A Touch of Salt

We are so happy to have finally tried this wonderful spot, recommended by a friend who works there. The quality is truly top-notch, and we were not disappointed at all. You'll experience excellent service, with attentive staff who go out of their way to ensure you have a fantastic evening. The quality of the dishes and the variety of flavors crafted by the chef will undoubtedly delight your taste buds. They were very mindful of our dietary preferences and allergies, suggesting the most suitable dishes for us. The atmosphere is intimate, and it feels so welcoming. Highly recommended!

Absolute gem , my husband and I had a child free night on Saturday so we made the most of it with a hotel in castle hill and then dinner at a touch of salt I just googled restaurants nearby and it was the first on the list as we have never eaten in the city . From the moment we walked in the waitress was amazing, I didn’t matter that we didn’t have a reservation at all and they quickly set up a table outside , where we wanted to be. The place had such a beautiful ambience, nice music, romantic lights and overlooking the river was perfect. We had another waitress who was amazing too very chatty and professional, even called us lovebird after she saw us holding hands. We had cocktails, dinner and dessert and it was one of the best meals I have tasted, good size portions good value for money and it was divine. We always hit the strand so it was nice to have dinner in the city for a change, we will definitely be back. Thanks again kizzy & karl cross We visited again Saturday 16th November once again a delight to dine here.

I went here last night for the first time as my last night in Townsville. 4 years and I can't believe I haven't come here before - it almost made me want to stay in this town just to dine here again. The service was lovely, polite and welcoming. The food was amazing and the atmosphere just gorgeous and romantic. Absolutely beautiful spot, a must-visit here.

This was by far the best restaurant I have ever been to and I would recommend it for anyone going on a night out to celebrate something, a date night or anniversary.

Wonderful restaurant. The food is second to none. It was one of the best meals I’ve had. Highly recommend.

We were impressed by the food here! Portion was relatively small, but two of us sharing a starter, an entree, two mains, and a dessert was comfortably enough. The entrees were delicious and very special. If you’re looking for a fancy dining experience in Townsville, this is the place to come ❤️

Exceptional service and beautifully catered for my dietary needs. All fresh cooked and just yummmm The pork belly was melting in my mouth. Delicious. A perfect end to a trip away.

Amazing time! Really good food and staff going above and beyond with their service. The staff, food and atmosphere all combined to create an incredible experience that made the evening a memorable night for my partner and I. 100% recommend for a dinner date that is fancy.

Townsvilles best restaurant. Far and above the best food in town, hubby and I have been there for several years now, and the changing menu is delightful. I was quietly nervous when their new chef started but needn't have been. Try their small plates option; great value and WOW how delicious. Cuttlefish yes please. More pork jowl. Even when I didn't 'get' where dishes were going one time, I sat back and thought.....'ok, these plates are messing with me. I'm not being hit over the head with flavour like usual, what does the chef intend? Ooooh ok, I'm being asked to taste subtlety like in the cheese curds....' and when a tiny bit of EVERYTHING on the plate was on my fork, I got it. Nice one, you can hit me with taste, make me think, ask me to taste, and I'll go where your head is. Any time!! Truly awesome job.

3.5 stars. A contemporary restaurant right by the bridge, this is a good place for food around here. The interior of the restaurant is fancy, perfect for date night or some celebration, and their menu has quite a few interesting items. Sadly, there wasn't any kangaroo when I went, so I didn't get to try it. I did get some oysters to start, and had a steak as my main. The oysters were meh (bad choice considering we are at the tropics here), I wasn't into the green apple mignonette at all. However, the steak was good and well-seasoned, if only a bit light on the sides. You really have to order some sides to go with your dishes here, even though the meat portions were decent. The mister thought his food was decent, but not good enough for him to fly across the oceans to go again. While I enjoyed the food, the cocktails were a disappointment. They were not well-balanced. Probably should've stuck with wine. Service was ok; I was expecting better since the restaurant looked so fancy!

Service was amazing!! Some of the food needed a touch of salt no pun intended but the food came out fast and the waiters were ready to help at any time.

Rated by the Concierge as the #1 seafood spot in Townsville, this place is good. Not too exie, provided you don't smash the very good wine list. I had the Szechuan Market Fish. It was very good, if not very spicy (no one from Szechuan is going to be set on fire by this one). Golden Snapper, interesting local choice. Wine list is very good, most important up here above the Brisbane line. Out seating in the go, if weather permits. Great ambiance. I'm coming back for the lamb.

A Touch if Salt is an Australian good food awarded 1 hat - -2016 and listed as one of the top 10 QLD restaurants, competing against Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You can dine on a range of delicates and quality ingredients from Kangaroo biltong starters to Vegan options. I had the peppered Duck starter served with vanilla root vegetables, pomegranates and blueberries. My Salmon mains was complimented with buttered Muzzles and a romesco sauce and the desert finish: the delicious raspberry mouse was served with Pistachio, verbena sorbet and milk ganache. It is modern- Australian- and seasonal!

The main reason I came here was the fact they sold 'white rabbit' ale and decided I'd take a punt on the steak. I'm glad I did. I didn't really have to wait long. I chose the fillet steak with Tarragon pastry. My taste buds came alive. In fact I'm going back tonight for another.

We chose A Touch of Salt as the venue for our wedding celebration - not only because it has the most creative menu and wine list, but also because we could rely on the Brine family to deliver an unforgettable night without any stress on ourselves. As always, our favourite Townsville restaurant over-delivered on every level. Chef Michael presented a unique and customised menu from top to bottom, incorporating all of our must-haves while coming up with some ridiculously amazing creations of his own (hello cronuts!). And as far as drink options went, they invented a new style of martini named especially for us and offered an extensive wine list that had everybody cheery and dancing. The small details can make or break a wedding - do not overlook A Touch of Salt if you want an evening that your family and friends will always remember for being perfect. Thanks forever to Pete, Christine, Mark, Michael and the whole crew!