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A Touch of Salt, Townsville, AU-QLD

A Touch of Salt

4.8
4.8
2617 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Asian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:00 am Sun 5:00 am–8:30 am Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 4724 4441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Brine
  • Private party facilities
    With a great location – CBD and waterfront – top quality food and an extensive selection of beverages, our restaurant is a popular function venue.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Brine: (07) 4724 4441
  • Neighbourhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Cross Street
    Stokes Street
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking, Secure Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Terminal (Sturt Street) within 100 meters;Taxi Rank 100m on Stokes Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Overall

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Food

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Service

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Ambience

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Value

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for business meals

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Innovative

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for groups

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Healthy

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for fine wines

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Romantic

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for scenic views

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for special occasions

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Touch of Salt in Townsville offers an "amazing dining experience," complemented by "five-star service." Diners rave about the "fabulous food" and the "attentive" staff. The menu features innovative dishes, including plant-based options, with a charming riverside setting that enhances the experience. It's a "must-visit" for special occasions.

2,617 Reviews
  1. Raymond

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok, food was good. Service fine. will consider again.

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  2. Alison

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a disappointing visit to a touch of salt. At the beginning of the evening- service was great. Entree and starter came out with promptness and wine service was also prompt. Downhill from there. I had to ask for another round of drinks and then we waited probably at least an hour for our main course. In the end we had to ask whether it had been forgotten. As we live on Magnetic Island, we had a time schedule with a ferry to catch, so our main was hastily eaten with no time for dessert or another drink. Food was nice, but my main could’ve been a bit warmer…… with a $200 spend I was expecting better than this.

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  3. Jenny

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Staff, food & service is always excellent. I’m coeliac & I know I can eat safely here without worrying about a gluten hit.

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  4. Andrea

    Tropical QLD

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always amazing food, it just can’t be beaten. We did have to ask for the desert menu after sitting with empty plates for quite a while, but otherwise service was OK. The desserts were so good that we almost ordered an extra one. It’s difficult to find somewhere with such high standards, my favourite place in Townsville.

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  5. Daniel

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even with how picky I am with food. I try everything even food you don’t think you would like and you just do. I will be revisiting.

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  6. Susan

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A Touch of Salt is my favourite restaurant in Townsville. Mark and his team do an outstanding job and work hard to ensure the dining experience is most enjoyable.

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  7. Mandy

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love coming here for special occasions The food is next level

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  8. Steven

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+++ EVERYTHING! Cannot fault this place, is why I love coming back very date night!!! No where compares in this city, this place is heaven on earth.

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  9. Rick

    Tropical QLD

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual, the team at AToS excelled. We loved our evening and the food was delicious !

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  10. Ashleigh

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and night. Thanks guys :).

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FAQs

A Touch of Salt is rated 4.8 stars by 2617 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for A Touch of Salt

86 Ogden Street, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stokes Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:00 am Sun 5:00 am–8:30 am Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Asian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking, Secure Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Terminal (Sturt Street) within 100 meters;Taxi Rank 100m on Stokes Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Brine
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (07) 4724 4441
  • Private party facilities
    With a great location – CBD and waterfront – top quality food and an extensive selection of beverages, our restaurant is a popular function venue.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Brine: (07) 4724 4441
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