Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Little Sister sits on the Esplanade in Cairns, along the city's popular waterfront in tropical north Queensland. A restaurant and cocktail bar with a Southeast Asian influence, it's earned a strong reputation for its flavour-packed cooking and good cocktails — the kind of vibrant, stylish spot that's become a genuine favourite for a sociable meal or a night out near the water.

The appeal is that combination of quality, flavour-packed Southeast Asian-influenced food, a great cocktail and drinks offering and a chic, characterful setting in a great Esplanade location, ideal for a relaxed dinner, drinks and shared plates or a stylish night out. Its vibrant, share-style approach and lovely waterfront-precinct setting have made it a real favourite, and Little Sister has clearly won over a loyal following.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 950 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 the tourist season, 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.