2 Best Restaurants in Townsville, Great Barrier Reef

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A Touch of Salt

$$ Fodor's Choice

This Modern Australian eatery fits the bill: location (riverfront), service (impeccable), ambience (relaxed), food (exciting and flavorful), and wine (top-flight). The menu is a carefully curated collection of local meat, seafood, and vegetable creations, with something to suit every palate, including a comprehensive "plant-based" section to the menu.

86 Ogden St., Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia
07-4724–4441
Known For
  • Perfect pick for date night
  • Expansive waterfront deck
  • Excellent, largely Australian wine list
Restaurant Details
No lunch Sat.–Thurs.

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JAM Corner

$$

This fine-dining restaurant sources terrific organic and tropical produce for its Modern Australian menus, which change seasonally, but always feature fresh seafood and premium Australian meats in artful, beautifully balanced dishes, with fine antipodean wines to complement them. For special occasions, there's a luxurious, chandelier-lighted private dining room.  Reservations aren't essential, but it's a smart idea to book ahead.

1 Palmer St., South Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia
07-4721–4900
Known For
  • One of the fancier restaurants in town
  • Affordable, pared-back lunch menu
  • Great wine list
Restaurant Details
Closed Sun. and Mon.

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