Bushfire Flame Grill
A much-loved flame-grill restaurant on the Cairns Esplanade, rated 4.3 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bushfire Flame Grill sits on the Esplanade in Cairns City, on the waterfront in the tropical-north Queensland hub. A much-loved restaurant, it's a genuine local favourite — specialising in flame-grilled, churrasco-style dining with quality meats and fare, good drinks and a fun, lively atmosphere in a great Esplanade location.
The appeal is that combination of the fun, generous flame-grill experience, quality food, good drinks and a lively atmosphere in a fantastic Cairns Esplanade location, ideal for a hearty feed, a meal with friends, a celebration or a sociable night out. The carve-at-your-table, all-you-can-eat-style grill format makes it as much an experience as a meal, and Bushfire has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. The menu, the grill format, drinks, opening hours and pricing vary, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends and with groups, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a group, a celebration or a peak-time table in Cairns.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 09:30
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 09:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 09:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 09:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 09:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 10:30, 17:00 – 20:30
- Sunday
- 06:30 – 10:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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