Cairns Restaurant Tips by grkboiler

Restaurant Name: Yanni's Greek Taverna

This has been voted one of the best restaurants in Cairns in the past and it is easy to see why. The food is magnificent and the courtyard setting is authentic Greek. Unfortunately, I had to sit inside because it was packed.

Yanni's is open daily from 6 PM - late. Some nights have a belly dancer performing.

Favorite Dish: I ate moussaka and warm rice pudding with cinnamon for dessert. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (07) 4041 1500
Address: Corner of Aplin & Grafton
Directions: Walk down Aplin St. away from the water.
Website: http://www.yanni.cairns.net.au/

Restaurant Name: Fetta's

Fetta's is a Greek restaurant with good seafood. It has a nice authentic Greek setting and was fairly quiet when I went.

Favorite Dish: I had kalamari with a shot of ouzo. The kalamari was cooked perfectly, and the ouzo went down smooth.

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Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 07 4051 6966
Address: 70 Abbott Street

Restaurant Name: ???? located at Pier Marketplace

Forgive me for not remembering the name of this place, but it is located on the 2nd floor of the Pier Marketplace, and has views overlooking the ocean.

Favorite Dish: All you can eat for a decent price. I think it cost me about AU$20. They had prawns, shellfish, many varieties of fish, crabs, and sides such as chips and salad.

Of course, when you eat at a buffet, the food quality isn't as good as it would be when its cooked especially for you, but it was good enough.

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Theme: Seafood
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Pier Marketplace, 2nd floor

Restaurant Name: Food Court

For a quick and inexpensive bite to eat, there is a food court on The Esplanade located near the Night Markets and all the hostels. When I was there, there was Chinese, fish & chips, burgers, pizza, and Middle-Eastern.


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Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter

Restaurant Name: Rattle 'N' Hum

Rattle 'N' Hum is an American/English style pub with cheap meals. It has a good atmosphere and nice waitresses. It is a good place for lunch, and a fun place to hang out at night.

Favorite Dish: I had a sandwich and chips. It cost about AU$12 for my entire meal and drinks.

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (07) 40313011
Address: 67 The Esplanade
Directions: Next to the International Hostel
Website: http://www.cairnsdining.com/venue_85464