223-227 Esplanade Cairns City, QLD 4870

One of Cairns' most recognisable restaurant locations is ready for its next chapter.

For decades, Charlie's Restaurant was synonymous with waterfront dining on the Cairns Esplanade. Today, following the current transformation of The Oceanfront Cairns Hotel, a rare opportunity exists for an ambitious hospitality operator to create the city's next iconic dining destination. Positioned within one of Cairns' most prominent waterfront hotels, this exceptional leasing opportunity combines a landmark location with built-in hotel patronage, uninterrupted ocean views, and the flexibility to deliver a complete food and beverage offering across breakfast, lunch, dinner, functions, events, and room service.

Key Features:

• 62sqm commercial kitchen complete with existing equipment and cool-room facilities
• 246sqm restaurant and bar footprint designed to accommodate multiple patrons
• 200sqm undercover alfresco dining area overlooking the pool precinct and waterfront
• Opportunity to service hotel guests, local clientele, private functions and special events
• Prominent waterfront position within The Oceanfront Cairns Hotel
• Established hospitality destination ready for repositioning under a new operator
• Indoor seating capacity of approximately 120 guests, plus a further 80 seats within the 200sqm undercover alfresco dining area.

Whether you're an established restaurateur, chef-led hospitality group, or expanding national brand, this is an opportunity to secure a flagship venue in one of Australia's premier tourism destinations and create a restaurant that becomes a drawcard for both visitors and locals alike. For more information or private inspection please contact Susan Doubleday or Grant Timmins.