70Spot Score
Salsa Bar and Grill
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
International dishes using local produce in an airy blue and white space with outdoor seats.
4.8(2,625)· GoogleView details →
Port Douglas, Cairns
Best Restaurants in Port Douglas
Looking for the best restaurants in Port Douglas? We've gathered 20 standout spots in this corner of Cairns, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Port Douglas has its own character, and the restaurants here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Cairns's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
20 spots in Port Douglas
66Spot Score
Melaleuca
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Melaleuca is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 973 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
4.7(973)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Nautilus Restaurant
$$$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Upmarket Modern Australian food, with à la carte and tasting menus, in a tropical outdoor space.
4.6(1,456)· GoogleView details →
66Spot Score
Bam Pow
Restaurants · Port Douglas
Bam Pow is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 561 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
4.8(561)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Wrasse & Roe
Restaurants · Port Douglas
Wrasse & Roe is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 936 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.5(936)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Epicurean Port Douglas
Restaurants · Port Douglas
Epicurean Port Douglas is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 160 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
5.0(160)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Zinc Restaurant Port Douglas
$$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 →
63Spot Score
The Tin Shed - Douglas Community & Sports Club Inc.
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Long-running social club offering a range of tap beers & bar bites in a scenic waterfront locale.
4.3(2,521)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Watergate Port Douglas
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
A leafy, open-air restaurant and bar with an elegant atmosphere, serving Modern Australian cuisine.
4.4(1,155)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Jungle Fowl
Restaurants · Port Douglas
Jungle Fowl is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 457 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
4.5(457)· 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
IronBar
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Warm, rustic steakhouse focusing on grilled and smoked meats. plus oyster & cocktail hours.
4.2(1,746)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Rattle n Hum Port Douglas
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Rattle n Hum Port Douglas is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 1915 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
4.1(1,915)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Hi Tide by the beach
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Hi Tide by the beach is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 617 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.2(617)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Hemingway's Brewery FNQ
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Hemingway's Brewery FNQ is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 1040 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
4.1(1,040)· 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
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
Choo Choos at the Marina is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 844 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.5(844)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
The Surfy Port Douglas
$$Restaurants · Port Douglas
The Surfy Port Douglas is a restaurant in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 1016 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
4.0(1,016)· GoogleView details →
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Restaurants in Port Douglas — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Port Douglas?+
The restaurants in Port Douglas listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many restaurants are there in Port Douglas?+
We currently feature 20 restaurants in Port Douglas, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Port Douglas in Cairns?+
Port Douglas is one of Cairns's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
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.