Nautilus Restaurant | Fine Dining

About the business

Welcome to Nautilus Restaurant

Elegant dining and friendly service set within a lush tropical oasis. Nautilus is the iconic Port Douglas dining experience, established in 1954 as Port Douglas’ first restaurant and still operating over 70 years later.

Enter along the hidden pathway from the main street of the Port Douglas village, to discover a breathtaking open-air restaurant that is like stepping into another world. Entirely outdoors, there are no walls or ceiling, just the palm trees towering overhead and stars shining in the tropical night sky. 

The Modern Australian degustation menu melds the sensational flavours of the tropics with European and Asian influences, taking your tastebuds on a journey over five expertly-curated courses. For the ultimate indulgence, you must try the signature Whole Coral Trout or Singapore Chili Mud Crab and melt-in-your-mouth Mango Souffle.

Open for dinner and cocktails from 5.30pm Tuesday – Saturday. Open Monday/Sunday during winter months. Please check availability online or call. Bookings highly recommended.