Must see restaurants in 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…

At the forefront of Parap's burgeoning culinary scene and one of Darwin's best Indian restaurants, multi-award-winning Saffrron puts sustainability and…

Offering outstanding value for quality Indian cuisine, this place is widely regarded as Darwin's best Indian restaurant. It's positioned right on the…

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…

This casual, licensed restaurant features fresh fish, Moreton Bay bugs, lobster, oysters and even crocodile, as well as succulent steaks. It's all about…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Seductive aromas emanate from this divine terracotta-tiled cafe fusing North African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern delights. The tapas can be a bit…

The pared-back, industrial interior, corner location and powerhouse coffee here have locals wondering if they could be in Melbourne. Getting rave reviews,…

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…

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…

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…

A gourmet food hall in Parap shopping centre, stocking organic and health foods, deli items and fine wine − perfect for a picnic.

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…

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…

With a prime deck overlooking the marina, Yots serves up classic Greek and Mediterranean fare from saganaki and souvlaki to moussaka and spanakopita,…