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A Touch of Salt, Townsville, AU-QLD

A Touch of Salt

4.8
4.8
2706 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
86 Ogden Street, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 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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Menu

A Touch of Salt's menu was last updated on 2/25/2025.

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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 2,706 people are saying

            A Touch of Salt reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

            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

            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

              Good for special occasions

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Lively

            • Tropical North Queensland

              Most Booked

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            A Touch of Salt in Townsville offers "outstanding service" and "amazing food," making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the exquisite menu and "beautifully presented" dishes. The restaurant combines "fine dining at an affordable price" with a "lovely atmosphere," ensuring a memorable experience.
            2,706 Reviews

            1. Alec

              Tropical QLD1 review

              5.0

              Dined 1 day ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Great experience. Staff were more than happy to refund the 3rd person who couldn’t make it without an hassle. Very friendly staff and very tasty food.

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            2. Jessica

              Deactivated - Far North Queensland2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined 1 day ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Outstanding service, delicious food, and great attention to detail. So relaxing sitting outside as the weather starts to cool down.

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            3. Sandy

              Tropical QLD2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined 3 days ago

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Exceptional service Delicious meals, interesting choices Presentation of meals was fantastic Loved everything about our diving experience with TOS

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            4. Raymond

              Tropical QLD5 reviews

              4.0

              Dined on May 2, 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 3
              Lovely meals, nice time of day before the regulars come in. It was not too noisy. Table requested was provided. The French lady who attended our table was fantastic. You best keep her on! Will dine again. R&N

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            5. LizZ

              Tropical QLD1 review

              5.0

              Dined on April 29, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Fabulous outstanding service, attention to individual requirements, no glass left unfilled. Incredible unique choices for both food and beverages, with a sophisticated atmosphere.

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            6. Phil

              Tropical QLD1 review

              5.0

              Dined on April 28, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Food was absolutely incredible. Service was top notch. Highly recommend.

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            7. Melissa

              Tropical QLD2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on April 26, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              We are OBSESSED with everything about A Touch of Salt. It's our go-to dining experience for special occasions. The food is like nothing we have had before, and the staff and service are impeccable.

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            8. Lisa

              San Francisco15 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on April 26, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Artfully presented dishes with incredible flavor. The staff is very friendly, attentive, & helpful. Would def go back!

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            9. Martin

              Tropical QLD3 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on April 17, 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Excellent food and great wines!!! Every single server was so nice and professional.

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            10. John

              Tropical QLD2 reviews

              4.0

              Dined on April 17, 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              We both enjoyed our menu choices, well presented and lovely flavours. Service was friendly and professional , a most enjoyable evening.

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            FAQs

            A Touch of Salt is rated 4.8 stars by 2706 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. Australia
            3. Tropical North Queensland
            4. Townsville
            5. Townsville CBD

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            2 people
            7:00 PM
            Booked 25 times today
            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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