✉ info@greatbarrierbites.com 📍 42 Reef Street, Cairns QLD 4870 ☎ (07) 4000 1234
Our Story

Born From
the Reef

Seventeen years of passion, sustainability and extraordinary flavours from Queensland's coastline.

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17+Years of Taste
Who We Are

A Restaurant Built
on Passion & Purpose

Great Barrier Bites was founded in 2008 by Marcus and Elena Webb — a couple who fell in love with Queensland's coastline during a reef diving expedition.

What started as a small beachside grill has grown into one of Cairns' most celebrated dining destinations, recognised three times as Queensland's Best Seafood Restaurant.

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What Drives Us

Our Core Values

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Sustainability First

We source exclusively from MSC-certified fisheries and Rainforest Alliance certified farms. The reef feeds us — we protect it with every decision we make.

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Community Rooted

Over 80% of our ingredients come from within 200km of our kitchen. We support local families and regional economies with every dish we serve.

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Zero Compromise Quality

Our executive chef has 20 years of fine dining experience. Every plate leaving our kitchen is inspected, tasted and crafted with absolute precision.

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Genuine Hospitality

We train every team member to treat every guest like family. From your reservation call to your final bite — your experience is our obsession.

Our Journey

How We Got Here

2008
The Beginning
Marcus and Elena open a 30-seat beachside grill after years working in Brisbane's top kitchens.
2012
First Award
Named Queensland's Best Seafood Restaurant by the Good Food Guide. Expanded to 80 seats and added a full wine bar.
2016
Reef Partnership
Signed a sustainability partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority — a first for any private restaurant.
2020
Through the Storm
Navigated the global pandemic with a pivot to premium takeaway. Retained every single staff member. Our guests rallied behind us.
2024
Third Award + New Chef
Third consecutive Queensland Restaurant Award. Executive chef Jamie Torres joins from Sydney's Quay restaurant.
2026
Today
Welcoming 18,000+ guests per year. Still owned by the same family. Still obsessed with the reef.
The People Behind the Plates

Meet the Team

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Marcus Webb
Co-Founder & Director
A lifelong ocean enthusiast who turned a passion for fresh food into Cairns' most beloved restaurant destination.
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Elena Webb
Co-Founder & Operations
Former hospitality manager with a gift for building teams that deliver extraordinary guest experiences every single service.
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Jamie Torres
Executive Chef
20 years in fine dining across Sydney and Tokyo. Joined in 2024 to lead our kitchen into its most exciting chapter yet.
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Anika Sharma
Head Sommelier
WSET Level 4 certified. Curates our 80-label wine list and trains the team to deliver perfect pairings every time.