Thai Spicy Dish

Thai Spicy Dish is the local Thai at 117 Oleander Street in Holloways Beach, a short drive north of Cairns, cooking traditional curries and noodle dishes for dine-in or takeaway. It is a dinner-only operation in a relaxed beachside suburb, and the outdoor tables are where dogs can join you while you eat.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, on lead and under control, which suits the easygoing beach-village feel of the place. As with most Queensland food premises, the indoor room is off limits apart from certified assistance animals. Keep your dog close to your own table rather than loose near other diners, and bring your own water bowl just in case one is not available.

Worth knowing

The menu runs the classic Thai list: green, red and Panang curries made to order with your choice of protein or vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free swaps, plus the coconut-free jungle curry built on mixed Thai herbs. Noodle regulars go for pad kee mao and pad pra ram, and locals rate the duck dishes highly alongside fresh fish cakes. Service is quick and friendly, and takeaway is a solid option if the outdoor tables are full.

Getting there and parking

117 Oleander Street sits in the small Holloways Beach village off the Captain Cook Highway, roughly ten minutes from Cairns. Street parking along Oleander Street is usually easy to find, especially on weekdays, so the walk from car to table is short. Hours are 5pm to 9pm Tuesday to Sunday, with Monday closed.

Close by with the dogs

For an afternoon run before dinner, the dog beach at the Machans Beach dog off leash area in Machans Beach is one suburb north. Another local option is Strait on the Beach, the suburb's beachfront restaurant down the road.

More options are on the Queensland dog friendly restaurants guide and the Holloways Beach destination page.

Max: dinner only at Thai Spicy Dish, five to nine, six nights a week. Time your beach walk to finish as the doors open.