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Where to eat in Cairns

The restaurants, cafés and bakeries the hotels and hostels of Cairns send their own guests to, with what to order.

11 picks · updated 14 October

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Ah-RoomCairns City · ★ 4.4 on GoogleAnnabel's BakeryCairns North · $ · ★ 4.4 on GoogleBang & Grind Café Spence St.Cairns City · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleCupKatesCairns City · ★ 4.9 on GoogleGuyala CafeCairns North · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleLittle Sister Restaurant & Cocktail BarCairns City · $$ · ★ 4.5 on GoogleRestaurant Oak & Vine - CairnsCairns City · $$ · ★ 4.2 on GoogleRufusCairns City · ★ 4.8 on GoogleSalt HouseCairns City · $$ · ★ 4.3 on GoogleThe Diner CairnsCairns City · ★ 4.8 on GoogleThe Vine Room Waterfront Restaurant and BarCairns City · ★ 4.7 on Google
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Eat & drink in Cairns, answered

What are the best eat & drink picks in Cairns?

Right now: Ah-Room, Annabel's Bakery, Bang & Grind Café Spence St. and CupKates. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Cairns and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Cairns, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.