Can you smell it? That delicious aroma of the beef charring and sizzling on the hot plate. The perfect balance of salty and smoky flavors, ready to tantalize your taste buds.
If you’re in Cairns and looking for a steak like no other, you’ve come to the right place!
In these top 10 best steaks in Cairns, we have listed all of the local favorites that you should try:
“Very attentive service, pricey food – but well worth it for the atmosphere and quality. Food was stunning and decent portion sizes!” (Google Review)
CC’s Bar & Grill Cairns by Crystalbrook
CC’s Bar and Grill is a fine dining restaurant that draws inspiration from Crystalbrook Station and the ruggedness of the Australian outback to redefine traditional steak houses.
Address: Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel Ground Floor A, 163 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
“Cannot fault the food at all. I just thought it was a bit pricey for a steak and a bit of bone marrow. Maybe ad some seasonal veg or fries with the meal. Also, the Mac and cheese have to be one of the best I’ve ever eaten, and I’ve had a few Mac and cheeses, ha!” (Google Review)
Piato Cairns Restaurant
Piato has already claimed the prize as 2nd best restaurant in Far North Queensland, as voted by the Australian Culinary Federation. It is an award-winning restaurant with truly superior Mediterranean home cuisine flavors.
Voted as Traveler’s Choice 2021 by Tripadvisor.
Address: The Pier, 1 Pierpoint Road Shop G4A, The Pier Marina, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Recommended menu: Seafood platter, New York strip loin
Website: http://www.piatocairns.com/
Reviews:
“Superb seafood platter and coral trout. Generous servings and beautifully presented. The creme Broulee and lemon tart desserts were magnificent. Highly recommended.” (Google Review)
Salt House
Salt House is a chic seafront Modern Australian menu with seafood and grill and a lantern-lit bar. Great marina view.
Voted as Traveler’s Choice 2021 by Tripadvisor.
Address: Marina Point, 6/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
“AMAZING we took our days catches fresh from the boat to the chef, and he created an amazing array and cooked the fish in many different ways! The whole family agreed that from all of the meals we’ve gotten from restaurants, this trip this one was truly the highlight and set the bar high! Thank you so much to the whole team at this amazing restaurant for providing us an unforgettable experience ????” (Google Review)
The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club is a cosmopolitan restaurant and bar by day and an intimate cocktail venue by night. The juicy steaks are famous for dinner, and many a shared plate of salt and pepper calamari or mini lamb koftas is consumed over drinks.
Address: 24 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
“This place was so accommodating – we had a party of 14. We turned up and didn’t have a reservation – they accommodated us with no worries. The service was impeccable, and the food was amazing – the tandoori chicken salad was delicious. Can’t fault this place, thank you” (Google Review)
Dundee’s on the Waterfront
Dundee’s is a steak, seafood, and Australian sampler plate with crocodile and kangaroo, served by the waterfront.
There are two Dundee’s in Cairns: on the Waterfront and at the Cairns Aquarium.
Voted as Traveler’s Choice 2021 by Tripadvisor.
Address: The Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights, 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
“Amazing seafood. We had a seat out the front with an amazing view. Service was very friendly and professional.Tracy looked after the table and did a wonderful job. If you are ever in cairns. This place is a must!! Def be back” (Google Review)
Hog’s Breath Cafe
Hog’s Breath is a burger, pasta, and a signature prime rib dish in a casual steakhouse chain with a saloon bar.
Address: 39 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
“Service was super friendly. Hog’s, in general is kid-friendly but the servers are so welcoming here at this location. Really had such a good night dining with our family (which can be hard sometimes with a toddler). Of course the food was tasty- but truthfully, I go to hogs because I always find the servers so nice, which makes a difference!” (Google Review)
Steak Restaurant Cairns Esplanade
Vivaldis Restaurant
Voted as Traveler’s Choice 2021 by Tripadvisor.
Address: 53-57 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
“Great place to eat. Good portions and reasonably priced. Didn’t have to wait long either considering it was pretty busy.” (Google Review)
About Cairns – Queensland
Cairns is a city in the Australian state of Queensland located on the east coast. It is one of Australia’s sunniest cities and has a tropical climate all year round.
This city also has lush rainforests with plenty to explore, from wildlife viewing to hiking trails, perfect for those who love the outdoors. It is the gateway to Queensland’s most famous natural attractions, including the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
The city has a population of just over 150,000 residents who call it home year-round. It’s not uncommon for tourists to travel there during their Australian vacation or even relocate permanently.
You’ll find plenty of restaurants, hotels, and festivals in Cairns that cater to tourists and locals.
