Dundee's Restaurant On The Waterfront
Highlights
- Savour fresh Australian produce in dishes crafted by Executive Chef James, highlighting local flavours of Tropical North Queensland.
- Enjoy spectacular views over Trinity Inlet while dining in one of Cairns' most iconic waterfront locations.
- Experience warm hospitality and consistent service in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings or business events.
- Indulge in a diverse selection of seafood and premium meats, complemented by an extensive beverage list tailored for every palate.
Dundee’s Restaurant on the Waterfront offers a memorable dining experience in the heart of the Cairns waterfront dining precinct, with spectacular views over Trinity Inlet and the surrounding mountains.
Locally owned and operated for almost 40 years, Dundee’s is renowned for warm hospitality, consistent service and its signature Flavours of Australia.
Open daily for brunch, lunch and dinner, the menu celebrates fresh Australian produce and the local flavours of Tropical North Queensland, featuring a diverse selection of seafood, premium Australian beef, pork, chicken, pasta and modern Australian cuisine. Executive Chef James brings creativity and care to every plate, balancing flavour, colour and quality ingredients to create dishes that are both familiar and memorable.
To complement the menu, Dundee’s offers an extensive beverage list featuring local, domestic and international beers, wines and cocktails designed to pair perfectly with the fresh local produce.
Perfect for casual dining, family gatherings, celebrations, work events and business lunches or dinners, Dundee’s on the Waterfront combines relaxed Australian hospitality with one of Cairns’ most iconic waterfront dining backdrops.
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Accreditations
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Restaurant and Catering Australia
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- 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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
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
- Seating in common areas including reception area
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
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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