of Chezest, also known for its tasty coffees. On weekends, the menu is more generous with several options typical of Australian breakfast (omelets, bacon, pancakes...). Try the Katsu Curry: a treat!