Best Restaurants, Must Try Places 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."

"Australia Queensland Shop #6 next to BCC Cinema entry, 10 Little Fletcher St, Townsville QLD 4810, Australia. Location: (-19.2670169, 146.8114621). Rating:4.2/5 (67) Reviews"

"If you are looking for a comfortable restaurants on the strand Townsville, the Oliver Brown Restaurant is the one which you must visit. The lunch at this restaurant is a pleasure as they prepare dishes with excellence. The food is delicious and the interiors of this restaurant is amazing."

"This iconic hotel is known locally as “the Sugar Shaker”, due its unusual shape. It’s the tallest building in Townsville’s business and shopping district, meaning guests get the best views of the city, the majestic Castle Hill and Magnetic Island lying offshore. Unfussy rooms are designed with understated colour, but best of all is the rooftop pool where you can swim or sunbathe to your heart’s content."

"Providing a rooftop pool and a rooftop terrace, Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is located in Townsville and is a brief stroll from Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. It is a short walk from the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Old Townsville Railway Station and Reef HQ, plus provides views of Magnetic Island."

"The Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville is located in the city's business and shopping district. Guests can relax on the rooftop and admire the panoramic city views, before enjoying a refreshing swim in the sparkling rooftop pool. There is also an on-site fitness centre."

"A little piece of metropolitan chic in the tropics, Hooch and Fellow is a cosy yet sophisticated cocktail bar that has been a huge hit since opening in 2016. It was the most nominated regional bar at the Australian Bartender Magazine Awards in its first year, and is an incredible place for a classy drink. A tiny, rotating menu of four or five cocktails depending on available ingredients just adds to the charm, and ensures drinks of the highest quality."

"Hooch & Fellow is trendy bar where you can find a wonderful selection of drinks. Brilliant drinks made right with no fruit juice in sight. The guys care about the ingredients and how it is made."

"This award-winning, gourmet Aussie-French fusion restaurant is an example of high-end Townsville dining at its finest, and the embodiment of what Palmer Street dining was originally supposed to be all about. Situated right in the heart of the culinary district, great service and beautiful food – both visually and taste-wise – make Michels an easy choice to recommend for first-time visitors to the city who take their food seriously and aren't afraid to spend a few extra dollars while doing so. Townsville has a solid array of good restaurants but there are few that aim towards the exclusive; Michels aims to fill this gap somewhat, and everything about the experience is first class."

"Michels’ mission is to use the best local produce to create the perfect Australian-French connection.” This is highlighted in must-try dishes like baked escargots, seafood bouillabaisse and blackened Atlantic salmon. The tasting menu at Michels Restaurant features only gluten-free items as well. The team at Michels Restaurant admits you shouldn’t leave without sampling the flambé baked Alaska either."

"This family-owned cafe is situated right in the heart of the CBD, and is a wonderful place for breakfast and lunch throughout the week. The coffee from a Melbourne-based coffee roastery will satisfy coffee connoisseurs, and the relaxed and friendly atmosphere is the perfect place to chill out after a morning’s sightseeing. Lunch options include an impressive array of veggie, gluten and dairy free, and paleo choices too!"

"MJ & Co is a dog-friendly cafe located in the middle of Flinders Mall. It’s next door to the Sugar Shaker — Townsville’s most distinguishable building and the home of Hotel Grand Chancellor. The family-owned and operated business has a menu filled with both gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo alternatives."

"The MJ & Co Espresso Bar has a fast service, decent prices, large portions and everything that makes a café amazing. It is an amazing place for tourists and is packed with them every day. The interiors of the café are beautiful and you will love spending time here."

"The Beet Bar is a true haven for vegetarians, vegans, and lovers of gluten free, dairy free and paleo brunch options. They are all about fresh, wholesome produce, and specialise in delicious acai bowls and raw food. Drinks-wise the juices and smoothies are to die for, and they serve up excellent kombucha and cold-pressed coffee."