Paper Crane
ProHighlights
- Esplanade restaurant that takes events of up to 400 guests
- Share plates mixing Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese flavours
- Each event gets its own food and drinks package from the team
About Paper Crane
Paper Crane is an Asian restaurant on the ground floor of Crystalbrook Riley, facing the Esplanade in Cairns City. It serves breakfast and dinner every day, with bar service running from mid-morning into the evening. The main room is lined with pale timber and opens through tall glass doors to a terrace shaded by palms and frangipani. Timber screens create booths and long-table areas within the room, which helps a group feel set apart from other diners. For events, the restaurant can take anything from a small dinner to a large gathering, up to a maximum of 400 guests. The team builds a food and drinks package to match each event, whether that is a seated dinner or a looser cocktail-style night. The menu draws on Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cooking. Dishes are made for sharing and use produce from tropical North Queensland alongside signature proteins, so plates keep coming to the middle of the table. The bar pours sweet and spicy cocktails along with a wine list drawn from around the world. Birthdays, anniversaries and relaxed catch-ups are all part of the restaurant's regular trade. The venue offers natural light, wifi and accessibility features, and payment is by card only.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Paper Crane host?
The restaurant takes events of up to 400 guests and also suits smaller, more intimate dinners.
What kind of food does Paper Crane serve?
The menu is Asian share-style, with Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese influences. Signature proteins are paired with tropical North Queensland ingredients.
How are event menus arranged?
The events team puts together a food and beverage package for each booking to suit your numbers and style, rather than publishing fixed function prices.
What occasions does Paper Crane cater for?
The restaurant welcomes birthdays, anniversaries and casual get-togethers, and the resort's events team also arranges engagement parties, Christmas gatherings and work functions.
Can we pay in cash?
No. Paper Crane is cash-free and accepts debit cards and all major credit cards.
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Elly Rose
2 months ago
We had dinner tonight and the staff were exceptional. Attentive, informative of the menu and lovely people. We were celebrating our 10 year anniversary and they went above and beyond to make it extra special, made our ni…
Valeria
4 months ago
We loved it, we went Monday evening. Staff was adorable, specially the girl hosting and our waiter who did very well explaining us the dishes. Tha place is simple but lovely, low coloured lights, plenty of space between…
John Isted
4 months ago
We visited paper Crane Restaurant for dinner on Saturday 20th June. We opted for the Feed Me option plus a couple of extra dishes. Everything was amazing, the Duck with Noodles was super soft and succulent, the Seafood F…
Joanna Li
6 months ago
Dined at Paper Crane on Wednesday and had a fantastic experience. We started with the homemade pickles, which were fresh and full of flavour — a great way to begin the meal. The crab rice was absolutely delicious, rich a…
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