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Asian
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View RestaurantThe Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade
Dine at The Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade! Enjoy a 4.1-star rated experience on the Esplanade. Savory dishes, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere await. Book your table now!
Caribbean & Latin•$$•4.1(859)•Cairns
About The Courtyard Cairns | Esplanade
Located on the vibrant Esplanade in Cairns, this restaurant offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere perfect for a memorable meal. Diners consistently praise the friendly staff and speedy service. Known for its delicious food, the menu features flavorful dishes that cater to a variety of tastes. One particularly popular item is the Cuban sandwich, even garnering high praise from those familiar with the San Diego version! With a solid 4.1-star rating and a $$ price range, it provides a great value dining experience. The venue is ideal for groups and offers the convenience of reservations. Enjoy outdoor seating and cocktails in this Cairns gem!
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Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love The Courtyard
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4.1 / 5.0(859 reviews)
A lovely place to eat lunch ☺️ The staff were very friendly, and service was super quick! 👍 Along with that, the food was amazing! So much flavour 😋❤️ My Dad said it was the best Cuban sandwich he had ever had outside of San Diego! 🥪 Overall, a great start to our trip to Cairns! 😁 Its on the esplanade in cairns. How could the atmosphere be other than 5 star. Really pleasant staff and the food was good. Basically really tasty pub grub. Tacos well flavoured and generous. The first time I got the birria tacos they were amazing however getting them a second time I encountered a piece of metal in my food. Looks like it could be a piece of steel brush they used to clean their grill. Very disappointing
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Where to Find Them
Opening Hours
Open Now
Monday11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Recent Reviews
Andi T.
November 15, 2025
A lovely place to eat lunch ☺️ The staff were very friendly, and service was super quick! 👍 Along with that, the food was amazing! So much flavour 😋❤️ My Dad said it was the best Cuban sandwich he had ever had outside of San Diego! 🥪 Overall, a great start to our trip to Cairns! 😁
Wayne
September 28, 2025
Its on the esplanade in cairns. How could the atmosphere be other than 5 star. Really pleasant staff and the food was good. Basically really tasty pub grub. Tacos well flavoured and generous.
Vick
September 22, 2025
The first time I got the birria tacos they were amazing however getting them a second time I encountered a piece of metal in my food. Looks like it could be a piece of steel brush they used to clean their grill. Very disappointing
Abii X.
July 19, 2025
On my second day in Cairns I visited The Courtyard and it definitely didn’t disappoint. I would recommend coming on a Tuesday to try some of their delicious $5 tacos and $16 margaritas!! I was blown away. I tried one of each on the menu and I had no complaints. Really really delicious and such a good price. A MUST TRY x
chantelle T.
October 10, 2025
Food & Drinks were phenomenal ( the steak n ribs main is what we had) staff are amazing. Shirine was amazing, checked up on us though out the night to make sure we were sorted, amazing atmosphere, favourite place for quality dinner n drinks xx
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make The Courtyard special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
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