#1
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
Read 486 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
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2026 rankings QLD
8 Best Restaurants
in Cairns
Compare the top 8 restaurants in Cairns, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 28 September 2026 · 7,266 reported Google reviews across 8 businesses
See the 8 listings ↓Top 8 Restaurants in Cairns, QLD
1–8 of 8The shortlist
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, Miss Chief Bar & Eatery (4.7 stars from 486 Google reviews), NOA Restaurant Cairns (4.6 stars from 1,824 Google reviews) and Wawawa Izakaya (4.6 stars from 588 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Cairns restaurants ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
NOA Restaurant Cairns
Read 1,824 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#3
Wawawa Izakaya
Read 588 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#4
Vitalia's Italian Restaurant
Read 1,898 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#5
Guerrilla Cairns
Read 553 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#6
Bushfire Flame Grill
Read 1,390 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#7
The Cotton Club
Read 493 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#8
Chop Chop Kitchen
Read 34 reviewsReputation score: 73/100
265-269 Lake St, Cairns North Queensland 4870
0485 565 221Showing 8 of 8 businesses. This ranking covers our Cairns listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about restaurants in Cairns
LocalLocal's Cairns capture includes 8 restaurants with 7,266 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars, backed by a median of 570.5 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about restaurants in Cairns and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Cairns restaurants ranking?
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Miss Chief Bar & Eatery (4.7 stars from 486 Google reviews); NOA Restaurant Cairns (4.6 stars from 1,824 Google reviews); Wawawa Izakaya (4.6 stars from 588 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are restaurants in Cairns ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for restaurants in Cairns?
The 8 restaurants captured for Cairns hold 7,266 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars and the median review count is 570.5. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 28 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.