Dundees on the Waterfront

Dundees on the Waterfront COFFEE from 10am
LUNCH from 11.30am - 3pm
DINNER 7 DAYS from 5pm - 9.45pm

OPEN ALL DAY FROM 11.30AM - 9.45PM FOR DRINKS

(FREE PARKING UNDER HARBOUR LIGHTS HOTEL)
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Dundee’s Restaurant – Premier Waterfront Dining in Cairns

Discover Dundee’s Restaurant, where the vibrant flavors of Australia meet stunning waterfront views in the heart of Cairns. Established in 1986 and nestled beneath Cairns Harbourlights Hotel on the scenic boardwalk of Trinity Inlet, Dundee’s has proudly served exceptional cuisine and unparalleled hospitality for over three decades.

In

dulge in a culinary journey curated by Executive Chef James Wort, whose passion for showcasing local Australian produce brings innovative dishes to life. Relish succulent grilled Australian beef, freshly caught seafood, and exotic Australian specialties like crocodile, and kangaroo. The diverse menu also features house-made pasta, vibrant salads, decadent desserts, vegetarian, gluten-free dishes, and a dedicated children's menu, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every guest.

Pair your meal perfectly with our carefully selected Australian wines, refreshing local beers, and creative cocktails. Whether dining indoors in the comfort of air conditioning, al fresco with picturesque marina and mountain views, or celebrating in our private function room, Dundee’s offers a relaxed yet refined atmosphere ideal for any occasion.

Located conveniently close to Cairns' major hotels and shopping hubs yet peacefully situated away from city noise, Dundee’s offers both convenience and tranquility. Open daily for lunch from 11:30 AM and dinner from 5:00 PM, Dundee’s also features a lounge bar from 11:00 AM, with brunch service launching in July 2025.

Join us at Dundee’s Restaurant, where exceptional Australian flavours, welcoming service, and stunning waterfront vistas create Cairns' ultimate dining experience.

25/08/2026

Help us give one of our newest team members, Jazzie, a very warm Dundee’s welcome and wish her a very happy birthday 🎂

A Cairns local, you may already recognise Jazzie’s lovely bright smiling face from our front desk, or perhaps you’ve chatted with her on the phone while making a booking.

Today, she discovered what happens when a Dundee’s team member celebrates a birthday. Let’s just say we don’t let the occasion pass quietly!

Turn up the sound and join us in wishing Jazzie a very happy birthday! 🥳

25/08/2026

Seafood or Steak?

Which dessert would you choose?STICKY DATE PUDDING Sticky date & ginger pudding served with a toffee sauce & vanilla ice...
24/08/2026

Which dessert would you choose?

STICKY DATE PUDDING
Sticky date & ginger pudding served with a toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream

BANANA FRITTERS
Cinnamon sugared banana fritters with hot toffee sauce & a coconut gelato

CHOCOLATE MAGNUM LAVA PUDDDING
Dark chocolate lava pudding with a mini Magnum ice cream, honeycomb crumbs & double cream

MANGO CRÈME BRÛLÉE
With strawberry coulis & macadamia biscotti

"Nice restaurant with views of the water and hills beyond.Very attentive and friendly staff, we were served by Lucíla. A...
23/08/2026

"Nice restaurant with views of the water and hills beyond.
Very attentive and friendly staff, we were served by Lucíla. Appreciate that there’s no pressure and we could take our time to order.

Tried the soft shell crab and Moroccan mackerel from the lunch menu. Everything was cooked well, flavours worked well and dishes presented nicely."
~ Steven Hoopen
(5🌟 Google Review)

“Wow! Hubby and I went for lunch and are leaving extremely satisfied. We have eaten out at numerous restaurants all over...
19/08/2026

“Wow! Hubby and I went for lunch and are leaving extremely satisfied. We have eaten out at numerous restaurants all over Australia and so far we have found this to be our absolute favourite!

We got the Aussie duo croc and kangaroo satays. It’s not often we love everything they put on the plate for an entree but it was all so good. Best kangaroo we have ever eaten, the sauce and the salad was all amazing it really set us up to enjoy our main which was the veal shank! Words cannot describe how delicious this entire meal was. Meat falling off the bone and it was glazed perfectly. It’s been so long that we have been able to say that the food was well and truly worth the price!

The service was also great, we were very well looked after by Lucila. She was super friendly, very helpful and very attentive. We will definitely be back again.”
~ Samantha Sykes
(5🌟 Google Review)

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Keiko, one of our much-loved long-standing Dundee’s family members.Ev...
18/08/2026

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to Keiko, one of our much-loved long-standing Dundee’s family members.

Even though she had to work on her birthday last night, we hope her favourite Chocolate Magnum Lava Pudding made the evening a little sweeter. Happy birthday, Keiko. We hope you still found time to celebrate and enjoy your well-deserved dessert 🥳🎉🎂

TRANSACTION PROCESSING UPDATE:  Mastercard transaction processing has returned to normalHeads up to all who are dining w...
15/08/2026

TRANSACTION PROCESSING UPDATE: Mastercard transaction processing has returned to normal

Heads up to all who are dining with us tonight. CommBank is dealing with a system outage, and that may affect our EFTPOS payments. This appears to be affecting people with Mastercards. If you’re visiting us today, please bring cash if possible. We’ll keep you updated as soon as services return to normal.

Thanks for your patience 🙏

14/08/2026

It’s many of our guests favourite dishes ….. have you tried our calamari strips coated in Dundee’s special seasoning lightly fried & served with Tom Yum mayo 🤤

Address

1 Marlin Parade Cairns Harbour Lights
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 9:45pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9:45pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9:45pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9:45pm
Friday 9:30am - 9:45pm
Saturday 9:30am - 9:45pm
Sunday 9:30am - 9:45pm

Telephone

+61740510399

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