Diners' Choice: Good for business meals restaurants in Tropical North Queensland

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for business meals 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!

Bam Pow QLD

4.9

4.9 (171)

$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.

Top review

Fabrizia

Dined 3 days ago

Always enjoy a visit to bam pow, staff are lovely and very attentive. Food is fresh and super tasty! Thoroughly recommend

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2702)

$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.

Top review

Phil

Dined 6 days ago

Food was absolutely incredible. Service was top notch. Highly recommend.

Eastwoods Dining & Bar

4.8

4.8 (335)

$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.

Top review

David

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience at Eastwoods, lovely helpful staff and beautifully presented tasty food, every dish was absolutely delicious!

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Mother's Day Seafood Lunch

Ban-Na Thai Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (104)

$41 to $100

Thai

Mackay Harbour

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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Melissa

Dined on Apr 11, 2025

Really delicious food. Restaurant was packed so definitely need a reservation.

Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns

4.6

4.6 (41)

$40 and under

Australian

Cairns CBD

About the restaurant

Welcome to Oak & Vine Cairns, the city's newest addition to the dining scene. Perched atop Oaks Cairns Hotel, our rooftop restaurant invites you to experience modern Australian cuisine. Indulge in small plates or hearty mains prepared with the most seasonal local produce. As the sun sets over the Coral Sea, the terrace transforms into a lively cocktail bar mixing inventive signature cocktails and pouring fine wines, craft beers and a selection of Artisan botanical gins with spicy tonics. Whether you’re local or a visitor - sit back, relax and soak in some of the best ocean views and terrace dining Cairns has to offer.

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Carol

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

I had the lamb curry with rice. It was very delicious

THE DISPENSARY Coffee Kitchen Bar

4.5

4.5 (228)

$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

Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

Service was great , quality of the food was great, prices are up there but still reasonable. A very enjoyable evening with the family. Thank you.

Jam Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (1009)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Welcome to JAM ,
Enjoy a warm and relaxed dining experience indulging in the tastes of North Queensland . We like to explore our region's seasonal produce and create contemporary cuisine without compromising the purity of flavour.

The JAM menu offers quick bites for a catch up through to our full a la carte selection. We also have a great special luncheon menu which is always popular.

As the sun sets over the CBD and Castle Hill sit back and relax over dinner at one of the window tables or enjoy the views of the river and CBD lights on the terrace. For a romantic dinner we recommend requesting one of the private booths. Try the Shared Experience a delicious and generous selection, great for 2 or more.

Our wine list offers a generous selection of wines ranging from small Australian producers through to stunning international champagne and wines.

Matt and the team look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Chloe

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely incredible food, reasonably priced for the amount of food you received when ordering the Shared Experience for 2. It was delicious, every plate with gorgeous individual tastes and ingredients! 12/10

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.4

4.4 (1919)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

Set right on the water, Northerlies is Airlie’s favourite beach bar offering a unique experience filled with island vibes, casual brasserie-style dining, spacious event areas, creative cocktails, and plenty of beach for the kids to explore. Their free courtesy bus runs 7 days a week offering private pick-ups from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale & Jubilee Pocket. Book your next event and celebrate beach-side.

The Brasserie kitchen is open 7 days. Lunch is served from 12:00pm- 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm-8:30pm (Fri & Sat) then 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Sun - Thu), with our 'smalll bites' options available all day. The weekend Beach Kitchen is open on for dinner on Fridays, lunch & dinner on Saturdays, plus lunch on Sundays. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed as we are located on a wildlife reserve.

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Anne

Dined 5 days ago

We enjoyed several Tapas at an indoor table and then had a few drinks outside. Top spot to experience.

Coral Sea Pavilion

4.3

4.3 (266)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

Coral Sea Pavilion - Coastal Cuisine - Boutique Wine and Cocktail Bar is located poolside at Coral Sea Resort. Come and soak in the extraordinary views and enjoy the best seafood in town!

Coral Sea Pavilion is open every day, all day, to everyone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Boutique Wine and Cocktail Bar: Open daily from 10am
Social Club (Happy Hour): Daily from 3pm to 5pm
Bottomless Mimosas: Daily from 11:30am to 2pm
Live DJ: Every Saturday from 2pm to 6pm
Live Acoustic Performer: Every Sunday from 2pm to 6pm
Special Menus | Monday - Thursday | 11:30am - 4pm
Mondays: Brews & Burgers
Tuesdays: Margaritas & Tacos
Wednesdays: Moscow Mules & Wicked Wings
Thursdays: Handpicked Wines & Half-Price Oysters
New chef, new menu, new vibe. See you at The Pav!

*Dinner service times may vary during slower periods. Final seating times are managed based on bookings and overall demand—please ensure you make a reservation.

Top review

Joanne

Dined on Mar 15, 2025

Food was fabulous. Seafood dishes were perfection and steak was cooked exactly as ordered. Staff were attentive and interactions were enjoyable. Had a great time, definitely recommend.

Rare Bar and Grill

4.2

4.2 (37)

$41 to $100

Steakhouse

Mackay Harbour

About the restaurant

At Rare Bar & Grill, we’re all about creating unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of Mackay.

Focusing on premium Australian beef, seafood, and locally sourced produce, our menu offers an array of succulent steaks cooked to perfection, complemented by fresh seafood and seasonal sides.
Whether you're savouring one of our signature cocktails or indulging in an extravagant glass of bubbles, our bar adds a sophisticated touch to every meal.

Join us for lunch or dinner, and soak in the elegant atmosphere, whether you're seated roadside or in our stylish indoor dining space.
We offer a mix of casual fine-dining options, from hearty steaks to seafood and pasta, making us the perfect spot for any special occasion or a night out with friends.

Book a table for an extraordinary dining experience or inquire about our Upper Deck for private events.

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Ela

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and even better service! Staff are always friendly and gets all the other staff to come out to sing happy birthday with a cake and bubble gun. This is orr favourite place for a good steak and to celebrate birthdays, i've been 3 x in one month! Although the last 2 times we went with my girlfriends it was hot (temperature) that we were fanning ourselves. The second time, one of the girls even brought a hand fan. We were seated at the booth. Both times we told the staff about the issue. Hopefully the aircon works better next time.

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STEAK & WINE $49 | Wednesdays

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