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courts and spa treatments. Even the standard rooms have private balcony spas, and the
penthouse suites (from $550) have their own rooftop pool.
Eating & Drinking
Palm Cove has some fine restaurants and cafes strung along the Esplanade. All resorts
have swish dining options open to non-guests.
Surf Club Palm Cove
( 07-4059 1244; 135 Williams Esplanade; meals $14-30; 6pm-late)
A great local for a drink in the
sunny garden bar and bargain-priced seafood, plus decent kids' meals.
LICENSED CLUB
$$
El Grecko
( 07-4055 3690;
www.elgrekostaverna.com.au
;
level 1, Palm Cove Shopping Village, Williams Esplanade; meze
from $14, mains $24-30; 5.30-10.30pm; )
Souvlaki, spanakopita and moussaka are among the
staples at this lively taverna. Good meze platters; belly dancing Friday and Saturday
nights.
GREEK
$$
BAR, BISTRO
$$
Apres Beach Bar & Grill
( 07-4059 2000;
www.apresbeachbar.com.au
;
119 Williams Esplanade; mains $23-39; 7.30am-late daily)
The
most happening place in Palm Cove, with a zany interior of old motorcycles, racing cars
and a biplane hanging from the ceiling, and regular live music. Big on steaks of all sorts,
too.
Beach Almond
( 07-4059 1908;
www.beachalmond.com
; 145 Williams Esplanade; mains $28-59; 11am-3pm Sat & Sun,
6-10pm daily)
A rustic beach house near the jetty is the setting for Palm Cove's most inspired
dining. Black-pepper prawns, Singaporean mud crab and Balinese barra are among the
fragrant, fresh innovations.
ASIAN
$$$
Nu Nu
( 07-4059 1880;
www.nunu.com.au
;
123 Williams Esplanade; mains $24-80; 11.30am-late Thurs-Mon)
With
one of the highest profiles on the coast, you'll need to book way ahead at the designer Nu
Nu. Try something from the Mod Oz/Asian/Med menu, or throw in the towel and let the
chef decide (six-course tasting menu $110, $175 with paired wines).
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
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