Some of the best restaurants in Cairns are the following:

Villa Romana

Is a local restaurant that embodies the Italian sense of style, offers italian dining experience with a range of culinary influences from the rest of the Mediterranean, too.
Tel. 07 40519000
www.villaromana.com.au

The Red Ochre Grill

Cairns restaurant specialising in Australian seafood, Australian game meat, bush food and regional Australian cuisine. With Chef Craig Squire at the helm, Red Ochre Grill Cairns is the most highly awarded Cairns Restaurant.
43 Shields Street
Tel. 61 7 4051 0100
www.redochregrill.com.au

2 Fish Seafood Restaurant

Specialized in seafood, between the plates served in the menu are: Crusty Bread Roll for 2 w/ butter, balsamic & extra virgin olive oil, Roasted w/ prosciutto and prawn colcannon, spinach & shellfish bisque sauce, and much more.
7/20 Wharf Street
Tel. 61 (7) 4099 6350
www.2fishrestaurant.com.au

And if you want to go out at night here are some bars and clubs:

The Metbar, 15 Spence Street
The Mad Cow Tavern, 25-27 Spence St
Tropos, corner of Lake and Spence Streets
Sporties, 33 Spence Street
Johno’s Blues Bar, corner of Abbott and Aplin Streets