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Located in the suburb of Edgehill are the Flecker Botanic Gardens. Admission is free to the gardens, and during a visit you may happen across the Botanic Gardens Restaurant/Café. It is open daily from 8.30am–4.30pm, and is a handy place for a snack or light meal.
The Botanic Gardens are located very close to Cairns airport, and therefore were a handy place to visit for a few hours before flying to Sydney. After a quick wander through part of the gardens we headed to the café for lunch. It is hidden away amongst some tall plants, but there are signs to guide you to it.
The cafe has a very relaxed feel, with laid-back service. The menu consists mainly of salads and open grilled sandwiches, though there is a specials board with some hot meals as well.
We ordered a couple of different 'Open Focaccia Grills', though they weren't really on focaccia, and the serving was quite small for the cost. Oh well, the food tasted ok, and filled the gap. Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Collins Avenue, Edgehill, Cairns QLDPhone: 07 4053 7087Directions: Inside the Flecker Botanic GardensWebsite: http://www.cityofcairns.qld.gov.au/services/botanic_gardens/fbg_main.htm
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| | | | Palmer Kates Restaurant & Bar: Palmer Kates Restaurant & Bar | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
One evening during a stay in Cairns my parents and I headed to Palmer Kates for dinner. It is a relaxed bistro style restaurant located in the Smithfield Tavern, about 15 minutes drive from central Cairns.
This is a friendly place, with decent food and an ok wine list. Find a table, peruse the menu, and then go and order and pay at the bar. You meal will be bought over to you when ready.
We all had the Rack of Lamb, served with roast vegetables. It was the most expensive thing on the menu, but worth it, it was really tasty. We had a good bottle of Aussie shiraz to wash it down. No room for dessert unfortunately.
After your meal, make sure you say G'day to the life-size dummy of Palmer Kate - 'the notorious first lady of Smithfield'. Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: In the Smithfield TavernPhone: 07 4038 1411Directions: Corner of Cook & Kennedy Highways, Smithfield, Cairns QLD 4878
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| | | | Cest Bon: The best meal of a 5 week trip to Australia! | Tip Rating:   Satisfaction: | | | | |
First off, as a rule we do not put a lot of restaurant reviews in our VT pages. The reason is that we eat out a lot, and there is not point in writing reviews for other travellers about average restaurants. If we do a review about a restaurant, to us it means that it is somewhere where our friends have to go if they are in the area.
Saying that, this place qualifies as a must go in our mind. (How about that for an endorsement)
This is a small french restaurant, with a proper clean, high end appearance. Fresh table linens, unbeatable service by true restaurateurs, a wine list chosen by a wine drinker and not sold by a wine rep and most of all > stunning food.
You can always tell when a restaurant is great, it is off the beaten path, it always has customers and most of them are locals. this is one of those great examples of this trait.
Be careful about when you want to go though. It is only open from Tuesdays till Saturday, and only for lunch (with a break in the afternoon) then supper. This is not a lounge type place, but a pure eating establishment. Have no doubt, this is about great food.
Amelie owns and runs the place. She will most likely greet you, seat you, take care of you and make you feel special, all while also taking care of her other patrons.
The menu was created by her father, a famous french chef who is also based in Australia. All the food is provencial styled, but modern and exceptionally well prepared. We had many favourites, the pork loin was great as well as the sea bass and the calamari. There is enough variety in the menu to take care of all tastes.
The wine selection is well developed. All wines in all price ranges were of great quality and chosen for the consumer. Prices are very reasonable for the quality served. Amelie will always help to chose a wine that will compliment the meal, while making you feel comfortable with the selection no matter what your criteria (price, taste, name). The sign of a great restaurateur.
Lastly, the deserts in this place are stunning, works of edible art. The selections differ from the traditional (creme brule) to the exceptional (Vacherin glace). The deserts again are another reason to save some room from dinner.
Overall, this is one of the best restaurants we have eaten in. And we would not give this endorsement if we did not truly believe it.
Lastly, if this restaurant was in Sydney, the prices would be at least twice as much and it would still be worth it.
Bon apetit! Leave a Comment Theme: FrenchPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 20 Lake Street CairnsPhone: 07 4051 4488Directions: Very close to the casino, but not on the water front. Just down the road from Inn Cairns headed south. 5 minute walk from the harbour.Website: www.cestbon.com.au
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