| Hogs
Breath Café
Hogs
Breath Café is a highly recommended family dining
experience. The kids’ meals are great and there’s
something for everyone here. Voted 2008 Best Steak
Restaurant by the people of Cairns, Hogs Breath is a
must for steak lovers! If
steak’s not really your thing it’s ok as
they have a very comprehensive menu which includes chicken,
fish,
amazing salads and some great vegetarian options too. They
have an extensive kids menu which starts at $8.95 and
includes a drink and ice cream. There’s also a range
of healthy extras such as fresh
vegetables or a house salad which can be added for just $3.95. Mashed potato
for babies is available too.
For kids there is so much to look at, the walls are covered
in the most amazing paraphernalia from china wall hangings
to old posters, licence plates and other interesting collectible
bits and pieces. There are activity sheets and
colours provided
for young children as well as large screen TVs for the older
kids. However you never need to wait long here and most people
are in and out within an hour making it ideal for
families.
Hogs Breath is right in the city, at the Myer End of Spence
St. Its located 4 blocks back from the esplanade and parking
is easier here.
With
a 25% off
dining discount exclusive to Cairns Family Holidays readers
Hogs Breath is a great choice for family
dining in Cairns.
64
Spence St Cairns city
Fasta
Pasta
Fresh,
fun and very, very fast! Fasta
Pasta is a winner for families who need
to get in and out quickly. The menu is predominantly pasta but
they also do great pizzas, steak, chicken and seafood.
The food is always hot, fresh and tasty and their prices
are very affordable ranging from $8.90 to $16.90. Kids
meals are good value too, priced at $7.90,
and include a gelati cone and a small
soft drink.
Breads are
brought out while you wait for your meals to arrive and
a few free kids’ magazines are
available too but the service is so prompt here that
you never really have to wait very long. Families with young
children are well catered for with high chairs,
pram access and a baby change room as well.
At
the end of a busy day exploring Cairns and the surrounding
regions Fasta Pasta is a great option
if you’re looking for something quick and affordable.
Cairns
city
Verdi’s
Licensed Italian Restaurant
Verdi’s is
a great place to take children for dinner. Their menu
is very reasonably priced and the food is delicious.
Verdi’s is a popular restaurant with the locals
and is a family run business which has been operating
in Cairns since 1986 offering a selection of steak,
seafood, wood-fired pizza and pasta.
They have a great wine list too featuring a number of
excellent Australian wines.
They
are open for lunch and dinner and
always have great deals available making them very affordable
for families. Early bird dining is available
Monday to Friday with a 20% discount for meals ordered
by 6:30pm.
The
staff are friendly and really make families feel welcome.
There are colouring sheets and crayons provided
for children too, making it easy for parents to relax
while the meals are being prepared. The service is excellent
with very little waiting time, such a crucial factor
when dining with younger children! The kids menu is
well priced too and ranges from $6.00 - $8.50,
a number of the choices also include a fresh salad.
Cairns
city
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