Must-see restaurants in Outback Northern Territory

  • Marksie's Camp Tucker

    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…

  • Maiden's Lane

    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,…

  • Little Roper Stockcamp

    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…

  • Black Russian Caravan Bar

    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 …

  • Carpentaria Grill

    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…

  • Savannah Bar & Restaurant

    Outback Northern Territory

    Undoubtedly one of the best dinner choices in Katherine, it's predominantly an outdoors garden restaurant, with a cool breeze wafting through the tropical…

  • Sugarbag Café

    Outback Northern Territory

    The food here at the visitor centre is excellent, with highlights including the Nitmiluk burger and the pepper berry steak sandwich. There's also pasta,…

  • Tennant Creek Memorial Club

    Outback Northern Territory

    In a town where eating rarely rises above the mediocre, the Memorial Club is a reliable if generally unexciting option, and it's your best choice for…

  • Coffee Club

    Outback Northern Territory

    This is the best place in town for breakfast, as well as a good bet at lunchtime. Dining is in a light-filled contemporary space. On offer are decent…

  • Woks Up

    Outback Northern Territory

    Every town in the NT, no matter how remote, has a Chinese restaurant. After a few changes of name and management, this one's an excellent deal for dinner,…

  • Woolworths

    Outback Northern Territory

    Katherine's largest supermarket is the best choice for self-caterers.

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • IGA Tennant Creek

    Outback Northern Territory

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