Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Butcher in Cairns Since 1962
Byrnes Meats has been a family-owned and operated business since 1962, dedicated to delivering premium locally sourced meats from paddock to plate. Our vertically integrated operations, including ownership of an Australian Meat Accredited abattoir, allow us to maintain strict quality control across all stages of production. We specialise in supplying fresh beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and exotic meats to both retail and wholesale clients across Cairns, the Cape York Region, and Far North Queensland. Our commitment to supporting local producers and family businesses ensures our customers receive ethically sourced, tender, and flavourful products.With over 60 years of combined industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering bulk meat packages tailored to families, sporting teams, and businesses while maintaining a focus on animal welfare and sustainable practices. Our teams expertise in meat science guarantees consistent quality through rigorous in-house assessments of pH, colour, fat characteristics, and aging processes.
Services
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Chicken
Small Goods
Bulk Meat Packs
Pet Food
Exotic Meats
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in ethical meat production and supply.
- Our vertically integrated operations ensure full quality control from farm to customer.
- We offer free delivery within Cairns and surrounding areas.
- We stock unique exotic meats including kangaroo and crocodile.
- Our bulk meat packages provide value for families and businesses.
Associations and certifications
- Australian Meat Accreditation
What people say
High quality
Tender and tasty
Reliable supplier
Great value packs
Fresh exotic meats
Services
Beef Supply
We supply premium grass-fed beef sourced from our family-owned Tableland stations. Our cattle are processed in our Australian Meat Accredited abattoir to ensure optimal tenderness and flavour. Customers benefit from reduced animal stress and enhanced welfare practices.
Bulk Meat Packs
Our bulk meat packages cater to families, businesses, and events with options like the Bushranger Pack and Home Packs. Each pack includes a variety of cuts and is designed for value and convenience, with free delivery available.
Exotic Meats
We offer unique exotic meats including kangaroo and crocodile, sourced locally and prepared fresh. These products provide culinary diversity for restaurants, hotels, and adventurous home cooks seeking premium game meats.
Wholesale Distribution
We service over 1900 weekly orders to restaurants, hotels, and retailers across Cairns and Cape York. Our wholesale operations include custom order fulfillment and dedicated delivery logistics for large-scale clients.
Pet Food Supply
Our pet food range includes beef marrow bones and other raw cuts tailored for pet owners. These products support pet health with natural, high-protein options sourced from the same quality-controlled supply chain as our human-grade meats.
People
DArcy Byrnes
Founder
DArcy established the business in 1960 after transitioning from carpentry. He pioneered the familys abattoir operations in 1962, securing one of the regions few licenses during regulatory changes in the 1970s.
Victor Byrnes
Son of DArcy
Victor expanded the business by acquiring three Cape York cattle stations and managing wholesale operations. He continues his fathers legacy of quality and community-focused supply chain practices.
Cailan Byrnes
Third-Generation Operator
Cailan represents the third generation of Byrnes family leadership, overseeing daily operations and maintaining the companys commitment to ethical meat production and local sourcing.
Questions
What areas do you deliver to?
We offer free delivery within Cairns and surrounding areas, including the Cape York Region.
Do you supply wholesale orders?
Yes, we service over 1900 weekly wholesale orders for restaurants, hotels, and retailers.
What exotic meats are available?
We stock kangaroo and crocodile, sourced locally and prepared fresh for retail and wholesale.
Are your products locally sourced?
All beef is sourced from our family-owned Tableland stations and processed in our accredited abattoir.
Do you have bulk meat packages?
Yes, we offer bulk packs like the Bushranger Pack and Home Packs for families and businesses.
What are your store hours?
Retail hours: Mon-Fri 6am-5:15pm, Sat 6am-2pm, Sun 6am-12pm.
Reviews (7)
Godley V.
Jan 23, 2022
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I celebrated my birthday here recently and was treated to phenomenal service and great food. Our party of 3 ordered a porterhouse for 2 plus a tomahawk rib steak. For apps, we had cocktail shrimp and slab bacon with peanut butter jalapeo. We ordered roasted crispy potatoes and corn creme brulee for sides, and our server threw in spicy brussel sprouts saying, "You guys need some greens, too."
We were seated upstairs at a corner booth, which was spacious and gave us a great view of the room. For dessert, we ordered their Quality Coconut Cake, and they also gave us a sticky toffee pudding on the
We were seated upstairs at a corner booth, which was spacious and gave us a great view of the room. For dessert, we ordered their Quality Coconut Cake, and they also gave us a sticky toffee pudding on the
Eric Muller
Jan 19, 2022
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Came in for dinner as our hotel was across the street, we did make a reservation ahead of time however. Food was excellent. For appetizers we ordered the Caesar salad, BBB tomato salad, caviar sliders, and the pork belly with peanut butter and jalapeo. Tomato salad and caviar sliders were highlights there. For dinner two of us had the prime rib, while the other two had the filet trio. The prime, pictured, is carved table side and is served with caramelized onions and horseradish cream. For sides, we ordered the corn crme brle, creamed spinach Yorkshire pudding, and the gnocchi and cheese
Alex Serebrov
Jan 09, 2022
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If you want top-notch old school steak house in the modern setting this is the place for you. They are really serious about delivering the best possible service. I was surprised that every bad review on open table was responded by management with constructive questions on how they can improve and it really shows. The food is excellent! I loved their lobster toast, corn cream Brule and gnocchi. And of course the meat selection, I have ordered 28 days aged t-bone porterhouse steak that was melting in the mouth. And if you still have strength for dessert their coconut pie was a killer! I was really
Lora Aroyo
Jan 06, 2022
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The place is really nice and the level of noise from music and people was quite good (need to verify this on another day of the week too). The food was also quite good. However, the deserts we're far from Italian - amazing at presentation level, but quite disappointing with respect to taste (we tried pistachio gelato, which was American gelato and not Italian style, and tiramisu, which was covered in some vanilla sauce and hardly had any coffee)
Zane Anthony
Dec 27, 2021
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The photos speak for themselves, just as the quality of the meats speaks for themselves. Delicious, phenomenal, and great honest service. Kumamotos are my favorite oysters and I highly recommend them to start your meal. Additionally, Dennys our server was wonderful.
E. K.
Dec 24, 2021
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We come here about 2 times a year. Quality Meats is one of my top fave steakhouses in the city. Service usually never disappoints although sometimes the server is a hit or miss. George from the bar is great! Either way, the food is always delicious! We typically get a tomahawk or the porter house - always a pleasure to eat. All the sides are a great choice. My favorite is obviously the corn creme brle! The bread is a good start. The oysters are delicious. Sometimes we get the appetizer specials - the lobster scampi one is crack! Dont forget to get the horseradish cream as well!!! Overall
Ms. Tran
Dec 15, 2021
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Quality Meats is a beautiful, modern steakhouse. We were there last evening for an anniversary dinner and had excellent service. We started with two martinis at the bar before our reservation time and was then escorted upstairs to the dining room. For dinner, we ordered the caesar salad, butternut squash bread pudding (a special), a bone in ribeye, gnocchi and cheese, corn crme brle, and Parmesan waffle fries. We sent the first bread pudding dish back, because it tasted like it had been sitting under the heat lamp for too long (the server explained that it was their first night running
