Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ochre
MAP
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-4051 0100;
www.ochrerestaurant.com.au
; 43 Shields St; mains $23-37; noon-3pm & 6-10pm Mon-Fri,
3-10pm Sat & Sun; )
The menu at this innovative restaurant utilises native Aussie fauna
(such as croc with native pepper, or roo with quandong-chilli glaze) and flora (like wattle-
seed damper loaf or lemon myrtle panacotta). Can't decide? Try a tasting plate.
Green Ant Cantina
( 07-4041 5061;
www.greenantcantina.com
; 183 Bunda St; mains $15-40; 6pm-late daily; )
Behind the
railway station, this little slice of alternative Mexico is worth seeking out for its
homemade quesadillas, enchiladas and Corona-battered tiger prawns. Stick around after
eating and try the Green Ant brews (there are seven). Open-mic night on Sundays.
MEXICAN
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Charlie's
MAP
SEAFOOD
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( 07-4051 5011; 223-227 The Esplanade; buffet $23.50; 6-10.30pm daily)
It's not the fanciest place in
town, but Charlie's (at Acacia Court) is famous for its nightly all-you-can-eat seafood buf-
fet. Fill your plate over and over with prawns, oysters, clams or hot food, and shamelessly
scoff it all on the poolside terrace.
Fetta's Greek Taverna
MAP
GREEK
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( 07-4051 6966;
www.fettasgreektaverna.com.au
;
99 Grafton St; dishes $13-25; 11.30am-3pm Mon-Fri,
5.30pm-late daily)
The white walls and blue-accented windows do a great job evoking San-
torini. But it's the classic Greek dishes that are the star of the show here. The $35 set
menu goes the whole hog - dip, saganaki, mousakka, salad, grilled meats, calamari, bak-
lava AND coffee. Yes, you can break your plate.
Marinades
MAP
INDIAN
$$
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( 07-4041 1422; 43 Spence St; mains $14-30, lunch sets $10-12; 11am-2.30pm, 6-10pm Tue-Sun; )
The
pick of Cairns' Indian restaurants for its
long
menu of aromatic dishes, such as lobster
marinated in cashew paste and Goan prawn curry.
