Sunny Girls' Recommendations: Best Cairns Restaurants
Hey, foodies! If you're craving a culinary adventure in Cairns, you're in for a treat. We, the Local Cairns Sunny Girls, have scoured the city to bring you the crème de la crème of our favourite dining experiences. From hidden gems to local favourites, these restaurants are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Without further ado, let's dive into our top picks for the best Cairns restaurants.
1. Little Sister
Inspired by the vibrancy and flavours of Asian street food, Little Sister brings traditional ingredients to the table in a deliciously fun way. With amazing Seafood, Asian Fusion & great cocktails.
They offer snacks and smaller plates all the way through to Larger Mains & Dessert with a recommendation for sharing plates
If you hate deciding, they also have a 'Feed me' Option where they send out the Menu favourites.
Bookings? Walk ins welcome, but its recommended to book to secure table
Location: 101 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Contact: (07) 4031 5400
Our Must try Menu Picks: Lobster Rolls, Crispy Rice Betel Leaf, Kingfish Sashimi & Butter Chicken Curry with Roti
2. Miss Chiefs
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery's menu has been created around the ethos of sharing and fun with finesse. A feast of the senses experience, with the excitement of a more casual environment.
An amazing place to stop in for amazing Cocktails and an engaging shared menu
They are located upstairs and have to option to sit both inside their restaurant of out on their balcony.
Bookings? Bookings Essential and are allocated for a standard 1.75 hour sitting but can request for longer
Location: 39-49 Lake Street, Cairns City QLD 4870
Contact: 0411 828 953
Our Must try Menu Picks: Special 'KFC' Korean fried Cauliflower, Pad Thai Spring Rolls, Hiramasa Kingfish Ceviche, Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns, Buffalo Chicken Bites
3. Code
Modern European and middle Eastern Inspired shred Plates with an intimate, sexy space. Its a 15 min drive from the city but definitely worth it. The food is incredible and drinks are no different. A must Visit.
Bookings? Bookings recommended but walk ins welcome.
Location: Cnr Oleander and Bamboo Sts, Holloways Beach, QLD 4870
Contact: 07 4000 6941
Our Must try Menu Picks: Citrus dressed Hiramasa Kingfish, BBQ Tiger Prawns, Cured beef Katsu Sando and Coffin Bay Oysters
4. Piccolo Cucina
If you're feeling like Pizza and Pasta, this is the place for you!
Traditional Italian restaurant in the centre of Cairns Specialising in Handmade pasta, and hand stretched pizza featuring local ingredients and seasonal ingredients
Bookings? Bookings recommended.
Location: 17 Abbott Street, 26-36 Village Lane Cairns, QLD 4870
Contact: 07 4051 5137
Our Must try Menu Picks: Bruschetta, Beef Tartare, Linguine con Funghi Selvatici, Diavola Pizza & Fettucine alla Carbonara & Antipasto
5. Yaya's Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
Looking for your next comfort food? Yaya's is the place for you!
Greek food for lovers of wholesome, comforting food cooked in accordance with the tradition and recipes of dear old grans. Combining a traditional menu where sharing is encouraged and portions are generous.
The flavours of this food are out of this world delicious!
Can't decide what to get? Order their Yaya's Greek Feat including all of best dishes
Bookings? Bookings Essential as they get quite busy
Location: Level 1, Corner Aplin St &, Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
Contact: 07 4031 3033
Our Must try Menu Picks: Mixed Dip Platter, Saganaki, Grilled Calamari, Arni Lemonato, Lamb Souvlaki
