Exceptional, very varied, and extremely tasty, whether breakfast, lunch or dinner. Commendations to the chef for the way he manages to mix and match textures and flavours. Some of the dishes wouldn't look out of place on a Michelin Starred menu! - Steve and Alice
Restaurants and Bars at Lizard Island
Gourmet Food & Wine
Enjoy a variety of restaurant and dining experiences at Lizard Island, from gourmet meals with seascape views to deluxe picnics on a private beach. With daily changing menus that draw inspiration from the local environment, you will be presented with gourmet food and a fine selection of wine, Champagne, beer and spirits throughout your stay. In addition to your daily dining which is included in your nightly rate, there are several other culinary experiences to enjoy.
Finely curated partnerships with Australia’s finest farmers, winemakers and purveyors
Signature Culinary Experiences
Great food and drinks is just what we do on Lizard Island, our culinary and cellar teams have a passion for creating the very best culinary experiences where the food and wine is elevated to new heights.
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Great food and drinks is just what we do on Lizard Island, our culinary and cellar teams have a passion for creating the very best culinary experiences where the food and wine is elevated to new heights.
We have partnered with only the best, local and freshest produce which you can experience at Lizard Island all year round.
Lizard Lager Custom Craft Beer
Hemingway’s Brewery is a local, independent craft brewery operating in Far North Queensland that produces outstanding craft beers. We have two waterfront brewpubs in Port Douglas and Cairns that showcase local provenance in vibrant settings.
An Award Winning Craft Gin Experience
Wolf Lane Distillery is perched up north in Cairns, Far North Queensland. This region is known for its laidback lifestyle, warm sunny weather and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient rainforest.
Preston Fresh Seafood
Preston Fresh Seafood is a family owned and operated Seafood Retail located in Smithfield, Cairns. We have a huge selection of seafood from Fresh Fish, Prawns, Oysters, Bugs, Lobsters, Ready to cook seafood, House Smoked Seafood, delicious Homemade Takeaway Meals plus so much more. We fillet our fresh fish and shuck fresh oysters here on premises.
Yarra Valley Caviar
Yarra Valley Caviar is Australia’s premiere producer of hand milked 100% Australian grown Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow and Brooke Trout Caviar. Yarra Valley Caviar sustainable growing techniques and ethical fish husbandry practices are world class and backed by BAP (best aquaculture practice) certification built on the four pillars of sustainability: food safety, environmental, social welfare and animal health and welfare.
Edge Hill Butchers
The finest primary cuts and specialty meat cuts sourced exclusively from ethical Australian farms. Edge Hill Butchers is independently owned and operated, we create and sell fine primary cuts, specialty meat cuts and gourmet deli complements in store since 1925.
Luke Lambert Wines
We are a family run winery located in the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. We source fruit from two vineyards in the Yarra Valley, Denton View Hill and Tibooburra Estate. Denton is located near Yarra Glen in the northern part of the Yarra Valley and Tibooburra is in Yellingbo in the south. All wines are single vineyard, handpicked, wild yeast fermented and bottled without fining or filtration. We use large French and Slavonian oak foudre for maturation of all wines.
Salt Water Restaurant
Salt Water is like no other restaurant with its openness creating a natural extension of the beautiful surrounds of Lizard Island.
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Salt Water is like no other restaurant with its openness creating a natural extension of the beautiful surrounds of Lizard Island.
Simple and relaxed, the idyllic setting allows you to take full advantage of the 180-degree ocean views whilst enjoying the stunning food inspired by the freshest local produce from the waters around the island and from the hinterland of the mainland, much of which arrives on daily flights.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at Salt Water with menus changing daily.
Driftwood Bar & Wine Cellar
In the evening, enjoy pre-dinner drinks at Driftwood Bar where you’ll get the chance to reconnect with others you may have met throughout the day, or simply enjoy a drink and watch the sunset.
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In the evening, enjoy pre-dinner drinks at Driftwood Bar where you’ll get the chance to reconnect with others you may have met throughout the day, or simply enjoy a drink and watch the sunset.
Lizard Island’s wine and beverage list is inclusive in your stay, however - if you wish to select from the Cellar or Cocktail list, there will be an additional charge.
The Lizard Island private Cellar Master List provides guests with an additional option when dining, with selections of rare vintages curated from world leading vineyards.
Beachside Degustation Dining
Two private gazebos are perfectly positioned on the shore of Anchor Bay, commanding spectacular views of the nightly sunsets.
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Two private gazebos are perfectly positioned on the shore of Anchor Bay, commanding spectacular views of the nightly sunsets.
Here in this private setting, you will enjoy a 7-course degustation dinner with perfectly matched wines. Our Executive Chef will meet with you personally to design a menu to suit your occasion and tastes.
Be sure to reserve early as these are one of the most popular dining experiences on the island and quickly book out.
Please note: an additional $300 per person applies for the Beachside Degustation Dining experience.
Private Beach Excursions
Select your own refreshments pack the night before your planned excursion and the following day, take a private dinghy and motor to a beach of your choice - or have one of our Marine team drop you off and return later to collect you.
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Select your own refreshments pack the night before your planned excursion and the following day, take a private dinghy and motor to a beach of your choice - or have one of our Marine team drop you off and return later to collect you.
The true luxury of this signature Lizard Island experience is that with a selection of beaches to choose from, you will likely have the beach to yourselves.
Private beach excursions are included in your Lizard Island stay. Reservations can be made at the resort 24 hours prior.
Marlin Bar
We invite you to stroll down the boardwalk and enjoy a casual evening at The Marlin Bar.
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We invite you to stroll down the boardwalk and enjoy a casual evening at The Marlin Bar. With wonderful cocktails, beverages, light casual meals and friendly service on offer, join us to take in a magnificent sunset or simply unwind in this unique setting.
The Marlin Bar is the only public bar on the island and has welcomed many seafaring visitors, off-duty staff and Island guests since 1975. Open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 5pm and into the evening with a weekly changing menu.
Openings times may vary based on events and the Marlin Season.
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