Top Restaurants in Cairns
Top 10 Australian food in Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Reviews on Australian food in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Cairns is the perfect city for merry revelers, passionate divers and adrenaline junkies, offering booming nightlife and heart-pounding adventure amid a vibrant, tropical setting. This friendly Queensland city of 130,000 is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree National Park, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown and the rest of Cape York Peninsula. Embark on an eco-adventure or take a dip in a lagoon pool before hitting the town to unwind and shake what you’ve got Down Under.
Things to do in Cairns
10. Vivaldis Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 494 reviews
Modern Australian Cuisine in a sophisticated, relaxed, romantic setting overlooking the Esplanade.
Reviewed By Simon8788
Weâve visited Vivaldiâs numerous times and weâve never been disappointed! The service is second to none. Canât fault Thomas or Nicolas, just absolutely professional and extremely friendly service. The food is beautifully presented, please do your self a favour and visit this restaurant! It has the views to go with it and the service too! Will always come back to Vivaldiâs!Thank you team Vivaldis...
9. Prawn Star
Overall Ratings
4 based on 982 reviews
Located at picturesque Cairns, Marlin Marina. Fresh & Local seafood off the trawler. PRAWN STAR - PRAWNS- " A TASTE YOU'LL NEVER FORGET " !!
Reviewed By MaggieB75
This is a fabulous experience for lovers of fresh seafood. My husband and I shared the 2 tier platter which really was enough for 3 people. BUT we did it justice! Couldn't fault anything on the platter - bugs, prawns, sushi salmon,oysters - no fillers like chips.The experience is enhanced by sharing a table with other travellers. Be sure to start a conversation and the response will add to the overall experience of dining here. We sat with 2 American attorneys. One from California, the other from Florida. A lovely Israeli couple and a young man from India. Don't miss this experience. It truly is special. Make sure you go well before 8pm or you might not get in...it's busy! It was located at Finger D of the pier when we dined in October.
8. JaffleHead
Overall Ratings
4 based on 256 reviews
JaffleHead is Cairns' first and only speciality jaffle and coffee shop!! We serve a wide range of traditional and new and exciting jaffles, coffee and freshly squeezed juice. Our focus has been and always will be on providing value for money while not sac
Reviewed By neilm206
I went there for breakfast on my way to a training course for 3 days in a row I loved it so much on day 1.Service was friendly, Jaffles were awesome and very filling and fresh juice was fantastic too.For me it was much better value and taste over the Hotel buffet and it will be where I head for breakfast in August when I am next in Cairns.
7. Bang and Grind
Overall Ratings
4 based on 662 reviews
An Espresso Cafe based on an awesome espresso experience, coupled with a new light breakfast/lunch menu. This plus a casual warm atmosphere surrounded by a modern timber/industrial/fun decor makes B&G an exceptional place to kick back and enjoy your coffe
Reviewed By Nicola H
Came here for breakfast after seeing the reviews on Tripadvisor. It was very busy but managed to get a table. The food was very nice and the coffee was delicious.
6. Tha Fish
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1372 reviews
Seafood restaurant on the marina in Cairns overlooking the mountains, water and boats. Tha Fish is a local family owned business who love to give great service, food and drinks to all of our customers. Tha Fish specialises with its fish list with your cho
Reviewed By elainej465
This seafood restaurant is located on the water front so has great views over marina. Waiters friendly. Ordered crab bruschetta to share as entree, waiter forgot to put order through so a little disappointed never got to try it but hey ho things happen. Ordered salt & pepper calamari with side salad & 4 chilled king prawns. The prawns were amazing & huge, the salad fresh yet the calamari was really unpalatable as too much pepper it caused a burning sensation at the back of my throat. Friend had red emperor, which she said was delicious ...guess it just wasnât my night!! Would go back but chose something different
5. Fusion Art, Bar & Tapas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 423 reviews
Fusion Art Bar & Tapas is a quirky space in the heart of Cairns. We specialise in good coffee, fine wine and great food (focusing on smaller share plates). It has an industrial, up cycled and vintage look with old exposed red brick walls and high concrete
Reviewed By Liza v
By far one of the best restaurants in Cairns and have only discovered it just now. The food is amazing! And I can only recommend for everyone to try everything! The sprouts are delicious as well for the haloumi! Everything was so good. Laura was serving our table and she helped us so good and knew so much about all the food. Definitely will visit again!
4. Dundee's at the Cairns Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 252 reviews
Dundee's at the Cairns Aquarium is the perfect place to sit back, relax and dine whilst enjoying the wonderful aquarium views
Reviewed By Bananabent
Unfortunately the breakfast wasnât up to standard. The avocado seems like it was prepared the day before and was served straight out of the fridge. It was not fresh and had a very overripe flavour to it, borderline rotten flavour.The mushrooms were at least hot but had a chemical flavour to them. Perhaps they were rehydrated? Whatever it was, they were not pleasant.The savoury sabayon sauce was nice but was served cold, straight from the fridge. The toast was also cold and dry (no butter) and seemed like it had been made hours before.The eggs, bacon and sausage were good. The staff were excellent and the service was quick, however Iâd be happy to wait another 5-10mins for a fresh/hot breakfast rather than the quick pre-prepped meal I had today. The view of the fish was good, the whole experience was just let down by poor food. Sorry.
3. Snoogies
Overall Ratings
5 based on 217 reviews
Snoogies Health Bar. Lunchtime vegetarian cafe in a quirky city centre food court. Fresh clean food made from local produce. Best juice bar in town and it's actually a bar. Friendly, quick service, happy to accommodate special diets.
Reviewed By JFABR
Im going overthere almost 4 times a week for maybe 3 years now....Its really friendly you can meet people from everywhere...artist musician travellers local workers...and of course the food is excellent the juices fantastic the organic espresso perfect for a french man....What else...espresso of course
2. Cairns Burger Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 498 reviews
Modern delicious gourmet burgers. All day dining. Breakfast. Amazing coffee, pots of tea, milkshakes, thick shakes, smoothies, Beer,Cider and Wine. Delicious pastries baked fresh daily. All of our meat and fresh produce is sourced from our local butcher,
Reviewed By LendMeATenor
Itâs one thing to serve up a meal that youâd recommend to anyone. Itâs quite another to do that consistently, day in and day out - something that Marcus and Nat have done with friendly, professional efficiency since they opened. A huge, mouthwatering menu of every conceivable burger combination elevates the humble patty on a bun to a fine dining experience: innovative and satisfying flavours delivered at a fast food pace, but never at the expense of quality or that other rare commodity, a genuine warm welcome from your hosts. My only regret is that I havenât been able to eat here more often! Hands down simply the best burgers in Cairns. Very highly recommended.
1. Mayhem at Machans
Overall Ratings
5 based on 19 reviews
MAYHEM AT MACHANS is a breakfast and lunch destination located in the northern beaches of Cairns - Machans Beach. 10 minutes north out of the heart of cairns into a beachside suburb. Serving up the breakfast favourites such as Eggs Bene, smashed avocado a
Reviewed By alchemy_foodie
Enjoyed a delicious breakfast here with friends. The welcome was warm and friendly and we were seated quickly. The only thing we didn't realise however was that you have to go back to the front counter to order/get water for the table etc. Otherwise all was good and we enjoyed our experience. Nice coffee too!Thankyou so much for your visit and sorry for counter service, we are still a small business and it is just the best way for us to keep track of everything. Thankyou again! glad you enjoyed your visit :)
