The Big Chill Clifton Beach
A highly rated restaurant at Clifton Beach near Cairns with a 4.8 rating across 26 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Big Chill Clifton Beach is a coastal dinner venue on Clifton Road, offering a relaxed setting for meals and drinks by the sea. Its menu covers fresh seafood, pizzas, house-made pastas and share plates, with cocktails available for those settling in for an evening rather than a quick meal.
The venue is positioned for easy dinners, catch-ups and longer shared meals, with a coastal atmosphere that suits a range of occasions. It may work for couples looking for a dinner spot, friends meeting over drinks or groups planning a casual celebration. The website also notes that events and functions can be arranged, so larger gatherings are part of the offering.
The Big Chill is open seven days, with dinner service from Monday to Friday and afternoon-to-late service on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are available, and the venue also offers gift cards. For breakfast or lunch, the website directs guests to its separate Chill Beach Cafe on Arlington Esplanade in Clifton Beach. Located in the Cairns area, The Big Chill is a straightforward choice for coastal dining, shareable food and drinks in a relaxed setting.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 74
- Popularity
- 43
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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