Must-see restaurants in Northern Territory

  • Timber Creek Hotel

    Outback Northern Territory

    The only restaurant in town serves up everything in hearty portions, from huge steaks and grills to a big breakfast that should keep you going until…

  • Desert Oaks Bistro

    Northern Territory

    Typical Aussie bistro cooking is what's on offer here: salt and pepper calamari, steak burger, beer-battered flathead, caesar or Greek salad…you probably…

  • Stockyard Gallery

    Outback Northern Territory

    This casual cafe offers some respite from the heat and dust. There's a small range of homemade sandwiches, chicken nuggets and chips, and milkshakes; don…

  • Four Birds

    Darwin

    Nooked into the arcade on the site of the old Star Cinema (a '74 cyclone victim), this hole-in-the-wall does simple things very well: bagels, toasted…

  • Stokes Hill Wharf

    Darwin

    Squatting on the end of Stokes Hill Wharf is a small food court with around a dozen food counters and outdoor tables lined up along the pier. It's a good…

  • Tea Shrine

    Alice Springs

    Vegetarians may be forgiven for feeling a bit left out in meat-heavy Alice Springs, but not at the Tea Shrine, a vegan Asian restaurant and teahouse…

  • Vietnam Saigon Star

    Darwin

    Tasty Vietnamese food is served efficiently and with little fuss here. Try inexpensive rice-paper rolls, and beef, pork, chicken and seafood dishes with a…

  • Hot Tamale

    Darwin

    With drink specials aplenty and a fun, laid-back attitude, this place is recommended as much for the atmosphere and brilliant waterfront location as for…

  • Eat a Pizza

    Darwin

    A long-time family-owned business just across the road from the waterfront at Cullen Bay. The large, shaded, outdoor dining area is often buzzing with…

  • Devils Marbles Hotel Restaurant

    Outback Northern Territory

    Serves large-sized meals from an extensive menu that includes outback staples such as the barra burger, steak sandwiches and burgers. Unusually for an…

  • Beswick Community Store

    Outback Northern Territory

    The small but surprisingly well-stocked general store is more like a small supermarket, with a good selection of groceries and meat. There's also a bakery.

  • Borroloola Hotel

    Outback Northern Territory

    Borroloola Hotel serves the usual fare of burgers, chops and mixed grills within a lounge bar that’s heavily reinforced with steel mesh.

  • Ayers Wok Noodle Bar

    Yulara

    This takeaway-only joint does a reasonable job with stir-fries and is a good change of pace from the hotel restaurants.

  • Yulara IGA Supermarket

    Yulara

    This well-stocked supermarket has fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, groceries, ice and camping supplies.

  • Wicked Kneads

    Alice Springs

    This place has an excellent made-to-order sandwich bar, pies, cakes and sourdough bread.

  • Pioneer Kitchen

    Yulara

    Does a brisk business in burgers, pizza and wraps. Also has kids' meals.

  • Coles

    Alice Springs

    One of Alice Springs' best-stocked supermarkets for self-caterers.

  • Afghan Traders

    Alice Springs

    Grocery shop with an excellent range of organic and wholefood.

  • Woolworths

    Alice Springs

    Large supermarket on Hartley and Bath Sts.

  • Mataranka Supermarket

    Outback Northern Territory

    Mataranka's supermarket is quite large, but you'll find plenty of empty shelves – it's fine for basic supplies. Alcohol can be purchased only from 2pm to…

  • Foodland

    Kakadu National Park

    Self-caterers should head to the reasonably well-stocked Foodland. Note that there’s no takeaway alcohol available here or anywhere in Kakadu.

  • IGA Tennant Creek

    Outback Northern Territory

    Opposite the post office, this supermarket has a pretty extensive selection of groceries and other supplies.

  • Garig Store

    Arnhem Land

    Sells basic provisions, ice and camping gas.

  • Aputula Store

    Northern Territory

    Petrol and basic supplies sold here.