Must-see restaurants in 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The place for steaks, big succulent cuts of beef – plus a range of native animals. Amid the cattle station decor you can try Stuart's Tucker Bag: a combo…

Offering innovative fusion dishes with a focus on outback cuisine, the menu here usually features the usual meats plus locally bred proteins, such as…

Made from the raw materials of an outback water tank (corrugated iron, decorated with a range of recyclables), this quirky cafe serves up decent…

Breakfast with the birds at this superb outdoor cafe tucked away in the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. It's a relaxing place to sit and the wholesome,…

There’s no Bollywood drama in the decor of this humble family restaurant. While covering ubiquitous curries and tandoori favourites, the menu includes a…

This modern cafe is popular with locals for its excellent food and some of Alice's best coffee. Try the toasties or one of the breakfast rolls. Lunch is a…

With tables and chairs strewn out over Todd Mall, this place is good for people-watching, hearty breakfasts and fresh, well-brewed coffee. Lunch is all…

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…

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

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

Grocery shop with an excellent range of organic and wholefood.

Large supermarket on Hartley and Bath Sts.