#1
Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar
Read 3,339 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
Level 1, Corner Aplin St &, Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870
(07) 4031 3033yayashellenickitchen.com.auChange service or location
2026 rankings QLD
25 Best Restaurants
in Cairns CBD
Compare the top 25 restaurants in Cairns CBD, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 28 September 2026 · 34,969 reported Google reviews across 25 businesses
See the 25 listings ↓Top 25 Restaurants in Cairns CBD, QLD
1–25 of 25The shortlist
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (4.8 stars from 3,339 Google reviews), KOI Bar & Restaurant (4.8 stars from 560 Google reviews) and FINN FINN (4.8 stars from 283 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Cairns CBD restaurants ranking.
The score describes the public review record. Read recent reviews and confirm the job with the business before booking.
#2
KOI Bar & Restaurant
Read 560 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#3
FINN FINN
Read 283 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#4
Hecho En Mexico Cairns
Read 2,193 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#5
Bellocale Italian Seafood Restaurant
Read 798 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#6
Pistacchi
Read 722 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#7
The Vine Room Waterfront Restaurant and Bar
Read 360 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#8
Ela Modern Bistro
Read 263 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
The Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights - Studio Hotel Room, Waterfront Dinning, 8/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870
(07) 4041 0718elacairns.com.au#9
Dundees on the Waterfront
Read 5,676 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#10
Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse
Read 2,498 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#11
The Chambers
Read 1,098 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#12
C'est Bon French Restaurant Cairns
Read 1,070 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#13
Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Read 1,053 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#14
Yum Sing Cairns Restaurant
Read 531 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#15
Yama Zaru Izakaya
Read 430 reviewsReputation score: 96/100
#16
Ochre Restaurant and Catering
Read 1,844 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
Harbour Lights Boardwalk, 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City Queensland 4870
(07) 4051 0100ochrerestaurant.com.au#17
Piato Mediterranean Restaurant
Read 1,106 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
The Pier Marina, Shop G4A/1 Pierpoint Road, Cairns City Queensland 4870
(07) 4041 4284piatocairns.com#18
Tamarind Restaurant
Read 559 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#19
Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant
Read 1,056 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#20
Copper Bar & Grill
Read 655 reviewsReputation score: 94/100
#21
Salt House
Read 5,680 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#22
Restaurant Oak & Vine - Cairns
Read 621 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#23
Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook
Read 831 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#24
The Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade
Read 912 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#25
The Backyard
Read 831 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
First Floor of Shangri-La The Marina, Pier Point Rd, Cairns City Queensland 4870
(07) 4052 7670shangri-la.comShowing 25 of 25 businesses. This ranking covers our Cairns CBD listings. This is not a complete census. How we rank them →
What the numbers say about restaurants in Cairns CBD
LocalLocal's Cairns CBD capture includes 25 restaurants with 34,969 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.6 stars, backed by a median of 831 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 CBD and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Cairns CBD restaurants ranking?
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (4.8 stars from 3,339 Google reviews); KOI Bar & Restaurant (4.8 stars from 560 Google reviews); FINN FINN (4.8 stars from 283 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are restaurants in Cairns CBD 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 CBD?
The 25 restaurants captured for Cairns CBD hold 34,969 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.6 stars and the median review count is 831. 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.