KOI Bar & Restaurant
A stylish bar and restaurant on the Cairns Esplanade, rated 4.8 across nearly 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
KOI Bar & Restaurant sits on the Esplanade in Cairns City, the palm-lined waterfront strip at the heart of the tropical north. A stylish bar and restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality cooking, good drinks and polished setting — a popular spot for a meal or drinks in a prime central Cairns location.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished food, a great drinks offering and a chic, relaxed setting right on the Esplanade, ideal for a special dinner, drinks or a stylish night out. With the lagoon, the boardwalk and the city's attractions all close by, it slots naturally into an evening enjoying the Cairns waterfront.
With a 4.8 rating from nearly 500 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Esplanade venue 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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 90
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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