Welcome to JAM Restaurant Townsville, a popular and well known restaurant and function venue. Our aim is to provide you with a taste of North Queensland while offering a warm and welcoming experience. We like to explore our regional produce and create contemporary cuisine without compromising the purity of flavour.
From Tuesday to Saturday JAM offers a creative luncheon menu and as the sun sets over the CBD and Castle Hill guests sit back and relax over dinner. For romantic dinners we recommend one of the private booths, the window tables are a perfect way to enjoy the views of the river and CBD lights, or relax outside on the terrace.
From Tuesday to Saturday JAM offers a creative luncheon menu and as the sun sets over the CBD and Castle Hill guests sit back and relax over dinner. For romantic dinners we recommend one of the private booths, the window tables are a perfect way to enjoy the views of the river and CBD lights, or relax outside on the terrace.
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JAM is one of Townsville's favourite dining destinations, situated at the top of the city's food street, Palmer Street, and overlooking the CBD and Ross River. Established in 2010, Chef/owner Matt Merrin offers many ways to enjoy eating and drinking at the restaurant, which also includes the LUXE private dining room and the Loft by JAM function room.
Whether you're enjoying lunch with the girls, enjoying your favourite bottle of bubbles, entertaining business clients, or just after a quick bite, JAM has a versatile menu. You can choose from our a la carte menu or the SPECIAL LUNCH MENU which includes a choice of 1, 2 or 3 course options - starting from $28 and includes a glass of wine or beer.
If you are looking for a Townsville function venue offering great food & wine in stylish, yet relaxed modern surrounds, you are bound to enjoy JAM's function venue and dining options. JAM offers a balanced seasonal menu, Gourmet Traveller Awarded Wine List with over 60 wines, complimented by strong and friendly professional service.
Enjoy your own private room for business occasions, special family celebrations, engagement dinners, birthdays, & anniversaries. The room is available for lunch and dinner, with 2 or 3 course menus and up to a 9 course degustation menu to choose from. Our talented pastry chef can create a cake for your LUXE booking.
The Loft by JAM function room is located on the first floor with large balconies overlooking the CBD and Ross River. The stylish boutique space is perfect for gatherings up to 100 guests. Centrally located on Palmer Street, South Townsville, we are only a stone's throw away from some of the best accommodation in Townsville.
Reviews (22)
Paul Cartwright
Jan 17, 2022
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Rona Bell
Dec 23, 2021
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Beccy Manning
Dec 08, 2021
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We opted for the 5 course degustation and it was a mixed bag to be honest. The first two entrees were tasty and well balanced.
The third course was a tempura quail which was not great, the tempura batter was far too thick and hard to cut through.
The main was duck which was under done and the dish was not well balanced in my opinion - there was a burnt, bitter taste from one of the elements which was quite overpowering.
Dessert was okay, a bit bland.
This was our second visit, the first time we ordered a la carte and were more impressed with the dishes - probably a better option than the tasting
The third course was a tempura quail which was not great, the tempura batter was far too thick and hard to cut through.
The main was duck which was under done and the dish was not well balanced in my opinion - there was a burnt, bitter taste from one of the elements which was quite overpowering.
Dessert was okay, a bit bland.
This was our second visit, the first time we ordered a la carte and were more impressed with the dishes - probably a better option than the tasting
Nerissa Brandon
Nov 17, 2021
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Lena Morris
Nov 13, 2021
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Kristel Lequevre
Oct 15, 2021
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Michelle Weston
Oct 06, 2021
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Abigail Potter
Oct 05, 2021
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Just had a beautiful dinner at this restaurant! Didn't have any of the main dishes as I loved the sound of the two entrées pictured in this review. Both were flavourful and so beautifully presented! Tiramusi was gorgeous also, but a little hard to eat because of the chocolate dome it was sitting in. Atmosphere was beautiful, sitting inside wasn't like sitting in a fridge, and the staff was so nice and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying our time there. Couldn't recommend this place more!
Sharon Cataldo
Sep 20, 2021
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We celebrated our Anniversary and Jam delivered a wonderful evening. We decided on the Tasting Menu and were so pleased we did. The food was presented beautifully, was tasty with layers of flavour and textures… and the accompanying wines were perfectly matched. The pacing of each course gave us enough time to pause a little and chat. The wait staff were without exception very attentive, pleasant and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Laurie & Karen
Sep 15, 2021
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Nice meals in a nice friendly setting. There was an issue with the affogato desert that was delivered totally frozen and therefore had to be discarded an replaced by another one. We weren't charged for this desert which was appreciated and good customer service recovery. Our wait person was great too.
Theresa Willey
Aug 15, 2021
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Jasmine W.
Nov 06, 2020
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Rod C.
Jun 17, 2019
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Had Sunday breakfast here after some weekend meetings, this place was just a short walk from our hotel. The atmosphere is nice and pleasant, with very friendly staff. There is plenty of indoor and alfresco dining tables available although we did book to ensure we didn't miss out, as we had heard this place was quite popular and in Townsville, there are not so many other options. The coffee was great, and there is a wide choice on the menu for breakfast, although it is hard to go past my favourite "eggs benny". The coffee arrived quite quickly as did the meal and all our variations
Rosey L.
Oct 25, 2018
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Decided to come here as I heard this place has won a few awards of some sort, and it was in between our drive from Airlie Beach to Cairns.
Unfortunately I believe the awards were for brunch and by the time we drove in, they only served lunch. I ordered a salmon dish. Portions were small, plating was good, but I was still hungry at the end of the meal. They also have a prix fixe menu but we weren't planning on staying long enough at the restaurant to order this.
Unfortunately I believe the awards were for brunch and by the time we drove in, they only served lunch. I ordered a salmon dish. Portions were small, plating was good, but I was still hungry at the end of the meal. They also have a prix fixe menu but we weren't planning on staying long enough at the restaurant to order this.
James F.
Sep 15, 2018
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4.3 of 5 Stars
Food: Presentation and taste were great. Had eggs benny over toast and bacon with a side of toast and strawberry jam. Everything was very well flavored down to the toast and large portions.
Price: $$ of 4, the most expensive thing on the menu was about $22.
Decor: Very well decorated and a good vibe, good place to take your time and converse over a good coffee and your meal.
Staff: Helpful and quick, fit everyone's needs easily and all our orders were perfect.
Cleanliness: Looked very clean, a big factor for myself with establishments. They were definitely on top of it
Food: Presentation and taste were great. Had eggs benny over toast and bacon with a side of toast and strawberry jam. Everything was very well flavored down to the toast and large portions.
Price: $$ of 4, the most expensive thing on the menu was about $22.
Decor: Very well decorated and a good vibe, good place to take your time and converse over a good coffee and your meal.
Staff: Helpful and quick, fit everyone's needs easily and all our orders were perfect.
Cleanliness: Looked very clean, a big factor for myself with establishments. They were definitely on top of it
Rachel B.
Jul 18, 2018
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My husband and I are visiting Townsville and came here for breakfast on the recommendation of several people. Conveniently, we are also staying at a hotel on Palmer Street, so it was just a short stroll from our hotel.
Jam Corner has plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. I was drawn to the interior decor, which was interesting in its colour and textures, but also gave off a calm overall vibe. The restaurant was busy at this time of morning, but we were able to get a table inside without much wait.
My husband had scrambled eggs with bacon and toast. I had the bircher muesli with passionfruit
Jam Corner has plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. I was drawn to the interior decor, which was interesting in its colour and textures, but also gave off a calm overall vibe. The restaurant was busy at this time of morning, but we were able to get a table inside without much wait.
My husband had scrambled eggs with bacon and toast. I had the bircher muesli with passionfruit
Lisa S.
Nov 10, 2016
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Stopped here for lunch on our drive up to Cairns. Trendy decor inside. Good lunch deal, one course meal with a glass of wine or beer for $25. The seafood linguine was delicious, lots of fresh herbs, great flavor! My friend said the BBQ chicken salad was also delicious. The server was attentive and friendly.
Alice C.
Jun 04, 2016
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This place is decent for brunch, but not that great for dinner. At brunch it's a more traditional breakfast place with a contemporary twist, but during dinner it's trying to be too hip and ends up in way over its head.
Where do I start? For dinner, I got some ravioli with interesting Asian flavours infused into it, but it turned out too sweet and weird, and I almost couldn't finish my meal. There wasn't any spark between the ingredients, and it felt like they were thrown together without much consideration. I also had the broccolini as a side and that was undercooked and too
Where do I start? For dinner, I got some ravioli with interesting Asian flavours infused into it, but it turned out too sweet and weird, and I almost couldn't finish my meal. There wasn't any spark between the ingredients, and it felt like they were thrown together without much consideration. I also had the broccolini as a side and that was undercooked and too
Rob R.
Apr 04, 2016
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Delerious B.
Aug 15, 2015
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Getting a good meal in a big city is pretty easy, but getting one in regional Australia is not. If you're travelling it's a short-term problem. A European/"Modern Australian" restaurant (a style, admittedly, I avoid eating out as I cook it) in the sticks is much tougher to run and breakfast and degustation dinner at Jam reminded why - finding staff who can cook and serve at a high level in a small talent pool is not easy.
The menu is genius (breakfast especially), excellent flavour combinations that reflect the location. My green lentil pancake with eggplant, harissa, labneh
The menu is genius (breakfast especially), excellent flavour combinations that reflect the location. My green lentil pancake with eggplant, harissa, labneh
Shannon M.
Jan 03, 2015
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I have had 2 completely different experiences with JAM. The first, extremely disappointed and the second, pleasantly surprised.
The first time, I took my mother there for lunch after hearing fantastic reviews. We waited for what seemed a very long time to be served by a waitress to seat us. We ended up finding a table by ourselves. Our table (as well as several others) were filled with dirty plates and not to mention a ridiculous amount of flies buzzing around. FINALLY a waitress came and served us. We waited a long time for a food to come. I ordered fish and chips. It was fine, but nothing to
The first time, I took my mother there for lunch after hearing fantastic reviews. We waited for what seemed a very long time to be served by a waitress to seat us. We ended up finding a table by ourselves. Our table (as well as several others) were filled with dirty plates and not to mention a ridiculous amount of flies buzzing around. FINALLY a waitress came and served us. We waited a long time for a food to come. I ordered fish and chips. It was fine, but nothing to
Anne W.
Mar 20, 2013
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Nice decor and food presentation. Utterly bland and tasteless food. They have salt and pepper on the table but apparently not in the kitchen. I ordered the Salmon on the recommendation of the server. It tasted like biting into a lemon with a very unsettling crunch half-way through that made me check my teeth for chips. My dining partner got the omelet, and while he thought it was passable, if bland and oily, I've routinely made better in my college dorm room.