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.

 

Adelfia Greek Taverna

Adelfia 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.

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Apres Beach Bar and Grill

Apres 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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Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bill's Seafood Inn is the best of Cairns seafood restaurants, and is situated in the city's heart on the popular Esplanade.

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Baskin Robbins

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.

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Bayleaf Balinese

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.

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Cafe China

Cafe 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.

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Cairns RSL

Cairns RSL
 

C'est Bon

C'est Bon

C'est Bon is a typically provincial styled restaurant with wooden floorboards, bentwood chairs, white linen which gives it an intimately warm feel.

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Cherry Blossom

Cherry 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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Dundees

Dundees

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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Fiesta Cantina

Fiesta Cantina

Located in tropical Far North Queensland, Australia, Fiesta Cantina has remained a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike for longer than any other Mexican Restaurant in Cairns.

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German Tucker

German Tucker

German Tucker offers Original Deutcher Imbiss, Authentic German Sausages, Bratwurst, Kaseknacker, Weiss Wurst, Brockwurst and Aussie Crocodile wurst.

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Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant

Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant

Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant specializes in traditional and modern Cantonese and Peking style cuisine.

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Hogs Breath Cafe

Hogs 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".

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The Lounge

The Lounge

Cairns funkiest after dinner cocktail lounge. With resident DJ's from 10pm every night.

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Marinades Indian Restaurant

Marinades Indian Restaurant

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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Movenpick

Movenpick

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.

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Ochre

Ochre

Cairns restaurant specialising in Australian seafood, Australian game meat, bush food and regional Australian cuisine.

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Kuranda Trading Post Restaurant

Kuranda Trading Post Restaurant

The Kuranda Trading Post is a modern tourist complex comprising a licensed 300 seat Restaurant, a 150 seat Side-Walk Cafe, Souvenir Shop, Foreign Currency Exchange and historical photographic museum covering the construction of the Famous Kuranda rail and local area.

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Kuranda Rainforest View Restaurant

Kuranda 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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The Raw Prawn

The 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.

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Tides

Tides

Located on the Marina Dining Promenade, TIDES is one of the finest places to dine in northern Australia.

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Villa Romana Trattoria

Villa 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.

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Sushi Express

Sushi Express

Sushi Express in Cairns is a popular and unique dining experience which offers an extensive and fresh menu.

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