Hi Tide by the beach
9 Esplanade, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Open nowToday 06:30 – 11:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular beachside restaurant in Port Douglas near Cairns with a 4.2 rating across 617 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 11:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 11:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 11:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 11:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 11:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 11:00
- SundayToday
- 06:30 – 11:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Hi Tide by the Beach is a licensed café-bar-restaurant at the Peninsula Boutique Hotel on Port Douglas’ Esplanade, with views across Four Mile Beach. Its main current offering is breakfast, served daily from 6.30am to 11am, alongside beverages and a relaxed setting for taking in the coastal outlook.
The venue describes its approach as centred on local suppliers and sustainable ingredients, with a contemporary tropical space designed for an unhurried meal or drink. Friendly service and the ability to discuss dietary requirements with the chefs are part of the experience. Happy hour runs from 3pm to 6pm, making the venue an option for an afternoon drink as well as breakfast.
Lunch and dinner are currently closed, so the present schedule is best suited to early-day dining, a casual catch-up or a quiet solo visit. As part of an adults-only resort, reservations are accepted for guests aged 12 and over. Hi Tide is located at 9–13 The Esplanade in Port Douglas and holds a 4.2 Google rating from 617 reviews.
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 4.2 from 617 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
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 85
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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