great service, fantastic food and have returned several times and never been disappointed. for conversation during dining don't sit near the window as traffic noise can be distracting and a little noisy.

I travelled a lot through india and this restaurant is the real thing and quality fresh ingredients great service and the option of near out doors dining. a great spot for great food and wonderful full of flavour. The portions look small but I assure you there is more than enough

The menu is the same as most Indian restaurants, however the food if by far the best Indian curry cairns has to offer. It's not the fault of marinades, but nevertheless, would make the experience much better would be a simple Kids menu.

One of the best Indian restaurants we've tried in Australia. Standouts were the paneer tikka entree, which was smoky with fabulous flavour and also the first lamb main with the cardamom sauce. It isn't spicy like the other lamb options, but the flavour combination was so addictive we wiped the serving bowl clean!

We have lived in Cairns for 9 years, and Marinades is our number one choice for Indian. Food is unbelievably good! Such diverse flavours. Vegetarian menu is fantastic, as is the meat menu. The restaurant itself is nice and has an ambient atmosphere. Portion sizes are good. Friendly service. Can get very busy (No surprise given how good the food... More

Went for lunch. I have never been to an Indian restaurant before as I don't really like hot spicy food. Nevertheless I was keen to go here as I've heard good things about it. Had the set lunch menu which was served in a large round metal tray with individual dishes set around a good size serving of steamed rice.... More

Nice restaurant, food was good, no complaints.Service pretty bad the night we visited though. A waiter was resetting up the table beside us for ages, and we were clearly waiting to order, when finally another waitress came to take our order, enroute to our table she stopped to check the waiters handiwork of setting the table before ambling over to... More

Easily the best Indian food in Cairns. As a local we dine here once a week. Butter chicken and garlic naan is to die for.

A really good indian restaurant.The service is good and the food is fresh,tasty and looks good on the plate.At the prices care not bad either.Every time we go to Cairns we just have to eat at Marinades.Have never been dissapointed with what ever we have chosen from the menu.The Tandori dishes are superb.