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Reservoir Road Takeaway in Manoora has earned one of the highest ratings of any fish and chip shop in the Cairns region, with a near-perfect score across dozens of reviews. That reputation rests on consistently fresh food, generous serves, and staff who take evident care with every order.
The menu goes well beyond a standard fish and chips run. Mackerel is a confirmed offering, served fresh and cooked to order. The burgers draw particular praise, with homemade-style mince patties, quality buns, and plenty of fresh salad loaded in. A burger with the lot is a recurring favourite, and regulars also rate the fried rice highly. Breakfast and brunch are served alongside the usual lunch and dinner trade, which makes this a handy spot at multiple points of the day.
Takeaway and delivery are both available, and kerbside pickup adds extra convenience for those in a hurry. Free parking is on site, including a wheelchair-accessible car park. Counter service keeps things moving quickly, and the friendly, efficient phone ordering process is a regularly noted positive. The venue is women-owned and run by locals with a clear commitment to value and quality.
For anyone after fish and chips in Cairns, or simply a reliably good feed in Manoora, this place is worth putting on the list. Phone ahead during busy lunch and dinner periods to keep wait times short.
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8 Reviews on “Reservoir Road Takeaway”
Wow, highly recommend this place. Got fish and chips and beef burger and all really good, really fresh. You could tell the burger patty was homemade and it was loaded with fresh salad all on a great bun. Mackerel was fresh and tasty, beautiful crumb, perfectly salted crunchy chips. 5 stars!! Will be back 😊
Steak burger is a real steak!
Ask about the beetroot in the burger.
Try the chicken salt, it’s good
Great old school burger. One with Lot a s one cheese. Friendly phone order and quick to make. Plenty of mix fresh salad and big burger with quality meat. We even could ask for the sauces we liked. We look forward to coming back and trying the coral trout and some Thai food. Thank you, happy to find a new local near my dads house.
Absolutely hands down the best burgers and chips in Cairns! Such great value from decent local people who serve the food with proper care. Burger with the lot and chips is an epic feed the mince for the patty is good quality too… five stars for everything. The reviews are why I chose this place, so impressed I was, I had to add my own 5 stars review! Top shelf takeaway!
Absolutely amazing food, friendly staff.
By fair the best steak burger in cairns and easily the best takeaway fired rice. Will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu.
Such a great spot, and so convenient! The food is always fresh – made to order and they’re so so sweet!! This is my new go-to spot.
Please support local where you can and check em out. Can’t wait for lunch tomorrow🤩
Stopping and try this once and it will become your weekly ritual that the whole family can find something to enjoy. Affordable with highend quality and perfection 👌
Love everything about this place, it reminds my of the old Earlville fish bar. I got the seafood pack for 1 and it was top quality, portion size was loaded for the price too. Partner got Pad Thai which was also done really well. Trying a burger next time. 10/10 recommend 👌 👏