Mojo's Bar & Grill Review - If word of mouth means anything then Mojo's in Mossman is surely ahead of the game. Indeed, it’s something of a Douglas Shire institution; and they certainly do crowd pleasers. Mojo's is classic FNQ, relaxed, unpretentious, quietly achieving a reputation for its blend of surf’n’turf, pasta and kid friendly cuisine.

For those of you looking to find a sliver of genuinely local flavour, a trip to the cane town of Mossman and a pitstop at Mojo's Bar & Grill is a must. There is an ‘honesty’ here that is immediately appealing, a welcoming, family oriented vibe that puts you at ease.

However, that casual atmos does not come at the expense of taste. Mojo's popularity is built on food, after all. A no fuss lunch classic like salt and pepper squid is a case in point, the nam jim and the tangy lime mayonnaise taking it up a few notches from the local pub.

Another fine example of the Mojo's style is the potato gnocchi. Simple, yet with its flourish of blue cheese and caramelised pear, given a layer of gourmet finesse. The seafood antipasto plate follows the theme, in that it’s a straight forward affair but with a few little touches.

They also do fried brie, (with cranberry sauce, walnuts and an orange vinaigrette), which is a truly evil treat. It might not be the ideal weight loss choice but it’s a particularly luscious and lascivious entrée which, to be fair, you really ought to try.

Insofar as a signature dish is concerned, the Mojo's reef and beef is probably best qualified. The sirloin is served with roasted garlic, aioli fries and drizzled with a red wine jus. Its counterpart is crayfish, which, in comparison, is an deliriously velvety and delicate match to the strong flavours of the steak.

Meanwhile the chilli prawn spaghetti has the warmth and welcome of traditional Italian but with brighter notes provided by the bok Choy and toasted sesame seeds. (My partner and I both wanted more.)

After all that the simplicity of the chocolate fondue rounded things out nicely. What was really noticeable was how good the chocolate was. Thick but not too sweet it was warmed so as to keep its lustre and rich colour.

Mojo's is also seriously good value; but of course it’s the food that keeps the locals coming back … and coming back.

Mojo's Restaurant Mossman - Port Douglas Australia