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A Touch of Salt, Townsville, AU-QLD
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A Touch of Salt

4.8 (2709)
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
86 Ogden Street, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • 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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What 2,709 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 consistently delights with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautiful presentation" and "inviting atmosphere." The menu offers "unique choices," and the attentive staff ensures a "memorable dining experience." While some reviews noted service delays, the overall impression remains highly positive, making it a top choice in Townsville.
2,709 Reviews
  1. Graeme

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Food was very good especially the desert.

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  2. Rachael

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was beyond exceptional. My 1st time visiting and I will be back

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  3. Yomi

    Tropical QLD1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was tasty -compliments to the chef! Service was satisfactory. We were guests celebrating my wife’s birthday. They asked the occasion on the online booking portal. When we arrived, our waitress asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. We informed her it was my wife’s birthday. She disingenuously exclaimed “oooh you look as beautiful as ever; so no worries about that!” NB: this was our first time ever at the restaurant, and she doesn’t know my wife’s age, so how would she know?! My wife did look fabulous though! -Maybe that’s what she meant to say…? Regardless, no special effort was made to celebrate my wife’s birthday -not even a cookie with a candle in it. I’ve been to way classier and less classy restaurants who make birthday guests feel special… It’s fine if they don’t do this, but then why ask the occasion…? I pampered her anyway, so no loss.

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  4. Kirsty

    Tropical QLD1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Lovely good & good service . The only problem was the sandfly bites

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  5. Catherine

    Tropical QLD9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, as always. The service was first rate.

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  6. David

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was brilliant. Staff were very professional, helpful and very attentive and friendly

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  7. Alec

    Tropical QLD1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  8. Jessica

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    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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  9. Sandy

    Tropical QLD2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    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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  10. 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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A Touch of Salt is rated 4.8 stars by 2709 OpenTable diners.

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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
  • 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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