Queensland, Australia — Restaurants
Dundees
Beautifully located on the edge of the Marina, Dundees, is a 20-year old restaurant that is still one of Cairns' favorite and most popular places to enjoy a night out dining. Try the delicious seafood chowder to start, and the wild Barramundi, pan seared with Bowen mango salsa and lemon Beurre Blanc. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Harbour Lights, 1 Marlin Parade
- City
- Cairns
- Website
- www.dundees.com.au
Plantation Bar and Grill
The award winning Plantation bar and Grill at the Hotel Cairns, diners will enjoy the informal and summery atmosphere, wicker furniture and classy finish. Only the fresh and best local products are used in the unique and innovative dishes which keep guests coming back for more. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Seafood
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- The Hotel Cairns, corner of Abbott and Florence Streets
- City
- Cairns
- Website
- www.thehotelcairns.com/dining.html
Villa Romana Trattoria
There's nothing quite like Italian food and Villa Romana Trattoria serves it in true Italian style, right down to the little red Vespa parked outside and the friendly cafe style interior. Feast on delicious pizzas, pastas and grills and desserts like traditional Tiramisu or chocolate soufflé pudding. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended.
- Food Type
- Italian
- Price
- 2
- Style
- Romance
- Address
- Cnr Esplanade & Aplin St
- City
- Cairns
- Website
- www.villaromana.com.au/cairns
Ochre Restaurant
One of Cairns' most popular eateries, Ochre Restaurant serves delicious and innovative modern Australian cuisine in a relaxed and informal, yet stylish setting. Start with the Kangaroo satay served with green papaya salad and sweet chilli lemon myrtle dipping sauce, and tuck into the slow roasted Emu fan fillet served with three mushroom cream sauce, smashed kipflers and pancetta. And for dessert what could be more decadent than the chocolate slut - dark chocolate self saucing pudding, milk chocolate truffle torte, white chocolate parfait, flourless macadamia chocolate cake and orange foam - sublime! Open Monday to Friday for lunch and Dinner, Saturday dinner only. Closed Sundays.
- Food Type
- Modern Eclectic
- Price
- 4
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- 43 Shields Street
- City
- Cairns
- Website
- www.ochrerestaurant.com.au
Thai Orchid
A favorite with locals, Thai Orchid serves delicious Thai fare in a bustling and energetic atmosphere. Come for lunch and request a table in the courtyard where you can dine on some of the best coconut prawns in Brisbane, or try the fresh sand crab salad mixed with Thai herbs, lemon juice, coriander, mint and coconut milk or the traditional Thai red curry with beans and bamboo shoots - delicious! Open Sunday to Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday dinner only. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Thai
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- 3374 Pacific Highway Springwood
- City
- Brisbane
- Website
- www.thaiorchid.com.au
The Ship Inn
Located in Brisbane's Southbank Parklands, the Ship Inn is a funky and informal street bar where diners can relax and watch the world go by while dining alfresco, opt for a more formal dining option, or sit back and sink a pint in the beer garden after a long day at the office. Dive into the delicious salt and pepper squid salad served on a bed of greens topped with red onion, peanuts, tomato, cucumber and a Thai dressing before tucking into some of Brisbane's best Hot Rocks of eye fillet or salmon served on hot volcanic rock plate, served with chips and dipping sauce. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- International
- Price
- 3
- Style
- Trendy
- Address
- Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets South Brisbane
- City
- Brisbane
- Website
- www.theshipinn.com.au
Timmy's
Chef Timmy Kemp's Thai-Chinese background is evident in her innovative and inventive fusion food. Decked out with retro furniture and bright red chairs, the setting is informal and the views out over the neighboring gardens and streams makes the perfect al fresco dining setting. Try the spicy Atlantic salmon with tamarind sauce, pickled cucumber and coconut rice infused with pandang before indulging your sweet tooth on the Thai banana fritters with treacle and roasted coconut ice cream. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday dinner. Bookings recommended.
- Food Type
- Asian
- Price
- 2
- Address
- 4B Galleria Complex Southbank
- City
- Brisbane
- Website
- www.timmys.com.au
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