Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Tropical North Queensland

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy 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!

Bam Pow QLD

4.9

4.9 (139)

$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

Kevin

Dined 4 days ago

Been to Bam Pow on a number of occasions food and service is always excellent

Roots Collective

4.9

4.9 (21)

$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

Erich

Dined on Aug 26, 2024

Outstanding friendly, efficient service and outstanding food. A wonderful place to meet with family and friends for coffee and a meal. Highly recommended.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2564)

$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

Peter

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service were excellent! Chefs even went to the trouble of writing “Happy Anniversary “ in chocolate onto our dessert plate. As the restaurant fills inside the noise level does rise significantly, but not enough to stop us going there. It is just too good!

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.

Eastwoods Dining & Bar

4.8

4.8 (245)

$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

Pensta

Dined 2 days ago

AMAZING as always! Thanks for the great food and service :)

Cape Gloucester Resort Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (178)

$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

Top review

Bel

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Always enjoyable dining here. The prawns are the best ever. We keep coming back for more. The team is always smiley, helpful & courteous. Thank you :)

Ban-Na Thai Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (70)

$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.

Top review

Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Food was fresh and flavourism. Was quick and beautiful. Service was great. professional & friendly. Would definitely return.

Zinc Port Douglas

4.5

4.5 (1712)

$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

NatalieP

Dined 4 days ago

The best food we had in Port Douglas. The steak tartare was by far the best we have ever eaten. The prawn and eye fillet were delicious and everyone else enjoyed the mains and dessert of brownie and cheesecake!

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Jam Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (947)

$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.

Top review

Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Thanks for a fantastic evening! Our table had a great night and loved the food and service.

Coral Sea Pavilion

4.3

4.3 (229)

$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.

The Boutique Wine and Cocktail Bar is open daily from 10am

Social Club (Happy Hour) daily from 3pm to 5pm

Bottomless Mimosas daily from 11:30am to 2pm

Live music every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm

New chef, new menu, new vibe. See you at The Pav!

Top review

Kala

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Absolutely beautiful view of a night time and vibes were so relaxing. Food is next level, we shared the oysters Kilpatrick, pork belly and scallops and the BBQ Seafood. Everybite was mouthwatering and couldn't wait to indulge in the next. Cocktails were absolutely divine. Definitely will be back. Perfect for a girls trip dinner or a romantic setting of even for the family. The staff looked after us very well and were so polite and attentive

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