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Hours
Sun
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Mon
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tue
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Wed
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Thu
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Fri
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sat
5:00 pm - 12:00 am
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2023
RATINGS
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Food and ambience
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
Does this restaurant primarily serve Healthy cuisine?
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About
Zinc opened in 2004 and has become one of Port Douglas's most iconic venues. Under new management since March 2018 Zinc is a must do while in Port Douglas. Whether on vacation, celebrating that special occasion, or a casual catch up with family or friends, Zinc offers an elegant space to connect and create memories. Located on the vibrant Macrossan street only a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Four Mile Beach, Zinc takes full advantage of the warm sea breeze adding to a unique tropical dining experience. Join us daily from 2pm for a late lunch or our superb dinner menu from 5pm. Take advantage of our fantastic food and drink specials daily between 3pm & 5pm. Zinc’s dedicated cocktail bar is open daily from 2pm until late boasting a large selection of wine, tap beer and specialty cocktails with a superb selection of small bites, through to something a little more substantial. Reservations highly recommended during peak season.
PRICE RANGE
$15.00 – $42.00
CUISINES
Seafood, Contemporary, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
732 reviews
Excellent
437
Very good
152
Average
75
Poor
44
Terrible
24
Katie E
Brisbane11 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
We were given a great table without a reservation on one of the busiest nights of the year. Maybe we were lucky as we dined early, about 6pm. Our waiter was very attentive and informative regarding the specials of the day. Although one of our drinks were forgotten, all food was perfection. Eye fillet and barra was so good. Shared a banana cannoli which was devine and fought over. All in all I thought this experience was good value as we both had entrees and mains with drinks and a dessert for under $200 for fine dining. A fabulous last meal for the decade.
Written 7 January 2020
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Michelle S
Port Douglas176 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
On both visits, I was here with a large group of friends and on each occasion I had the 2 course set menu (there is a choice of foods) which is $35 and includes a drink (there is a good choice).
The food is very tasty but my only critisism was that the menu had not changed and I ended up getting the same main meal again which when it came I wish I had gone for the fish and chips. I had Pad Thai which the second time round, wasn't as tasty as the first time but actually DID look better on the plate than the first time I had it.
I did try someones chips and oh my, they were gorgeous. Served coated in what tasted like vinegar but was gorgeous. Reminded me of good old fashioned British chip shop chips :)
The service was very good but the 2 people who were at the check in desk were quite rude. Their signage for which way to come in to the restaurant wasn't very big so all of us missed it and all got the same brusque treatment of telling us to come in the other way. Lets face it, first impressions DO count for a lot!
On the 2 occasions that I dined here (for lunch) there was a Jazz band playing who were excellent.
I would come here again.
Written 20 August 2020
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Lauren.AS
Newport2 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Came here for a nice dinner. Was extremely happy with the food, the service, the atmosphere and the prices were reasonable for the quality.
We ordered the market fish, a snapper with a sweet potato puree and a rocket and fennel salad, it was delicious and they even catered for my onion intolerance. We also had the pork belly which was crispy and the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The beans and brocollini and the pumpkin, beetroot and goat cheese salad just topped it off. We ate everything and didn't leave a scrap of food, definitely recommend you visit the team at Zinc while in Port Douglas! Thanks for a great meal team.
Written 22 January 2020
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Anne C
Hillsborough35 contributions
Mar 2020 • family
Did I make a poor choice but I was very disappointed with the service and my food tonight in Zinc. My companions enjoyed their starters which looked good. However I was presented and charged for a starter I didn’t order. For my main I ordered the lamb loin and chops. They arrived on my plate with a smear of purée and nothing else. They were cold and the chops were pretty tough. I had to order a side of potato at 10dollars as I couldn’t eat a plate of meat with nothing else. The service was terrible and we had empty water glasses and when the water arrived it was warm, and waiting 20 minutes for a cocktail. The manager stayed away when he realised we weren’t enjoying it. Not up to the standard of the prices they were charging. Hopefully just a poor night.
Written 2 March 2020
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Jude G
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Zinc is located in a great spot in beautiful Port Douglas. However, the food is average and overpriced. My friend and I were there recently and both ordered the steak - the steak was cold and incredibly fatty. The waiting staff are rushed off their feet - having to greet and seat guests while trying to take their orders. Very disappointing experience and wouldn't return or recommend.
Written 12 January 2020
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AndreSnox
Darwin81 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Won't serve most beers in a pint glass because "there's no button on the register". Cocktails OK. Squid entrée very good (I think they called it "baby cuttlefish". Mains (two nights running) were ho hum. Fish dried out and average, steak tough, stringy, poorly grilled. Pumpkin salad was awesome... Truly something else. Waiter recommended the wine for fish - most expensive in class - very poor match for food. I selected my own shiraz with the steak. The wine saved that meal on day two. Look eat at your own peril. Not great but not the worst. Apart from faux somalier the service was good.
Written 9 October 2020
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AmyDann D
Wodonga31 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
I booked this restaurant specifically because they had a seperate vegatarian/vegan menu. Unfortunately this was the typical vegetarian dish that ‘can be made vegan if we tale this out’ meaning you get less for the same value.
Whilst I appreciate places trying to adapt and accomodate to the largely growing vegan culture, the meals offered were exactly what can be ordered from the resort we are staying at, a pasta, risotto or salad.. I opted for the risotto which was a big bowl of over salted mushrooms, I couldn’t finish the meal due to the level of salt.
Our wait staff was friendly enough and my partners steak was neither here nor there. Beautiful atmosphere and restaurant, just a shame on the expectation to let down on the seperate vegetarian menu.
The Banana Colada however was amazing and I would return specifically just for this!
Written 1 January 2020
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Peter W
8 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Quite good food. I had a seafood pasta which was tasty and light. However the service let the food down. Slow service, wait staff talking to each other, not monitoring requests for service. We actually had to intervene to help a table next to us get a glass of wine that they had been struggling to register with wait staff. A maître d’ who did not walk the floor or push the staff. When you charge $45-50 for a main course this is not acceptable.
Written 23 May 2021
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Barbara C
36 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Food ok ... waitress could have suggested that we didn’t need salad with our Barramundi as it came with a salad of sorts 😕
Seated next to a family , we got there after 8 30
baby throwing stuff on floor , ok I’m a parent . But when the Dad , pratt started asking the kids about their friends parents , on & on wanting positive recognition from his kids about how good he was 🤮 poor kids !
$250 & left in tears , so dissatisfied & disappointing
Should have waited to get into the Mexican ,, Have really enjoyed so many great reastaurants in Port Douglas & have positive reviews
Written 8 January 2020
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vanessaohalloran
Melbourne10 contributions
Mar 2020 • family
Travelled recently with my family (inc a 2 1/2 yr old and a 4 1/2 month old baby) and went to zinc for dinner. Food was amazing. Prob one of the best seafood linguine I’ve ever had. My daughter loved the grilled fish and veggies and the dory fishes in the fish tank was a real pleaser. My son has just started on solids and we had been struggling to get food made up for him due to his limited diet. The chef and wait crew very kindly made him a carrot zucchini and fennel purée that was so amazing he finished the whole bowl. I can’t express how much I appreciate them going above a beyond for our little family. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great food, wine and fishy fun.
Written 15 March 2020
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ogerkan
New York City4729 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Zinc is quite large (and expanding terrace space) with plenty of interior and exterior seating. We sat on the terrace on a beautiful evening. Our waitress was very good but I think the staff was stretched a bit thin as the restaurant was 2/3rds+ full. We were in no hurry but there were definitely a few gaps in service. Also, the menu had recently changed and the one dish my wife saw online that caught her fancy was no longer available. Regardless, there were plenty of other options to work thru as well as a pretty extensive wine list to compliment our meal. My barramundi was perfectly prepared. The fish tank by/in the bathrooms was pretty cool as well.
Written 28 March 2020
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Monty458
Noosaville262 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
After being told by three sets of friends that the Zinc Restaurant and Bar was a must dine place when in Port Douglas, we were left with little choice and happily it did not disappoint. Situated at the Four Mile Beach end of Macrossan Street, it is a large restaurant with plenty of nocturnal atmosphere and lots of Alfresco dining areas.
The menu choices are a bit limited. We had the Sate Chicken as entree and the Beef Bourguignon and Saffron Risotto as main course and all were excellent. The service was excellent and the wine list is exceptional, with prices ranging from around $40 up to $180 for the connoisseur.
So you now have four RECOMMENDATIONS all rolled into one, so how could you go wrong!
Written 24 October 2020
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Paul T
73 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
I hadn't dined at Zinc for about fifteen years so on a recent visit we ate there as it had been recommended by friends. We weren't disappointed. The food was of a really high quality and wait staff were professionalism personified. This is a highly recommended place to dine while visiting the area.
Written 30 August 2020
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Sean A
Gold Coast12 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
My wife and I enjoyed dinner here on our last night in PD. It fell on a public holiday but we were lucky enough to get a booking (albeit a little on the late side). Definitely recommend booking in advance if you want to be eating at an earlier time. We were allowed to have a drink in the bar area while we waited which was a nice way to pass the time though. It's a very, very busy place and I feel like the service does suffer a little bit because no doubt the waiters have plenty of tables to look after at any one time. It wasn't bad service by any means but I felt like our waiter was always rushing. We couldn't fault the food whatsoever. I had the seafood linguine which was absolutely divine and my wife had the barramundi which looked and smelled delicious. Even the bread we ordered for the side was excellent. Yes, it's a little pricey but well worth it!
Written 2 April 2021
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greggonetravelling
Brisbane40 contributions
July 2020 • couples
Delicious food and high standard of presentation and service. Felt my choice double cooked spatchcock was a little underdone ( pinkish) but the beef dish of my partners was superb, (her description as I am teetotal. ) But our serving staff ‘Piper’ made the evening. Great attention and positive under pressure as efforts made in these COVID times to accomodate customers in the limited seating opportunities was handled well.
Written 30 July 2020
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