Cairns Dining
The City of Cairns has an abundance of award winning restaurants, cafes, bistros, coffee shops, diners, pizzerias, pubs and take-aways all within five square blocks of the Cairns Central Business District (CBD). No matter what time of the day or night you want to grab a bite, there will be something open to satisfy your craving.
Many of Cairns best restaurants are found on the Boardwalk at the Pier Shopping Centre, along the Waterfront Esplanade or on Shields Street. Several of the five star resorts in Cairns also offer fabulous restaurants. Cairns is a laid back tropical town so generally casual dress is fine in most restaurants; as long as you have closed in shoes and a sleeved shirt you should be ok.
One of Cairns newest dining options includes a sumptious dinner at the 5 star Shangri-La Hotel including selected Beverages and a Musical comedy show.
There are many coffee shops and cafes scattered throughout the town where you can grab a quick coffee, gourmet foccacia, meat pie or healthy sandwich. These venues are generally very informal so bikinis and board shorts are accepted on the most part. If you find yourself in the city at 2am and are craving a snack you will be delighted by the collection of pizzerias, kebab shops and other miscellaneous eateries that open throughout the night. Along the Esplanade, on Shields Street and on Spence Street you will find these 24 hour food stalls. Just ask any backpacker and they will point you in the right direction.
