Everyone on the planet has tried Brazilian Churrasco by now right? If you haven’t, you are seriously missing out. There is something very appealing about mouth-watering cuts of meat being grilled to perfection on a skewer which is hand sliced at your table. Bushfire Flame Grill Cairns has borrowed the Churrasco concept, added a distinctly Australian Style BBQ twist and firmly cemented themselves as one of the most popular restaurants in Cairns. Did I mention it is all you can eat? Read on for all the details …
Bushfire Flame Grill Cairns
Bushfire Flame Grill Cairns is an award-winning, Brazilian inspired, Australian style BBQ restaurant located in the lobby of the Pacific Hotel Cairns. Big eaters visiting Tropical North Queensland will rejoice in the all you can eat concept, which is unique among restaurants in Cairns. Huge metre long skewers of succulent Australian kangaroo, beef, pork and lamb are served rodizo style at your table by knife wielding waiters. Table settings at Bushfire come with two unique tools; the tongs enable diners to hold the meat as it is sliced and the coloured block that let’s you signal your server that you want more food (green), are having a rest (yellow) or are done for the night (red). I love this concept as it means you get attention you need when you want it and are not disturbed when you don’t. Genius! As well as the skewers, a number of other dishes are served directly to your table. If all you can eat Australian Style BBQ doesn’t float your boat, you are sure to find something to entice on Bushfire’s à la carte menu.
Our Australian Style BBQ Experience
Bushfire Flame Grill Cairns is mere steps away from The Abbott Boutique Hotel where we stayed during our 5 day Cairns road trip so we left our bargain hire car behind and walked the short distance. Given we didn’t need to worry about the booze bus, we were free to indulge from Bushfire’s well stocked bar. The Hubs couldn’t resist the house brew while I stuck to my standard Sauv Blanc. I loved that you could see all the action in the kitchen from the large dining area.
Not long after we were seated at a window table, our server presented a delicious platter of sides that comes with every Brazilian inspired BBQ ordered. It took a lot of willpower to leave them alone until our first skewer arrived. Who am I kidding? We tucked into the warm bread straight away and the potato gratin was divine.
As quick as we could turn our block to green, a waiter arrived with a delicious looking skewer. Over the course of the evening we sampled them all. My favourite was the spicy sausages, while The Hubs preferred the perfectly cooked beef. If you have a preference for the way you like your meat cooked, just let your server know and they will slice from the section that suits your preference. Seafood lovers will delight in the mocqueca hot pot which features prawns, reef fish, calamari, octopus and mussels. Just when we thought we could eat no more, our server brought over a sampler calamari skewer. This is not currently on the menu and Bushfire are testing the recipe to make sure it is absolutely perfect. I loved it and hope to see it featured soon. The caramalised pineapple to finish with satisfy any sweet tooths out there.
Getting to Cairns is easy from most Australian cities with Jetstar Domestic and there is a wide variety of things to do in Cairns for visitors from all walks of life. If you are on a budget check out all my tips for securing a bargain flight before you book. Bushfire Flame Grill is one of the most popular restaurants in Cairns so be sure to make a booking before you head to Tropical North Queensland. Will you choose the Brazilian inspired Australian style BBQ or one of the á la carte favourites? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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Disclaimer: We dined as guests of Bushfire Flame Grill Cairns. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links which will earn me a few cents to contribute to the running of this site if you make a qualifying purchase at no extra cost to you.
Ricardo says
This rodizio style of churrasco has its roots in my state in Brasil called Rio Grande do Sul. We have a state flag with three colors : green , red and yellow…
The rest is history…
Enjoy!
Lisa says
Yum, this place looks amazing! I love a good Brazilian churrasco, and the Australian mix is a real plus. I was drooling as I read about all the options for the bbq! This is one place I have to visit if ever in Cairns!
Allison Smith says
Hope you make it to Cairns soon Lisa!
Anna Johnston says
I live in Airlie Beach (7hrs down the coast) and even hear amazing reviews about this place. Love the Aussie influence on the menu, and really, you cant go wrong with a feed that has been cooked in this style. For any guests staying at my resort who are travelling up to Cairns, we recommend this place.
Allison Smith says
That’s awesome Anna. I love Airlie Beach. I went there for my honeymoon (and the islands) a million years ago lol
Zohaib Yusuf says
Wow this article is awesome. i like it
Chiera says
Oh Wow ! This looks amazing!!! I’m heading over to Australia in a couple of months so I will definitely check this place out!
Allison Smith says
Hope you enjoy Chiara!
Harsh Gupta says
I am totally sold at The Bushfire Flame Grill. This restaurant sounds like an amazing one in Cairns and I’d love to try that caramalised pineapple! Would love to dine here.
Allison Smith says
The pineapple was a highlight Harsh!
Mariella says
I absolutely LOVE Brazilian food! specially the churrasco. its simply amazing! makes any taste buds sing
This place looks extra yummy <3
Allison Smith says
Me too! Bushfire has a great Aussie twist!
Brooke says
Nope have never tried churrasco ( and I eat a lot lot lot of foreign foods) but anything barbecued & on a skewer is good for me!
Allison Smith says
Sure is Brooke!
James says
The Bushfire Flame Grill looks like a good restaurant to visit in Cairns. I love the idea of the green, amber and red block to tell the waiters what’s going on. I think I’d have a hard session in the gym before visiting to get all the benefits of the protein!
Allison Smith says
I know how cool is that!
Oursweetadventures says
I have to admit I have not been to a Brazilian style restaurant. I am ashamed. We keep making plans to go but it has not happened yet. Bushfire seems like a great experience. A very simple concept with the blocks that I feel every restaurant should implement. The food selection is great and I too would dive in to the sides knowing full well I will possibly get full by the time the main course arrives.
Allison Smith says
Do it now! You won’t regret it!
Ania Travels says
I’m the worst person possible to bring to one of these places because I don’t like red meat. But all of the side dishes look delicious. Do they have any chicken or seafood there?
Allison Smith says
They sure do Ania! They have a full a la carte menu available ?
yukti says
Your post makes me hungry now and these grilled delicacies of BushFire Flame are so tempting and delicious. I loved the ambiance of this place with live cooking. I have never tried Brazilian inspired BBQ before and would love to have this yummy experience.
Allison Smith says
Give it a go Yukti! I’m sure you will love it!
Joanna says
I just had lunch and now, just by looking at your photos and reading about the amazing treat you’ve got at Bushfire, I’m hungry again! The amount of food you are getting for such a low price is insane! I would love to try the mocqueca hot pot but also the kangaroo steak (never had it before). The beef your husband has looks amazing, perfectly cooked!
Allison Smith says
Bushfire is really great value for big eaters Joanna! If not the a la carte menu is also a great choice!
Bee says
hmm. Yum! I am a serious carnivore and this looks delicious! I went to a Brazilian BBQ in Seoul, Korea, but i can imagine the meat cuts in Oz must be far better. great restaurant and looks really relaxed, Come hungry is all i can see!
Allison Smith says
Australian beef is among the best in the world Bee! I bet they didn’t have Kangaroo at the Korean BBQ ?
Lisa says
Hmmmm thank you for making me hungry! That beef on the skewer looks incredible, and is just how I like my steak! Bushfire Flame Grill would definitely be on my list, if only to try Brazilian/Australian style churrasco
Allison Smith says
I used to be a well done kinda girl Lisa but these day I opt for medium. Aussie beef is the best in the world!
Hannah says
Sounds like a lovely date night, and that salad looks gorgeous! I always love rainbow food- and anything cooked in flames! I’m vegan but the side dishes at Brasilian restaurants always look the bomb and I love the vibe of the places.
Allison Smith says
The sides were amazing Hannah.
you.theworld.wandering says
Wow this is so cool!! I had no idea about this place! Will totally have to try it on my Cairns trip! Love that you can see the food being cooked in the kitchen and love the all you can eat concept! Great pics + great experience!
Allison Smith says
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did ?
Shibani says
The food looks so delicious and specially the grilled meat. As I love meat fully cooked, this seems like a delight to me. Completely loved thr idea of colour blocks to tell your preferences to the server. The ambience of the restaurant lookss so pleasing that I would surely like to dine in there. Thanks for sharing.
Allison Smith says
I tend to like my beef medium Shibani but the skewers are all cooked to different degrees so your server can slice to your selection.
Indranil Chowdhury says
I got hungry reading this post. This looks so delicious. Would love to visit this someday.
Allison Smith says
Hope you make it to Bushfire soon Indranil!
Kristina says
I once went to a Brazilian BBQ place in Japan of all places, and the slicing the meat off skewers made me so happy haha. This looks like it’s a great place to hang out with some friends. Eating kangaroo is too far for me though ;___;
Allison Smith says
They are popping up all over the world Kristina! Never say never to Kangaroo!
Rachelle says
Ugh, my whole mouth is salivating! My boss takes us to a local Brazilian place for special occasions and the food is just amazing. I can only imagine trying this out with it’s Australian flair! Anything cooked over an open flame is just delicious. I’d totally try every type of protein, because hey! You never know what you’re going to fall in love with, right?
Allison Smith says
Agree Rachelle! Everything tastes better over an open flame!
Abigail Sinsona says
I love a good BBQ feast and have only tried Churrasco BBQ once. This post reminds me to try it again because it was so good! I would love to dine here when in Cairns!
Allison Smith says
Glad you enjoyed it Abigail! Hope you make it back soon.
Linda says
There’s nothing I love more than Brazilian BBQ to be honest! This place looks super delicious. I love it when they come to your table and give you all the meat
Allison Smith says
Not to mention all you can eat Linda!
Gina says
When I used to eat meat, there was an amazingly delicious Brazilian barbecue place in Okinawa. I love how they grill everything to perfection and cut it at your table. It’s always wonderful to have meat cooked the way you like it. The prices are very reasonable and the waiters are cute too!
Allison Smith says
Considering it is all you can eat it’s great value Gina. We left very full!
neha says
I didn’t know that there is an australian specific style of barbecue. The dish does seem to be very delicious. Although I would be in to try only the veg parts of it
Allison Smith says
They have a mushroom risotto on the a la carte menu that would be perfect for you then Neha. ?
Hang Around The World says
This food looks so delicious and I have never tried an Australian bbq creation…
According to your experience, what are the most typical grilled foods? I love grilled things lol
Allison Smith says
There are lots of meats to choose from. I really liked the sausages.
Ada says
Ive never tried Brazilian Churrasco but it seems delicious ! I am not so sure about eating Australian kangaroo tho! My friend moved to Australia recently and she was telling me about eating this cute animal! I would still try Bushfire Flame Grill Cairns for some beef
Food looks amazing there!
Allison Smith says
It’s an acquired taste but I urge you to give it a try if you make it to Bushfire Grill!