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Bayleaf Balinese Restaurant

Corner of Lake & Gatton Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia
07 40514622
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Ranked #5 of 284 restaurants in Cairns
Price range: RM55 - RM67
Cuisines: Asian, Indonesian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Try the set menu for 2, lots of tasters, more than enough for two and a fab fresh fruit dish to finish.

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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The restaurant was an easy walk from the Mercure where we were staying. We visited on a tuesday night and even though it was rather busy we still got a table without making a reservation for two. We ordered the banquet for $45 which was great value and we got to taste such a wide selection of food through entrees,... More

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Herndon, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

the food was excellent, the prices were good (for the area), atmosphere is nice. I would suggest a reservation, they're popular and do not turn tables over quickly.

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Cairns, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Very busy , always busy but I was disappointed, food tasted of oil, poor veggie options, noodles were 2 minute noodles, small portions for the price, but like a canteen, not well spiced and we asked for extra spice-would NOT go again, too much hype for a poor place

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great service and fantastic food. Refreshing to have a venue that is such great value for money, highly recommend.

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Cairns, Australia
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14 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We've been here 3 times in the hope that we were just unlucky the first. We thought the reviews seemed so good, so it must be good. Alas, it's been poor all 3 times. The food is average and overpriced, but very nicely presented. Sadly presentation doesn't mean anything if the flavours just aren't there. Nothing we’ve tried has been... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Saw it at tripadvisor, apparently the only Indonesian cuisine at city, our bebek kalas was amazing, rip it without effort at all, sate lilit had sublime presentation and sweet taste but probably the portion bit small, the lemongrass pretty deceiving ;p Kambing mekuah's totally Indonesian! The soup was just exploding in our mouth! BEAUTY! The shallot garlicky thing is our... More

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belair
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Four of us went last night on re come cation by trip advisor. We were not disappointed. The service and food was the best and most authentic we have experienced. Great value at reasonable prices

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Cranford, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Based on reviews here and elsewhere, we included Bayleaf Balinese on our list of restaurants in Cairns - and were glad we did. The food was excellent and abundant, service was friendly and helpful. Although it's a bit off the beaten path, the ambience created in the restaurant is lovely - we sat outside, inside looked nice too. A thoroughly... More

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Milan, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We had dinner at the Bayleaf a few days ago: the quality of the food is very good and prices are in line with the other restaurants in Cairns. A delightful experience: the croc as entree was very tasty and our seafood mains were very good and just the right size! We'll definitely come again!

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