Must-see restaurants in Northern Territory

  • Sounds of Silence

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    Waiters serve champagne and canapés on a desert dune with stunning sunset views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Then it's a buffet dinner (with emu, croc and roo…

  • Anbinik Restaurant

    Kakadu National Park

    Easily Jabiru's best place for a meal, this outpost of Thailand in Kakadu has lovely outdoor tables (that can lack shade at lunchtime) and expertly…

  • Border Store

    Kakadu National Park

    Run by Michael and Amm, charming little Border Store is full of surprises, including real coffee, sweet cakes and delicious Thai-cooked Thai food – a real…

  • 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…

  • Under the Desert Moon

    Northern Territory

    Dine out under the stars and around a campfire in great comfort and with fine food at the Kings Canyon Resort. There's a five-course set menu and the…

  • 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,…

  • Crazy Acres Mango Farm & Cafe

    Northern Territory

    Homemade ice cream, mango smoothies, local honey, Devonshire teas and a range of light meals from mango chicken (of course) to a gorgeous Farmer's Platter…

  • 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…

  • Arngulli Grill & Restaurant

    Yulara

    Celebrated by many as Yulara's best restaurant, Arngulli serves up fabulous, locally sourced steaks, as well as kangaroo fillet and wild mushroom risotto…

  • Tali Wiru

    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    One way to combine sophistication with the ruggedness of the outback landscape is the Tali Wiru outdoor dining experience. Organised between April and mid…

  • 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…

  • Bough House

    Yulara

    This family-friendly, country-style place overlooks the pool at the Outback Pioneer. Intimate candlelit dining is strangely set in a barnlike dining room…

  • 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…

  • Barra Bar & Bistro

    Kakadu National Park

    The casual open-air Barra Bar & Bistro within Cooinda Lodge serves cafe-style cooking in a breezy open-sided dining room. It's not flash but servings are…

  • 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…

  • Humpty Doo Hotel

    Northern Territory

    Some people stop here because, well, it's the sort of name you'd like to tell your friends about when you're back home, but there's more to this place…

  • Walpa Lobby Bar

    Yulara

    if you want to treat yourself, this is the place to try. With a recent makeover, and the feel of a Hilton Hotel bar, the excellent food and friendly…

  • Escarpment Restaurant

    Kakadu National Park

    This restaurant inside the Mercure Kakadu gets mixed reviews. Some love it, others hate it; the truth is somewhere in between. A good fallback, it's…

  • Geckos Cafe

    Yulara

    For great value, a warm atmosphere and tasty food, head to this buzzing licensed cafe. The wood-fired pizzas and kangaroo burgers go well with a carafe of…

  • 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…

  • Carmichael's Restaurant

    Northern Territory

    The most sophisticated dining option at Kings Canyon Resort, Carmichael's uses local ingredients where possible in dishes such as kangaroo satay, pan…

  • Kata-Anga Tea Rooms

    Northern Territory

    Within Hermannsburg Mission, Kata-Anga Tea Rooms, in the old missionary house, serves Devonshire teas, sandwiches and strudel, and displays historic…

  • Mangata Bistro & Bar

    Yulara

    The lobby bar in the Desert Gardens Hotel has a cafe-bistro feel to it, with small and big plates to share, as well as burgers and barista coffee. The…

  • Outback Pioneer Barbecue

    Yulara

    For a fun, casual night out, this lively tavern is the popular choice for everyone from backpackers to grey nomads. Choose between kangaroo skewers,…

  • 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…

  • Rum Jungle Tavern

    Northern Territory

    The menu here promises the best and most varied meals in town, with burgers, wild-caught barramundi, pizzas, lamb racks and a range of schnitzels. The…

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