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Cairns is a small city in Queensland, Australia. The city is usually a popular gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. There are few well-rated dining options in Cairns, but luckily most are quite affordable.
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- Country: Australia
- State: Queensland
- Governor: Penelope Wensley The Courier-Mail: Queensland Governor Bryce Says Goodbye To Brisbane (July 29, 2008)
- Language spoken: English
- Currency: Australian dollar
- Country code: 61
- Area code: 07
- Time zone: AEST (UTC+10)
- Airport code: CNS World-Airport-codes.com: Cairns (CNS) Australia
- Founded: 1876 Cairns Holiday: Cairns Australia discoverAustralia.com: Cairns Australia Tourism
- City population: 122,731 (2006) Australian Bureau of Statistics: 2006 Census QuickStats: Cairns
- Climate: The Cairns Region has a tropical climate, with hot and humid summers and milder, drier winters. The temperature varies from 14 to 26C (52-78F) in mid-Winter and 24 to 33C (75-91F) in mid-Summer. Cairns Regional Council: Cairns Local Climate & Weather
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Frommer's: Cairns Restaurants
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Official Tourism Site: Food & Wine in Tropical North Queensland
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Cairns & Region Convention Bureau: Cairns Dining & Entertainment
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Cairns High-End Restaurants
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- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Daily specials are big on fresh local seafood, and the regular menu -- which changes often -- lets you devour the Aussie coat of arms in several different ways."
- Fodor's Choice : "Local seafood and native ingredients have top billing at this elegant spot that specializes in bush dining."
- Lonely Planet Selection: "Red Ochre's inventive menu utilises native Australian ingredients and local produce, artfully prepared to pioneer its own culinary genre."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
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|name=Far Horizons |address=1 Veivers Road |city=Palm Cove, Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4879 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4055-3000 |fax=61-7-4059-0166 |url=http://www.angsana.com/gbr/facilities/dining/far_horizons_restaurant__bar.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=angsana+resort+and+spa&near=Palm+Cove+Australia&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=-16.747921,145.670664&spn=0.009493,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Modern Australian }}
- Concierge.com Recommendation : "The wine list is extensive, and the setting romantic: Candlelit tables sit just feet from the shore, flanked by flaming torches and coconut palms."
- Frommer's Recommended: "The service is relaxed and friendly, and the crowd is a mix of guests from this and other nearby resorts."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)
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|name=Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant |address=Cnr Lake & Gatton Streets |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4051-4622 |fax=61-7-4051-4057 |url=http://www.bayvillage.com.au/english/html/bayleaf.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bayleaf&near=cairns,+australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.923643,145.775571&spn=0.009484,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Indonesian }}
- Fodor's Choice : "Dining alfresco under the glow of tiki torches, you can enjoy some of the most delicious, innovative cuisine in North Queensland."
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Cairns Moderate Restaurants
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|name=Perrotta's at the Gallery |address=38 Abbott Street |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4031-5899 |fax= |url=http://www.cairnsregionalgallery.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Perrotta's&near=Cairns+Australia&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=-16.920338,145.779369&spn=0.009484,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Australian }}
- Frommer's Recommended: "The locals flock here for brunch and lunch, particularly on weekends, and you can team it with a visit to the Cairns Regional Art Gallery..."
- Fodor's Review : "Sumptuous breakfasts are served here from 7:30 AM, including French toast with star anise-scented pineapple and lime mascarpone."
- Lonely Planet Selection: "With its fan-cooled balcony, this sophisticated yet breezy place is a big hit with Cairns' chic crowd who savour goat curd and basil oil bruschetta between dips into their newspapers."
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|name=Fishlips Bar & Grill |address=228 Sheridan Street |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4041-1711 |fax= |url=http://www.fishlips.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=fishlips+bar+%26+grill&near=cairns,+australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.909622,145.764885&spn=0.009485,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[C]hef Ian Candy still serving up the innovative seafood dishes that have kept the locals patronizing his restaurant for years."
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|name=Colonies Cafe Bar & Grill |address=117 Williams Esplanade |city=Palm Cove, Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4879 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4055-3058 |fax=61-7-4059-1559 |url=http://www.palmcove.net/colonies/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=117+Williams+Esplanade,+palm+cove,+australia&sll=-16.915678,145.776258&sspn=0.040853,0.026221&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=-16.743636,145.670739&spn=0.004747,0.010042&z=17&iwloc=addr |type=International }}
- Frommer's Recommended: "The atmosphere is simple, and the menu includes loads of inexpensive choices, such as pastas, soups, green chicken curry, and seafood."
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|name=Mangostin's |address=65 The Esplanade |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4031-9888 |fax=61-7-4031-9878 |url=http://www.mangostins.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mangostins&near=Cairns+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.913913,145.777588&spn=0.018969,0.040169&z=15&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}
- Fodor's Review : "Combining traditional Mediterranean and Asian flavors with fresh Australian ingredients, Mangostin's seafood offerings are among the most creative in town."
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|name=The Pier Bar & Grill |address=Pierpoint Road |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4031-4677 |fax= |url=http://www.pierbar.com.au/main.asp |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=The+Pier&near=Cairns+Australia&ie=UTF8&cd=1&ll=-16.916787,145.780721&spn=0.018969,0.040169&z=15&iwloc=E |type=Italian/Pub }}
- Lonely Planet Selection: "For instant popularity, just add water. On the marina and waterfront, Pier is a pacey bar and grill."
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Cairns Affordable Restaurants
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|name=Night Markets Food Court |address=71-75 the Esplanade |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4051-7666 |fax= |url=http://www.nightmarkets.com.au/food.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Night+Markets&near=Cairns+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.916582,145.779347&spn=0.018969,0.040169&z=15&iwloc=A |type=International }}
- Fodor's Review : "The food court in the night owl-friendly Night Markets offers something for every palate, from spicy Malaysian laksa....to meaty kebabs to fried chicken."
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|name=Beethoven Cafe |address=105 Grafton Street |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4051-0292 |fax= |url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/australia/cairns/where-to-eat/113168?list=true |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=&hl=en&geocode=&q=105+Grafton+Street+Cairns+Australia&sll=-16.923315,145.775571&sspn=0.009484,0.020084&ie=UTF8&cd=1&ll=-16.922412,145.775442&spn=0.009484,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Sandwiches }}
- Lonely Planet Selection: "Savoury combos include Buendnerfleisch (air-dried beef, Swiss cheese and gherkin), and you can get creative by inventing your own at this busy and popular spot."
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|name=Lillipad Cafe |address=72 Grafton Street |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4051-9565 |fax= |url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/australia/cairns/where-to-eat/113147?list=true |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=72+Grafton+Street+Cairns+Australia&sll=-16.923643,145.775571&sspn=0.009484,0.020084&ie=UTF8&ll=-16.923028,145.775936&spn=0.009484,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Cafe Food }}
- Lonely Planet Selection: "There's love in the food at Lillipad. Breakfasts are excellent value: the Full Monty is a mammoth fry-up with sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms on toast."
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Cairns Vegetarian Restaurants
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|name=Gaura Nitai's Hare Krishna Restaurant |address=55 Spence Street |city=Cairns |state=QLD |postal_code=4870 |country=Australia |phone=61-7-4031-2255 |fax=61-7-4031-2256 |url=http://www.gauranitai.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=55+Spence+St:+Cairns+Australia&sll=-16.925368,145.775185&sspn=0.035062,0.080338&ie=UTF8&om=1&ll=-16.924116,145.776751&spn=0.009484,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Indian }}
- Lonely Planet Selection: "The Hare Krishnas know how to make a good vegetarian curry and the buffet of goodness is no exception."