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Jam Restaurant

4.3 (1070)
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
1 Palmer St, South Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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Jam Restaurant

4.3
$41 to $100
Modern Australian
Townsville CBD

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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.

Sunil and the team look forward to welcoming you soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Italian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00 Tue–Sat 17:30–22:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Contact
    (07) 4439 5560
  • Website
    https://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

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Menu

This menu from Jam Restaurant.

Luncheon Special menu ! course $38, 2 course $48, 3 course $58

Entree

  • House flatbread, aromatic olive oil + dip

    • Korean fried chicken, pickled radish, shallot, yuzu aioli + coriander oil

      • Mushroom & pea arancini + caponata

        Main

        • Rigatoni pasta, asparagus, spinach, semidried tomatoes, pesto + feta

          • Char grilled prawns, bresola, cos + Caesar dressing

            • Local marke fish, tossed leaf salad, wafu dressing + chips - Grilled or Battered

              • Charred chicken, spiced leek, ndjua crumb + negi miso

                • Steak sandwhich, bacon, cos, onion marmelade, Swiss cheese + chips

                  Dessert

                  • Affogato, vanilla ice cream, espresso + baileys

                    • Macadamia butterscotch tart, mountain pepper strawberries + vanilla gelato

                      Last updated: 19 November 2025

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                      4.3

                      4.3
                      (1070)
                      • 4.3Food
                      • 4.5Service
                      • 4.5Ambience
                      • 4.0Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      1,070 Reviews

                      1. Fiona

                        Gold Coast1 review

                        4.0

                        Dined on 30 October 2026

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Disappointed the two course deal not available during the day! Love the new decor. Waitress was lovely but didn’t always know answers to questions or understand what we were saying. My seafood linguine was delicious

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                      2. Jose

                        Melbourne7 reviews

                        4.0

                        Dined on 6 October 2026

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 3
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        This was my favourite restaurant in Townsville but after some changes in ownership and crew, it is not what it used to be, regardless that they displayed a recent award. We had a business dinner and our guests were not happy with the steaks, we ordered dumplings for entrée which were chewy. I wish this place could still deliver those unforgettable dishes I had there in the past years. I miss them. My visits in this years had nothing special in the menu. Kitchen was slow, although the place was around 50% full.

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                      3. Anna

                        Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

                        1.0

                        Dined on 1 October 2026

                        1. Overall 1
                        2. Food 1
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 3
                        For a restaurant the serves an expensive menu the food was anything but incredibly poor quality. We waited 40 minutes in a restaurant with 3 seated tables to receive the following. The steak was not well rested with the accompanying mash soaked in the blood juices of the steak. The pasta dish was so over cooked the pasta was disintegrating as you tried to pry some strands out of the mass glob stuck to the bottom of the bowl. Worse yet, I requested they remake it as it was not worth eating, and the second dish came out 20mins later exactly the same, big glob of mushy broken pasta. I left without having eaten dinner. Only thing that is worth mentioning is the staff were polite and accommodating. We did not pay for the pasta or the glass of wine I had ordered. Seems like change of ownership and kitchen has drastically decreased the once quality establishment to something way worse than your local pub.

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                      4. Oliver

                        Tropical North Queensland1 review

                        1.0

                        Dined on 14 February 2026

                        1. Overall 1
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 2
                        We weren’t informed of the valentines menu. Even though when we asked one of the staff stated you should’ve got an email however we didn’t. Yet we were stuck with the food because it was already being served to us so we couldn’t leave. I feel as if more notice needs to be made if a course meal like that especially when it’s so expensive. And charging 9$ for some tap water.

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                      5. Chandler

                        Queensland3 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on 13 February 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Went for Valentine's Day and had set menu which was a great value and absolutely delicious. Excited to return for full menu experience.

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                      6. Jenny

                        Tropical North Queensland3 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on 18 January 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our group had a lovely lunch. There were plenty of options to choose from on the menu and food and service were excellent. All in all, it was a great experience.

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                      7. Sally

                        Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

                        2.0

                        Dined on 17 January 2026

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Buffet breakfast was over priced at $35 and food offered very basic. 1 x coffee only included in the price. Food was only warm not hot.

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                      8. Brett

                        Tropical North Queensland1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on 9 January 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        My dining experience was exceptional. I was on a date with my wife and we both thoroughly enjoyed the food. The background music was in the background so we were not yelling at each other. The food was exceptional and we even ordered an additional dessert to take home for our kids.

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                      9. Hayley

                        Tropical North Queensland1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on 7 January 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        We had a wonderful date night recently at Jam. Do your taste buds a favour and book a table! Phenomenal food, great service and chill atmosphere.

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                      10. Melvin

                        Tropical North Queensland1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on 6 January 2026

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        I tried their Wagyu and found it to be quite enjoyable. The meat was tender, well-cooked, and had a rich flavour that stood out. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience and something I would consider ordering again in the future.
                        Jam RestaurantResponded on 7 January 2026
                        Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Dining style
                        Casual Elegant
                      • Price
                        $41 to $100
                      • Cuisines
                        Modern Australian, Italian, Contemporary Asian
                      • Hours of Operation
                        Tue–Sat 12:00–14:00 Tue–Sat 17:30–22:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–14:00 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–20:30
                      • Contact
                        (07) 4439 5560
                      • Website
                        https://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

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                      FAQs

                      Yes, JAM Restaurant suits a special evening: the restaurant recommends requesting a private booth for a romantic dinner, and multiple guests report excellent date- and anniversary-night experiences.

                      Smart casual is the guide at JAM Restaurant, polished but relaxed, and many guests do dress up a touch for special occasions like anniversaries.

                      Wednesday night can be a lovely choice, a reviewer dined on a Wednesday, found the place quiet with only a couple of other tables, and praised the shared experience as superb.

                      The Shared Experience is presented as a generous selection "great for 2 or more, " and guests also report the Jam breakfast as "a huge serving" with some set menus leaving parties comfortably full.

                      Yes, JAM Restaurant offers terrace dining with river and CBD views, a popular spot guests enjoy for evening meals.

                      JAM Restaurant feels warm and relaxed, modern interiors, plenty of natural light and a terrace for river/CBD views, with private booths recommended for a romantic dinner.

                      Yes, JAM Restaurant is welcoming to families: staff are frequently attentive with young children, engaging with toddlers and helping families feel relaxed while dining.

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                      Jam Restaurant

                      4.3
                      $41 to $100
                      Modern Australian
                      Townsville CBD

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      20:00
                      Booked 8 times today
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