
hidden@yorkeys
A much-loved waterfront restaurant at Yorkeys Knob near Cairns, rated 4.6 across more than 470 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
hidden@yorkeys sits on Sims Esplanade at Yorkeys Knob, in Cairns's relaxed northern beaches. A much-loved restaurant and cafe, it makes the most of its lovely beachfront position — combining quality food and good drinks with a relaxed, characterful setting and gorgeous views over the water, the kind of welcoming spot that's become a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and a beautiful beachfront Yorkeys Knob location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a coffee, a drink or a casual catch-up with lovely ocean views. The gorgeous waterfront setting and a quality offering make it a real draw, and hidden@yorkeys has clearly won over both locals and visitors to the northern beaches.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 470 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — though for a quality meal or a drink with lovely beachfront views, it's often just a matter of dropping in at hidden@yorkeys at Yorkeys Knob.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 14:30
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 20:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 15:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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