Cuisine: A La Carte, Asian, Fusion
Price Point: Mains from $25 - $35+
Ignite your senses at Temple of Tastes!
Offering a culinary experience like no other, Executive Chef Anthony Smith serves a menu of exquisite Southeast Asian-inspired flavours.
The kitchen is passionate in using the finest produce of Northern Queensland. With a unique ‘produce to plate’ approach, the chefs serve a local bounty of premium, fresh and often organic food, sourced from artisan growers.
Imagine flavour fusions like grilled kangaroo, sesame crusted tuna, and slow-braised duck dumplings. Steak-lovers will adore their grass-fed Cape Grim sirloin, or for a vegetarian dish, try the pan fried herb gnocchi.
There is also an excellent range of Australian and International wines, beers and beverages to compliment your meal.
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Temple of Tastes
5 Triton St, Palm Cove
Cairns 4879
Open Hours:
Everyday 6am - 10am // 6pm - 9pm
Phone: +61 7 4059 9628
Website: www.templeoftastes.com.au
Sample Menu *may not be current
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Reviews
Meeka Sweeney - dined at Temple of Tastes on 3 October 2019
Absolutely fabulous
Kelly Barrett - dined at Temple of Tastes on 30 September 2019
We were warmly welcomed and questions about the menu were answered willingly. Lovely food in a delightful setting.
Kathy Brick - dined at Temple of Tastes on 24 September 2019
Beautiful meal with wine that complemented the meal, and if not sure about the wine selection George was on hand to offer his expertise.definitely a restaurant to go back to.
Pam Potter - dined at Temple of Tastes on 12 September 2019
Excellent service, fine food. Quite a few vegetarian options.
Michele Dale - dined at Temple of Tastes on 5 September 2019
We bucked the trend and decided to nibble our way through a delicate tour of the various fusion flavours in the entree menu. We started with the cobia , a delicate blend of sweet coconut cream and sour citrus was pleasant enough but quickly upstaged by scallops and pork belly. We moved on to prawns bursting with flavour and chased it with beef Tatake which very nearly eclipsed by the epic green papaya and seaweed salad served with it.
The finale of our tapas fare was lamb belly which was equal parts tender and crispy with a side of the truffle mash.
Each mouthful built a crescendo of different flavours which was expertly matched to fine wines.
A must try if you’re in the area and well worth the trip if you are not!
Jessie Lim - dined at Temple of Tastes on 6 September 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. Lovely setting, beautiful food. The rib eye and the barramundi were both excellent. Cedric in particular looked after us very well.
Amanda McKay - dined at Temple of Tastes on 31 August 2019
Lovely food, I matched suggested wines, which enhanced the experience.
Save room for delicious desserts!
Joanne Rose - dined at Temple of Tastes on 25 August 2019
Service was fantastic, payed much attention and described menu well. Meals were presented beautifully. Shout out to George who looked after us. He was friendly and welcoming, checking in making sure we were happy with our meals while still allowing us to be uninterrupted. Thank you George. Looking forward to enjoying another night at Temple of Tastes
Ellie Menz - dined at Temple of Tastes on 21 August 2019
Great food and service all the way through. We had some lovely time at the restaurant.
Qinwei He - dined at Temple of Tastes on 17 August 2019
Dined at Temple Of Tastes last night and it was amazing! Both my partner and I thought the food was delicious, and to top it off the service was sensational. Our waiter Ben was really attentive and so lovely :) will definitely be going back and First Table was a great way to test the restaurant as well. Thanks!
Emily Bremner - dined at Temple of Tastes on 18 August 2019
Lovely outdoor dining area near the hotel pool and the food was excellent! We had the Chicken Supreme which was moist, juicy and very tasty. For dessert, the Mango Brulee with coconut ice cream and wattleseed cake was really nice. One of the best meals we had in Palm Cove and highly recommended.
Louise Binda - dined at Temple of Tastes on 9 August 2019
Great Dining experience
Food was fantastic, braised lamb to die for
Lovely setting( felt like being on holiday)
and very attentive staff, will definitely be back.
kirsty ackerman - dined at Temple of Tastes on 5 August 2019
Fabulous dining experience, service by Ben can’t be faulted.
We opted for the Degustation each and every course was delicious as were the wines.
Have said it before and will say it again, Temple Of Taste is a well kept secret in Palm Cove but I think it’s time to share with all.
Ticks all the boxes for the diner.
Natasha Uhr - dined at Temple of Tastes on 3 August 2019
What a great experience. Beautifully presented food, great service and ambience, will definitely be back.
Michelle Ward - dined at Temple of Tastes on 26 July 2019
Fantastic night out. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious!
Rachelle Gray - dined at Temple of Tastes on 19 July 2019
Such a beautiful meal! Will definitely be back
Mij Hannant - dined at Temple of Tastes on 18 July 2019
Excellent quality food with generous portions. Many gluten free options available. The pork belly and scallops entree was the standout. Wines on the expensive side. Service was very good.
David Mallett - dined at Temple of Tastes on 20 July 2019
As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly by the waiter. The restaurant seating is outside under the cover . The ambience is serene and very upmarket. It reminded me a restaurant we dined in Bali. For the entree we ordered gnocchi to share and the texture and the taste of the dish was superb . For the main we both had salmon and it was also very delishious and properly cooked. Oooo and the restaurant that serves complimentary bread before the meal even starts gets 19 points from me. The only little suggestion I will make is for the bread to be house made and whole grain. The bread that we were served tasted as store bought . Otherwise , a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Inessa - dined at Temple of Tastes on 16 July 2019
Temple of Tastes was DEVINE. We were blown away by the quality of the food and the timely service from the extremely polite and friendly wait staff. 10/10, we could not fault a thing and had the most enjoyable evening. We've been telling everyone how luscious is was and we will definitely be back!
Brooke Hartmann - dined at Temple of Tastes on 17 June 2019
Just amazing! We opted for the degustation menu & were so glad we did! Every course that arrived were not only tasty but presented perfectly. Ben- our waiter had knowledge, explained every course on arrival and made sure we always had water or a drink on the table. We’re so glad we booked dinner here, no doubt we will be back.
Jacinta Petersen - dined at Temple of Tastes on 10 March 2019
Delicious food and great service. We were given a romantic table overlooking the water feature and lit by candle light. Our meal was well sized and there was a good amount of time between each course. The matched wine was a great addition to the menu and made choosing drinks incredibly easy.
Thank you Temple of Tastes! We will be back!
Meeka Sweeney - dined at Temple of Tastes on 3 October 2019
Absolutely fabulous
Kelly Barrett - dined at Temple of Tastes on 30 September 2019
We were warmly welcomed and questions about the menu were answered willingly. Lovely food in a delightful setting.
Kathy Brick - dined at Temple of Tastes on 24 September 2019
Beautiful meal with wine that complemented the meal, and if not sure about the wine selection George was on hand to offer his expertise.definitely a restaurant to go back to.
Pam Potter - dined at Temple of Tastes on 12 September 2019
Excellent service, fine food. Quite a few vegetarian options.
Michele Dale - dined at Temple of Tastes on 5 September 2019
We bucked the trend and decided to nibble our way through a delicate tour of the various fusion flavours in the entree menu. We started with the cobia , a delicate blend of sweet coconut cream and sour citrus was pleasant enough but quickly upstaged by scallops and pork belly. We moved on to prawns bursting with flavour and chased it with beef Tatake which very nearly eclipsed by the epic green papaya and seaweed salad served with it.
The finale of our tapas fare was lamb belly which was equal parts tender and crispy with a side of the truffle mash.
Each mouthful built a crescendo of different flavours which was expertly matched to fine wines.
A must try if you’re in the area and well worth the trip if you are not!
Jessie Lim - dined at Temple of Tastes on 6 September 2019
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. Lovely setting, beautiful food. The rib eye and the barramundi were both excellent. Cedric in particular looked after us very well.
Amanda McKay - dined at Temple of Tastes on 31 August 2019
Lovely food, I matched suggested wines, which enhanced the experience.
Save room for delicious desserts!
Joanne Rose - dined at Temple of Tastes on 25 August 2019
Service was fantastic, payed much attention and described menu well. Meals were presented beautifully. Shout out to George who looked after us. He was friendly and welcoming, checking in making sure we were happy with our meals while still allowing us to be uninterrupted. Thank you George. Looking forward to enjoying another night at Temple of Tastes
Ellie Menz - dined at Temple of Tastes on 21 August 2019
Great food and service all the way through. We had some lovely time at the restaurant.
Qinwei He - dined at Temple of Tastes on 17 August 2019
Dined at Temple Of Tastes last night and it was amazing! Both my partner and I thought the food was delicious, and to top it off the service was sensational. Our waiter Ben was really attentive and so lovely :) will definitely be going back and First Table was a great way to test the restaurant as well. Thanks!
Emily Bremner - dined at Temple of Tastes on 18 August 2019
Pleasant dining experience and great value meal. Ordered seared scallops wrapped in prosciutto. & Crab and Barramundi fettuccine. Sadly the scallops were way overcooked.
Debra Butler - dined at Temple of Tastes on 16 August 2019
Lovely outdoor dining area near the hotel pool and the food was excellent! We had the Chicken Supreme which was moist, juicy and very tasty. For dessert, the Mango Brulee with coconut ice cream and wattleseed cake was really nice. One of the best meals we had in Palm Cove and highly recommended.
Louise Binda - dined at Temple of Tastes on 9 August 2019
Great Dining experience
Food was fantastic, braised lamb to die for
Lovely setting( felt like being on holiday)
and very attentive staff, will definitely be back.
kirsty ackerman - dined at Temple of Tastes on 5 August 2019
Fabulous dining experience, service by Ben can’t be faulted.
We opted for the Degustation each and every course was delicious as were the wines.
Have said it before and will say it again, Temple Of Taste is a well kept secret in Palm Cove but I think it’s time to share with all.
Ticks all the boxes for the diner.
Natasha Uhr - dined at Temple of Tastes on 3 August 2019
What a great experience. Beautifully presented food, great service and ambience, will definitely be back.
Michelle Ward - dined at Temple of Tastes on 26 July 2019
Great Experience!
Léa Chauroux - dined at Temple of Tastes on 23 July 2019
Fantastic night out. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious!
Rachelle Gray - dined at Temple of Tastes on 19 July 2019
Such a beautiful meal! Will definitely be back
Mij Hannant - dined at Temple of Tastes on 18 July 2019
Excellent quality food with generous portions. Many gluten free options available. The pork belly and scallops entree was the standout. Wines on the expensive side. Service was very good.
David Mallett - dined at Temple of Tastes on 20 July 2019
As soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly by the waiter. The restaurant seating is outside under the cover . The ambience is serene and very upmarket. It reminded me a restaurant we dined in Bali. For the entree we ordered gnocchi to share and the texture and the taste of the dish was superb . For the main we both had salmon and it was also very delishious and properly cooked. Oooo and the restaurant that serves complimentary bread before the meal even starts gets 19 points from me. The only little suggestion I will make is for the bread to be house made and whole grain. The bread that we were served tasted as store bought . Otherwise , a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this restaurant.
Inessa - dined at Temple of Tastes on 16 July 2019
We had a Wagu beef. And I really enjoyed.
Great service.
I recommend
Reiko Edwards - dined at Temple of Tastes on 12 July 2019
Had another wonderful experience at Temple of Tastes. George looked after us extremely well. Thank you we will be back and will try out your breakfast as well.
Angela Lyon - dined at Temple of Tastes on 6 July 2019
Great service and atmosphere. Good food.
Anna Owczarek - dined at Temple of Tastes on 2 July 2019
Had a wonderful dining experience in a beautiful setting. The food was exceptional and service amazing. The scallop and pork belly entree was my favourite.
Joanna Stewart - dined at Temple of Tastes on 1 July 2019
Our second ‘first table’ at Temple of Tastes, very happy with service and food. Would like a couple more mains vegetarian/vegan options on the menu (rather than having to ask) since there is only gnocchi...but the gnocchi was very tasty and beautifully presented.
Michele Dale - dined at Temple of Tastes on 27 June 2019
Temple of Tastes was an amazing experience! Excellent food, fabulous and creative combination of flavours and the staff were enthusiastic and terrific.
A perfect last night to a lovely holiday in Palm Cove.
Julie Bullen - dined at Temple of Tastes on 21 June 2019
Food was good. Service also.
Richard.Susan Ebel - dined at Temple of Tastes on 22 June 2019
Amazing food and setting!
Waitress forgot our desert
Alexandra Allen - dined at Temple of Tastes on 22 June 2019
Temple of Tastes was DEVINE. We were blown away by the quality of the food and the timely service from the extremely polite and friendly wait staff. 10/10, we could not fault a thing and had the most enjoyable evening. We've been telling everyone how luscious is was and we will definitely be back!
Brooke Hartmann - dined at Temple of Tastes on 17 June 2019
Can't believe I've lived here for 5 years and not been to this restaurant! Just do yourself a favour...and your tastebuds a favour and book it!
Sarah Burnes - dined at Temple of Tastes on 16 June 2019
We had a unforgettable time with friends after a very relaxed and enjoyable night enjoying the surroundings which was complimented by the food that we had
John Day - dined at Temple of Tastes on 7 June 2019
After a not so perfect dining experience a few days prior, we reluctantly tried again as we were staying at the resort and it was just so convenient. Pleased to say we thoroughly enjoyed this dinner, with good food and wine. We appreciated the complimentary bread rolls, and our mains were lovely, just could have done with some more vegetables to add to the few on the plate.
Kerrie Jacobson - dined at Temple of Tastes on 29 May 2019
Great service & food!
Saori Kageyama - dined at Temple of Tastes on 11 May 2019
First visit to this restaurant and from the moment we stepped in the restaurant we were made to feel very welcome. A lovely experience good service & food .
Karen Fletcher - dined at Temple of Tastes on 7 May 2019
Beautiful food in a beautiful setting! 5 stars!
Matt DALY - dined at Temple of Tastes on 4 May 2019
Amazing! Foods, service, price, everything are great! We had a wonderful night, I'll go back there again!
Emi Ohkuma Cairns - dined at Temple of Tastes on 19 April 2019
Wanted something special for our wedding anniversary and I am so glad we chose Temple of Tastes. Fantastic taster/degustation menu with paired wines. Great service and a wonderful setting.
Jeni Mancini - dined at Temple of Tastes on 1 April 2019
Amazing as always! The best food in cairns!
Treahna Daly - dined at Temple of Tastes on 6 April 2019
Yummo. Very delicious generous sized fine dining food.
Cannot wait to go back there to taste the other dishes not yet sampled. Thank you
Mimi Jennison - dined at Temple of Tastes on 1 April 2019
Incredible food, lovely dining area and super friendly and accommodating staff
Harriet VT - dined at Temple of Tastes on 25 March 2019
Wonderful food,great service. Such a lovely open feeling about the restaurant. Very tropical dining. Highly recommend
Karen Putna - dined at Temple of Tastes on 23 March 2019
Great location, excellent food and great service. Couldn't be happier with our night, Cheers
Scott Doherty - dined at Temple of Tastes on 23 March 2019
Nice food we got the 7 course meal, each dish taste good and was well presented the staff were friendly throughout although I would say the wait time between dishes was a little too long
Luke Anthony - dined at Temple of Tastes on 20 March 2019
Amazing! The food was incredible and the staff were so accommodating to our family. We will definitely be back :)
Tarleah Seale - dined at Temple of Tastes on 16 March 2019
Just amazing! We opted for the degustation menu & were so glad we did! Every course that arrived were not only tasty but presented perfectly. Ben- our waiter had knowledge, explained every course on arrival and made sure we always had water or a drink on the table. We’re so glad we booked dinner here, no doubt we will be back.
Jacinta Petersen - dined at Temple of Tastes on 10 March 2019
STUNNING AS ALWAYS! ;-)
Treahna Daly - dined at Temple of Tastes on 5 March 2019
Wonderful evening with the family. Amazing food, great service and a pleasant atmosphere. Strongly recommend.
John Brimstone - dined at Temple of Tastes on 3 March 2019
Amazing food and wonderful service
Cathy Steane - dined at Temple of Tastes on 27 February 2019
It was our first time with First Table and the experience was absolutely wonderful. The service was fantastic and the food was to die for. Highly recommend and cannot wait to book our next table.
Angela Lyon - dined at Temple of Tastes on 26 February 2019
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71 reviews
Delicious food and great service. We were given a romantic table overlooking the water feature and lit by candle light. Our meal was well sized and there was a good amount of time between each course. The matched wine was a great addition to the menu and made choosing drinks incredibly easy.
Thank you Temple of Tastes! We will be back!