67Spot Score
NOA Restaurant Cairns
$$Restaurants · Edge Hill
NOA Restaurant Cairns is a restaurant in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 1761 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
4.6(1,761)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Restaurants in Cairns (2026)
25 restaurants in Cairns match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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67Spot Score
Nu Nu Restaurant
$$$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
Refined Australian dishes, from breakfast to cocktails, in a lush beachfront setting.
4.6(3,867)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Il Chiosco
Restaurants · Trinity Beach
Il Chiosco is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 852 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
4.7(852)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Vivo Palm Cove
$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
Open-plan restaurant with alfresco seating, for breakfast, cocktails and international dining.
4.4(2,615)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Garage palm cove
Restaurants · Palm Cove
Garage palm cove is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 384 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.7(384)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
$$Restaurants · Ellis Beach
A beachfront bar and grill at Ellis Beach near Cairns, rated 4.4 across more than 2,000 reviews.
4.4(2,094)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
L'Unico Trattoria Italiano
$$Restaurants · Trinity Beach
L'Unico Trattoria Italiano is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 2704 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.3(2,704)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Ozmosis Café Trattoria Bar
$$Restaurants · Edge Hill
A much-loved cafe, trattoria and bar at Edge Hill near Cairns, rated 4.3 across more than 1,200 reviews.
4.3(1,275)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
GiGi Bar Restaurant
Restaurants · Edge Hill
GiGi Bar Restaurant is a restaurant in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 140 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.8(140)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Casual indoor dining or terrace setting for traditional Balinese curry, rice and spicy grilled fish.
4.4(1,023)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Palooka
$$Restaurants · Stratford
A well-regarded restaurant at Stratford near Cairns with a 4.5 rating across 528 diners.
4.5(528)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Bushfire Flame Grill
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Quirky, laid-back spot for Brazilian-inspired BBQ skewered beef, pork or lamb with variety of sides.
4.3(1,283)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Villa Romana
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Breezy, beachfront all-day Italian cafe with buffet breakfast and Mediterranean menu until late.
4.2(2,993)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Tuk Tuk Cook in Progress
$$Restaurants · Trinity Beach
Tuk Tuk Cook in Progress is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 570 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.4(570)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Osprey's Restaurant Port Douglas
$$$Restaurants · Oak Beach
Treetop dining near Port Douglas with seasonal tropical menus, rainforest surroundings and views towards the coast and Great Barrier Reef.
4.5(399)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Hi Tide by the beach
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Hi Tide by the beach is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 617 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.2(617)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Lagoon House Restaurant
Restaurants · Port Douglas
Lagoon House Restaurant is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 103 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.6(103)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Choo Choos at the Marina
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Choo Choos at the Marina is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 844 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.5(844)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Cairns's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Cairns?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Cairns restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Cairns?+
We currently list 25 restaurants across Cairns and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Cairns?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.