Must-see restaurants in Magnetic Island

  • Cafe Nourish

    Magnetic Island

    Horseshoe Bay has become quite the hip cafe strip and this favourite cafe does the small things well: fresh healthy wraps, breakfasts, smoothies and…

  • Early Bird

    Magnetic Island

    With a devoted local following, the Early Bird well deserves its place along the popular Horseshoe Bay cafe strip. There is a certain echo of paradise in…

  • Gilligan's Cafe

    Magnetic Island

    A fun, licensed cafe in Arcadia that pumps out massive breakfasts and the finest burgers on Maggie. The owners have a Gilligan's Island thing going on –…

  • Marlin Bar

    Magnetic Island

    Marlin Bar is popular with sailing crews dropping anchor in Horseshoe Bay and locals looking for some live music in the evenings. Meals are on the large…

  • Picnic Bay Hotel

    Magnetic Island

    There are worse places to settle in at for a drink than the quiet Picnic Bay, with Townsville’s city lights sparkling across the bay. There's an all-day…

  • Man Friday

    Magnetic Island

    Better Mexican food than you'd probably expect from a small restaurant on a tropical Australian island. This Nelly Bay institution trades on its…

  • Noodies on the Beach

    Magnetic Island

    An integral part of the Horseshoe Bay food scene, Noodies is an irreverent Mexican-themed cafe with a book exchange and a licence to serve killer…

  • Bungalow Bay Koala Village Restaurant

    Magnetic Island

    The okay curries, grills and salads at Bungalow Bay Koala Village on-site restaurant are fine if you're already here, but you wouldn't come into the…

  • Barefoot

    Magnetic Island

    With high-quality food and service, this restaurant has an extensive wine list, fresh and excellent seafood platters and gourmet desserts. It also houses…

  • Arcadia Night Market

    Magnetic Island

    Small but lively night market with licensed bar and plenty of cheap eats to chow through.