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A Touch of Salt, Townsville, AU-QLD

A Touch of Salt

4.8
4.8
2663 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for outdoor dining
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 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
  • Website
    http://www.atouchofsalt.com.au/
  • 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
  • Location
    86 Ogden Street, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    A$95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Treat your special someone this Valentine's Day to a three-course meal of your choice, accompanied by a long-stem rose and enjoyed at a table beautifully set for two.

Menu

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  • dark chocolate budinoA$18.00

    brown butter emulsion, whisky caramel + blackberry | gf

    • salted coconut sagoA$18.00

      charred pineapple, mandarin + ginger sorbet + finger lime | pb + gf

      • lemon panna cottaA$18.00

        torched meringue, sheep’s yoghurt labneh, honeydew + basil | gf

        • apple crumble tartA$18.00

          parsnip ice cream, caramelised fig + walnuts

          • affogatoA$16.00

            macadamia + wattleseed biscotti, espresso, vanilla ice cream + liqueur

            Last updated: January 15, 2025

            What 2,663 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
            • 4.7Ambience
            • 4.6Value

            Noise • Energetic

            Loved For

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Best Overall

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Best Food

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Best Service

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Best Ambiance

            • 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

              Neighborhood gem

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Great for outdoor dining

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Romantic

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Good for special occasions

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Vegetarian-friendly

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Most Booked

            • Townsville

              Most Booked

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            A Touch of Salt in Townsville consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and the "beautifully presented" dishes. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, making it "ideal for celebrating any event." Highly recommended for memorable meals.

            2,663 Reviews

            1. Lauren

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 3 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Had an amazing evening, really impressed by the service and the dining experience as a whole!

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            2. Michael

              New Orleans

              8 reviews

              5.0

              8 reviews

              Dined 4 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Top notch food and service. GREAT staff from front of house to chef. HIGHLY recommended.

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            3. Nadine

              Deactivated - Far North Queensland

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 6 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              This place never disappoints. Food, service, the quality of everything is 10/10.

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            4. Tag

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined 6 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Great dinner. Flawless. Will come back again and again.

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            5. Samuel

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on January 8, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Waiter was excellent, as was the ambiance throughout dinner. Food was lovely as well

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            6. Michael

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on January 7, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              From the moment we entered we felt cared for. The whole evening was fantastic. Our meal was delicious. The Octopus was especially flavoursome. The service was prompt, friendly and respectful. Thank you.

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            7. Toni

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on January 7, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Tucked away in a side street, this unassuming restaurant is a food lovers heaven. It really is a gastronomic delight and when in Townsville, I recommend you go. Don't miss out as A Touch of Salt will not disappointment. Food was amazing to say the least, the restaurant itself is very tastefully decorated and the staff all very happy and attentive. The atmosphere just elevates the food too. Loved our evening there. ATouch of Salt certainly has won our taste buds.

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            8. Mark

              Tropical QLD

              5 reviews

              4.0

              5 reviews

              Dined on January 6, 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              Meal was delicious. Slightly overcooked. Had to wave staff down for a drink in the middle of meal otherwise attentive. Music a little too loud for a intimate conversation. Overall a great experience.

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            9. Cassandra

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on January 6, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We went here for my daughters birthday. Everyone loved the food. The wait staff were really professional and considerate. We really enjoyed the food.

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            10. Ella

              Tropical QLD

              1 review

              5.0

              1 review

              Dined on January 4, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We came here for the first time after receiving a gift voucher. The reviews were right on the mark. The steak was amazing, cocktails were great and the service was outstanding. Our waitresses Poppy and Tilly were very welcoming and attentive, always asking whether we wanted anything more, and made sure our water was always filled.

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            FAQs

            A Touch of Salt is rated 4.8 stars by 2663 OpenTable diners.

            A Touch of Salt does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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            2 people
            8:30 PM
            Booked 14 times today
            Experiences are available.
            Google Map for A Touch of Salt

            86 Ogden Street, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

            Dining areas

            Additional information

            • Cross street
              Stokes Street
            • Neighborhood
              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
              $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
            • Website
              http://www.atouchofsalt.com.au/
            • 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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