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Best Souvlaki in Cairns

The best souvlaki in Cairns right now is Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (score 73 from 3,197 reviews), based on 4 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for souvlaki in Cairns — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 4 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best souvlaki in Cairns right now is Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar in Cairns City ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 3,197 Google reviews), ahead of Mykonos Grill and Yiros Bar, Cairns Souvlaki Bar & Grill. That call comes from Google review strength across 4 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 4 venues ranked · 4,730 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 40 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best souvlaki in Cairns — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickYaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (Cairns City)
📊 Most reviewedYaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (3,197 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked4 across 1 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 4 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and BarCairns City$$4.8★—
#2Mykonos Grill and Yiros BarCairns City$$4.4★—
#3Cairns Souvlaki Bar & GrillCairns City—4.5★—
#4Fetta's Greek TavernaCairns City$$4.2★Traditional Greek
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Souvlaki at Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar, Cairns
#1 of 4 souvlaki spots in Cairns

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

73
📍 Level 1, Corner Aplin St &, Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the moussaka; the galaktoboureko is the sleeper hit.
🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.8 (3,197 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Mykonos Grill and Yiros Bar, Cairns
#2 of 4 souvlaki spots in Cairns

Mykonos Grill and Yiros Bar

33
📍 Unit 1/62 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the eggs Benedict; the avocado toast is the sleeper hit.
$$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.4 (448 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Cairns Souvlaki Bar & Grill, Cairns
#3 of 4 souvlaki spots in Cairns

Cairns Souvlaki Bar & Grill

32
📍 Night Markets, Shop 18/54-60 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the kebab; the lamb souvlaki is the sleeper hit
📍 Cairns City
★ 4.5 (162 reviews) on Google Maps
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Souvlaki at Fetta's Greek Taverna, Cairns
#4 of 4 souvlaki spots in Cairns

Fetta's Greek Taverna

25
📍 97/99 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Traditional Greek$$📍 Cairns City
★ 4.2 (923 reviews) on Google Maps
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Common souvlaki questions in Cairns

Where's the best souvlaki in Cairns for a special occasion?

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Cairns City.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly souvlaki in Cairns?

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Cairns City.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍔 best burgers in Cairns · 🌮 best tacos in Cairns · 🥙 best kebab in Cairns · 🍟 best hsp in Cairns. Souvlaki elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City. Q&A: your souvlaki questions answered. Nationally: best souvlaki in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best souvlaki in Cairns?

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar currently ranks #1 for souvlaki in Cairns with 4.8 stars across 3,197 Google reviews.

How does BestDish rank souvlaki in Cairns?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.