Takeaway · Cairns
Howlin' Jay's
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4.4 stars — below the 4.5 threshold
1432 reviews — strong volume
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Ranked against 30 takeaway businesses in Cairns
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Howlin' Jay's's 4.4-star rating is below the 4.5-star threshold that top businesses maintain.
High Priority24 competitors in Cairns have a stronger online reputation than Howlin' Jay's.
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Who's ahead of Howlin' Jay's
These takeaway businesses in Cairns have a stronger online reputation than Howlin' Jay's.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar Cairns | 4.8 | 3187 | 91/100 | |
| 2 | The Roti Shack Cairns | 4.8 | 738 | 91/100 | |
| 3 | Hungry Wombat Cairns | 4.9 | 666 | 82/100 | |
| 4 | FINN FINN Cairns | 4.8 | 259 | 82/100 | |
| 5 | Jenny's Chinese Kitchen Cairns | 4.8 | 217 | 82/100 | |
| 6 | Indian Crave Cairns | 4.8 | 114 | 81/100 | |
| 7 | Indian Brothers Restaurant Cairns | 4.5 | 3341 | 79/100 | |
| 8 | Waterbar & Grill Steakhouse Cairns | 4.6 | 2443 | 79/100 | |
| 9 | Hecho En Mexico Cairns Cairns | 4.7 | 2048 | 79/100 | |
| 10 | Vitalia's Italian Restaurant Cairns | 4.5 | 1858 | 79/100 | |
| 11 | NOA Restaurant Cairns Cairns | 4.6 | 1785 | 79/100 | |
| 12 | Hello Harry (The Burger Joint) Cairns Cairns | 4.7 | 1674 | 79/100 | |
| 13 | Piccolo Cucina Cairns | 4.5 | 1243 | 79/100 | |
| 14 | Piato Mediterranean Restaurant Cairns | 4.5 | 1075 | 79/100 | |
| 15 | C'est Bon Cairns | 4.6 | 1017 | 79/100 | |
| 16 | Bellocale Italian Seafood Restaurant Cairns | 4.7 | 779 | 79/100 | |
| 17 | Pistacchi Cairns | 4.7 | 680 | 79/100 | |
| 18 | Wawawa Izakaya Cairns | 4.6 | 570 | 79/100 | |
| 19 | Tia's Cafe Cairns | 4.5 | 514 | 79/100 | |
| 20 | Elixir Music House Cairns | 4.7 | 305 | 79/100 | |
| 21 | Ela Modern Bistro Cairns | 4.6 | 243 | 79/100 | |
| 22 | The Vine Room Waterfront Restaurant and Bar Cairns | 4.7 | 229 | 79/100 | |
| 23 | Yum Sing Cairns Restaurant Cairns | 4.6 | 507 | 71/100 | |
| 24 | Salt House Cairns | 4.3 | 5560 | 67/100 |
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About Howlin' Jay's's reputation score.
Where does Howlin' Jay's rank among takeaway in Cairns?
Howlin' Jay's currently ranks #25 of 31 takeaway in Cairns on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 57/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is Howlin' Jay's good? What is their reputation score?
Howlin' Jay's holds a 4.4-star Google rating across 1432 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 57/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other takeaway in Cairns.
Who are the best takeaway in Cairns?
You can see the full ranked list of the best takeaway in Cairns on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/restaurants/cairns. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does Howlin' Jay's compare to competitors in Cairns?
Howlin' Jay's is scored 57/100 and compared head-to-head against other takeaway in Cairns on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
How can Howlin' Jay's improve their ranking and reputation score?
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