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Cairns · Best Restaurants · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Restaurants in Cairns
Discover the best restaurants in Cairns. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best restaurants in Cairns
Salt House
Experience modern Australian cuisine with breathtaking marina views at Salt House in Cairns - a must-visit culinary gem.
Marina Point, 6/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870
Dundees on the Waterfront
Experience exquisite seafood and Australian cuisine with stunning waterfront views at Dundees on the Waterfront in Cairns.
1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Prawn Star
Experience delectable seafood aboard Prawn Star in Cairns, where fresh flavors meet stunning marina views.
Pier Point Road | Marlin Marina, E31 Berth, Cairns City QLD 4870
Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium
Experience fresh Australian seafood surrounded by breathtaking marine life at Dundees at the Cairns Aquarium.
5 Florence St, Cairns City QLD 4870
Ochre Restaurant
Experience modern Australian cuisine with stunning waterfront views at Ochre Restaurant in Cairns.
Harbour Lights Boardwalk, 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
Experience the finest steaks at Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse in Cairns – where flavor meets waterfront views.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870
Tha Fish
Discover exquisite seafood at Tha Fish in Cairns – where fresh flavors meet stunning waterfront views.
The Pier Shopping Centre, Pier Shopping Centre, Pier Shopping Centre G7b, G7b Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870
The Chambers
Discover The Chambers in Cairns - where delightful breakfasts meet unique event experiences in a cozy atmosphere.
21 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870
Villa Romana
Savor authentic Italian cuisine with breathtaking waterfront views at Villa Romana in Cairns.
99 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
Experience the true taste of Italy at Vitalia's Italian Restaurant in Cairns City—where every meal is a celebration of flavor.
ShopG9/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870
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