Salsa Bar & Grill
OVERVIEW
Your Dream Wedding at Salsa Bar & Grill
From the moment you reach out, our team at Salsa Bar & Grill is dedicated to crafting a seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable wedding reception tailored to your vision and budget. Located just across from St Mary’s by the Sea Chapel, our open-air Queenslander-style restaurant offers breathtaking views of Dicksons Inlet and the Daintree mountains, creating the perfect backdrop for your special day.
Why Brides Love Salsa
🌿 Stunning Location – Steps from Port Douglas’ most picturesque ceremony sites, including St Mary’s by the Sea and Four Mile Beach.
🍽 Award-Winning Cuisine – Fresh, locally sourced ingredients, expertly prepared by our renowned chefs for a restaurant-quality dining experience.
🍷 Beverage on Consumption – No overpriced drinks packages—only pay for what your guests enjoy.
✨ No Hidden Costs – Clear, upfront pricing with no unexpected fees.
🤍 Tailored Weddings – From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations for up to 120 seated guests or 200 cocktail-style.
🎉 Full-Service Experience – We take care of everything, from food and drinks to styling, music, and seamless service.
A Reception as Unique as You
Whether you dream of a formal sit-down dinner, a laid-back cocktail-style party, or something in between, we’ll create a customized menu featuring our signature fusion cuisine, tropical cocktails, and local wines.
Your Ultimate Wedding Package - price starting from $27,090
💍 Chapel or Beach Ceremony at St Mary’s by the Sea
📸 Professional Photography Package – bridal prep, ceremony, family, and reception shots
💄 Bridal Hair & Makeup in your hotel suite
🎶 5.5-Hour DJ Entertainment Package by Nicky G
💐 Floral Styling – Bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonniere & venue décor
🎀 Personalized Wedding Styling – A $3000 theming voucher to bring your vision to life
🥂 Reception for up to 100 guests at Salsa Bar & Grill, including food & beverages valued at $15,000
At Salsa Bar & Grill, we specialize in flawless wedding receptions—because incredible food, impeccable service, and creating unforgettable memories is simply what we do best.
Let’s make your dream wedding a reality! 💕 Contact us today to start planning.
About
For over 30 years, Rhys and his team have made wedding receptions at Salsa Bar & Grill effortless and unforgettable. From your first enquiry to the day after your celebration, they ensure everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy. With a friendly, professional approach, Rhys tailors each reception to suit your style, needs, and budget. ✨ Let’s make your dream wedding a reality—contact us today! ✨
Rhys Bawden
Owner
Venue Features
Min 1 / Max 200 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $75 / High $ 185
In-house catering
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FAQ
For a sit down reception up to 110 guests
For a stand-up canape reception up to 200 guests
No, we simply require a minimum spend amount to be achieved on the day of the event. This amount is made up by the food, drinks and our service fee.
Yes, for sole use bookings only. Entertainment can be booked when the entire venue is booked for a reception. We do have to adhere to local council noise restrictions however with no sound being louder than 88 decibels and must conclude no later than 11:30pm.
Our menu packages start from $75 per person and can be a combination of canapes and set menu options. See the menus tab on our website.
Yes, we now have the option for our clients to book a beverage package starting from $48pp for 2 hours and ranging up to $90pp for a 4 hour GOLD beverage package. Alternatively, beverages can be on consumption.
We offer an incentive for a mid-week wedding (Mon - Thurs) with a complimentary $10 menu upgrade if booked prior to May 31st, 2020.
Yes, with notice our kitchen crew will prepare individual dishes for those with specific dietary requirements. We just need to know who they are and what their requirements / allergies are in the weeks leading up to the event. Our professional team will take care of the rest.
September 2022
April 2020
Salsa Bar & Grill
Good afternoon Tegan & Christian, Thank you very much for taking your time to leave a review. Stay safe & we hope to see you all again soon.
February 2020
Salsa Bar & Grill
Good afternoon Tony & Ross, firstly thank you for choosing the Salsa Bar & Grill to be a part of your special day. Thank you so much for recognizing our staff as they are the reason we are who we are. We hope to see you both again soon for a cocktail or celebrity lunch.
January 2020
May 2016
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Thank you Rebecca, it was our pleasure.
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At Salsa we would like to work with the bridal party to see if we can find another date that we can move their event to. if this is not achievable the we would offer a 100% refund.
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Hi Kirsty, Thank you so much for your kind words, we've made sure the great feedback has been passed on to our team. It was an absolute pleasure to host your special day, your guests were amazing and so easy to take care of. All the best to you for the coming years, maybe for a cheeky anniversary dinner! Warm wishes, Rhys & Team Salsa