CAIRNS: DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
The array of dining and entertainment options available in Cairns and Tropical North Queensland is both exciting and mouth-watering.
Let’s start with dining: the Cairns CBD is home to more than 140 restaurants and food outlets. You can try everything from the finest, fresh local seafood to international cuisine that includes Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Malaysian, Thai, Indian, Mexican, French and Balinese flavours.
From fast food to elegant dining, there is a style to suit any taste - please see below for more information.
What about entertainment? Other than the retail variety, Cairns offers a range of entertainment options, including cultural, indigenous and wildlife.
There are a diverse array of art galleries, theatres, wildlife parks and cultural attractions for you to choose from – please see below for more information.
Baskin Robbins
As the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty stores, Baskin-Robbins’ high-quality premium ice cream, specialty frozen desserts, and beverages are available in the company’s more than 5,000 retail stores around the globe.
More InfoGolden Boat Chinese Restaurant
Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant specializes in traditional and modern Cantonese and Peking style cuisine.
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Savour the true taste of Indian hospitality and rich culinary tradition. Come transport yourself to the golden era of Indian cuisine, heritage and culture.
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Cairns restaurant specialising in Australian seafood, Australian game meat, bush food and regional Australian cuisine.
More InfoThe Raw Prawn
When seafood dining and culinary delights are on the menu, The Raw Prawn seafood restaurant serves it all with a view to please.
More InfoAdelfia Greek Taverna
Adelfia is derived from the Greek word meaning brothers. Andrew, Chris and Danny Andre are the three brothers behind the genius that makes Adelfia tick. Originally from Cyprus, they bring a truly authentic taste of the Greek islands to Cairns.
More InfoApres Beach Bar and Grill
It’s the “vibe” of a bar that determines its success or failure. Part of the reason Apres Beach Bar and Grill has been so popular, for so long, is the mood we’ve created by having great entertainment every week.
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Bayleaf Balinese
Experience the authentic flavours of Balinese Cuisine in Cairns. Bayleaf Balinese use the best of local produce to creat a tantalising taste sensation.
More InfoCafe China
Café China Restaurant and Noodle Bars have been providing fresh Asian cuisine and local hospitality to a wide variety of tourists with a strong following of locals in Cairns over the past 11 years.
More InfoCherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom Japanese Restaurant combines the freshest seafood from the Great Barrier Reef and other Australian fare with all of the fine flavours of Japan.
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With their variety of the freshest seafood, sumptuous steaks, tantalizing pastas, fantastic salads and of course their famous Australian Fair, your most difficult decision will be what to choose.
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Situated inside the Hilton Cairns Hotel and overlooking the Trinity Inlet, Hanuman Cairns is the latest addition to the Hanuman stable.
More InfoVilla Romana Trattoria
When it comes to food and feasting, nobody does it quite like the Italians either. It's always warm, fun and festive - even stopping for a quick coffee can become a rich cultural experience.
More InfoHogs Breath Cafe
Hog's Breath Cafe is a chain of franchised casual dining restaurants that offer a diverse menu centred around their signature dish "Hog's Breath Prime Rib".
More InfoTha Fish
From the mild to the wild dining experience, for seafood beginners to connoisseurs Tha Fish is the restaurant for you. On your own, with friends or have a large group Tha Fish caters for all.
More InfoMovenpick
At Mövenpick, all our products are made with unswerving dedication to authenticity and perfection so that each ingredient contributes towards achieving a singe simple goal: to deliver the absolute peak of taste enjoyment.
More InfoHappy High Herbs
Happy High Herbs gorgeous little shop right on the Esplanade is an exquisite visiting experience.
More InfoKuranda Rainforest View Restaurant
Kuranda Rainforest View Restaurant is located in the heart of Kuranda only 5 minutes from Kuranda Station and Skyrail.
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