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A Touch of Salt, Townsville, AU-QLD

A Touch of Salt

4.8
4.8
2688 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • 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
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Asian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 05:00–09:00 Sun 05:00–08:30 Lunch Fri 12:00–14:00
  • Phone number
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,688 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • 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

    Good for groups

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Healthy

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • 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 a delightful dining experience, praised for its "fantastic food," "great service," and "beautiful location." Patrons commend the restaurant's "amazing food and service" and appreciate the "creative and delicious options." Ideal for special occasions, A Touch of Salt consistently impresses with its "exceptional" quality and warm atmosphere.
2,688 Reviews
  1. Nicholas

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Beautiful food. Lovely stuff and great surroundings

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  2. Gary and Steph

    Tropical QLD1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fine Dining? More Like Fine Chewing… Went to Touch of Salt expecting a fine dining experience, but I think I accidentally signed up for a jaw workout. Ordered the steak, and I’ve had softer leather boots. I genuinely get a better cut from Woolies—and at least there, I don’t need a chainsaw to get through it. The lamb? Dry. So dry I think I heard it whisper "water..." before it turned to dust on my plate. I’ve had better meals at pubs, and at least they give you a beer to wash it down. For what they charge, I expected something special. Next time, I’ll just grab a steak from the local butcher and cook it myself—probably with better results. If you like overpriced, underwhelming food, go for it. Otherwise, save yourself the trouble and hit up a steakhouse instead.
    A Touch of SaltResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Gary and Steph, As a diner, I enjoyed reading your review—though as the proprietor, it was hard to read. Our chefs take great care to ensure each dish is cooked properly and served on time, but we didn’t get it right with your meals, and I sincerely apologise. We rely on feedback during service so we can fix issues immediately. Had we known, we would’ve happily replaced your steak or lamb. Again, I apologise and would love to invite you back to show we can deliver something special— so there's no need to visit your butcher and cook it yourself. Sincerely, Mark Brine Restaurant Manager & Proprietor A Touch of Salt

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  3. jools

    Tropical QLD6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing - staff - atmosphere - food food too!!

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  4. John

    Tropical QLD2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in Townsville. The St Patrick’s day Food and Wine experience was well planned and orchestrated. The 4 courses that were created to suit the Erin Eye’s winery’s selection was spot on. The service was top notch, with the owner and restaurant manager calling around to every table and checking that people were happy with the food and wine. Our daughter has special needs which were carefully catered for by the staff! The Chef executive came out and explained each meal and why a particular wine was selected, which was very entertaining. Definitely our go to place in Townsville for good food and great service!

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  5. Mark

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Menu changes frequently. Great service in a nice setting. We took an early 6:30pm seating this visit, and courses were delivered in a timely manner. We have had a later seating, and it was the same so service seems to be consistent over time. Overall, the meals are quite reasonably priced and the whole dining experience quite enjoyable. It was a special occasion so there some nice little touches as well. We go to Touch of Salt a couple of times a year and it is our go to restaurant in Townsville. We highly recommend Touch of Salt. Did I mention the food was fantastic! We enjoy that there's always something different on offer if you are an occasional diner like us. Pays to book at least a few weeks in advance to get your preferred booking time as it seems to be pretty popular pretty much anytime really.

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  6. Natasha

    Tropical QLD2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Touch of Salt is always a good choice. You are always guaranteed great service and amazing food in a beautiful location.

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  7. Janene

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, top quality food and good wine list without being outrageously priced. Best dining experience since moving back to Townsville 12 months ago.

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  8. Anne

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite Townsville restaurant! Always outstanding service and the food is amazing!!

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  9. Sharon

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent flavours and presentation. Nowhere else in Townsville can match it. Truly 5 star

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  10. Brenton

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, great food, wine list. Service was excellent and staff very attentive.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 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 17:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 05:00–09:00 Sun 05:00–08:30 Lunch Fri 12:00–14:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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