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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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- #1Mi Piace Espresso Bar#1 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (130)$ - $$ | Cafe, Australian119 Sheridan Street Opposite Munro Martin Park, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #2Cruze Coffee#2 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (411)$ | Cafe105 Grafton St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #3Snoogies#3 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (238)$ | Cafe, Healthy, Australian82 Grafton St Between Lake and Grafton streets, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #4Cairns Burger Cafe#4 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (553)$ - $$ | American, Fast Food, Australian15 Aplin St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #5Trinity Beach Kebab House#5 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (131)$ | Fast Food, Middle Eastern1 Rabaul St, Trinity Beach, Cairns, Queensland 4879 AustraliaRead More » - #6Devine Gelato#6 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (965)$ |Shop 3 5 Aplin St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #7Gelocchio#7 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (725)$ | Italian9/93 The Esplanade (50 metres up Aplin street From Esplanade-Aplin corner, walk up Aplin, 50 metres on the left., Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #8Waffle On Cairns#8 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (382)$ | Cafe, Australian64A Shields St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #9Dundee's at the Cairns Aquarium#9 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (400)$ - $$ | Australian5 Florence St Cairns Aquarium, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #10Piato#10 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (493)$ - $$ | Seafood, International, Mediterranean, European, Greek1 Pierpoint Road Shop G4A, The Pier Marina, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #11Tha Fish#11 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (1530)$ - $$ | Seafood, Contemporary, Healthy, AustralianShop g7b Pier Pt Rd, Pier Shopping, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - Fusion Art, Bar & Tapas
Tripadvisor (447)$ - $$ | Spanish, Contemporary, Fusion12 Spence St Shop 5, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #12Vitalia's Italian Restaurant#12 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (394)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-ItalianShop/G9 Pier Point Rd, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #13Bang and Grind#13 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (707)$ | Cafe, AustralianShop 8 14 Spence St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #14Blackbird Laneway#14 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (243)$ | Cafe, Australian67 Grafton St Oceana Walk Shop 13, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #15Marinades Indian Cuisine Cairns#15 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (585)$ - $$ | Indian43 Spence St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #16C'est Bon Restaurant Francais#16 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (1039)$$ | French, European, Gastropub20 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #17Wawawa Izakaya#17 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (196)$ - $$ | Japanese, Sushi, Fusion92 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - #18Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse#18 of 593 Places to Eat in Cairns
Tripadvisor (1721)$ - $$ | Steakhouse, AustralianPierpoint Shopping Centre Pier Shopping Centre, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More » - JaffleHead
Tripadvisor (271)$ | Fast Food39 Lake St, Cairns, Queensland 4870 AustraliaRead More »
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