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Jam Restaurant, South Townsville, AU-QLD

Jam Restaurant

4.5 (1017)
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to JAM ,
Enjoy a warm and relaxed dining experience indulging in the tastes of North Queensland . We like to explore our region's seasonal produce and create contemporary cuisine without compromising the purity of flavour.

The JAM menu offers quick bites for a catch up through to our full a la carte selection. We also have a great special luncheon menu which is always popular.

As the sun sets over the CBD and Castle Hill sit back and relax over dinner at one of the window tables or enjoy the views of the river and CBD lights on the terrace. For a romantic dinner we recommend requesting one of the private booths. Try the Shared Experience a delicious and generous selection, great for 2 or more.

Our wine list offers a generous selection of wines ranging from small Australian producers through to stunning international champagne and wines.

Matt and the team look forward to welcoming you soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    JAM offers balanced seasonal lunch and dinner menus in stylish, relaxed modern surrounds complimented by friendly, professional service.Group bookings and functions are welcome in the LUXE private dining room or the Loft by JAM, our upstairs function room.Room CapacityUp to 100 CocktailUp to 100 sit down
  • Area
    Townsville CBD
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Dean Street
  • Parking details
    JAM offers guests onsite parking behind the restaurant via Dean Street. The area offers free street parking on Palmer St, Dean street and surrounding streets
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,017 people are saying

Jam Restaurant 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Overall

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Food

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Service

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Ambience

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Best Value

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for groups

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Healthy

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Hot spot

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Good for special occasions

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Lively

  • Tropical North Queensland

    Most Booked

  • Townsville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jam Restaurant is celebrated for its "absolutely incredible food" and "exceptional service." Diners praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and commend the attentive staff. While some reviews mention inconsistent experiences, many highlight standout dishes like the "Mushroom Gnocci" and the "Shared Experience for 2." Overall, it's a top choice for a memorable dining experience.
1,017 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Tropical North Queensland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service we’ve had there yet and happy to see the Mushroom Gnocci back on the menus. The meals were delicious and we wouldn’t fault the service.

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  2. Rebecca

    Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Jam Restaurant. It is our go to place when we need good food. The service is always prompt, friendly and professional. The food is always amazing!

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  3. Tammy

    Key West / Florida Keys5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 20 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    After reading about the recommendations for this restaurant in Frommer’s and Fodor’s we were very disappointed. Maybe there is a new chef since their publications? My husband’s duck was so dry and tough and my fish dish was very bland. There have got to be better places to eat.

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  4. Tina

    Tropical North Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing one of my favourite restaurants

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  5. Leanne

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined here for lunch today and were so impressed with our experience. The food and service were exceptional. The Korean Fried chicken and Arancini were delicious and the Prawn and Calamari Salad fresh and full of flavour. We had the lava cake for dessert which topped off the experience. 10/10 Staff were friendly, professional and attentive. Such a great atmosphere.

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  6. Alan

    Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Asked for the 3rd scone that was missing 3 times, nothing came back, fairly average high tea, not worth $255 for 3 people, drinks took 40 minutes before served

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  7. AngelaR

    Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 10 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Cannot believe we paid $170 for one tier of high tea: Two chicken sandwiches Two prawn sandwiches with each sandwich having one prawn. Two small scones. Two small tarts they missed and then continued to fight that they provided these tarts when they didn’t. Three tiny desserts. One wine or cocktail included. One tea or coffee included but anything other than this is extra.

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  8. Terry

    Tropical North Queensland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    To start with had a dead fly in my wine I had the fish it was over cooked and dry.

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  9. Chloe

    Tropical North Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely incredible food, reasonably priced for the amount of food you received when ordering the Shared Experience for 2. It was delicious, every plate with gorgeous individual tastes and ingredients! 12/10

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  10. Maliha

    Deactivated - Far North Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A surprisingly fulfilling night. Much better staff, efficient and respectful service with an excellent selection for the menu. We had previously been here possibly 2 years ago and due to our experience we never considered returning. We heard about a potential sale of the restaurant and judging by our significantly better experience, I'm guessing the new owners have done well to reinvigorate the experience at Jam Corner!

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FAQs

Jam Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 4721 4900.

Jam Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1017 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Jam Restaurant

1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Dean Street
  • Area
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    JAM offers guests onsite parking behind the restaurant via Dean Street. The area offers free street parking on Palmer St, Dean street and surrounding streets
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    JAM offers balanced seasonal lunch and dinner menus in stylish, relaxed modern surrounds complimented by friendly, professional service.Group bookings and functions are welcome in the LUXE private dining room or the Loft by JAM, our upstairs function room.Room CapacityUp to 100 CocktailUp to 100 sit down
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