Great Barrier Reef Restaurants

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  • 1. Cafe One 3

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    This cozy, friendly café makes a point of supporting local farmers, with a locavore breakfast menu featuring the best of Whitsunday produce. There are plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, plus high-quality coffee. And beanbags to sit on.

    13 Waterson Way, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802, Australia
    0419-783--313

    Known For

    • Use of local produce
    • Vegan options
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends
  • 2. Bommie Restaurant

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    With sail-shaped tables, chic Eames chairs, and marina views, Bommie has a sophisticated, upmarket ambience perfect for a special celebration. It's the ideal setting for fine Modern Australian cuisine, and the chef's daily tasting menus dazzle the tastebuds.

    Front St., Hamilton Island, Queensland, 4803, Australia
    07-4948–9433

    Known For

    • <PRO>high-end fine dining</PRO>
    • <PRO>great location</PRO>
    • <PRO>dining on the deck (book well ahead)</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 3. coca chu

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    Offering hawker-style street food dining, coca chu appeals to all with its relaxed vibe, Catseye Beach views, and a varied dinner menu that showcases regional produce and Southeast Asian flavors. The twice-cooked Sichuan duck with chili, coriander, ginger, and soy black vinegar sauce is a worthy signature dish.

    Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island, Queensland, 4803, Australia
    07-4946–9999

    Known For

    • Casual Asian family-style dining perfect for groups
    • Part of the Kids Stay & Eat Free offering on the island
    • Sichuan duck with aromatics

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 4. Fish D'Vine and Rum Bar

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    The menu here showcases seafood in all its forms—from beer-battered fish-and-chips to seafood chowder and wild-caught barramundi (the chef will even cook your catch). The bar is stocked with 500-plus rums and has a mean cocktail list.

    12 Airlie Esplanade, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802, Australia
    07-4948–0088

    Known For

    • Signature seafood indulgence, loaded with mud crab, and reef fish
    • Mojitos
    • Beachy flavor

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 5. Manta Ray

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    This could be the island's best all-round dining establishment. It's great for breezy alfresco lunches, sunset drinks on the deck, and relaxed dinners. Dine right by the marina on salads and pasta, enjoy a curry, or try one of the daily specials. There's plenty on Manta Ray's menu to suit all tastes, even the kids.

    Front St., Hamilton Island, Queensland, 4803, Australia
    07-4946–9999-resort restaurant reservations

    Known For

    • Children (up to 12) with adults can eat free
    • Great burgers
    • Well-priced menu to suit the whole family
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  • 6. Northerlies Bar and Grill

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    Overlooking a tranquil bay just outside of Airlie Beach, Northerlies has become a local favorite. A farm-to-table ethos shapes the menu, so expect fresh-from-the-boat seafood, single-farm origin steaks, and house-smoked meats paired with local produce.

    Pringle Rd., Queensland, 4802, Australia
    1800-682--277

    Known For

    • Aged bone-in rib eye
    • Quiet, waterfront location with alfresco dining
    • Shuttle service to and from Airlie Beach
  • 7. Popeye's Takeaway

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    There's nothing fancy about Popeye's—but then, that's the point. This fish-and-chips joint is set up as a casual, reasonably priced alternative to some of the more upmarket dining options on Hamilton Island, with all of the favorites: battered or grilled fish, family-friendly "fisherman's baskets," potato scallops and more. Enjoy them while looking out over the marina.

    Front St., Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia
    07-4948--9422

    Known For

    • Fresh seafood
    • Reasonable prices
    • Marina outlook

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 8. Romano's

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    The full-frontal marina views from the broad balconies of this two-level waterfront eatery make it a favorite for family celebrations and romantic dining. The menu is loaded with traditional Italian fare like saltimbocca as well as more inventive dishes, such as tagliatelle with Queensland prawns and spanner crab.

    Front St., Hamilton Island, Queensland, 4803, Australia
    07-4946–9999-resort restaurant reservations

    Known For

    • Sophisticated waterfront dining
    • Italian-style comfort fare
    • Lighter alfresco dining menu available beginning at 3 pm

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun., Mon., and Tues., Reservations essential
  • 9. TAKO

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    Hamilton Island’s latest concept restaurant, TAKO, takes its influence from a range of Mexican regions to create tasty but approachable dishes. The exciting menu features lots of shareable dishes: the likes of tostadas, tacos, and quesadillas inspired by the various regions of Mexico. TAKO’s decor and ambience are colorful, fun, and lively. There's a kids' menu here that should ensure everyone in the family is kept happy.

    Front St., Hamilton Island, Queensland, 4802, Australia
    07-4946–8032

    Known For

    • Approachable cuisine
    • Lively environment
    • Unlike anything else on Hamilton Island

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and Wed. No lunch, Reservations essential

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