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All-day dining from 11:30 am-9 pm daily. Visitors Welcome, magnificent view over the Esplanade, local hospitality.
PRICE RANGE
USD 7 - USD 20
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Bar, Australian
FEATURES
Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Accepts American Express, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 13 October 2023

Loved this place. Staff were excellent, friendly and caring. Meals were delicious and good value. We had quite a few meals here, it was like going to a friends place. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

A pleasant club located across the road from the Cairns foreshore and esplanade. Friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably priced beverages. A good selection of meals at a reasonable cost. Dine outdoors, in a covered area, looking towards the foreshore. Busy in the evening in the...dining area, expect a short wait for a table, but enjoy a drink while doing so. Decor is comfortable and functional. Good club for a visit and meal.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Thursday night, the restaurant was packed. People without booking need to wait for around 20 minutes. Two girls at the reception were amazing. All the staff were excellent too. But the best part is the food, big servings and good quality food. We will be...going tonight to enjoy dinner on the occasion of my girlfriend's birthdayMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

Came across RSL club on my first day in Cairns whilst walking along the boardwalk and decided to have an early dinner here. They are open for all-day dining. Whilst walk-ins are accepted, reservation is recommended as many tables were already reserved for sittings 6pm...onwards when I was there. Guests on covered outdoor terrace can enjoy the lovely sea breeze and sea view. Friendly hospitable staff. Roast dinner was generous and delicious, and reasonably priced.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

The Cairns RSL did lunch as well as any other in Cairns and probably at a slightly lower price. Not special , but typical and okay.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023

Am regular at RSL however last night went for dinner with family. They misjudged how many people would be there and literally ran out of roast dinner meals. I had Barra it sounded nice, for the price I received a small piece of fish dumped...on top of leftover roast cauliflower, pancetta was bacon overcooked and salad was dry.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2023

Great food, served by friendly staff and meals don’t break the budget Steak so tender and cooked to,perfection,

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023

We discovered the Cairns RSL shortly after our late afternoon arrival at our nearby accommodation. We were tired after enduring airline travel glitches. We were made to feel very welcome even though it was a busy evening with most tables booked & enjoyed cold beverages...before eating dinner. While refueling we enjoyed watching the passing parade of people along the Esplanade. Later we took the opportunity to explore the historical displays about the WW2 war effort launched from Cairns. We returned here for 2 more meals later in our stay.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 May 2023 via mobile

We were staying close by and the RSL was our closest restaurant. If you are looking for good food at really good prices this is the place to go. Loved the parmas

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

Pleasant place to eat outdoors at the quiet end of Cairns esplanade. Our meals were disappointing. Steaks ordered medium rare were horribly overcooked and dry, dumped on top of chips making the chips very soggy.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 3 April 2023

Pleasant outdoor seating and friendly helpful staff. Very good air conditioning Reasonable priced meals

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023

Had a catch up with friends here,friendly service, the food was pretty good, i booked a table and would suggest doing that as they were quite busy. The food was very nice and pretty good value.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 24 March 2023

The staff were fantastic and friendly. Really enjoyed the meal, chicken schnitzel, was very big though, so great value for money. My only criticism is the pepper was in the salt shaker

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2022

Nothing wrong with this RSL, in fact I think it is probably more modern than most. Staff were very helpful when I had no idea of what to do when playing pokies

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 6 September 2022

This is not your average RSL, they have a good selection of dishes, not only the usual club grab. Have a nice outdoor terrace, overlooking the Esplanade, they are even open for coffee in the morning.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Cairns RSL Club is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 3.5