Best Dinner Places to Eat in Magnetic Island

"Opening in 2010, JAM Restaurant was quick to become a favourite with residents and visitors alike. The award-winning restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week. It specialises in modern North Queensland cuisine and seasonal ingredients."

"The new kid in town, Bridgewater has made a solid impression with an elegant entry into Townsville’s dining scene. Expectations were high ahead of last year’s grand opening – Matt Merrin of JAM fame is behind the project, after all. The two-storey venue houses a restaurant and bar, making it a hit from casual drinks to special occasions."

"Bridgewater Restaurant is positioned on the first floor to offer an unparalleled dining experience in Townsville with its contemporary open plan design and unsurpassed river and city views.Boasting a mix of sleek modern interiors and coastal Australian design features, the stylish yet relaxed...See More"

"Rambutan’s rooftop bar is pretty beautiful, and the perfect place to kick off a night out on the town, positioned right at the heart of Townsville’s nightlife. The streetside bar is also a great place to soak up the local atmosphere, and boasts live music on Friday nights. A great choice for a lively start to your evening in Townsville."

"An Irish pub that tends to get loud, especially when big games are broadcast or live music performances are on — there is usually one of those every night. You can show off your skills at Irish pool, and for the brave ones, there is also a weekly karaoke night."

"The Ville Resort-Casino is currently undergoing a $42 million redevelopment in stages. The first stage included the introduction of the new Quarterdeck, which comes equipped with views over the infinity pool towards Magnetic Island; a dance floor; indoor and outdoor seating for 330 guests; and two big television screens. The bar menu at Quarterdeck includes wines from France and across Australia, as well as modern takes on classic cocktails like the Quarterdeck mojito and Maggie Island iced tea."

"Image Source It is a nice little café which overlooks the water next to the Reef HQ. Very pleasant atmosphere and cheerful atmosphere. The food and drinks are really good in taste the staff is really friendly and you will get the wonderful view of water from your chair. The chairs are very comfortable and relaxing; also the overall atmosphere is very inviting and welcoming."

"Waterview 169 is a relatively new establishment on Townsville’s favourite foodie street, Palmer Street. The menu includes a lot of seafood dishes, such as confit salmon, black garlic barramundi and herb-crusted coral trout. There’s also an extensive cocktail menu, a kids’ menu and daily promotions at Waterview 169."

"An awesome café which is perfect for family gatherings and get-togethers. The interiors of the Birds Blooms and Café is very beautiful and it feels awesome to spend time here. The coffee is very refreshing and you get energy for moving to your destination."

"Following on from Peppi Peppi we have another great Italian offering, this time Brandy's - owned by country music singer Adam Brand after having relocated to Townsville from the Gold Coast. Sitting in the dining hub of Palmer Street, Brandy's offers a similarly enjoyable dining experience with their prices being very reasonable considering what is typically one of Townsville's most expensive eating streets. While Brandy's does all the standard Italian style fare well – they also do a great job with experimenting with an interesting combination of herbs and sauces, wood fire pizzas are great, and their risotto is particularly notably delicious – what truly separates the restaurant from others are their breakfasts."

"This is the most amazing café in all over the city, best menu; delicious coffee- kiwi style, yoghurt and a very good range of breakfast and lunch are available which you can choose to make your day. They present the food in very innovative style and people love to have the dinner and lunch in such a peaceful and quiet ambience. Staff and the café management are very supportive and friendly."

"Food is very delicious and tasty here as they prepare all there food items with fresh items such as vegetable, fruits, spices, etc. Some food items such as peanut butter, milkshake and other items which are really delicious in taste and will tantalize your taste buds to have more. Betty Blues is also famous for corn cake as this is the signature dish of this place."

"Doorstop toast, a Betty Blue specialty|Doorstop toast, a Betty Blue specialty. One of the most popular brunch spots in Townsville, there’s often a line out the door at Betty Blue and The Lemon Tart. But a meal at this cafe is always worth the wait."