Palm Cove Restaurants
Beach Almond (Licensed)
145 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 12pm to 10pm 7 days a week
An evening to remember! Enjoy beautifully presented modern Asian seafood cuisine, excellent service and water views to die for especially on a full moon evening. Speciality is seafood and we highly recommend the Chilli Mud Crab.
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Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1908
Reef House Restaurant (Licensed)
99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove, QLD
Open daily | Breakfast 6.30am – 10am | Lunch 12pm - 3pm | Dinner 6pm - 9pm
The Reef House Restaurant has been regarded as one of Cairns' finest restaurants for many years. It combines a fabulous Location with impeccable service and fine food. Dining here is a wonderful treat and you won't be disappointed. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Reef House Restaurant is a popular upmarket venue for intimate gatherings of all sizes and attracts a diverse range of discerning clientele from around the world.
The experienced service team provides attentive yet unobtrusive assistance, with astute recommendations at the ready if required. Flexible, stylish catering is available for small groups such as Conferences, incentives and Weddings.
Another option is the Poolside Café. Situated alongside a pristine blue pool and cascading waterfall, this is a lovely sheltered area surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Open daily for lunch, it can also be used for private functions such as gourmet barbecues, formal farewell dinners and cocktail parties.
Reservations
Phone 07 4080 2600
Nu Nu Restaurant (Licensed)
1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove
Trading Hours:
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Breakfast 7.00am to 11.30am
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Lunch 11.30am to 4.00pm
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Dinner 5.00pm to late
Multi-award winning Nu Nu Restaurant, is located at the Alamanda Resort Palm Cove the only true beachfront location.
The 169 seat restaurant looks over the palm fringed beaches and Coral Sea, the perfect tropical dining experience.
Chef Nick Holloway (ex-Head Chef Pearl Melbourne), creates menus inspired by his world travels and Australia's diverse multicultural influences, with fabulous local seafood and fresh produce grown on the Cairns Highlands, the dishes will not dissapoint.
Whether it is a romantic dinner for two on the beach or a relaxed get together with friends, this restaurant offers superb dining and the best views in Palm Cove.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1880
Vivo Bar and Grill (Licensed)
49 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove 4879
Open 7.00am to 11.00pm daily
Vivo Bar and Grill is an award winning Italian Restaurant.
If you are a fan of Italian cuisine then make sure to dine at this lovely restaurant.
Vivo Bar and Grill showcases a pristine position on the waterfront at one of North Queensland's most picturesque beaches, Palm Cove.
The restaurant boasts an exciting, upbeat and unrivalled modern contemporary style that will leave you breathless.
Vivo Bar and Grill is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The restaurant proudly serves Genovese coffee and exotic handcrafted cocktails throughout the day.
A true taste of the tropics as you enjoy the exhilarating views across to Double Island and out to the Coral Sea.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 0944
Portofino Pizzeria and Restaurant
Shop 3/41 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove 4879
Open 7am - 10pm 7 days
Portofino is located at the south end of the Esplanade overlooking the Coral Sea.
Great location and great Iitalian and European food: soft shell crab, woodfired pizzas, gnocchi, chicken Reginella and so much more.
The drinks menu has everyone catered for with cocktails such as Sangria and Chilli Margarita, wines and classic European beers
Reservations
Phone 0428 774 009
Palm Cove is blessed with some of the finest restaurants in all of Tropical North Queensland. Take a stroll along the beachfront at Palm Cove at approximately 7pm on any night and you’ll sense aromatic flavours flowing from the fine dining restaurants.
The choice is dazzling. From Thai to contemporary Australian food, Palm Cove is a diner’s delight. Palm Cove is located in a region renowned for its wonderful seafood, plucked from the ocean mere miles away. The high-calibre restaurants serve the freshest and highest quality catch cooked to perfection.
Other Restaurants In Palm Cove
If you feel like a more relaxed dining experience without needing to get dressed up in your fine garb, Palm Cove also features a number of fish and chips shops where you can grab traditional Aussie Beach food wrapped in paper.
Lie on the sand and tuck into the quintessential tropical dinner: fish and chips.
Sometimes the best dining is experienced under the stars while listening to the ocean gently lap at the beach.
Choc Dee Thai Restaurant & Takeaway (Licensed)
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open Tue – Sun 6pm – 10pm
Choc Dee offers relaxed dining overlooking the beach.
This is an authentic Thai experience and is one of the more affordable restaurants along the strip.
This restaurant is located in front of Peppers Beach Club and Spa Palm Cove.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 2533
Coffee Haven (Licenced)
Shop 4/139 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 7.00am to 7.00pm daily
Snacks, juices, smoothies and milshakes, barista coffees and great cooked to order food (scrumptious burgers...)
Open for breakfast, lunch, coffees and drinks..
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 0082
Deli aDrift
2 Veivers Road, Palm Cove
Open 7am for breakfast and lunch
For casual breakfast or lunchtime dining, head to Deli aDrift located at the south end of Palm Cove, just around the corner in Veivers Rd.
Sit in air-conditioned comfort, or take in the beautiful sea views from the outside tables and breakfast bar.
Fresh bread, croissants and rolls are available daily, as are the wraps, sandwiches and toasted focaccias prepared freshly at lunchtime.
Tropical fruit salad is made daily.
There is a wide selection of antipasto, continental cheeses and cold meats. We offer a range of gluten free products, local bio-dynamic yoghurt, and ready to heat meals perfect for dinner in your apartment.
If you are after a light snack, we have a very tempting selection in the cake counter — the lemon tart is the most popular!
Why not try some with coffee made from locally grown coffee beans.
Owners Vicki and John Astle and their staff will make you feel most welcome.
Reservations
Phone 07 4055 3354
El Greco Greek Taverna (Licenced)
Palm Cove Shopping Village, 117 Williams Esplanade
Open 5pm 'til late daily
While enjoying some authentic Greek cuisine, including dips, seafood, char grill and vegetarian dishes, listen to the sounds of Bouzouki and waves crashing into the shore.
Friday and Saturday enjoy a night with belly dancing and Zorba dancing.
Reservations
Phone 07 4055 3703
Il Forno Restaurant & Pizzeria (BYO & Licenced)
Palm Cove Shopping Village, 117 Williams Esplanade
Open 3pm 'til late daily
Il Forno has fabulous Italian style food that is reasonably priced and overlooks the Coral Sea.
It is well known by the locals for the best pizzas this side of Cairns. Takeaways are also available.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1666
Palm Cove Tavern (Licenced)
24 Veivers Road, Palm Cove
Open Lunch 11.30am to 2.30pm | Dinner 5.30pm to 9.00pm daily
The Palm Cove Tavern offers bistro bar dining with a choice of indoor or al fresco dining.
With affordable prices, the Palm Cove Tavern is a great place to take the kids with a secure playground area and huge meals featuring steak, chicken, seafood and much more. The restaurant area opens for breakfast for a casual dining option.
The Palm Cove Tavern also offers a gaming lounge and the only TAB Facilities in Palm Cove.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1339
Petes’ Place
73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 7am – 7pm daily
A great little beachfront takeaway store, perfect for a quick lunch or refreshment with Fish & Chips, Burgers, ice creams and cold drinks.
The store has a few tables and chairs out the front to enjoy a hardy meal right on the beachfront. The takeaway aspect allows meals to be enjoyed whilst sitting in the soft sand taking in the picturesque scenery of Palm Cove.
Small convenience store attached selling cold drinks, ice drinks, sunscreen and a few beach essentials.
Phone Orders
Phone 07 4055 3088
Nanuks Ice Cream Van
North end of the Esplanade near the jetty, Palm Cove
Open 7am – 7pm daily
Nanuk's Palm Cove is a mobile Beach Kiosk located next to the Palm Cove Jetty, providing cold drinks, ice cream, hot dogs and hot chips to visitors and locals.
They also do fishing rod hire and sell baits so you can catch your own dinner.
Kushi-Yakitori Bar & Japanese Restaurant
73 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 5.00pm to 10.00pm daily
This is the only Japanese restaurant in Palm Cove (located upstairs from Pete's Place).
Kushi-Yakitori Bar & Restaurant was voted one of the top 10 restaurants in Palm Cove.
Dine inside or on the terrace overlooking the beach and the Esplanade.
Jack and Shanan's
41 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open from 6.30am to 10.00pm daily
Jack and Shanan's opened in 2015 and is now a Palm Cove favourite attracting locals as well as visitors to Tropical North Queensland.
Conveniently located on the Esplanade they are open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We highly recommend the Tapas menu (from 4.00pm to 6.00pm)... perfect for sharing with family and friends
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1852
Chill Cafe
Shop 1, 41 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 6am till late Mon-Sun
This is the place to go to relax and enjoy great Australian modern cuisine while sipping cocktails, wines or beers.
With the Coral Sea at your feet this is the perfect location to watch life go by.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner it is always a good time to go to Chill Cafe.
Reservations
Phone 0439 361 122
La Mesa (Licenced)
123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 6:30am – 9:30pm daily
Lime and Pepper is the signature restaurant at Peppers Beach Club and Spa and offers contemporary al fresco dining in elegant surroundings, specialising in modern Australian cuisine and featuring a romantic setting perfect for a romantic dinner.
Picture yourself on the deck at Lime and Pepper overlooking the beautiful Palm Cove Beach.
A tantalising sip of a tropical cocktail invigorates the senses and accentuates the calm of your surroundings.
The aroma of finely prepared cuisine builds anticipation that is satisfied with the first mouthful. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
The Lobby Bar is situated conveniently in the open air lobby of Peppers Beach Club and Spa; this is a great place to meet friends and relax with a cocktail before dinner.
Gaze out over the Palm Cove beach and the Coral Sea beyond.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 9200
Temple of Taste (Licenced)
Outdoor Terrace Restaurant, Triton St, Palm Cove
Open 6:30am – 10am & 6pm - late daily
Dine under the stars on the terrace and enjoy the temperate tropical nights.
Seasonal trends are captured by the contemporary menu, ensuring you will be treated to the finest catch of the day, the choicest cut of meat and an exciting array of the region's unique tropical fruits and vegetables.
Open daily for Breakfast with your choice of buffet or a la carte, and reopens again for Dinner from 6pm.
Lunch can be served at the relaxed Lagoon Bar by the pool.
Temple of Taste is located within the Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 9600
The Surf Club Palm Cove
135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open:
Breakfast Buffet: Sun 8.00am to 11.00am - Lunch: Mon to Sun 11.30am to 4.00pm - Dinner: Mon to Sun 5.00pm to 8.30pm - Late Night Menu: Mon to Sun 8.30pm till late
Whether you are after breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a venue for your next event, the Surf Club Palm Cove is sure to meet your needs and tantalise your senses.
Relax and enjoy the beauty of the tropics on our outside deck overlooking Palm Cove beach and Double Island, or sit back in the fully-air-conditioned inside dining room, gaming area and bar.
We pride ourselves on being family friendly and affordable and offer $17.50 daily specials as well as $4.75 kids meals between the hours of 5-6pm – we will even include a free icy pole and drink to keep the little ones happy!
Palm Cove Entertainment
Whether it’s a quiet romantic night on the town or a big night with a group of friends, Palm Cove has entertainment options suitable for everyone.
For a great night out in Palm Cove there are many options for live entertainment or for a quiet relaxing drink under the stars. There are a range of activities happening from salsa nights, to a chilled glass of fine Australian wines.
Take a peek below at the Entertainment options Palm Cove has to offer.
Rattle "N" Hum (Licenced)
119–121 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open 7.00am till late 7 days a week
Rattle N Hum features a large selection of Australian and imported beer, wines and spirits.
Why not try a night out?
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 2000
The Surf Club Palm Cove
135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove
Open:
Breakfast Buffet: Sun 8.00am to 11.00am - Lunch: Mon to Sun 11.30am to 4.00pm - Dinner: Mon to Sun 5.00pm to 8.30pm - Late Night Menu: Mon to Sun 8.30pm till late.
Whether you are after breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a venue for your next event, the Surf Club Palm Cove is sure to meet your needs and tantalise your senses.
Relax and enjoy the beauty of the tropics on our outside deck overlooking Palm Cove beach and Double Island, or sit back in the fully-air-conditioned inside dining room, gaming area and bar.
We pride ourselves on being family friendly and affordable and offer $17.50 daily specials as well as $4.75 kids meals between the hours of 5-6pm – we will even include a free icy pole and drink to keep the little ones happy!
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1244 or Email
Palm Cove Tavern (Licenced)
26 Veivers Road, Palm Cove
Open Sun to Thu 10.00am to 12.00am, Fri to Sat 10.00am to 2.00am.
Try your luck at the pokies or a game of Keno or even a bet at the TAB.
Get a group together and watch the weekend football on the big screens, indoors or undercover outside.
Reservations
Phone 07 4059 1339
