Paper Crane by Crystalbrook in Queensland

"We dined at Paper Crane tonight to celebrate our upcoming 15th wedding anniversary after a big work week, and it was an absolute delight. The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and genuinely kind. We chose the Feed Me set menu, and every dish was outstanding. The dumplings were a highlight, while the lumpia, pork char siu, cauliflower, and cucumber salad were simply unforgettable. We’d heard glowing reviews about the chefs beforehand, and they truly lived up to the reputation. To top it off, the spicy margarita and the DJ’s music created the perfect atmosphere, adding a fun and vibrant touch to the evening. Thank you, Paper Crane, for making our pre-anniversary celebration so memorable."

"For breakfast, the paper craine offers a completely exceptional hotel breakfast buffet. The whole family raved on the quality and many choices. Wr looked forward to it every morning of our 4 night stay at the Riley. The choices are large so I will just give the highlights . Fresh fruit. Ceareals. Fruit smoothie md. Juice. Large hot section with eggs, bacon, waffles, pancakes, French toast, and much more. A fancy coffee machine for your latte, expresso, capacinno, or flat white. Toast with comb honey, Jams, etc. The highlight for us were the pastries. While not every one of the 8-20 availabile each morning were freshly made each morning, many came directly ftom their kitchen. If you selected one of those, be prepared for perhaps the best danish of your life. I admit to being from the US where we suffer with a lot of substandard factory-produced baked goods, but even still I think I have had a few great baked goods in my life. If you are staying at the Riley, do not skip the breakfast buffet and be sure to have a danish or two. They are absolutely amazing."

"The view was so stunning facing the esplanade under the nice weather and the breeze. Me and my friends were really enjoying our experience starting from the cocktail prepared by bartender Andrew at the deck area. At 18:00, we moved to restaurant side to have dinner. Amazing food!! It is the best Asian fusion in Cairns during our travel. Thank you chef Lee, Nathan, and Else to prepare delicious dish. Welcoming and friendly staff Tamalin and Tess. Must try!"

"An outstanding dining experience from start to finish. The setting strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort, creating a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere. Each dish was beautifully presented and layered with complex, well-harmonized flavors that highlight modern Asian influences with confidence and precision. The overall experience feels thoughtfully curated, from the pacing of the meal to the ambiance and attention given throughout the evening. A truly memorable spot in Cairns for anyone seeking refined, contemporary cuisine."

"Excellent experience at Paper Crane in Cairns. The setting is superb, with a beautiful view and an atmosphere that is both chic and relaxed. The dishes are refined and perfectly executed, showcasing modern Asian flavors that are exceptionally well balanced and mastered. Special mention to Louis, who was absolutely outstanding from start to finish: attentive, professional, warm, and offering excellent recommendations on both the food and the wines. Service that truly makes the difference. We will definitely be back!"

"This prawn dish and special fried rice are just a match made in heaven. The sauce in the prawn dish is just to die for. You can tell the king prawns were really fresh. Thank you to their amazing chef Elz, who took time to talked to us when we complimented the food he cooked for us. We will definitely come back."

"Very nice first-time experience being here! ) A+ They have the Syrah from Eden Valley, SA available here by the glass as well! Food is top notch as the chefs here are great. It all depends who & how they cook your food, not just because they are the hatted star restaurants!!!"

"Thoroughly impressed and delighted with the dining experience at Paper Crane. The food was tasty, fresh and well balanced, the servings generous and all dishes complemented each other. Dont miss the King Prawns - they were the highlight. Juan, Hanni and the rest of the wait staff were very attentive and kind. Keep up the fantastic food and service! Dont forget to sign up for Crowd member discounts 10%."