Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Tropical North Queensland

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Tropical North Queensland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bam Pow QLD

4.9

4.9 (153)

$40 and under

Contemporary Asian

Port Douglas

About the restaurant

Modern southeast Asian dishes, handcrafted cocktails, beers on tap and good tunes. Daily Happy Hour 4pm-6pm.

Top review

Sida

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Everything about Bam Pow is exceptional and on point. Our favourite restaurant in Port and surrounds.

A Touch of Salt

4.8

4.8 (2649)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views, sparkling starry night skies, and refreshing breezes of our outdoor balcony, or opt for indoor air-conditioned seating to beat the heat (which can be a must in North Queensland!).

Our restaurant's name, A Touch of Salt, is a play on our family name, Brine. In 2005, we started as a family business, and our family-style approach of offering genuine hospitality and meals designed for conversation has always been the heart of A Touch of Salt. Over the years, we have perfected our restaurant to become one of the best casual fine-dining restaurants in the North.

We take pride in being appreciated by the locals of Townsville as well as travellers from all over Australia.

Top review

Alaistair

Dined 1 day ago

First time dining at ATOS for my wife’s birthday. Everything was absolutely great. All of the staff were wonderful, especially our waitress who made our experience extra special.

Bridgewater Restaurant + Botaniq Bar

4.7

4.7 (866)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Bridgewater Restaurant's 1st floor dining room offers a river and city view unsurpassed in Townsville

The modern Australian open plan coastal design creates a stylish, relaxed atmosphere inviting you to linger over a lazy lunch or an intimate dinner with family and friends.

Our carefully crafted menu highlights local, seasonal produce with premium quality, authentic ingredients. Combined they form a diverse, modern and flavour focused dining experience.

Botaniq Wine, Gin and Cocktail Bar evolved to share our love of wines and spirits from Australia and around the world.
Wines by the glass are a feature with a wide selection between Bridgewater and Botaniq Bar. Drop in for a Gin before dinner or make a night of it with grazing bar food to share.

Top review

Julie-Ann

Dined 1 day ago

We had a lovely night but the corner we sat in was very hot. When I got up to pay it was lovely and cool further into the room

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Experience

5 Course Degustation Menu

Experience

VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER, Friday 14th February

Eastwoods Dining & Bar

4.8

4.8 (294)

$41 to $100

Southeast Asian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

inspired by the traditional tastes & textures of south east asia.
our menu brings you a unique blend of aromats & fresh flavours with the intention to share.
sample a collection of dishes that will excite your senses & arrive at your table as prepared.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent meal! We enjoyed the banquet dinner allowing us to sample many dishes. The fried whole fish looks very interesting and appears a popular choice

Ban-Na Thai Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (87)

$41 to $100

Thai

Mackay City Center

About the restaurant

Ban Na Thai is a small family owned business since 1996. Located in corner of Victoria & MaCalister Streets.
Our Chefs have over 30 years of experiences in Thai cuisine. We are fully licensed, and have varieties of Thai dishes for you to try such as Massaman Curry, Tom Yum Soup, Thai Basil and much more.

Top review

Gwen

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

The best of every thing I will you will be going again

The Andergrove Tavern

4.4

4.4 (11)

$40 and under

Australian

Mackay Harbour

About the restaurant

Located in Andergrove, Mackay. The Grove offers a complete package of great entertainment, restaurant quality food and service in a relaxed welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re a long-time local, a first-timer or visitor to Mackay we look forward to meeting you here, at Mackay’s number one choice for ‘best local’.

Top review

Anthony

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Value for money, not over crowded and able to have a chat.

Coral Sea Pavilion

4.2

4.2 (259)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Airlie Beach

About the restaurant

Coral Sea Pavilion - Coastal Cuisine - Boutique Wine and Cocktail Bar – is located poolside at Coral Sea Resort.

Come and soak in the extraordinary views and enjoy the best seafood in town! Coral Sea Pavilion is open every day, all day to everyone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Boutique Wine and Cocktail Bar is open daily from 10am

Social Club (Happy Hour) daily from 3pm to 5pm

Bottomless Mimosas daily from 11:30am to 2pm

Live music every Saturday from 1pm to 5pm

New chef, new menu, new vibe. See you at The Pav!

Top review

Wendy

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Excellent food , very tasty and excellent service, very polite well maintained clean beautiful restaurant. Lovely resort with stunning views and pool area was immaculate as was the restaurant, very nice place to enjoy our Christmas dinner.

THE DISPENSARY Coffee Kitchen Bar

4.5

4.5 (219)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Mackay City Center

About the restaurant

THE DISPENSARY Coffee · Kitchen · Bar is open from 6am til late. Whether you’re after a morning coffee, breakfast, long lunch or delicious dinner, we’ve got you covered.
Established in 2013, THE DISPENSARY would not be out of place in downtown Manhattan or inner-city Melbourne. Boasting Mackay’s largest wine and whisky collection, and a great selection of boutique beers and cocktails you are sure to find the perfect beverage to suit.

Top review

Luzaan

Dined on 17 Dec 2024

The food was great, the service was amazing and every one was very helpful had a good understanding of the food and gave good recommendations. We sat close to the kitchen and i could see in on how they prepared some of the food and i found that to be very interesting and beautiful to watch. Loved the experience.

Jam Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (978)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Townsville CBD

About the restaurant

Welcome to JAM ,
Enjoy a warm and relaxed dining experience indulging in the tastes of North Queensland . We like to explore our region's seasonal produce and create contemporary cuisine without compromising the purity of flavour.

The JAM menu offers quick bites for a catch up through to our full a la carte selection. We also have a great special luncheon menu which is always popular.

As the sun sets over the CBD and Castle Hill sit back and relax over dinner at one of the window tables or enjoy the views of the river and CBD lights on the terrace. For a romantic dinner we recommend requesting one of the private booths. Try the Shared Experience a delicious and generous selection, great for 2 or more.

Our wine list offers a generous selection of wines ranging from small Australian producers through to stunning international champagne and wines.

Matt and the team look forward to welcoming you soon.

Top review

Leanne

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food and exceptional service. Jam never disappoints. We enjoyed the Lunch special and many cocktails. The food was full of flavour and beautifully presented. Our servers, Sophia and Nicole, were polite, professional and very attentive. Highly recommend.

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Experience

VALENTINE'S DAY at JAM, Friday 14th February

Cape Gloucester Resort Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (197)

$41 to $100

Australian

Hideaway Bay

About the restaurant

Located in the Gloucester Passage overlooking the crystal blue waters of the Whitsundays, Cape Gloucester Resort is a 40-minute drive from Airlie Beach and one of the very few beachfront dining restaurant and accommodation venues on the mainland. Our Restaurant & Bar is Open from 10 am 7 days a week. Every meal is served up with panoramic views of the ocean and the dishes are created using only the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy a cocktail poolside after your meal while you relax in the tropical Whitsunday Lifestyle, or sit back Beachfront watching the Sun Set over the Coral Sea. Reservations are preferred for Lunch and Dinner Bookings. Live Music every Sunday from 1pm

Top review

Juanita

Dined 2 days ago

The thunderstorm had just started when we arrived. They had us seated within minutes and were very prompt with the service. Unfortunately our friends were a little under-whelmed with their meals. They both had the fish and it was overcooked and quite dry. My meal was delicious and my husband was happy with his meal. Thank you for your service. It was a lovely way to spend our New Years Day. Ps. So glad I pre booked.

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