NQ Prawn Cutlets

Cairns



At a glance

Known for
fresh prawns and locally sourced seafood
Local tip
Advance platter orders are a practical choice for Christmas, Easter, Australia Day and other larger gatherings.

NQ Prawn Cutlets is a seafood shop and takeaway at 5 Elphinstone Cl, Portsmith, serving retail customers, gatherings and wholesale clients. The business focuses on seafood sourced through the local market, with prawns, oysters, mud crabs and fish among the main offerings. The selection includes locally caught seafood, with availability shaped by the catch and market supply.

Prawns are a central part of the range, alongside whole seafood and ingredients suited to home meals, celebrations and shared tables. Mud crabs are sourced from North Queensland waterways and coastal regions, while the fish selection includes the catch of the day. Seasonal specials provide another way to shop across the changing seafood range.

The venue also includes Wendy’s Takeaway, an in-house fish and chip shop offering cooked fish and chips. This gives the business two distinct functions: a seafood counter for fresh purchases and a takeaway option for a prepared meal. The format suits customers collecting seafood to cook at home as well as those seeking a straightforward takeaway meal in Cairns.

Platters and packs are prepared for gatherings and can bring together prawns, oysters and Moreton Bay bugs, with lemon wedges and tartare sauce included with the platter offering. Advance orders are encouraged for larger occasions and seasonal celebrations, including Christmas, Easter and Australia Day. The same service is useful for family occasions, entertaining and catering requirements.

Wholesale services extend the seafood supply to restaurants, markets and catering businesses. For home shoppers, the Portsmith location offers a practical setting for buying fresh seafood, arranging platters or picking up takeaway fish and chips. NQ Prawn Cutlets is best suited to seafood-focused meals, shared occasions and customers looking for a mix of fresh retail and cooked takeaway options.

Frequently Asked Questions

The shop suits seafood shoppers, families planning shared meals, hosts arranging platters and businesses seeking wholesale supply.
Platters and packs can be arranged ahead, particularly for gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Advance ordering is useful when a larger seafood platter or pack is needed for a planned occasion.
The shop is at 5 Elphinstone Cl in Portsmith, Queensland.
Restaurants, markets and catering businesses can enquire about the wholesale seafood supply service.
Yes. Wendy’s Takeaway operates as the in-house fish and chip component of the business.
Seafood is the stated focus, so dietary suitability should be checked directly before placing an order.
Yes. Platters and packs are intended for gatherings, celebrations and shared seafood meals.
The venue is described as a seafood shop and takeaway, rather than a dining venue with advertised outdoor seating.
Customers planning a gathering can arrange the required platter or pack in advance to support collection at the intended time.

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