Melaleuca
A well-regarded restaurant in Port Douglas, rated 4.7 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Melaleuca sits on Wharf Street in Port Douglas, the upmarket tropical town north of Cairns. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality cooking — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in one of Tropical North Queensland's most popular dining destinations.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished cooking and a relaxed, welcoming setting in central Port Douglas, ideal for a special dinner, a group meal or a relaxed night out. With the town's marina, beaches and main street all close by, it slots naturally into a holiday evening, and the strong following speaks to a kitchen doing things properly.
With a 4.7 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Port Douglas restaurant 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 Port Douglas in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 87
- Popularity
- 91
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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