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 →
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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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
Tia's Cafe
$$Restaurants · Cairns North
Tia's Cafe is a restaurant in Cairns North, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 511 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.5(511)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
$$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
Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Sprawling brewhouse offering a diverse beer menu, plus burgers, pizza & fish tacos.
4.2(1,552)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Il Forno Pizzeria
$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
Il Forno Pizzeria is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 651 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.4(651)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Villa Romana
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Breezy, beachfront all-day Italian cafe with buffet breakfast and Mediterranean menu until late.
4.2(2,993)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Ten 06
Restaurants · Yorkeys Knob
Ten 06 is a restaurant in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 407 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.5(407)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Pier Bar
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Pub meals, wood-fired pizza and cocktails in a vast, modern space with a terrace and a relaxed vibe.
4.2(1,946)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Barron River Hotel
$$Restaurants · Stratford
A historic Cairns pub offering seafood, steaks, family dining, sports viewing, events and function spaces.
4.4(551)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
ISLA
Restaurants · Port Douglas
ISLA is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 93 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.9(93)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Tuk Tuk Cook in Progress
$$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
Copper Bar & Grill
Restaurants · Cairns City
Copper Bar & Grill is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 587 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.4(587)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
IronBar
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Warm, rustic steakhouse focusing on grilled and smoked meats. plus oyster & cocktail hours.
4.2(1,746)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Osprey's Restaurant Port Douglas
$$$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 →
61Spot Score
Flame Indian Cuisine
Restaurants · Edge Hill
Flame Indian Cuisine is a restaurant in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 88 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
4.9(88)· 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.