Must-see restaurants in Darwin

  • Aboriginal Bush Traders Cafe

    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…

  • Saffrron Restaurant

    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…

  • Exotic North Indian Cuisine

    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…

  • Darwin Ski Club

    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…

  • Crustaceans

    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…

  • PM Eat & Drink

    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…

  • Pee Wee's at the Point

    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,…

  • Frying Nemo

    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…

  • Hanuman

    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…

  • De la Plage

    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…

  • Speaker's Corner Cafe

    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…

  • Moorish Café

    Darwin

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

  • Laneway Specialty Coffee

    Darwin

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

  • Boatshed Coffee House

    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…

  • Char Restaurant

    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…

  • Little Miss Korea

    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…

  • Parap Fine Foods

    Darwin

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

  • Curve

    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…

  • Cyclone Cafe

    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…

  • Yots Greek Taverna

    Darwin

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

  • Johnn Johnn's

    Darwin

    Ice cream and Darwin are a fine combination – it's always warm enough for one – and this terrific central place has nearly 50 flavours of fantastic gelato…

  • Alley Cats Patisserie

    Darwin

    This central CBD patisserie serves up seriously good coffee, puff pastries and fab breads. They also do a few light meals such as bagels and sandwiches…

  • Go Sushi Train

    Darwin

    Pull up a stool at this hip sushi circuit, hidden down a lane off Mitchell St. Despite the obscure location it's hugely popular, and deservedly so with…

  • Darwin RSL

    Darwin

    If you've spent any time travelling in provincial Australian towns, you'll know the RSL (Returned Services League) clubs are a good deal. Sadly this place…

  • Coles

    Darwin

    A large, well-stocked supermarket in the town centre.

  • Woolworths

    Darwin

    A large supermarket in the town centre.

  • Monsoons

    Darwin

    The old Rourke’s Drift pub has been completely remodelled into a sassy restaurant-bar with an Oriental/Indian feel – all dark wood, high-back chairs and…

  • Noodle House

    Darwin

    Reliable pan-Asian flavours are served up with reasonable prices and a casual atmosphere in the city centre. The outdoor tables are a fine Mitchell St…

  • Roma Bar

    Darwin

    Roma is a local institution and the most reliable place for quality coffee in Darwin. It's a meeting place for lefties, literati and travellers. Well away…

  • Eva's Cafe

    Darwin

    Brought to Darwin by ship in 1897, this lovely old Methodist church building provides an atmospheric respite in Darwin's botanic gardens. The large…

  • 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…

  • 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…