63Spot Score
Zinc Restaurant Port Douglas
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Modern Australian fare, from kangaroo to barramundi, in an airy, open-plan space with a lounge bar.
4.4(1,211)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Restaurants in Cairns (2026)
134 restaurants in Cairns, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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63Spot Score
L'Unico Trattoria Italiano
$$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 →
63Spot Score
Howlin' Jay's
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Howlin' Jay's is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1421 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.4(1,421)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Watergate Port Douglas
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
A leafy, open-air restaurant and bar with an elegant atmosphere, serving Modern Australian cuisine.
4.4(1,155)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Splash Seafood Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
A maritime-themed restaurant run by a local fishing family, with an oyster bar and Coral Sea views.
4.4(1,225)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hayabusa of Kuranda Japanese Lunch/Sweets, Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience
Restaurants · Kuranda
Hayabusa of Kuranda Japanese Lunch/Sweets, Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience is a restaurant in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 238 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.8(238)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Tin Shed - Douglas Community & Sports Club Inc.
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Long-running social club offering a range of tap beers & bar bites in a scenic waterfront locale.
4.3(2,521)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
hidden@yorkeys
$$Restaurants · Yorkeys Knob
hidden@yorkeys is a restaurant in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 478 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.6(478)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
O’Donnells Irish Bar and Grill
$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
O’Donnells Irish Bar and Grill is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 870 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.5(870)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Yum Sing Cairns Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Yum Sing Cairns Restaurant is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 502 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100. Typical prices: $$.
4.6(502)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Salt House
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Chic seafront Modern Australian menu with seafood and grill and a lantern-lit bar.
4.3(5,507)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Eazytiger Trinity Beach
Restaurants · Trinity Beach
Eazytiger Trinity Beach is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 193 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.8(193)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
YADA Thai - Asian Restaurant Trinity Beach
Restaurants · Trinity Beach
YADA Thai - Asian Restaurant Trinity Beach is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 291 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.6(291)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Palooka
$$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
German Tucker
Restaurants · Kuranda
German Tucker is a restaurant in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 445 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.5(445)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Yama Zaru Izakaya
Restaurants · Cairns City
A much-loved Japanese izakaya at Edge Hill near Cairns, rated 4.6 across more than 380 reviews.
4.6(386)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 544 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.5(544)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Tia's Cafe
$$Restaurants · Cairns North
Tia's Cafe is a restaurant in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 511 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.5(511)· 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 134 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.