Best Fried Chicken in Cairns City
Cairns · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 14 venues
The best fried chicken in Cairns City right now is Dundees on the Waterfront (4.6★, 5,317 reviews).
#1 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Aussie Duo Satays; the Oreo cheesecake is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (5,317 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 95-105 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tacos and a margarita; try the sangria too.
★ 4.7 (2,059 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Shop 2/95-105 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get a burger and fries; they are big, fresh, and fantastic.
★ 4.7 (1,682 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 113-117 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.7 (589 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 16 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and the banh mi; try the soft bao with grilled chicken.
★ 4.8 (260 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Alivio hotel, 136-140 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the green curry beef cheeks; the Sukizaki stir fry is the standout.
★ 4.8 (264 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 149 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the satay skewers; the pecel and duck are excellent.
★ 4.6 (816 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Orchid Plaza, Level 1/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the spicy pork bowl with kimchi; the combination is unbeatable.
★ 4.6 (719 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 183 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the bbq pork and turnip cakes; the custard buns are a sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (511 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 101 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the calamari and Duck Spring Rolls; the cocktails are excellent.
★ 4.5 (1,004 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Shop 17, Night Market, 54/60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.7 (168 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 1 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,433 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
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39📍 Boland's Centre, 6C/14 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.5 (461 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 14 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Night Market, 103/60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the beef, lamb, and corn; try the hard tofu and bean curd wraps.
★ 4.6 (164 reviews) on Google Maps