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Australian
Modern Australian cuisine is a style of cooking which borrows technique from the classic cuisines, but also takes care to utilise Australian regional produce.
There are just a few restaurants in Cairns who fit under this category, but they're all spectacular, and worthy of visiting while you're here on holiday.
Eato's
45 Grafton St, 4870
http://www.eatos.com.au/
Eato's is a not-for-profit organisation, proudly sponsored by Neato and Power of Pallets. Project funded by the Australian government. Proceeds of sales go to charities.
View More InfoJamdrop Cafe
193-197 Lake St, 4870
40412900
http://www.jamdropcafe.com.au/
Cafe with office catering.
View More InfoMeldrum's Pies In Paradise
97 Grafton St, Cairns, 4870
(07) 4051 8333
Cake and pastry shop in the best, bustling cafe strip in Cairns... Grafton Street.
If you are a connoisseur of the Aussie pie this place is your heaven. Proven to make the best pies this state has seen by a string of Gold medals and VERY content locals.
After you visit Meldrum's every other pie shop will be compared to it's awesome standards.
Melt-in-your-mouth pies, delicious bakery sweets and a lunch menu packed full of flavour.
Mercure Cairns Harbourside
209 - 217 The Esplanade, 4870
07 4080 3000
http://www.mercure-harbourside.com.au/
Muddy's Cafe
174 Esplanade, 4870
40510388
http://www.muddyscafe.com/
Cafe for families with play facilities for young children.
View More InfoOchre Restaurant @ Harbour Lights
6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns
(07) 4051 0100
http://www.ochrerestaurant.com.au/
Neoteric Australian cuisine is the focus of Ochre Restaurant's sensational menu, incorporating Australian bush foods in innovative, exciting dishes. Menu changes seasonally, as different fresh produce become available. A must try!
View More InfoOskar Healing Cafe
159-161 Pease St, Manoora (Piccones Shopping Village)
http://www.oskarhealingcafe.com.au/
Outback Jacks Bar and Grill
Cnr Abbot and Florence Street, Cairns
(07) 4031 9771
http://www.outbackjacks.com.au
Thoroughly huge steaks dominate the menu at Outback Jack's. The meat cabinet boasts an amazing array of carnivorous delights, hailed to be the largest variety of steaks in the world. A great family restaurant, especially on Tuesday & Wednesday nights when kids eat free between 5-7pm.
View More InfoPizza Capers - Brinsmead
2/101 Brinsmead Road, 4870
07 4034 1555
http://www.pizzacapers.com.au/
Qantas Lounge Cairns
Airport Ave, 4870 (Cairns Airport)
4080 6703
http://cairnsairport.com.au
The Backyard
The Pier Shopping Centre, Cairns, 4878
(07) 4052 7670
https://thebackyardcairns.com.au/
There's no better way to enjoy warm days and nights than on the deck at The Backyard Cairns on Pierpoint Road.
View More InfoThe Paddock Restaurant and Bar
314 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt, 4870
4031 0100
http://www.thepaddockcairns.com/
Has all the Steaks, Saltgrass Lamb Half-Rack with Minted Pea Risotto, Parmesan Wafer and Mint Jelly
View More InfoTjapukai
Cairns Western Arterial Road, Caravonica, 4878
(07) 4042 9900
http://www.tjapukai.com.au/tjapukai-by-night/
Experience the spirit of indigenous Australia with the Tjapukai Night Tour, where you will enjoy a four-course buffet dinner and a live performance demonstrating the Aboriginal culture.
View More InfoVines @ Limberlost Nursery
113 Old Smithfield Rd, Freshwater, 4870
07 4055 1262
"Vines", attached to the Limberlost Nursery, is the perfect place to relax for a coffee and light breakfast before exploring the nursery. Covered al fresco seating including large tables for groups.
View More InfoVirgin Australia Lounge
Airport Ave, 4870 (Cairns Airport)
http://www.virginaustralia.com/au/en/experience/at-the-airport/lounge/
Requires premium membership.
View More InfoWink II Restaurant & Wine Bar
53-57 The Esplanade, Cairns (Mantra Esplanade Hotel)
(07) 4041 6346
http://www.wink2.com.au
Popular Cairns fine dining restaurant starring world-renown chef Leon Walker. Gorgeous food and excellent attention to detail.
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