Dundees on the Waterfront

Dundees on the Waterfront is a casual-but-polished waterfront restaurant on the Cairns Harbour Lights boardwalk, looking out over the marina and Trinity Inlet. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor boardwalk tables, which makes it an easy stop after a walk along the Esplanade.

The dog setup. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating that runs along the paved boardwalk, not inside. The tables sit right on the marina edge, so it is open, flat and easy to settle a dog beside you. Staff will often bring a water bowl, but bring your own to be sure. Booking an outdoor table ahead is the safest way to lock in a spot for you and the dog.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for seafood towers, the cook-your-own hot-rock plates, and Australian game like crocodile and kangaroo skewers. It is also one of the best-placed tables in Cairns for sunset over the inlet.

Getting there and parking. Find it on the ground floor of the Cairns Harbour Lights building at 1 Marlin Parade, beside the Trinity Inlet boardwalk. Paid marina parking sits next door and there is street parking through the CBD. It is a short, flat walk from most central hotels and the Esplanade Lagoon.

Nearby with the dogs. The Cairns Esplanade and Trinity Inlet boardwalks run straight past the door, both flat and paved for a pre- or post-meal stroll. Dogs are not allowed inside the fenced Esplanade Lagoon, but the surrounding parklands are fine on lead.

When to go. Aim for an early-evening outdoor table to catch the sunset before the dinner rush. Good for dogs happy on a busy boardwalk with foot traffic passing.

Sources

• Dundee's Restaurant on the Waterfront, Cairns · tripadvisor.com.au
• Cairns Waterfront Dining · cairnsaustralia.com
• A Guide to Dog-Friendly Cairns, QLD · trustedhousesitters.com

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.