Cairns RSL Club

A lovely RSL overlooking the Harbour. We came for lunch and my wife had linguine with crab and prawns and chillie but due to my allergies of not eating garlic and onion, I ended up having a steak burger with mashed potatoes Food prices are reasonable. Service was very good and chef made sure that I did not have something that might have an allergy.

Located on the Esplanade overlooking the ocean, this classic club serves up a good selection of beverages and food. The large open windows bring the outside in and make it a great spot to watch the constant stream of people walking by.

Anzac Day here was superb. The Kokoda curry and the cannelloni were excellent! Unlike most places, didn't charge extra for the public holiday. While there were long queues at the bar, this is to be expected and a little patience is required.

This is a very lovely restruant and cafe! They made my dish very quickly and the staff were very nice. When you order a kids meal you get a free Dixie cup and a post mix (soda). The post mix size cup is about the same size as a kids party cup. Food was delicious and when you ask for ice cream they can put sprinkles and sauce (not tomato sauce).

Modern and clean atmosphere. Delicious food with several great roasts available. I enjoyed the roast pork with plenty of crackle. Large and varied menu. Good prices and friendly staff.

The "grilled" barramundi is not grilled. I ordered it and it came in a weird consistency with the sides so dry, was hard to chew. Did not taste fresh. Not sure if it's because it has been pre cooked in a pan with water. But it definately hasn't been grilled. The roast veggies abd the salad that comes with the fish tasted great. Good environment.

Huge meals and great quality in every way, service was perfect as well, very kind, friendly staff.

Cairns RSL – Consistently Welcoming and Delicious We’ve dined at the Cairns RSL three nights in a row—and there’s no doubt we’ll be back for a fourth. From the moment you walk in, the staff greet you with a friendly nod and a genuine smile. It’s the kind of place where you feel recognized and welcomed, which makes all the difference. The food has been consistently great: generous portions, well-prepared, and reasonably priced. There’s a solid selection of beers to pair with your meal, and the atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. On one visit, I ordered the pork medallions for Mum. I asked for the sauce on the side, just in case it was spicy—it wasn’t, but she found the pork a little dry and left one of the chops. The staff member who took our order noticed and kindly asked if everything was okay. When Mum mentioned the dryness, a gentleman who appeared to be the manager came over and offered to make it right, suggesting garlic bread or a dessert to help make up for the disappointment. That kind of attentive service really stood out. All in all, Cairns RSL has been a highlight of our evenings here—great food, thoughtful service, and a team that genuinely cares about your experience.

A local couple I met mentioned that this restaurant is a charity helping Australian Defence Force, therefore I wanted to try it. Amazed by the great tasting food. You can also play Keno while you eat and service was exceptional.

Great place to grab an ice cold beer that's really affordable! The crowd here is older but all very nice. Bar area was small no seating at the actual bar... but lots of tables and chairs throughout. A few TVs showing horse racing with a machine to make bets. Very popular area. I sat out in the larger open area with TVs showing different cricket games on. People were super friendly all hanging out and talking together.. really felt part of the group. I can back here a few times during my stay.

Went here for dinner with my family and it was absolutely horrible. I know this is a club and not a restaurant but no way can they charge $20+ for frozen junk. Me and my mother ordered Moroccan chicken with cous cous. It took about 15-20 minutes to arrive and immediately looked and smelled dreadful. The cous cous looked like corn and tasted grainy. The chicken was rubbery and it was all drenched in this horrible tasty oil like sauce. I had to spit it out. My mum could barely eat it either. I decided to try my brother's rump steak with mushroom sauce which was not an improvement. The chips were obviously frozen and the steak tasted burnt. The mushroom sauce tasted like Chinese takeaway gravy. I give them one star only because the waitresses were very helpful and understanding. The RSL is clearly a place for smokers with no taste. We managed to get a refund though.

We live 50m from the RSL and regularly eat there. Friendly staff and good value meals with good quality considering the price. Their food puts many restaurants in Cairns charging significantly more for lower quality food to shame.

Brilliant realistically priced meals in a family friendly atmosphere. Surf & turf was great & only $30