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A Touch of Salt, Townsville, AU-QLD

A Touch of Salt

4.8
4.8
2623 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
Enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views, sparkling starry night skies, and refreshing breezes of our outdoor balcony, or opt for indoor air-conditioned seating to beat the heat (which can be a must in North Queensland!).

Our restaurant's name, A Touch of Salt, is a play on our family name, Brine. In 2005, we started as a family business, and our family-style approach of offering genuine hospitality and meals designed for conversation has always been the heart of A Touch of Salt. Over the years, we have perfected our restaurant to become one of the best casual fine-dining restaurants in the North.

We take pride in being appreciated by the locals of Townsville as well as travellers from all over Australia.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Asian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:00 am Sun 5:00 am–8:30 am Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 4724 4441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Brine
  • Private party facilities
    With a great location – CBD and waterfront – top quality food and an extensive selection of beverages, our restaurant is a popular function venue.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Brine: (07) 4724 4441
  • Area
    Townsville CBD
  • Cross Street
    Stokes Street
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking, Secure Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Terminal (Sturt Street) within 100 meters;Taxi Rank 100m on Stokes Street.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 2,623 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Overall

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Food

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Service

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Ambience

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Value

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for business meals

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Innovative

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for groups

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Healthy

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for fine wines

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Romantic

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for scenic views

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for special occasions

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Touch of Salt in Townsville offers an "amazing dining experience" with "fabulous food" and a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about its "exceptional service" and the "great wine selection." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions with its "attentive staff" and "outstanding" culinary creations. Ideal for memorable celebrations!

2,623 Reviews
  1. Casey

    Sunshine Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was exceptional. This restaurant is on par with any high end city restaurant.

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  2. Mathew

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing from the moment you walk in the service is excellent. The food is exquisite time and time again. Hands down the best restaurant in Townsville would recommend to everyone.

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  3. Ian

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been to Touch of salt many times over the years and the meals have always been excellent. Last nights meal was 10/10

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  4. Gerald

    Tropical QLD

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters were great, vegetable substitutions on the duck main course without any notification...the menu certainly did not include green beans and either kale/cavolo nero! The zhoug sauce that was the second ingredient (I was expecting it to be quite substantial because of that) on the wagyu steak main listing was barely there, about half a teaspoon dropped on to the accompanying hummus...I was looking forward to the spiciness of that but it was basically missing... The "crispy potatoes" just weren't crispy by the time the plate reached the table. Service seems to have dropped in the past couple of years unfortunately. One shouldn't and never used to have to ask for water or put up with a waitperson that leans across in front of you to serve...

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  5. Kylie

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at a touch of Salt is always such an experience, the "wow"that come out of our mouths, with each fork full. Pleasing to both eyes and palate. We always look forward to the new seasonal menu. Always a delight.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had our work Christmas party at A Touch Of Salt, and it was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious, with excellent options for those who are celiac. The service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was the perfect balance between warmth and professionalism. Highly recommend!

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  7. Raymond

    Tropical QLD

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok, food was good. Service fine. will consider again.

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  8. Alison

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a disappointing visit to a touch of salt. At the beginning of the evening- service was great. Entree and starter came out with promptness and wine service was also prompt. Downhill from there. I had to ask for another round of drinks and then we waited probably at least an hour for our main course. In the end we had to ask whether it had been forgotten. As we live on Magnetic Island, we had a time schedule with a ferry to catch, so our main was hastily eaten with no time for dessert or another drink. Food was nice, but my main could’ve been a bit warmer…… with a $200 spend I was expecting better than this.

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  9. Lara

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were great. Food was great. We'll be back!

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  10. Jenny

    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Staff, food & service is always excellent. I’m coeliac & I know I can eat safely here without worrying about a gluten hit.

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FAQs

A Touch of Salt is rated 4.8 stars by 2623 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for A Touch of Salt

86 Ogden Street, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stokes Street
  • Area
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:00 am Sun 5:00 am–8:30 am Lunch Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Asian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking, Secure Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Terminal (Sturt Street) within 100 meters;Taxi Rank 100m on Stokes Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Brine
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (07) 4724 4441
  • Private party facilities
    With a great location – CBD and waterfront – top quality food and an extensive selection of beverages, our restaurant is a popular function venue.
  • Private party contact
    Melissa Brine: (07) 4724 4441
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