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A Touch of Salt
A Touch of Salt was born in 2005, but the people driving the restaurant have known each other a little longer than that. Their kitchen team looks are important, but the taste is paramount. Their chefs have thoughtfully designed a menu that celebrates top-quality ingredients and travels well so that you can enjoy your meal in the restaurant or the comfort of your own home. A Touch of Salt is open for dinner and takeaway seven nights and lunch Fridays.
Learn MoreBlack Barra Bar & Café
Black Barra Bar & Café, the onsite restaurant, is located in the new eco area and provides a unique Australian Native food experience and a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the wetland. Black Barra Bar & Café will also provide a unique North Queensland location for corporate functions, events, weddings and milestone celebrations.
Learn MoreBurnt Sugar Restaurant and Cafe
The Burnt Sugar Restaurant and Cafe is a fantastic choice for dining, second to none in the Burdekin! Located within the Ayr Traveller's Motel. They offer an a la carte menu and evening specials to create mouthwatering meals for your dining pleasure. The Burnt Sugar Restaurant is also ideal for special event celebrations, corporate functions, business meetings or gatherings with family and friends. The restaurant doubles for daytime use as a training or conference centre. Their Chefs can create a menu to suit your function, event or special occasion. Please see the website for further details. Bookings are required.
Learn MoreBuzuka Restaurant
BUZUKA was born from a group of young professionals who believed they were born in the wrong era. They wanted a space where they could pair a culinary experience with a sophisticated party atmosphere to follow. They are a Disco Wonderland that celebrates Southeast Asian cuisine. Their menu is sharing style meaning their plates will come out sporadically throughout your dining experience allowing each dish and its flavours to be celebrated uniquely. Start and end your night with them! Piano Bar with acclaimed Rob Stanier will have you dancing your night away! Events? The team adore events, with a well-appointed events space catering to 125 guests. From major birthdays, cooperate, socials and x-mass events, enquire now!
Learn MoreCactus Jack's Bar & Grill
Catus Jack's Bar & Grill is a buzzing dining spot decorated with Mexican memorabilia, dishing up fajitas, nachos & margaritas. Cactus Jack's Bar & Grill serves delicious Mexican food, along with burgers, sensational salads, grilled steaks and delicacies and house specialities like the Aztec & Mayan Pie. Try their flavoured margaritas for a twist on an old favourite.
Learn MoreCactus Jack's Palmer Street
Set in the central dining precinct of Palmer Street, Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill is a buzzing dining spot decorated with Mexican memorabilia, dishing up fajitas, nachos and margaritas. Cactus Jack's Bar and Grill serves delicious Mexican food, along with burgers, sensational salads, grilled steaks and delicacies and house specialties like the Aztec Pie and Enchiladas. Try their flavoured margaritas for a twist on an old favourite!
Learn MoreCafe Nourish
Cafe Nourish is located on Magnetic Island, off the coast of Townsville. The cafe is situated directly opposite the patrolled beach area incorporating both outdoor and indoor air-conditioned dining. The cafe serves excellent coffee, fresh tropical juices, a full breakfast and lunch menu as well as a huge selection of homemade cakes, slices, cookies and brownies. The menu also includes a range of options for Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free diets. Nourish is open every day of the week including Public Holidays from 7.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Learn MoreCloakey's
Cloakey's has recently made the one pub townlet of Long Pocket its home and it's been shaking up the old place ever since. Come and discover just what makes them so unique. Join the fun loving team for a great cold beer or spirit at Cloakey's Veranda Bar. Boasting a tasty selection of Independent Craft beers on tap and a lively selection of spirits, Cloakey's is currently working hard behind the scenes to establish their fledging brewery and distillery. Experimenting with amazing Australian botanicals and local sugar cane, Cloakey's is pushing boundries and stirring up the nest. Where is Long Pocket? 21 kilometres north west of Ingham, Long Pocket is snuggled in the magestic rift valley of Hinchinbrook, North Queensland. Long Pocket is a bubbling sugar cane townlet where everyone smiles and lends a hand, waves as they drive, and ceaselesly talks about the weather.
Learn MoreGrandma's
Grandma's is a home-style cooking and baking concept. They are bringing together flavours and loved recipes that have been passed down to them from real Grandmas and Grandpas from all over the world. Their philosophy is simple, real, fresh and healthy food. Food that makes you feel good and you can eat it every day. Always original loved recipes.
Learn MoreJK's Delicatessen
JK's Delicatessen is a premier & authentic Café that has been proudly serving the Ingham area and beyond since 2000. Since then, their mission has been to provide high-quality food for all those that wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience. In their café, they provide a large array of gourmet savoury meals & desserts to cater to all dietary requirements. Along with their breakfast & lunch set menu's, they also have two display fridges of options which change options daily. In their delicatessen, you will find an exceptional variety of smallgoods of both Australian & Italian backgrounds, interesting flavoured cheeses from around the world, dried vegetables marinated in oils & vinegars, shelves stocked with Australian businesses products ranging from crisp black olive flavoured breadsticks, genuine Italian cooking flour, sweet-flavoured hibiscus glaze dressings & heaps more interesting products. They can also cater for antipasto platters & grazing boards to create the perfect spread at any get-together. Simply call or visit them in store to order your perfect board today! Antipasto Platters include a variety of cured meats, marinated olives, various cheeses & oiled vegetables. Grazing Boxes are the cheese platters of the 1980's, combining savoury and sweet flavours. They include meats, cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit, crisp snacks & desserts.
Learn MoreMaggie Island Brewery
Step into a world of flavour and relaxation at Seasalt Arcade, nestled in the heart of picturesque Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island. A cosy nano brewery, where exceptional beers are crafted right on site, is your gateway to island-inspired libations and unforgettable moments. But that's not all; more than just a brewery. Explore a curated selection of fine wines, spirits, and artisan cocktails, all designed to elevate your island experience. Hungry? In for a treat! Seasalt Arcade is also home to culinary delights. Savour seaside nostalgia at SOS Fish & Chips, relish the taste of Italy at Mamma Romas with wood-fired pizzas and pasta, or kick back with cafe-style bites and sushi at the Reef Bar. Whichever culinary journey you choose, it pairs perfectly with handcrafted brews. Join at Seasalt Arcade and embark on a sensory voyage where craft, cuisine, and coastal charm converge for an unforgettable island adventure. Your table awaits, and the sea breeze beckons.
Learn MoreMiss Songs Asian Kitchen
Surrender your senses to Asian fine dining with a modern, tropical Queensland twist. Start with traditional Chinese cuisine, soak in some inspiration from all over Asia, and combine it with the finest fresh produce Townsville and its surrounding regions has to offer. Experience the multi award-winning Miss Songs restaurant at The Ville.
Learn MoreThe Balcony Restaurant
The Heritage building has been the home of the Balcony Restaurant for over 40 years. The timber staircase takes you upwards to the relaxed space high above that ensures a unique and memorable experience unmatched in Townsville. You can enjoy the delicious food, great coffee, an icy cold beverage and good music. Relax, unwind and let their friendly staff take care of you. The Balcony is a specialist licensed full service brunch restaurant with hardwood floors and caters to locals and tourists alike and with two dining spaces that can be booked for private events during the afternoons and evenings ensuring they have the perfect space for your event.
Learn MoreThe Palm House
Buffet restaurant. Alfresco dining. Live cooking stations. Change what you thought you knew about buffet dining. Showcasing the freshest produce tropical North Queensland has to offer with a little bit of contemporary flair. The Palm House’s buffet-style dining, live cooking stations serving made-to-order dishes, a show kitchen and an abundance of fresh produce will satisfy any appetite. With seating for up to 380 people, guests can choose from indoor dining set in an open and relaxed atmosphere, or enjoy a meal outside by the infinity pool in the shade of our palm garden.
Learn MoreThe TapHouse Townsville
The TapHouse Townsville is all about craft beer, good food and a great atmosphere . Based in City Lane, Townsville, The TapHouse serves up some of Australia’s best beer from independent craft brewers. Their ten taps constantly rotate and they have featured over 1000 beers from independent breweries since opening in 2015. Beer is a conversation and they love to tell the stories behind each brew. Tap takeovers and beer degustations are regularly hosted at the venue, so be sure to follow online to know what’s coming up. They are NQ’s number one Craft Beer Bar and for the past two years, have been named 3rd best Craft Beer Bar in Queensland in the Beer Cartel’s craft beer survey. They have also achieved bronze in the Pubs, Clubs and Casual Dining category in the 2019 North Queensland Tourism & Events Awards. The bar has a casual and relaxed atmosphere; offers share plates and a great tapas style menu; as well as an extensive global range of bottled and tin craft beer, cider and wine. Located a short walk from the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, it's the perfect place for pre and post event drinks. Some come on down and have a beer and bite.
Learn MoreTownsville Brewing Co.
The Townsville Brewery, originally known as The Townsville Post and Telegraph Office, opened on the 2nd of December 1889 and was one of the grandest examples of Victorian architecture of its time. In 2001, the building was converted into a microbrewery, complete with a tavern, restaurant and Banquet Hall. The Townsville Brewery has been providing unique and original craft beer to the local area since 2001. It is the coolest place to hang out in Summer!
Learn MoreTropic Picnics
Tropic Picnics are here to make your island getaway a memorable and relaxing experience. Whether you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the island, explore its rich history and culture, or simply have fun with your friends and family, they have the perfect picnic package for you. At Tropic Picnics, they offer a range of picnic options to suit your needs and preferences. You can choose from our pre-made picnic baskets, which include delicious food and drinks, or customize your own basket with the online menu. You can also rent a topless car, a bike, or a scooter to explore the island at your own pace. They provide everything you need for a perfect picnic.
Learn MoreWild Local
Wild Local is a modern , vibrant busy seafood in Ingham Nth Qld. They specialise in local seafood, fresh cooked prawns, mudcrabs, and fresh fish. They have an extensive fish and chip menu that really gives the customer a chance to eat immediately this incredible seafood. Wild Local also has a cafe with locally roasted coffee, frozen desserts and the incredible Mungalli Creek dairy organic ice-cream by the scoop. Offering a fantastic drop in point for people travelling through Ingham as well as a destination for seafood lovers across the world. Open 7 Days, customers can order online with ease. They can't wait to welcome you to this beautiful part of the world and share it with you. They also have two experiences that guest can book via the website: a Seafood Tasting Experience and a Bushtucker Tasting Experience. Wild Local are so incredibly passionate about everything they do and are always out there sourcing new products and highlighting local producers/fishermen.
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