A spread of shared dishes at Ela Modern Bistro

Seasonal · Shared · Waterfront

The menus

Three-course lunches, à la carte dinner and banquets designed for the middle of the table.

Daily 11:30am – 2:15pm

Lunch

Whether it’s a relaxing lunch or a quick break, choose between a three-course set menu at $60pp, shared plates or seasonal lunch deals — all served with stunning views across Cairns Harbour.

Lunch service at Ela with harbour views

2 hrs / 59pp

Lunch bottomless package

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

Limoncello Spritz

House wines

Ela Sparkling

Ela Pinot Grigio

Ela Sauvignon Blanc

Ela Rosé

Ela Shiraz

Beers

Great Northern (tap)

Great Northern Super Crisp

Peroni Red

Whole table only · Mon–Fri from 11.30am (last seating 1pm) · Sat & Sun from 11.30am (last seating 2pm) · Available with any menu item.

Dinner

Banquets

Banquets are the perfect option for easy dining, offering a seamless sharing experience and excellent value. For a more personalised approach, our à la carte menu travels through traditional flavours and modern interpretations.

Cannes Table

69pp

Banquet style, whole table only, minimum 2 people, 8pm last sitting.

  • Toasted baguette with 2 condiments
  • Saganaki (v, gf)
  • Ela's salad (dfo, gfo, vo, vgo)
  • Zucchini and saffron risotto (v, gf) — add prawn +10/14
  • Choose up to 2: braised beef cheek · wild caught crispy barramundi (gfo) · warm seafood salad
  • Cheeky little profiterole (v) — vegan sorbet option available

Trinity Table

Shared banquet

Banquet style, whole table only, minimum 2 people, 8pm last sitting.

  • Trio of dips with warm baguette (gfo +5)
  • Eggplant caviar (v, gf)
  • Olive tapenade (df, gf)
  • Seasonal chef's selection of mains to share
  • Dessert to finish

DF Dairy Free · DFO Dairy Free Option · V Vegetarian · VG Vegan · GF Gluten Free · GFO Gluten Free Option

Please advise wait staff of any dietary needs or allergies. Needs are catered for to the best of our ability; the decision to consume a meal is the responsibility of the diner. Food allergens are handled on these premises. 5% staff penalty rate surcharge applies on weekends, 18% on public holidays. Card surcharges apply.