KOI Bar and Restaurant
Highlights
- Savour beautifully crafted sashimi and nigiri, showcasing the precision of contemporary Asian-fusion cuisine in Cairns.
- Indulge in shareable plates that blend tradition with modern flair, perfect for social dining experiences after dark.
- Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with stylish décor, ideal for relaxed lunches or special celebrations in the heart of Cairns.
- Sip thoughtfully curated cocktails and premium spirits, enhancing your meal with an extensive selection of sake and wines.
KOI Bar and Restaurant is a Cairns-based contemporary Asian-fusion, Japanese-inspired dining destination that brings together refined flavours, modern creativity, and an elevated yet welcoming atmosphere. Located in the heart of Cairns, KOI offers a vibrant setting suited to everything from relaxed lunches to special celebrations and evening gatherings.
By day, the lunch menu focuses on premium, fresh dishes prepared with precision. Guests can enjoy beautifully crafted sashimi, nigiri and aburi, alongside signature bowls and refined midday favourites designed to deliver a high-quality dining experience without compromise. It’s the perfect setting for business lunches, long catch-ups, or those seeking something exceptional during the day.
As evening falls, KOI transforms into a lively dinner venue where the menu shifts toward bold, expressive flavours and shareable plates. Drawing on Asian influences and Japanese techniques, the dinner offering blends tradition with contemporary flair, encouraging a more social and immersive dining experience.
Thoughtfully curated cocktails, premium Japanese spirits, and an extensive selection of sake and wines from around the world complement the menu throughout the day and into the evening.
With stylish décor, a dynamic atmosphere and attentive hospitality, KOI delivers a dining experience that feels both sophisticated and relaxed—bringing people together over exceptional food, flavour and unforgettable moments.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.