Miguel's
41-47 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-loved restaurant on the Palm Cove beachfront, rated 4.8 across more than 800 reviews — relaxed dining in a tropical setting.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Friday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- SundayToday
- 12:00 – 21:30
Why it's worth checking out
Miguel's sits on Williams Esplanade at Palm Cove, the palm-lined beachfront village north of Cairns that's become one of Tropical North Queensland's most popular seaside escapes. With the beach right there, it offers relaxed dining in an idyllic tropical setting — the kind of easy, atmospheric spot that's perfect for a holiday meal.
The appeal is that combination of good food and an unbeatable beachfront location, capturing the laid-back, upmarket charm of Palm Cove. Whether you're staying in the village or visiting for the day, it's a lovely place to settle in for a meal with the sound of the surf and the palms swaying nearby.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's clearly delighting locals and holidaymakers alike. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular beachfront restaurant fills up over weekends and holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the Palm Cove setting or visiting in peak season.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 885 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 91
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 89
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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