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

1006 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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2 people

22 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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 menus, a Gourmet Traveller Awarded Wine List 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

Experiences

ANZAC Day Charity Progressive Dinner
$195.00 per person
Prepaid
25 Apr 2025 only
FRIDAY 25TH April 6pm. Take your taste buds on a Modern Australian & New Zealand Tour with our Progressive Dinner between JAM and Bridgewater Restaurants. Each restaurant will create their finest 4 Courses with 4 Hours of Matched Wines as we transport you with a tantalising night of fine dining. Booking Here Starts Your Adventure at JAM. A New Zealand Appetiser, Entrée with NZ Wines will be served to start your evening, pit stop in the Loft for a refreshing beverage then all diners depart for Bridgewater Restaurant to enjoy a Modern Australian Main & Dessert with Wines. If your boots are made for walking, march with us for night of delicious discovery and help raise funds for The Oasis Townsville supporting Veterans and our serving Defence Community
HIGH TEA ON MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY 11th MAY
$40.00 - $85.00 per person
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
Join us on Mother's Day and enjoy a fabulous High Tea with your beautiful Mum & family at JAM. A Indulgent High Tea of sweet and savoury morsels presented on a tiered stand. The Experience includes a Glass of French Champagne or a Cocktail Premium loose-leaf tea selection and espresso coffee is also included HOW TO BOOK: Make your reservation for the number of Adults and Teens attending , then use the ADD ON Feature to include any Children Under 13 years
MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON SUNDAY 11th MAY
$40.00 - $85.00 per person
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
Spoil Mum this Mother's Day with a beautiful family lunch at JAM. We have created a delicious 3 Course a la Carte Menu especially for the day. HOW TO BOOK: Make your reservation for the number of Adults and Teens attending , then use the ADD ON Feature to include any Children Under 13 years

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 1,006 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
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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 business meals
Tropical North Queensland
Innovative
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
Tropical North Queensland
Neighbourhood gem
Tropical North Queensland
Good for special occasions
Tropical North Queensland
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jam Restaurant impresses with its "excellent service" and "delicious food," creating a "first-rate dining experience." Guests love the "professional staff" and "beautifully presented" dishes. The brunch is "fabulous," and the value for money is notable. While occasional delays in service occur, the overall atmosphere and food quality shine.

1,006 Reviews

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craig
London82 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Superb food, lovely friendly service, and all at a very reasonable price. Had a great time, even though our toddler refused to go to sleep!! 😂
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Michael
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I dine at Jam, I am blown away by the talent of the team there. From the floor staff to the Kitchen team it is a first rate dinning experience. The food never ceases to please. Keep up the incredible work.
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Clare
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent value for money. Wait staff very professional and readily available. Nice ambience. Barramundi divine ❤️❤️❤️
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Jamie
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Id love to say Paul is amazing. We were looked after. Can you thank him for me please. There was a bit of a hiccup on the website when I booked but he sorted it for me.
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Nadine
Deactivated - Far North Queensland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous brunch, always great service and wonderful food and drinks
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Lynette
Tropical QLD9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to the brunch and the food a drink was excellent. Service was spot on.
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Steven
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely spot to celebrate my 27th wedding anniversary. Recommend it too anybody who appreciates great food and wonderfull service.
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Bert
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal Very good service and presentation Highly recommended
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Barbara
Brisbane3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a torrential downpour overnight it was great to go out to lunch at the very welcoming Jam corner. Delicious food delivered at just the right time. Thank you Barb B.
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Kim
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The two best things about Jam Corner are the Food and the Excellent service.
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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 1006 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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 menus, a Gourmet Traveller Awarded Wine List 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

ANZAC Day Charity Progressive Dinner

HIGH TEA ON MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY 11th MAY

MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON SUNDAY 11th MAY

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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