59Spot Score
Beach Almond
$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
Upscale beachside restaurant & bar specialising in Modern Asian seafood dishes & desserts.
4.2(598)· GoogleView details →
Cairns
Best Restaurants in Cairns (2026)
134 restaurants in Cairns, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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58Spot Score
The Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
A modern Mexican restaurant on Cairns’ Esplanade, serving handcrafted tacos, signature margaritas and share-friendly dishes in a lively setting.
4.1(886)· 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
Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
A Cairns North food and drink hub serving gastropub classics with local produce, plus live music, sports screenings, beers, cocktails and communal spaces.
4.1(732)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Choo Choos at the Marina
$$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 →
58Spot Score
Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 531 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.2(531)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
La Mesa
$Restaurants · Palm Cove
La Mesa is a restaurant in Palm Cove, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 317 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.3(317)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Haruka Japanese Cuisine
$$Restaurants · Edge Hill
Haruka Japanese Cuisine is a restaurant in Edge Hill, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 248 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
4.7(248)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Kickin'Inn Smithfield
Restaurants · Smithfield
Kickin'Inn Smithfield is a restaurant in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 53 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
4.8(53)· GoogleView details →
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Rattle n Hum Palm Cove
$$Restaurants · Palm Cove
Vibrant beachfront bar and eatery for char-grilled steaks and seafood, plus karaoke and live music.
4.0(1,067)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
La Fonda Latina
Restaurants · Kuranda
La Fonda Latina is a restaurant in Kuranda, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 210 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
4.3(210)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Oishi Oishi Japanese Fluffy Pancakes
Restaurants · Cairns City
Oishi Oishi Japanese Fluffy Pancakes is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 216 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.2(216)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Lemoncello's Cairns
$$Restaurants · Cairns City
Lemoncello's Cairns is a restaurant in Cairns City, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 633 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.0(633)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
CHIANGMAI Thai Cuisine
$Restaurants · Smithfield
CHIANGMAI Thai Cuisine is a restaurant in Smithfield, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 161 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.3(161)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Tasty at Yorkeys
Restaurants · Yorkeys Knob
Tasty at Yorkeys is a restaurant in Yorkeys Knob, Cairns. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 150 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.3(150)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
The Beach House at Trinity Beach
$$Restaurants · Trinity Beach
The Beach House at Trinity Beach is a restaurant in Trinity Beach, Cairns. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 605 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
3.9(605)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
A Taste of Italy
$$Restaurants · Clifton Beach
A Taste of Italy is a restaurant in Clifton Beach, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 353 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
4.0(353)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Tosca’s Pizzeria & Bar
Restaurants · Manoora
A much-loved pizzeria and bar at Manoora near Cairns with a 4.6 rating across 224 reviews.
4.6(224)· 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.