1
Salt House
from 5,560 Google reviews.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The food and drink businesses of Cairns
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed food and drink businesses rated 4.0 or better in Cairns, QLD on Town Chorus are Salt House (5,560 Google reviews at 4.3), Dundees on the Waterfront (5,287 Google reviews at 4.6) and Muddy's Cafe (3,572 Google reviews at 4.4).
- Food and drink businesses compared
- 172
- Google reviews
- 102,664
- Median rating
- 4.6
The food and drink businesses of Cairns: the top 50
2
Dundees on the Waterfront
from 5,287 Google reviews.
1 Marlin Pde, Cairns QLD 4870
3
Muddy's Cafe
from 3,572 Google reviews.
174 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
4
Cock & Bull
from 3,571 Google reviews.
6 Grove StPub grub & pool in a down-home venue
5
Indian Brothers Restaurant
from 3,341 Google reviews.
58-70 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
6
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
from 3,187 Google reviews.
Level 1, Corner Aplin St &, Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
7
Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
from 2,443 Google reviews.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
8
Dunwoody's Hotel
from 2,261 Google reviews.
9
Bombay Kitchen – Indian Restaurant Cairns
from 2,133 Google reviews.
62B Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
10
Prawn Star
from 2,078 Google reviews.
Pier Point Road | Marlin Marina, E31 Berth
11
Cairns RSL Club
from 2,064 Google reviews.
115-119 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
12
Hecho En Mexico Cairns
from 2,048 Google reviews.
95-105 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
13
CC's Bar & Grill by Crystalbrook
from 1,890 Google reviews.
14
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
from 1,858 Google reviews.
Shop 9/2 Pier Point Rd
15
Marinades Indian Cuisine
from 1,836 Google reviews.
16
Ochre Restaurant and Catering
from 1,815 Google reviews.
1 Marlin Pde, Cairns QLD 4870
17
NOA Restaurant Cairns
from 1,785 Google reviews.
1 Pyne St, Cairns QLD 4870
18
Hello Harry (The Burger Joint) Cairns
from 1,674 Google reviews.
95-105 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
19
Tha Fish
from 1,600 Google reviews.
Shop G7b/1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
20
Howlin' Jay's
from 1,432 Google reviews.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
21
Lanna Thai Restaurant
from 1,342 Google reviews.
74 Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
22
Grill'd Burgers - Cairns Esplanade
from 1,250 Google reviews.
77 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
23
Piccolo Cucina
from 1,243 Google reviews.
17 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870
24
IMM THAI CAFE
from 1,232 Google reviews.
56-60 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870
25
Wharf ONE Cafe
from 1,189 Google reviews.
Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal Parking, 31 Wharf St, Cairns QLD 4870
26
Caffiend
from 1,143 Google reviews.
72 Grafton St
27
Paper Crane by Crystalbrook
from 1,136 Google reviews.
Ground Floor, 131-141, Esplanade
28
Lillipad Cafe
from 1,127 Google reviews.
29/31 Spence St
29
Piato Mediterranean Restaurant
from 1,075 Google reviews.
1 Pierpoint Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
30
Three Wolves
from 1,057 Google reviews.
32 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870
31
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
from 1,032 Google reviews.
227 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
32
Mi Piace Espresso Bar
from 1,020 Google reviews.
119 Sheridan St, Cairns QLD 4870
33
C'est Bon
from 1,017 Google reviews.
20 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
34
Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook
from 1,003 Google reviews.
Crystalbrook Flynn, Level 1/85 Esplanade
35
Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
from 994 Google reviews.
101 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
36
Guyala Cafe
from 904 Google reviews.
2 Smith St, Cairns QLD 4870
37
Bang & Grind Café Spence St.
from 895 Google reviews.
14 Spence St, Cairns QLD 4870
38
The Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade
from 895 Google reviews.
91 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
39
Waffle On Cairns
from 866 Google reviews.
40
Bellocale Italian Seafood Restaurant
from 780 Google reviews.
62C Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
41
Cairns Burger Cafe
from 777 Google reviews.
15 Aplin St, Cairns QLD 4870
42
Roll’d Cairns Central
from 744 Google reviews.
43
The Roti Shack
from 740 Google reviews.
93 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
44
Corea Corea
from 719 Google reviews.
Orchid Plaza, 58-70 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
45
Candy Cafe Bar
from 707 Google reviews.
70 Grafton St, Cairns QLD 4870
46
Pistacchi
from 683 Google reviews.
64 Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
47
Hungry Wombat
from 666 Google reviews.
Orchid Plaza, 58-70 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
48
Phetyai Thai
from 619 Google reviews.
45 Spence St, Cairns QLD 4870
49
Copper Bar & Grill
from 611 Google reviews.
50
Pete & Paulz Breakfast Bar
from 583 Google reviews.
35 Sheridan St, Cairns QLD 4870
Town Chorus compared 172 food and drink businesses in Cairns, QLD, with 102,664 Google reviews between them. Of these, 166 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 252 reviews.
Of the food and drink businesses compared, the most reviewed is Salt House, with 5,560 Google reviews at 4.3.
How this list is ranked
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.
Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
Questions
- Which food and drink businesses in Cairns, QLD have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed food and drink businesses rated 4.0 or better in Cairns, QLD on Town Chorus are Salt House (5,560 Google reviews at 4.3), Dundees on the Waterfront (5,287 Google reviews at 4.6) and Muddy's Cafe (3,572 Google reviews at 4.4).
- How does Town Chorus rank food and drink businesses in Cairns, QLD?
- Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
- How many food and drink businesses in Cairns, QLD did Town Chorus compare?
- Town Chorus compared 172 food and drink businesses in Cairns, QLD, with 102,664 Google reviews between them. Of these, 166 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 252 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.