Bam Pow
A lively Asian restaurant in Port Douglas, rated 4.8 across more than 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bam Pow sits on Davidson Street in Port Douglas, the upmarket tropical town north of Cairns. A lively, well-regarded restaurant with an Asian-inspired menu, it's earned a strong reputation for its bold, flavour-packed cooking and fun atmosphere — a vibrant addition to the dining scene in one of Tropical North Queensland's most popular destinations.
The appeal is that combination of vibrant Asian-influenced flavours and a buzzy, sociable setting in central Port Douglas, ideal for a group dinner, drinks and shared plates or a relaxed night out. With the town's marina, beaches and main street all close by, it slots naturally into a holiday evening in Port Douglas.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or visiting Port Douglas in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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