Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
A beachfront Palm Cove yakitori and Japanese restaurant with a strong 4.5 rating from over 540 diners.
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Why it's worth checking out
Kushi Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant occupies an enviable spot on Williams Esplanade in Palm Cove, one of the prettiest beachside villages north of Cairns. A 4.5 rating from more than 540 reviews shows it has built a loyal following among holidaymakers and locals alike along this palm-fringed strip.
The appeal is Japanese dining in a genuinely lovely setting — Palm Cove's esplanade runs right along the beach, lined with melaleuca trees, making it one of the most relaxed dining locations in tropical North Queensland. It's an easy, atmospheric choice for an evening meal after a day by the water.
Menus, trading hours and availability change with the seasons, and the esplanade gets busy in peak holiday periods. To be sure of a table and the latest details, it's worth contacting the restaurant directly before you plan your visit.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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