Best Restaurants in Cairns (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Cairns? We've rounded up 134 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
134 spots
Pistacchi
$$Pistacchi is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 662 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
C'est Bon
$$$C'est Bon is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 983 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
$$Vitalia's Italian Restaurant is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1823 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Maria Gourmet - Portuguese Cuisine
Maria Gourmet - Portuguese Cuisine is a restaurant in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 157 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
FINN FINN
FINN FINN is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 245 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Piccolo Cucina
$$Piccolo Cucina is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1231 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
El Greko Greek Taverna
$$El Greko Greek Taverna is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1192 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
The Bluewater
$$The Bluewater is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1630 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
$$Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar is a restaurant in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 968 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
$$Ellis Beach Bar & Grill is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 2094 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Epicurean Port Douglas
Epicurean Port Douglas is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 160 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Piato Mediterranean Restaurant
$$Piato Mediterranean Restaurant is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1058 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Garage palm cove
Garage palm cove is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 384 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Burger Urge (Smithfield)
$$Local chain spot fixing up heaping gourmet burgers with meat & plant-based patties & playful names.
Cairns Burger Cafe
Casual locale serving breakfasts, burgers, snacks & desserts in down-to-earth surrounds.
Roll’d Smithfield
Casual spot serving classic Vietnamese street food, including banh mi, pho & dumplings.
Vivo Palm Cove
$$Open-plan restaurant with alfresco seating, for breakfast, cocktails and international dining.
Wrasse & Roe
Wrasse & Roe is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 936 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
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Read guide →Restaurants in Cairns — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Cairns?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Cairns are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Cairns restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Cairns?+
We currently feature 134 restaurants across Cairns and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.