Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Tropical North Queensland

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Tropical North Queensland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Roots Collective

4.9

4.9 (23)

$40 and under

Café

Sarina

About the restaurant

Welcome to Roots Collective, where the essence of nourishment, community, and love converge in a haven celebrating life's simplicity. Our space is a testament to embracing the roots of humanity, cultivating an experience steeped in heartfelt connections around shared meals.

Sourcing the freshest local produce, our Restaurant tantalizes with dishes brimming with regional goodness and flavor. Indulge in our in-house Gelato crafted from local milk or savor the love baked into our daily offerings at the Bakehouse. Precision meets passion in every cup at our Coffee bar.

Roots isn't just a place; it's a philosophy, a celebration of putting down roots, forming connections, and investing in others. As founders raised to value teamwork and care, our journey has transformed an old mechanical garage into an ambient, stylish haven. Our dedicated team, like an elite squad, ensures your experience is one of care, quality, and contentment.

Top review

Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

We love visiting Roots. Beautiful food, service and atmosphere.

Bam Pow QLD

4.9

4.9 (141)

$40 and under

Contemporary Asian

Port Douglas

About the restaurant

Modern southeast Asian dishes, handcrafted cocktails, beers on tap and good tunes. Daily Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.

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Tara

Dined 7 days ago

We had a delicious meal. Mushroom pate, tofu bahn mi (could have eaten ten more!!) stir fry greens and noodle dish. Service was excellent and ambiance is very cute. Meal was very reasonably priced .

Eastwoods Dining & Bar

4.8

4.8 (247)

$41 to $100

Southeast Asian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

inspired by the traditional tastes & textures of south east asia.
our menu brings you a unique blend of aromats & fresh flavours with the intention to share.
sample a collection of dishes that will excite your senses & arrive at your table as prepared.

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Joely

Dined 5 days ago

The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. Even though they ran out of the special we ordered before it arrived at the kitchen, they apologized and offered us a complimentary starter. The service was great, and the staff was friendly and attentive.

Ban-Na Thai Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (72)

$41 to $100

Thai

Mackay City Center

About the restaurant

Ban Na Thai is a small family owned business since 1996. Located in corner of Victoria & MaCalister Streets.
Our Chefs have over 30 years of experiences in Thai cuisine. We are fully licensed, and have varieties of Thai dishes for you to try such as Massaman Curry, Tom Yum Soup, Thai Basil and much more.

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Bernadette

Dined 7 days ago

Another wonderful dining experience. Dined out with friends visiting from out of town who were highly impressed, as I was, with the fabulous service and atmosphere, and the exquisite flavours in all of the dishes we ordered. Relaxing and enjoyable night out.

Treehouse Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (27)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Mossman

About the restaurant

Dining at Silky Oaks Lodge celebrates the abundance of fresh ingredients harvested in Tropical North Queensland’s rich food bowl. The dining experience combines local ingredients with the nation’s finest premium produce in a refreshing and contemporary Australian menu. The Treehouse Restaurant welcomes visitors for lunch between 12-2.30pm.

Please note that children under 10 years of age are not permitted due to safety reasons.

Top review

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Idyllic location, fabulous service, excellent quality food. A perfect lunch. Highly recommend.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2569)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views, sparkling starry night skies, and refreshing breezes of our outdoor balcony, or opt for indoor air-conditioned seating to beat the heat (which can be a must in North Queensland!).

Our restaurant's name, A Touch of Salt, is a play on our family name, Brine. In 2005, we started as a family business, and our family-style approach of offering genuine hospitality and meals designed for conversation has always been the heart of A Touch of Salt. Over the years, we have perfected our restaurant to become one of the best casual fine-dining restaurants in the North.

We take pride in being appreciated by the locals of Townsville as well as travellers from all over Australia.

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James

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic food with amazing flavour combinations. Flawless service. Great ambience.

Cape Gloucester Resort Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (179)

$41 to $100

Australian

Hideaway Bay

About the restaurant

Located in the Gloucester Passage overlooking the crystal blue waters of the Whitsundays, Cape Gloucester Resort is a 40-minute drive from Airlie Beach and one of the very few beachfront dining restaurant and accommodation venues on the mainland. Our Restaurant & Bar is Open from 10 am 7 days a week. Every meal is served up with panoramic views of the ocean and the dishes are created using only the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail poolside after your meal while you relax in the tropical Whitsunday Lifestyle, or sit back Beachfront watching the Sun Set over the Coral Sea. Reservations are preferred for Lunch and Dinner Bookings. Live Music every Sunday from 1pm

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Trent

Dined 5 days ago

Great service from the moment we arrived which was backed up by amazing food

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

4.6

4.6 (829)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Bridgewater Restaurant's 1st floor dining room offers a river and city view unsurpassed in Townsville

The modern Australian open plan coastal design creates a stylish, relaxed atmosphere inviting you to linger over a lazy lunch or an intimate dinner with family and friends.

Our carefully crafted menu highlights local, seasonal produce with premium quality, authentic ingredients. Combined they form a diverse, modern and flavour focused dining experience.

Botaniq Wine, Gin and Cocktail Bar evolved to share our love of wines and spirits from Australia and around the world.
Wines by the glass are a feature with a wide selection between Bridgewater and Botaniq Bar. Drop in for a Gin before dinner or make a night of it with grazing bar food to share.

Top review

jools

Dined 5 days ago

A truely phanominal experience - from the exceptional wine recommendations, to delicious food - to spectacular surroundings !

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THE DISPENSARY Coffee Kitchen Bar

4.5

4.5 (206)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Mackay City Center

About the restaurant

THE DISPENSARY Coffee · Kitchen · Bar is open from 6am til late. Whether you’re after a morning coffee, breakfast, long lunch or delicious dinner, we’ve got you covered.
Established in 2013, THE DISPENSARY would not be out of place in downtown Manhattan or inner-city Melbourne. Boasting Mackay’s largest wine and whisky collection, and a great selection of boutique beers and cocktails you are sure to find the perfect beverage to suit.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

A catch up with friends and what a great spot. The food was delicious and the cocktails were delicious. Thank you.

Zinc Port Douglas

4.5

4.5 (1713)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Port Douglas

About the restaurant

Zinc is the perfect combination of restaurant & cocktail lounge…relaxed lunch and lounge by day, restaurant and cocktail hotspot by night.

Alfresco or indoor dining offers a sophisticated tropical dining experience, an elegant venue for a romantic dinner or casual catch up with friends. The menu presents fine, contemporary Australian cuisine with a hint of French & Italian flare, utilizing the abundance of fresh local seafood, through to locally grown tropical fruit & vegetables.

With an excellent wine list of over 100 wines, combined with a cocktail & beverage menu which includes 8 beers on tap and some outstanding new age cocktails, there’s something for everyone.

Located just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Four Mile Beach.

Join us from 12pm daily for lunch, dinner & late night lounge.

Top review

Pietro

Dined 7 days ago

We had a sensational experience at Zinc. The service was hands down the best we’ve had in Port Douglas, with the waiter particularly attentive to our children and making modifications to fit our various needs. The food was outstanding and the cocktails delicious. Highly recommended.

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