Outback Northern Territory
They should declare Geoff Mark (Marksie) a national treasure. Head to his re-created stockman's camp, 7km from town, for a night of fabulous food and fun…
Must-see restaurants in Northern Territory
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Waiters serve champagne and canapés on a desert dune with stunning sunset views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Then it's a buffet dinner (with emu, croc and roo…
Alice Springs
You won't believe you're in the outback when you try the fab Thai- and Indian-influenced cuisine at this stylish restaurant. The delicate Thai starters…
Kakadu National Park
Easily Jabiru's best place for a meal, this outpost of Thailand in Kakadu has lovely outdoor tables (that can lack shade at lunchtime) and expertly…
Kakadu National Park
Run by Michael and Amm, charming little Border Store is full of surprises, including real coffee, sweet cakes and delicious Thai-cooked Thai food – a real…
Darwin
In historic Lyons Cottage, this fine little cafe has some really tasty dishes inspired by Aboriginal bush tucker from the desert. In addition to more…
Darwin
At the forefront of Parap's burgeoning culinary scene and one of Darwin's best Indian restaurants, multi-award-winning Saffrron puts sustainability and…
Outback Northern Territory
Owned by the people who brought you the Black Russian Caravan Bar, this brilliant, sophisticated cafe serves up top-notch burgers, as well as waffles,…
Darwin
Offering outstanding value for quality Indian cuisine, this place is widely regarded as Darwin's best Indian restaurant. It's positioned right on the…
Alice Springs
Travelling circus meets outback homestead. Montes is family friendly with a play area for kids, and the food ranges from gourmet burgers, pizzas and tapas…
Alice Springs
Now here's something a little different. The coffee at this Indigenous catering place is good, but we love it for its snacks that put wild-harvested bush…
Darwin
This place just keeps getting better. Already Darwin's finest location for a sunset beer, it now does seriously good tucker too. The dishes are well…
Darwin
This casual, licensed restaurant features fresh fish, Moreton Bay bugs, lobster, oysters and even crocodile, as well as succulent steaks. It's all about…
Darwin
This place buzzes with atmosphere, not to mention great food and excellent service – this is the pick for a casual city-centre meal if your time in town…
Northern Territory
Dine out under the stars and around a campfire in great comfort and with fine food at the Kings Canyon Resort. There's a five-course set menu and the…
Darwin
Arguably Darwin's premier kitchen, this is indeed a place for a treat. Enjoy your double-roasted duckling or the wild-caught barramundi with macadamia,…
Alice Springs
Alice’s locals duck down this arcade for great coffee or fresh juice. There are wholesome homestyle breakfasts (eggs any style, pancakes), pita wraps and…
Outback Northern Territory
Following a fine outback tradition, join Des for bush yarns and food cooked over camp ovens under the stars. The three-course meal is ideal, but there's…
Northern Territory
Homemade ice cream, mango smoothies, local honey, Devonshire teas and a range of light meals from mango chicken (of course) to a gorgeous Farmer's Platter…
Outback Northern Territory
This cutesy little caravan sits sheltered in the western wall of the visitor centre. It serves Katherine's best coffee and fabulous, thick-cut toasties …
Darwin
They've won various awards here and are consistently ranked among Australia's best fish and chips. Lightly battered, wild-caught NT fish are the mainstays…
Yulara
Celebrated by many as Yulara's best restaurant, Arngulli serves up fabulous, locally sourced steaks, as well as kangaroo fillet and wild mushroom risotto…
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
One way to combine sophistication with the ruggedness of the outback landscape is the Tali Wiru outdoor dining experience. Organised between April and mid…
Darwin
Ask locals about fine dining in Darwin and they'll usually mention Hanuman. It's sophisticated but not stuffy. Enticing aromas of innovative Indian and…
Darwin
Boasting arguably Darwin's best cafe views, Belgian/Australian/Turkish-run De la Plage looks out over the Casuarina Coastal Reserve from a disused surf…
Darwin
In the grounds of Darwin's Parliament House, and part of a project for training young Indigenous workers for the hospitality industry, Speaker's Corner is…
Yulara
This family-friendly, country-style place overlooks the pool at the Outback Pioneer. Intimate candlelit dining is strangely set in a barnlike dining room…
Darwin
Seductive aromas emanate from this divine terracotta-tiled cafe fusing North African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delights. The tapas can be a bit…
Darwin
The pared-back, industrial interior, corner location and powerhouse coffee here have locals wondering if they could be in Melbourne. Getting rave reviews,…
Darwin
If you can snaffle one of the outdoor tables overlooking the marina here in Cullen Bay, you'll have found one of the best breakfast spots in Darwin. The…
Darwin
Housed in the grounds of historic Admiralty House is Char, a carnivore's paradise. The speciality here is chargrilled steaks − aged, grain-fed and cooked…
Alice Springs
This urban, retro delight is definitely the coolest place to hang in town. With a decent wine list, food served all day and service with a smile, it is a…
Darwin
Darwin's first real Korean barbecue place is a good one, with a dining area that manages to be classy, casual and contemporary all at once. Dishes are…
Alice Springs
This cute little European-style cafe brings a slice of sophistication to Todd Mall. They do fine coffee (some say the best in Alice Springs) and terrific…
Darwin
A gourmet food hall in Parap shopping centre, stocking organic and health foods, deli items and fine wine − perfect for a picnic.
Darwin
Spacious inside and with comfy seating out the front to catch the breeze, this all-rounder is good for a bite any time of the day. Lunch is best enjoyed…
Kakadu National Park
The casual open-air Barra Bar & Bistro within Cooinda Lodge serves cafe-style cooking in a breezy open-sided dining room. It's not flash but servings are…
Alice Springs
Step across the Todd River and into 1970s Italy at this old-school pizza and pasta joint – it's as good an outback pizza as you're likely to eat, just…
Darwin
Cyclone's decor is all rusty corrugated-iron, although it's surprisingly cosy inside, with local art on the walls, upbeat staff, and strong, aromatic…
Outback Northern Territory
Easily the best place to eat in town, the Carpentaria Grill does Aussie pub staples, but the best choice is always the barra – served grilled or battered…
