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What to Eat in Great Barrier Reef
Most visitors head to Cairns when they want to explore the reef, so it's hardly surprising that one of Queensland's most diverse dining scenes can be found here. Popular eateries include the French-inspired C'est Bon Restaurant Français, the Indonesian-focused Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant and Tha Fish Restaurant, where local seafood staples like fish and chips, seared tiger prawns and grilled Moreton Bay bugs (small lobsters) are on the menu. Travelers can also enjoy an array of local brews at Cairns' Barrier Reef Brewing Co.
For those who plan to linger farther south in Townsville, Australian restaurants like A Touch of Salt, JAM and IMC Steak House are available. Aussie dishes served throughout the city include grilled barramundi (a type of seabass native to Australia) and roasted lamb, and craft brews can be savored at Townsville Brewing Co. A few specialty restaurants, such as Chico Rio (a Brazilian dining venue) and GYO Japanese Tapas Bar Restaurant, are located in Townsville as well.
Travelers visiting the Whitsundays will find the bulk of the islands' eateries on Hamilton Island. Because of its proximity to the water, Hamilton Island offers a variety of seafood-focused restaurants, including Bommie (which is part of the Hamilton Island Yacht Club) and Mariners Restaurant (located within the Hamilton Island Marina complex). Australian pub grub and Asian and Italian fare are also available.
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Mi Piace Espresso Bar#1 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns
$ - $$ | Cafe, Australian119 Sheridan Street Opposite Munro Martin Park, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #2
Snoogies#2 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #3
Cairns Burger Cafe#3 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #4
Cruze Coffee#4 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #5
Devine Gelato#5 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #6
Trinity Beach Kebab House#6 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #7
Gelocchio#7 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #8
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant#8 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #9
Waffle On Cairns#9 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #10
Fusion Art, Bar & Tapas#10 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns
$ - $$ | Contemporary, Fusion, Australian, Wine Bar12 Spence St Shop 5, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #11
Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns#11 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #12
Dundee's at the Cairns Aquarium#12 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #13
Bang and Grind#13 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #14
Tha Fish#14 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #15
Apex Milk Bar#15 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #16
Blackbird Laneway#16 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #17
JaffleHead#17 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #18
Cafe Strada#18 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #19
Jenny's Chinese Kitchen#19 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns - #20
C'est Bon Restaurant Francais#20 of 604 Places to Eat in Cairns
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