Cairns RSL Club

Had a nice meal and a drink with a great group of people I met

To kick off our trip to Cairns, we gravitated to the RSL club which was buzzing with local chatter, footy fans and drunken laughter. Despite the lively commotion, I was pleasantly surprised by the efficient service from the affable servers with our dishes coming out only a couple of minutes afterwards. We ordered cheesy garlic bread, Atlantic salmon and panko crumbed pork medallions. The presentation was absolutely spot on and reflected the vibrant energy of the place. The garlic bread tasted just as expected, deeply satisfying with a slather of garlic butter, melted cheese and soft bread. Although it appeared harmonious on the plate, the salmon was steamed and lacked impactful flavour. Nor did the chermoula enhance the salmon, the strong cumin did not complement well at all. But I'll compliment the polenta chips that came on the side. While the namesake dish is pork medallions, the salad accompanying it was amazing. Generously dressed with a striking honey mustard, the forest of rocket sprinkled with crunchy bacon will have you munching with joy. I was glad there was so much salad because the tiny pork medallions was a huge letdown, the ugliness of extremely dry meat disguised with the saving grace being the honey mustard. As much as I enjoy relishing in the close-knit atmosphere, the food leaves a lot to be desired. But with a such an extensive menu, I might return to do some more food exploration, Cairns is a great melting pot!

Our to go to" lunch place when we're in Cairns. Great selection of dishes and food always good & reasonably priced. Highly recommended!"

I recently had a meal at Cairns RSL and was extremely impressed by the generous portions for the price. The food was delicious and it was clear that they use high-quality ingredients. One of the things that I appreciated most was that the restaurant has air conditioning - it can get quite hot on the esplanade and it's nice to have a cool place to eat. The staff were also incredibly friendly and attentive, making the overall experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a great meal in Cairns with friendly staff and air conditioning, I highly recommend Cairns RSL. I'll definitely be back!

Went in for lunch and had the Rump steak. Awesome. One of the best steaks I have had in a long time. The steak was so tender and perfectly seasoned.Very friendly welcome and great service. Only took about 5 minutes for my delicious meal to arrive. Top marks

Luckily we were able to Dine here at Cairns RSL Club without a pre-booking on QLD public holiday 02/05/22. The staff were friendly & meals were served within a reasonable time. Meals well cooked & great views towards the esplanade. Menu prices were reasonable & plenty of table & chairs either inside or outside. [ Informed you don't have to be a RSL member to enter].

Excellent service, wonderful place to sit and the view is gorgeous, meal was excellent, one of the best RSL clubs I have been in, as a veteran it makes me proud. Loved the museum also.

Great food. Lovely environment with a happy atmosphere. Polite staff. Give it a try.

Clean and tidy place.Cold beer.Ample room and tables for an arvo on the punt.Lovely views over the Esplanade and Coral seaFriendly staff.Beautiful big windows letting in lots of light.

Stopped in for lunch and a pint after visiting the aquarium!Had a lovely nacho chicken Parma! It was huge so we had to share.Great view of the esplanade and sat on the patioPrices great too!