Best Restaurants in Townsville: Dining on Palmer Street and Beyond

Townsville's main dining precinct runs along Palmer Street in South Townsville, a compact strip of cafes, restaurants and bars that has been the city's social anchor for decades. The options cover a broad range of cuisines including Thai, Italian, contemporary Australian and seafood, with the tropical location making alfresco dining comfortable for much of the year. The CBD and The Strand also have dining options, and the nearby suburb of Flinders Street has a quieter neighbourhood cafe scene. Barramundi, mudcrab and reef fish feature regularly on menus when in season. Booking ahead on weekends and during the dry season is advisable at the most popular spots.