Restaurant & Cafes

Éla Drink + Meze

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Food and Drink

Named after a Greek expression translating to ‘come’ or ‘come now’, Éla Drink + Meze beckons Cairns tourists and locals to enjoy a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

In an ode to the coastal allure and modern flavours of the Agean, Éla Drink + Meze has all the ingredients for success – stunning waterfront views, a strong culinary concept and an elevated, yet casual ambience perfectly suited to Tropical Far North Queensland’s balmy climate.

Designed with intent to share, the menu features a range of small and large mezes perfectly suited for every occasion – from breezy long lunches to drinks and nibbles at dusk. The menu is complemented by a generous selection of signature and classic cocktails, exceptional wines and crisp beers.

Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook

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Food and Drink

If gourmet food, good vibes and live music sound like your thing, Boardwalk Social is your jam.

This market-style food and beverage hub is the stomping ground for all things delicious. The food is inspired by great gastro pub classics with a focus on local ingredients (more than 80% of the produce is local!).

Take your pick of food from the land, the sea or that comes in a bun, nourishing salads, pizza, tacos, sides or go straight for dessert! Beverages are plentiful! The extensive menu featuring local brews and nips will wet your thirst with 36 beer taps and 40 gins available.

This tasty precinct is a daily hive of activity; an eclectic home for live music, performances and local and touring DJs. With large communal areas, a convivial atmosphere and a video wall for screening live sports events, Boardwalk Social sets the perfect scene for socialising.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, saying farewell or just partying for the sake of it, there's a space for your next special event at Boardwalk Social, no matter how rowdy you plan to get!

Bring your peeps for some seriously good eats and vibes before rolling home (you know it’s true).

Little Sister

Cairns, Queensland

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Food and Drink

Inspired by the vibrancy and flavours of Asian street food, Little Sister brings traditional ingredients to the table in a deliciously fun way.

Located on The Esplanade in Cairns, embrace a shared dining experience with flavoursome food, crafty cocktails and a well-seasoned, friendly approach to hospitality.

The Benson Restaurant and Bar

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Food and Drink

Enjoy your days and nights at terrace level! Capturing the essence and tranquility of Far North Queensland, The Benson Bar and Restaurant is a combination of relaxation and sophistication, offering an array of cocktails, modern dining and local delicacies.

With the restaurant opening from early morning and the bar till late, there is plenty of time to indulge, unwind and enjoy!

Paper Crane by Crystalbrook

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Food and Drink

The tastes of Asia with a playful spin, Paper Crane offers a modern Asian fusion experience like no other.

Making the most of tropical north Queensland’s fresh produce, their sweet, spicy and sometimes unexpected zing transports you to the bustling streets of afar.

Highlighting Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese inspired dishes the aromatic flavours will leave you wanting more.

Salt House

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Food and Drink

Often described as a "designers dream", Salt House is glamorous, chilled-out, progressive, stylish, calming, lively and welcoming all at once. With panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding mountains; whether you are dining in the restaurant, sipping cocktails on the day beds or watching the band in the lantern lit sailing bar, your experience of Salt House is sure to be one that you won't forgot.

Fresh, local and seasonal produce served up in their open plan kitchen on their custom built Argentinian wood fired grill creates a unique flavour and a dining experience you won’t forget.

Unlike anything you’ve seen before, relax on their daybeds in the tropical outdoors, surrounded by flowing ponds and fire features. With casual style dining, their tapas bar menu is perfect for sharing with friends, matched with a perfectly made cocktail on a sunny Cairns afternoon.

Dundee's Restaurant On The Waterfront

Cairns, Queensland

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Food and Drink

Dundee’s Restaurants are unique and perfect for any get together, being social, family, work or business. Locally owned and operated for the past 30+ years, Dundee’s restaurants strive to provide and maintain an excellent dining experience, for which it has become renowned. Their tagline says it all “Flavours of Australia”, inspired by only the freshest Australian produce and local ingredients of Tropical North Queensland.

With extensive menus catering to diverse culinary tastes Dundee’s Modern Australian recipes and ideas evolve from the finest seafood, beef, pork, chicken and produce. Clean and conceptual, every plate on our menus begin with an idea, colour or memory, then our Executive Chef - James elaborates, adds, subtracts and reduces ingredients to their essence.

To perfectly complement the menu there is an extensive beverage menu listing local, domestic and international beer, wine and a variety of cocktails designed to highlight and compliment the fresh local produce.

Offering both casual and fine dining with unique locations and dining backdrops are something to behold at Dundee’s Restaurants.

Dundee’s on the Waterfront is ideally located under Cairns Harbourlight’s Hotel in the heart of the Waterfront dining precinct. Offering spectacular views of the Trinity Inlet and surrounding mountainside.

Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf

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Food and Drink

Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf is a spacious and exciting heritage-listed venue with sensational views over the Trinity Inlet.

Guests can enjoy a unique space where award-winning beer is brewed on-site. Locally made craft spirits and a range of wine is also available to savour. The bistro provides food perfectly matched to the beers and is family-friendly.

Hemingway's Brewery is in walking distance to Cairns Convention Centre and CBD hotels.

The Stanley Cairns

Cairns City, Queensland

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Food and Drink

The Stanley Cairns is a new modern Australian restaurant in the heart of Cairns.

Featuring locally sourced produce and ingredients and an extensive wine and cocktail list for guests to sit back and enjoy the Queenslander lifestyle by the pool. The Stanley is accessible via Mercure Hotel Cairns.

Arte by Crystalbrook

Cairns City, Queensland

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Food and Drink

A bespoke, sustainable bar in the heart of Cairns that feels distinctly like your corner store locale. A warm and inviting neighbourhood wine bar, where you’re on a first name basis with the bartender, who coincidentally knows your favourite drop by region.

Brandishing an ever-changing array of boutique bio-dynamic Australian wines and international wines - by the glass or bottle - no two days will be alike, with new wine varieties to explore upon each return visit. The artisan deli-style menu is designed to complement and celebrate fresh, local produce and is best enjoyed in good company.

Conveniently positioned with corner frontage to Crystalbrook Bailey, it’s the perfect meeting place to stop, enjoy a local wine and get lost in the little details. Explore the latest in-house gallery exhibition, unwind with friends or rendezvous with a lover. A place of conversation and admiration: a meeting of curious minds and discerning palates.

True to its philosophy, this unique Cairns bar combines warm, thoughtful service with an appreciation for the arts.