{"id":43407,"date":"2017-05-25T13:29:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T03:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=43407"},"modified":"2018-05-14T04:57:22","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T18:57:22","slug":"foodies-guide-to-port-douglas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/foodies-guide-to-port-douglas\/","title":{"rendered":"The foodie\u2019s guide to Port Douglas"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>When you think about foodie destinations, <a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Port-Douglas-Hotels.d6131595.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY17-PORT-DOUGLAS-FOODIE-TIPS.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY17-PORT-DOUGLAS-FOODIE-TIPS\">Port Douglas<\/a> isn\u2019t the first to come to mind.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But I recently found that Far North Queensland is actually the perfect spot for enjoying a kid-free week of fine food and wine in a variety of relaxed tropical locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Niramaya-Villas-And-Spa.h6511214.Hotel-Information?brandcid=LASTMINUTE-au.display.BLOG.MAY17-PORT-DOUGLAS-FOODIE-TIPS.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=MAY17-PORT-DOUGLAS-FOODIE-TIPS\">Breakfast at Niramaya Villas and Spa<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Niramaya\u2019s onsite restaurant overlooks lush tropical gardens and an infinity edge pool. It currently serves breakfast from 7am until 10am, and their poolside food and drink menu is available until 5pm.<\/p>\n<p>Niramaya\u2019s restaurant has recently come under management of the local and award-winning Roux Blond Collective. We enjoy a limited a la carte menu that includes coffee and juice as part of our stay (bonus points for including flat white and cappuccino coffees). The menu features a range of beautifully presented dishes, each offering a unique take on a classic cafe breakfast.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-1.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Granola with coconut yoghurt, fresh berries, dried figs, and coconut flakes<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-2.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">63-degree eggs with grilled gruyere, vegemite toast, and smashed avocado<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-3.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1397\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pancakes with fresh berries and coconut ricotta<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTV3ywmABXC\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BTV3ywmABXC\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Breakfast of champions; buttered mushrooms and soft poached egg on sourdough #holidaylife<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/superluminous_\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Candice Wellfare<\/a> (@superluminous_) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-04-26T08:24:19+00:00\">Apr 26, 2017 at 1:24am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/nautilus-restaurant.com.au\/menus.html\"><strong>7-course degustation at Nautilus<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nNautilus Restaurant is perched on the hill above Macrossan Street and can be accessed via a path that\u2019s almost hidden by the property\u2019s dense, jungle-like gardens. After you\u2019ve reached the entrance, you\u2019ll get to fully appreciate the lush foliage as you dine surrounded by native rainforest. You might even spot some of the local wildlife in the trees above.<\/p>\n<p>Nautilus Restaurant offers a tropical outdoor dining experience that showcases the best of FNQ\u2019s local seafood. I would describe it as fine dining, but with a casual approach to service and dress code. My husband is a little too excited about enjoying a 7-course degustation while wearing shorts and thongs.<\/p>\n<p>Each course offers a delicious fusion of fine local produce presented in a modern style that wouldn\u2019t be out of place in Sydney or Melbourne.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 575px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-5.jpg\" width=\"565\" height=\"620\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giant king prawn with katafi pastry, black garlic puree, and fresh seaweed<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-6.jpg\" width=\"566\" height=\"538\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled local painted crayfish with heirloom tomato and asparagus panzanella, fennel, and tobiko<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/ontheinlet.com.au\/\"><strong>Seafood platter at On the Inlet<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFor lunch on our last day, we opt for another local favourite &#8211; On the Inlet. This casual bar and eatery is known for its resident groper, George, who makes a daily visit to impress the tourists.<\/p>\n<p>On the Inlet has a fun, friendly atmosphere, and is perfect for a casual lunch with a great view of the harbour. We\u2019re looking for one last seafood hit before returning to life in Sydney, and On the Inlet deliver with their fresh seafood platter for two. I can safely assure you that it is the bee\u2019s knees of platters, featuring a full dozen oysters, mussels, sashimi, bugs, prawns, and yabbies.<\/p>\n<p>On the Inlet\u2019s menu lists the platter at market price due to the inclusion of whole wok-tossed mud crab. The crab can be cooked in lemon butter or Singapore chilli &#8211; we opt for chilli.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BT3HTIqARc8\/\" data-instgrm-version=\"8\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:8px;\">\n<div style=\" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;\">\n<div style=\" background:url(data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC\/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5\/P8\/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo\/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI\/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf\/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BT3HTIqARc8\/\" style=\" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;\" target=\"_blank\">Still drooling over this delish seafood extravaganza #tbt #holidaylife<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/superluminous_\/\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;\" target=\"_blank\"> Candice Wellfare<\/a> (@superluminous_) on <time style=\" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;\" datetime=\"2017-05-09T06:14:45+00:00\">May 8, 2017 at 11:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/noaeat.com.au\/\"><strong>Bonus Tip: NOA Tapas Bar and Restaurant, Cairns<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nFresh off the plane from Sydney, we\u2019re keen to sit outside and savour the tropical climate with our first holiday cocktail and beer.<\/p>\n<p>NOA Tapas Bar and Restaurant is a casual eatery located in the swanky Cairns suburb of Edge Hill, and offers Mexican and Spanish-inspired meals made for sharing.<\/p>\n<p>I have my eye on the prawn roll and chicken wings, but we end up settling on the Mojo chicken tacos and the grilled prawn and avocado salad to share. The tacos are made using blue corn, and the house sriracha is liberally applied. But the salad is my favourite, with fat charcoaled prawns, creamy chunks of avocado, and fresh citrus dressing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-7.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"786\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mojo chicken taco<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-8.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1397\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grilled prawn and avocado salad<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 1058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.trvl-media.com\/media\/content\/expaus\/lm\/ads\/2017\/port_douglas\/1048px-wide-9.jpg\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1397\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local-brew Barrier Reef Two Turtles Pale Ale<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ready for your own Port Douglas foodie adventure? 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