Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Tropical North Queensland

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining 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 favourite 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 (154)

$A40 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

Krammie

Dined 2 days ago

Great creative vegan food. Even I am not vegan, totally enjoyed it. Highly recommend

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2652)

$A41 to $A100

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

Rick

Dined 2 days ago

Our waiter was attentive and courteous. Food was delicious.

Eastwoods Dining & Bar

4.8

4.8 (296)

$A41 to $A100

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.

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Joy

Dined 3 days ago

We had an amazing meal, food was excellent and our requests for some dishes to be less spicy were acknowledged and food was delicious. Despite being busy, service was attentive and friendly.

Cape Gloucester Resort Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (198)

$A41 to $A100

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

Juanita

Dined 4 days ago

The thunderstorm had just started when we arrived. They had us seated within minutes and were very prompt with the service. Unfortunately our friends were a little under-whelmed with their meals. They both had the fish and it was overcooked and quite dry. My meal was delicious and my husband was happy with his meal. Thank you for your service. It was a lovely way to spend our New Years Day. Ps. So glad I pre booked.

Zinc Port Douglas

4.5

4.5 (1746)

$A41 to $A100

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

Kirsten

Dined 3 days ago

Good was amazing, I had the lamb ragu was delicious hubby had the prawn linguine & friends had the dumplings barramundi & there were no complaints just delicious m.

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Popular dish

Lamb Duo

Popular dish

Tasmanian Salmon Sashimi

Popular dish

Barramundi Fillet

Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns

4.5

4.5 (30)

$A40 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.

Top review

Cassie

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful rooftop view of the logon pool & bay. Quick service with excellent cocktails

Monte's Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (21)

$A40 and under

Australian

Hideaway Bay

About the restaurant

Come and enjoy mouthwatering two and three course sharing menus, or a single meal if you don’t want to share. Vegetarian & gluten free are catered for.
Refreshing drinks are served out on the deck all day, overlooking the stunning turquoise waters of the Whitsundays. Have a glass of wine, cold beer or tasty cocktail.
Open for lunch & dinner. Book your table for a Birthday or anniversary celebration.

Top review

Colin

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing steak and seafood with an incredible view! Cocktails were excellent, especially with a 2-hour Happy Hour

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Experience

*A SEAFOOD FEAST* $190 FEEDS 2/4 PEOPLE

Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill - Airlie Beach

4.3

4.3 (1896)

$A41 to $A100

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, 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.

Top review

Gok

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Great atmosphere and presentation. Keep it goinggg

Coral Sea Pavilion

4.2

4.2 (259)

$A41 to $A100

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

Chris

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Food was delicious, staff friendly and professional.

Lichi Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (54)

$A41 to $A100

Fusion / Eclectic

Port Douglas

About the restaurant

Lichi - Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
Lichi Restaurant is a sophisticated dining experience located in the heart of Port Douglas.
Enjoy alfresco dining or air-conditioned comfort in restaurant and cocktail bar spaces with panoramic views of St. Mary's Church, the Sugar Wharf and the Coral Sea.

Top review

Christine

Dined on Dec 1, 2024

Food was delicious, fabulous service and a shout out to head chef Tony for his creative dishes. Highly recommend

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