1
Salt House
from 5,560 Google reviews.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The restaurants of Cairns
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed restaurants rated 4.0 or better in Cairns, QLD on Common Praise are Salt House (5,560 Google reviews at 4.3), Indian Brothers Restaurant (3,341 Google reviews at 4.5) and Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (3,187 Google reviews at 4.8).
- Restaurants compared
- 51
- Google reviews
- 52,451
- Median rating
- 4.6
The restaurants of Cairns: the top 50
2
Indian Brothers Restaurant
from 3,341 Google reviews.
58-70 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
3
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
from 3,187 Google reviews.
Level 1, Corner Aplin St &, Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
4
Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
from 2,443 Google reviews.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
5
Bombay Kitchen – Indian Restaurant Cairns
from 2,133 Google reviews.
62B Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
6
Prawn Star
from 2,078 Google reviews.
Pier Point Road | Marlin Marina, E31 Berth
7
Hecho En Mexico Cairns
from 2,048 Google reviews.
95-105 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
8
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
from 1,858 Google reviews.
Shop 9/2 Pier Point Rd
9
NOA Restaurant Cairns
from 1,785 Google reviews.
1 Pyne St, Cairns QLD 4870
10
Hello Harry (The Burger Joint) Cairns
from 1,674 Google reviews.
95-105 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
11
Tha Fish
from 1,600 Google reviews.
Shop G7b/1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
12
Howlin' Jay's
from 1,432 Google reviews.
1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
13
Lanna Thai Restaurant
from 1,342 Google reviews.
74 Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
14
Grill'd Burgers - Cairns Esplanade
from 1,250 Google reviews.
77 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
15
Piccolo Cucina
from 1,243 Google reviews.
17 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870
16
IMM THAI CAFE
from 1,232 Google reviews.
56-60 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870
17
Paper Crane by Crystalbrook
from 1,136 Google reviews.
Ground Floor, 131-141, Esplanade
18
Piato Mediterranean Restaurant
from 1,075 Google reviews.
1 Pierpoint Rd, Cairns QLD 4870
19
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
from 1,032 Google reviews.
227 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
20
C'est Bon
from 1,017 Google reviews.
20 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
21
Flynn's Italian by Crystalbrook
from 1,003 Google reviews.
Crystalbrook Flynn, Level 1/85 Esplanade
22
The Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade
from 895 Google reviews.
91 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
23
Bellocale Italian Seafood Restaurant
from 780 Google reviews.
62C Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
24
Roll’d Cairns Central
from 744 Google reviews.
25
The Roti Shack
from 740 Google reviews.
93 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
26
Corea Corea
from 719 Google reviews.
Orchid Plaza, 58-70 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
27
Pistacchi
from 683 Google reviews.
64 Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
28
Hungry Wombat
from 666 Google reviews.
Orchid Plaza, 58-70 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
29
Phetyai Thai
from 619 Google reviews.
45 Spence St, Cairns QLD 4870
30
Wawawa Izakaya
from 571 Google reviews.
92 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
31
Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns
from 569 Google reviews.
59-63 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
32
La Fettuccina Restaurant
from 567 Google reviews.
41 Shields St, Cairns QLD 4870
33
Tamarind Restaurant
from 551 Google reviews.
35 Wharf St, Cairns QLD 4870
34
Tokyo Don (Tokyo Dumpling)
from 542 Google reviews.
46 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
35
KOI Bar & Restaurant
from 514 Google reviews.
53-57 Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870
36
Tia's Cafe
from 514 Google reviews.
227 Sheridan St, Cairns QLD 4870
37
Yum Sing Cairns Restaurant
from 510 Google reviews.
183 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
38
Poemphun Thai
from 510 Google reviews.
343 Sheridan St, Cairns QLD 4870
39
Elixir Music House
from 305 Google reviews.
92 Abbott St, Cairns QLD 4870
40
Four Cinq
from 279 Google reviews.
20 Lake St, Cairns QLD 4870
41
FINN FINN
from 259 Google reviews.
136-140 Sheridan St, Cairns QLD 4870
42
Ela Modern Bistro
from 243 Google reviews.
The Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights - Studio Hotel Room, Waterfront Dinning, 8/1 Marlin Parade
43
The Vine Room Waterfront Restaurant and Bar
from 229 Google reviews.
44
Jenny's Chinese Kitchen
from 217 Google reviews.
82 Grafton St, Cairns QLD 4870
45
Blue Lagoon Bar
from 214 Google reviews.
46
Skewers Lover
from 162 Google reviews.
Night Market, 103/60 Abbott St
47
Indian Crave
from 114 Google reviews.
Night Markets, Shop -7/71-75 Esplanade
48
Sails
from 99 Google reviews.
34a The Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
49
Chef Link Hospitality Supplies and Catering Equipment
from 99 Google reviews.
50
The Shamwok
from 51 Google reviews.
Common Praise compared 51 restaurants in Cairns, QLD, with 52,451 Google reviews between them. Of these, 51 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 719 reviews.
Of the restaurants 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 restaurants in Cairns, QLD have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed restaurants rated 4.0 or better in Cairns, QLD on Common Praise are Salt House (5,560 Google reviews at 4.3), Indian Brothers Restaurant (3,341 Google reviews at 4.5) and Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (3,187 Google reviews at 4.8).
- How does Common Praise rank restaurants 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 restaurants in Cairns, QLD did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 51 restaurants in Cairns, QLD, with 52,451 Google reviews between them. Of these, 51 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.6 from a median of 719 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.