Tamarind Restaurant
A two-hatted restaurant inside The Reef Hotel Casino, blending Asian flavors with Australian ingredients for a premier fine dining experience in Cairns.
Located inside The Reef Hotel Casino in the city center, Tamarind claims to be the most awarded restaurant in Cairns, holding two Chef Hats. It serves Modern Australian cuisine with an Asian fusion twist. Signature dishes include cured North Queensland yellowtail kingfish, quail, and crab dishes. A five-course tasting menu is available for AUD 160 per person, with wine pairing for an additional AUD 65. Open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday only. Reservations are required for weekends and peak seasons, and can be made via the official website or by phone. Located just a few minutes' walk from the Esplanade and the Night Markets.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 17:30–21:30 (last orders 21:15); Sun & Mon closed
Nearby sights
- Cairns Esplanade Lagoon
- Rusty's Markets
- Cairns Night Markets
- Cairns Aquarium
- Cairns Botanic Gardens
- Crystal Cascades
- Rainforestation Nature Park
- Barron Gorge & Barron Falls