Function Venuein Cairns
Anniversaries, engagements, birthdays and corporate dinners — hosted over the water at The Pier, with the same grill and the same wine list behind every function menu.
Host Your Next Event With Us
Planning a function often means juggling capacity, catering and a venue that can actually handle a group. At Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse, our function venue in Cairns seats up to 160 guests across a waterfront space that suits everything from an anniversary or engagement to a birthday or corporate dinner. Our kitchen builds function menus around the same prime cuts and fresh seafood served on our regular dinner menu, so large groups get the same quality as a table for two.
Because we're at capacity most nights, functions are best locked in well ahead of your date. If you'd like to see the full evening menu your guests will be choosing from, take a look at our dinner page. Call (07) 4031 1199 to start planning your function.
Cuisine, Refreshments and a View
At Waterbar and Grill Steakhouse, we offer a variety of delicious menu options tailored to suit every taste. From premium steaks to fresh seafood and vegetarian dishes, our diverse selection ensures there is something for everyone. Plus, our fully stocked walk up bar features a wide range of wines, beers, and cocktails, perfect for toasting to any occasion.
Host a soirée to remember, with large format sharing dishes, or a custom grazing menu to suit your vision.
What's Included in Your Function
Here's what comes together for a function at Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse.
Space for up to 160 guests.
Our waterfront room can flex to suit anything from a small gathering to a large celebration.
Large-format sharing menus.
Choose shared dishes designed for groups rather than individual mains.
Custom grazing options.
We can build a grazing menu around your event if a sit-down meal isn't what you're after.
A fully stocked bar.
Wines, beers and cocktails are available throughout your function.
Function questions, answered
What's the difference between shared dining and a set function menu?
Shared dining involves large-format dishes placed in the centre of the table for guests to serve themselves, encouraging a more relaxed, social meal. A set function menu, by contrast, gives each guest a plated individual course.
How far in advance should a function venue typically be booked?
Popular venues, especially those with waterfront or view-based settings, often get booked out well ahead of peak dates like weekends. Locking in a date early generally gives you more flexibility with timing and menu options.
What should be considered when choosing a function space capacity?
Guest numbers, seating layout and whether the event is standing or seated all affect how much space is actually needed. It's worth confirming a venue's maximum capacity against your expected guest list before booking.
Tell us about your occasion
Send through your date, guest numbers and the kind of menu you have in mind, and we'll get straight back to you with what we can do.