Jam Restaurant

Name: Jam Restaurant
Address: 1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD, Australia, 4810
Telephone: (07) 4721 4900
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (1017)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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2 people

15 June 2025

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
(07) 4721 4900
Website
http://www.jamcorner.com.au/
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

Location
1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810
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

House-Baked Olive Brioche$18.00
black garlic butter, green + wild olives
Goat Cheese Cappelletti$25.00
pumpkin, golden raisin, walnut + coriander sauce
Caper Cured Salmon$24.00
horseradish creme fraiche, dill + lemon dressing, furikake, cassava chips
BBQ Scallops$25.00
smoked mussel + saffron aioli, spiced tomato fondue, nori
Sichuan Pepper Calamari$24.00
saké watermelon, pickled cucumber, lime, Malaysian chilli sauce
Keepers Hive Honey Quail$28.00
black rice, caramel-chilli peanuts, Sichuan pumpkin, chilli, ginger + yuzu sauce, sesame textures
Lamb Carpaccio$25.00
harissa, caperberry, barberry, macadamia, shallot, native pepperberry oil

Mains

Pumpkin Gnocchi$30.00
roasted cauliflower, zucchini, peas, eggplant tahini, sunflower + wattleseed dukkah
Townsville Prawns$30.00
green risotto, peas, asparagus, pearls, fennel pollen
Local Barramundi + Chips$38.00
grilled or battered, with Mediterranean vegetable + walnut salad, romesco
Chicken$36.00
preserved lemon + ricotta roulade, corn cream, pickled onion
Duck Breast$44.00
cauliflower + chestnut ravioli, kale + kunzea sauce, grapes, golden beets
Western Plains Free Range Pork Cutlet$42.00
potato galette, pea + feta cream, herb oil, seeded mustard, kale & pomegranate textures
300gm Veal Cutlet$45.00
Steaks served with pumpkin, spinach + feta rotolo, parmesan crisp, black garlic, romesco, jus
300gm Kimberly Red Sirloin$45.00
Steaks served with pumpkin, spinach + feta rotolo, parmesan crisp, black garlic, romesco, jus

Sides

Peas$11.00
spinach, pickled baby onions, preserved lemon ricotta
Yellow Curry Cauliflower$11.00
crispy lotus root
Pumpkin$13.00
asparagus, feta salad, lemon + confit garlic vinaigrette
Eggplant Tahini$11.00
cherry tomatoes, basil, herb emulsion
Chips with Sichuan Aioli$11.00

Tasting Menu

Five Course Tasting Menu $88. With French Champagne & Wine $145. With French Champagne & Sommelier Wine Selection $170

Amuse Bouche

Caper Cured Salmon
Horseradish creme fraiche, dill dressing, furikake, cassava chips. French Champagne & Wine: Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Reims, FR

First Entrée

Goat Cheese Cappelletti
Pumpkin, golden raisin, walnut + coriander sauce. French Champagne & Wine: 2021 Gemtree 'Small Batch' Fiano, McLaren Vale, SA; French Champagne & Sommelier Wine Selection: 2022 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, SA

Second Entrée

Lamb Carpaccio
Harissa, caperberry, barberry, macadamia, shallot, native pepperberry oil. French Champagne & Wine: 2021 Poliziano Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Tuscany, IT; French Champagne & Sommelier Wine Selection: 2018 Penfolds 'Cellar Reserve' Chardonnay, Northern, TAS

Main

Duck Breast
Cauliflower + chestnut ravioli, kale + kunzea sauce, grapes, golden beets. French Champagne & Wine: 2021 Levantine Hill 'Levant' Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, VIC; French Champagne & Sommelier Wine Selection: 2020 Henschke 'Johann's Garden' Grenache Mataro, Barossa Valley, SA

Dessert

Lemon Myrtle Meringue Tart
Macadamia ice cream. French Champagne & Wine: 2022, Frogmore Creek 'Iced' Riesling, Southern TAS; French Champagne & Sommelier Wine Selection: 2022 Cullen 'Late Havest' Chenin Blanc, Margaret River, WA

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

Tropical North Queensland
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

15 June 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 7 times today

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

Website
http://www.jamcorner.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 4721 4900
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

Jam Restaurant

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Entrée

House-Baked Olive Brioche$18.00

Goat Cheese Cappelletti$25.00

Caper Cured Salmon$24.00

BBQ Scallops$25.00

Sichuan Pepper Calamari$24.00

Keepers Hive Honey Quail$28.00

Lamb Carpaccio$25.00

Mains

Pumpkin Gnocchi$30.00

Townsville Prawns$30.00

Local Barramundi + Chips$38.00

Chicken$36.00

Duck Breast$44.00

Western Plains Free Range Pork Cutlet$42.00

300gm Veal Cutlet$45.00

300gm Kimberly Red Sirloin$45.00

Sides

Peas$11.00

Yellow Curry Cauliflower$11.00

Pumpkin$13.00

Eggplant Tahini$11.00

Chips with Sichuan Aioli$11.00

Tasting Menu

Amuse Bouche

Caper Cured Salmon

First Entrée

Goat Cheese Cappelletti

Second Entrée

Lamb Carpaccio

Main

Duck Breast

Dessert

Lemon Myrtle Meringue Tart

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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