C'est Bon
20 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
ClosedToday 17:15 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded French restaurant in central Cairns, rated 4.6 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:15 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:15 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:15 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:15 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:15 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 17:15 – 21:00
- SundayToday
- 17:15 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
C'est Bon sits on Lake Street in Cairns City, a well-regarded French restaurant in the heart of the tropical north. It's earned a strong reputation for its authentic, accomplished French cooking — the kind of charming, classic dining that's become a genuine favourite for a special meal in central Cairns.
The appeal is that combination of quality French fare, a considered wine offering and a relaxed yet refined setting in a convenient central location, ideal for a special dinner, a romantic meal or a relaxed night out. The authentic French offering gives it a genuine point of difference in the tropical north, drawing a loyal following.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Cairns 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 Cairns in peak season.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 983 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 83
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 91
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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