Townsville

Cactus Jack’s is a Mexican restaurant which offers mouth watering starters and juicy steaks to die for. Flavourful chicken wings and crispy potatoes are also on the menu. With its huge range of imported and local beers, Cactus Jack’s is the place to be.

GYO is a Japanese tapas restaurant with a menu that ranges from small courses, such as edamame beans, to big sushi platters. The menu is well selected and includes lunch, dinner and snack options. End your meal with the tempura ice-cream is a decadent delight.

A Touch Of Salt has a spacious indoor and outdoor area for warm summer nights and cosy evenings. The menu is contemporary and eclectic, and if you have a hard time choosing what to take then ask the knowledgeable waiter, who will gladly help you.

Townsville Brewing Co. is housed in the building that used to be the city's old post office and was later re-built into a brewery, restaurant and event centre. The food is varied and tasty, and the entrees, including Crispy Coconut Prawns and Beef Tataki, are some of the best in town. The beer and the wine will, of course, won't disappoint.

Shop Six Pasta Bar is a funky little restaurant on the Strand with inside and out seating. Beautiful big tree out the front with views to the ocean. The place itself looks pretty fancy but the prices are super affordable and the staff are very friendly and helpful. As can should be expected, their pasta is outstanding and looks extra pretty with all the fresh aromatic greens. Make sure to bookmark this one!