TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

"No fuss, family friendly, our 'go to' for 'one of those days'. Being new to Darwin, we gave this a go and have since become regulars. There's a good..."

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Evan Tang

My Friend's Kitchen

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"I have had dinner here many times and love the food, however when you ring to place a takeaway order no one answers the phone ! Cant fault the food..."

Brian Cross

"Best Vietnamese in Darwin. I've been back several times and had a few things on the menu now and have never been disappointed. Definately..."

Hmiz

"Good food at affordable prices. Best thing about Mitchell and Smith Streets in Darwin are the affordable eateries that offers good quality good. I..."

ZZQ

"Great food fresh and price..."

Racey

"Seafood Claypot. A mush try with jasmine..."

Abbyliu

"Dinner at My Friend's Kitchen - Very Happy. Finally managed to get here during it's opening hours. Our dinner consisted of dumplings and spring rolls..."

The Barroness

"What a beautiful surprise. The best dimsim I have EVER eaten. The best fried rice I've ever eaten. The best honey king prawns I have ever eaten. I..."

Elyse Fitzpatrick

"Nice asian food located right in the heart of Mitchell st. Will be back again..."

Litchfield Park Adventures

"Very quick and friendly service, this Vietnamese family owned restaurant cook delicious food, we emptied all the dishes we ordered🤣Usually can’t..."

Ann Zhu

"Central CBD. Calm, friendly, reasonably affordable - meat noodle soup =16$ - filling. Very tasty. Soup suitable for kids. Not very kids friendly...."

Brightone Nik

"Really nice family run place. Quick service and tasty food sizzling beef satay was pretty..."

Stewart Harvey

Rendezvous Cafe

Rendezvous Special Fried Rice

BYO Cake

Curry

Char Keoy Teow Wet

Mini Sesame Prawn Toast

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"We were in Darwin on Holidays and came here with a large group including children and ordered shared plates. The food was hot and delicious, the..."

Liz Johnstone

"Highly recommend the yum..."

Julie Hakes

"I had a very niece experience here. I'm on vacation looking around for a place to have coffee and breakfast. After walking down mitchel st. And..."

Raymond Herradura

"I celebrated my 70th Birthday in style at the Rendezvous Cafe in Darwin on Saturday 25th May 2019. The staff had allowed my friends to store a Red..."

Captain Peter R. Miller

Nirvana Restaurant

80/100 (1024 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"At a loose end .. looking for somewhere to have a bite to eat and can across this little gem. I like Asian style food and curries .. so was happy...."

Neil Kendrick

"This place is filled with character! Great food as well. Staff were really nice. We were told the building predates cyclone tracy(which is very..."

Elliot Jackson

"This restaurant has super kind, friendly and helpful staff. The interior was a lovely surprise and there are several sections with a different..."

the.m.influence creator of the Project Love App

"Very impressed... Nice live music, very chilled atmosphere and the best Irish Coffee cocktail I have ever tasted. Even If you visit just for that..."

Daniel R. Olar

"Rain (I’m sorry if I spelt this wrong!) served us and she was so incredible. I am a bartender myself and was so so impressed with her. All the..."

Hayley Macdonald

"Welcomed to the restaurant by a lovely lady that was more than welcoming to a new place. Drinks were great and served very quickly. Food also upto a..."

Will Groundwater

"We were 4 people so we tried a bit of everything and none of us were disappointed, everything was very good, i would definitely go back. I recommend..."

gregory darwin

The Tap On Mitchell

80/100 (1631 ratings)

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"The Tap a great venue a must for every visitor to Darwin. Set on Mitchell Street this open air bar is undercover with a huge tree growing through the..."

Vicki Pickett

"This place was nice, huge! Outdoor dining. Bar service was nice a friendly. I had the prawn small plate. I was after fresh prawns but they were..."

Bella F

"Wow, I'm glad I decided to try the burgers at this place. It's a large open air pub and I was looking for an authentic Aussie burger, that's is a..."

Cambo Ford

"Good quick service and very well organised place, the food was..."

Sam M

"The best atmosphere you can ask for!! and that every night ! the best life music and just such a fun time ! I loved it here and the staff and the..."

Franziska Höppner

"Kieren did such a fantastic job! He made a fantastic fish bowl and was such a lively and friendly bartender! What great customer service..."

Katherine Bonds

Lola's Pergola

80/100 (1814 ratings)

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"Hands down my favourite little place on earth. Great variety of drinks, fantastic service and the view of the harbour is spectacular. Highly..."

Robby Northam

"Love this place as a great catch up place! It's casual eating with a simple menu and a great atmosphere in a really special location at any time of..."

Anne Tonkin

"Absolutely great food and ice cold beer at a reasonable price, been here many times and highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants a good..."

Jay Terrance

Sandra Jackson

"Great fun. Love the beers selection, food, decor, vibe, and fantastic views. Highly recommend for a fun evening..."

Deborah Rock

"A wonderful bar hidden in cullen bay. I haven't been there before until i found it on Easter sunday. Absolutely love it. Wish i found it ealier..."

Faranak Layeghi

"The best place in Broome to sit back and relax with a good choice of mainstream and craft beers. Great prices and portioned food...."

Chris Webster

"Awesome! Fabulous food great service great setting. A greater wine selection would have been nice!! Will hopefully return this holiday. And will..."

Lynn Taylor

"I've always loved the atmosphere of Lola's and always have a wonderful time. The day our wedding last year the manager gifted us a bottle of..."

Claire Paynter

"Great spot, great service, great burger. What more could you want on a..."

Sara Rowley

"The atmosphere, service, food & great beers are always..."

Ian B Clarke

"Always love it, great people, service and food, has a fantastic atmosphere. One of my favourite spots in..."

Carol Fischer

"The perfect restaurant great food and service and views to die..."

Timothy Boyd

"Pizza was great Ice cold drinks and staff very..."

Wendy van der Meiracker

"Cool little spot right at the marina. Great views. Awesome staff and fabulous burgers. See you next..."

Tony Lean

"Funky laid back spot to have a beer. The sliders were..."

Barry Thomas

"Lovely spot for lunch staff very friendly atmosphere was lovely..."

Andria Turmine

"That mango chicken burger is something from out of this world. Holy shit. If you are reading this go get one..."

Branch Latroll

"Funky bar. Great pizzas Cocktails awesome Staff excellent. This place has got a great feel to it its a must..."

Marie Cochrane

"Went last night for dinner and drinks, great place with amazing..."

Megan Windsor

"Thanks so much for the wonderful food. We had two tasty pizzas and a bag of onion rings. Delicious! Great relaxed..."

Ali Howard

"My absolute favourite place to eat in Darwin. Great food, the pizzas and hamburgers are perfect. Friendly staff/ great service. The best views..."

James G

"Fantastic Pizza, friendly as staff, nice beer range too. Take a pizza over to Cullen Bay for the..."

Josh Lennon

"Great atmosphere, with loads of fans to keep you cool while taking in the beautiful marina view. Great selection of beverages and friendly bar..."

Stephan DeVulder

"Great spot for sunset drinks. Staff were so friendly! Reasonably priced food & drinks as well. We had pizza for dinner and it was delicious. We will..."

Rhedell Therese

"Great food and wide range of selection (especially as a vego). This was one of my all time favourite hangouts in Darwin - the view of the bay was..."

V F

"This is one of the best venues in Darwin. Great selection of drinks, the cocktails are made with finesse. Food is always very decent too. The back..."

John Dooley

The Precinct Tavern

80/100 (1300 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Thank you so much to all the amazing staff last night for looking after us on the new deck! With over 40 people for Dal’s 40th birthday bash we..."

Ruth Veronica May

"We love this pub! Right by the wave pool, plenty of room inside and out ( with plans to extend outside decking right up to the wave pool!!) Really..."

Abigail Emma Poulton

"Love the atmosphere that the new deck brings to The Precinct, perfect spot for a drink after work. Ordered a few starters to share and they were all..."

Bec Tinkham

"What a place top staff great atmosphere highly..."

Paul Prendergast

"Great afternoon . Friendly staff, cold beer, and a baked lamb dinner to die for. Will be back..."

Helen Calvert

"Had a surprise birthday party at The Precinct on Friday night. All the staff and the manager Alex were so friendly, accommodating, and kindly..."

Sunny Liu

"Great place to sit and people watch. Drinks are expensive, food was..."

Timothy Teceno

"Wow amazing place. Not the first time we've been and wont be the last. Wonderful meals to suit all our families fussiness. Best Pumpkin ravioli ever...."

Alice Skilton

"Had a relaxing time looking at the views and a chatting. A few drinks . Was good and relaxing. They were a bit slow at wiping the tables clean but..."

Brian Mazur

"Great spot for a drink and relax. Good atmosphere. I got calamari but was a bit disappointed, it was pretty much all batter and hardly any calamari...."

Kate Murray

"A busy and exciting place. Lots of seating. Nice views over grassed area and wave pool. Modern and clean. Would like to visit here..."

Melanie Gillies

"Great pub with fantastic beer garden. Great place to watch live sports. Good beers on tap and great meals. Staff very friendly and efficient in all..."

Shane Withers

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"Never let me down whenever eating here. No matter the taste,food portion, or the..."

Ashlee Chang

"We had the lunch special and got the bbq duck in oyster sauce and it was so beautiful the duck was just so..."

Eleni Chrisanthopoulos

"We went there last night and loved their chicken satay,..."

Linh Ngô

"Delish lunch. Couldn't fit it all in so had the leftovers to..."

Sue Zeeq

"Great Thai food -real Thai taste especially paw paw salad..."

Niramon Elle Kullasin

"Real Deal Traditional Thai Food. � Value For Money � Love It..."

Wesley Carolin

"yummy..."

洪于喬

"Excellent Thai food and great service. After returning to Sydney I realised I left my jacket in the restaurant. They were happy to post it to me and..."

Robert Hafner

"Ordered the chili and cashew chicken with egg noodle, take away as the restaurant was packed out. It took a while but was definitely worth the wait...."

C M

"Food was amazing and such huge portions makes the price of the dishes worth it. Staff were great and always checking if we needed anything. Great..."

Leoneo S

"If you want some authentic Thai food while your in Darwin then definitely check out amazing thailand. We have eaten here 3 times this week and..."

Ellie Sang

"Awesome restaurant. Curry and Tom Yum were delicious, plenty of vegetarian..."

Petr Savchenko

Tim's Surf & Turf Restaurant

79/100 (3530 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

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Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"It's an iconic little place with a crocodile on the bar, as it did 7 years ago when I last visited. The steak was melt in your mouth but a huge..."

Dave Thompson

"Came in on a hot day and was welcome by an air conditioned space with lots of plants and a nice atmosphere. The owner came to explain the menu..."

Vincent Verlinde

"Excellent I had the salt n pepper squid my wife had a steak and she said it was the best steak she has ever eaten. My salt n pepper squid was up..."

Alby Pierson

"Totally worth the visit. Little hidden gem, can not fault it in any way. Awesome atmosphere, great staff and good priced food. The owner was..."

Peter Quinn

"Not sure if I should be telling everyone about this hidden little gem, it might make it harder to get a table in the future. Great food, great..."

Andrew Highgate

"This place is amazing little gem in darwin the staff are freindly, responsive and helpful. Big portion and great value. And magic trick off Tim..."

Dane K Jones

"A must place to eat at while in Darwin. As soon as you enter Tim’s you are treated as not a customer but as family. The atmosphere is brilliant and..."

Paula Sumpton

"Great meal. Quick service for a large group. I had the 200gm wagyu eye fillet, awesome..."

Donna Harbidge

"Great food and great atmosphere the service is also speedy even though the place was..."

James Horsnell

"In a word, sensational. Without fault. Thank you for an exceptional evening of great food, outstanding service, and a divine environment. Don't..."

Geoffrey Williams

De La Plage

Smashed Avocado Toast

Beef Bourginon

Salad

Beetroot Chocolate Cake

Chai Latte and French Toast

Famous Quiche

Lemon Lime and Bitter

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"As a musician, there are some gigs that are worth doing just for the experience, and De la Plage falls into that category. Communication with Claire..."

Andy Salvanos

"Stunning views, friendly staff, beautiful multiculture and amazing food. It's me and my dog's favourite place for..."

Hui-Min Leastman

"This place is the epitome of what makes Darwin a special and unique place to be. Food is healthy and delicious, coffee always good and the best thing..."

Nina Louise Vagg

"The setting is one of the best! Food and drinks excellent and the service is so good, staff are friendly and chilled. A true NT experience and my new..."

Cee Tee

"This place is excellent for being laid back, child and dog friendly. The food and coffee are great, the views are stunning. Well done everyone..."

Mark Keynes

"Had breakfast there with my folks from down south this morning. As good as it..."

Bryan Vanderstelt

"My fav place in Darwin ....love the vibe and the hard work you guys doing running around w our drinks. Loved the idea of recycling stuff, your food..."

Susan Rasanen Tarallo

"Sunday Sessions are my new obsession... music, food, beers, sunsets... absolutely beautiful 🎶 🍔 🍻..."

Kristi Moseley

Accepts American Express

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Free off-street parking

"Lovely location on the seafront just by rapid creek, Darwin. Food was satisfactory, if a bit cool by the time it got to us. Music a bit loud for..."

Michael Healy

"Awesome tasty food, big servings and a great selection of beers on..."

Joshua Rutledge

"Great lunch, great setting with sea..."

Flo Morcom

"A welcome stop on a Nightcliff foreshore walk. Cool and comfortable, with a view to the park, good range of lunch options, and efficient friendly..."

Marj Kibby

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"My partner and i have been coming since they opened, at least twice a week. Any of the Risottos are to die for, beer on tap and the breakfast menu..."

Sj Brogan

"Amazing service for late night after movie dinner. Fantastic food and cocktails. Beautiful friendly people serving. Every time we dine here they..."

Pia Sheehan

"I am regular here. Tonight service has been exceptional as always. Tonight have ordered steak with steamed vegetables, drinks for me and my husband..."

Alfiya Pocock

"Love this place have eaten here a few times and always amazing food. Today my mum went to order somthing they have taken off the menu. But as my dad..."

Tara Kaspar

"We went yesterday for lunch. So much to choose from. Decided on nachos and a chicken noodle dish. Definitely not disappointed. Food was excellent..."

Andrea Marshall

"such a variety of cuisines from seafood Thai curry to mixed grill plate, pastas, pizzas and the rest! Found the staff to be super friendly. been..."

Chelle Bainbridge

"Honestly a great Darwin restaurant! Family friendly, fun yet stylish decor that suits all occasions. Amazing atmosphere and delicious dishes such as..."

John Bofilios

"An extensive menu and lots of choices. I had the club sandwich which came with chips. As you can see, it's stacked. Staff are attentive, wasn't..."

Vasi Danbury

"Went there at 1600 hours on Sunday afternoon. Presents a warm and welcoming ambience; includes booths. Good service by Saif. Reasonable prices. Not..."

Michael Cash

"Food was great but service could be better. Our Booth had a weird dirty smell so maybe a proper clean in the booths would be..."

Atanisha Fifita

"I’ve been to the Groove tonight with my partner and it was amazing! The portion size was massive! The food was so delicious and staff super..."

Jéssica Amaral

Monsoons

78/100 (1647 ratings)

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"This quirky bar on Mitchell street is a very popular spot for live entertainment and events. We popped in for a quiet drink as the band was warming..."

Vicki Pickett

"Great atmosphere with live music, great range of food and drinks and down to earh, friendly and efficient..."

Kyle Smith

"Food was excellent! The Barrimundi fish and chips was cooked to perfection and beer was ice..."

Nathaniel Layton

"A good random night out on a Tuesday. Had $5 vodka mixes drinks. Great atmosphere, missed a good nightclub night out after weeks of camping. Even had..."

Sascha Lessau

"No matter how young or old you are Monsoons is a must see attraction! Now it's your choice if you go in the day or night but it's worth watching a..."

Freeman Gage

"Absolutely 5 star in every way, faultless. I wanted to go back again and again to try the whole menu. An absolute must when in Darwin. Book ahead, it..."

Kerry Kitson

"Great place for lunch. They have a $12.50 lunch deal that is made up of a large dish and a drink (including beer or wine). Three seating areas:..."

Michał Zatoński

Green Chillies

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Stayed in the Hotel and had dinner here last night. Ordered the pad see yew and beef massaman with Garlic naan. The naan was really very good and the..."

Raymond Ng

"If you want the best authentic south indian Chicken 65 dish, go here. The staff are lovely. Dishes at such cheap prices with this taste is a steal...."

mathivathani sakthivel

"Great food, very reasonable prices and very pleasant staff. Love the Thai food particularly, magic flavours. Well done to..."

John Guenther

"OMG !! This Tom Yum is what I needed Beautiful spicy cooked in lemongrass, lemon leaves and other goodness.Delivered to my room... Very very..."

Susan Lal

"Amazing taste! As you walk up to the restaurant it doesn’t seem like much but when you walk in you are hit with smells and ambiance that makes you..."

David Hank

Oishi-ya

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"Hands down THE best sushi in Darwin! Always fresh and seasonal. Friendly family run..."

Jennifer Da Costa

"I've been going to this restaurant since 2012 and they are consistent with the quality of their food. Sometimes hoteliers like myself is hard to..."

Ana Santos

"My absolute favourite place to eat in Darwin. 100& recommend the Dragon roll, Raiders roll and Aburi Salmon. Fresh sushi with great..."

Andrea

"Great food, quick service and nice atmosphere. Food was a little pricey but it's got a huge range if you're looking for more than sushi. ..."

Bill Nguyen

"By far the best sushi in Darwin since the old place burnt down. Gyoza was spot on and cooked brilliantly with fast and friendly service. Seat was..."

Rob White

"Had bento salmon and tuna... So good and wine selection is pretty good..pepper jack Shiraz and shaw and smith...big..."

Food 2 Run

"Great Japanese Food in Darwin. I had the gyoza, cheese wontons and chicken teryaki bento box - it was all delicious! The service was great and very..."

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"Yum. Really good authentic and delicious Japanese food. This and also the Rapic Creek Japanese cafe are the best in Darwin. Udon and Ramen are great..."

A1092392

"Best Japanese in Darwin. After visiting Japan, I was opened to a world of Japanese food that was not sushi. Oishi Ya is a neat little place to have..."

Lil

"Great japanese food in Darwin. Best sashimi! Man size portions of sashimi, and usually this place is packed at dinner time. Awesome katsu curry...."

M S

The Jetty

78/100 (1405 ratings)

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"Prawns were fresh, oysters were worth the $10 more. If you can, try and get a table outside the atmosphere is amazing. Could not fault the food, both..."

Tom Crawley

"Don’t normally do buffets but was really surprised by the choice and freshness of the food. The location on the waterfront is fabulous and real..."

Donna Fitzgerald

"The Jetty is a fantastic place to enjoy a meal. Great food friendly staff, this was my third visit and I cannot fault the place. 10 out of 10 for..."

Joe Ward

"Great view and atmosphere. I recomend an outside table. Great choice of food with stake fresh seafood and Asian dishes and yummy cocktails. The Best..."

Dona Edwards

"Wonderful seafood really enjoyed the oysters and prawns, both very fresh and delicious! The staff were very helpful and catered for us very well. If..."

Mia Hui Ju Chen

"Took the family in last night for dinner, was a great night. Food and atmosphere was great. Nice to see new staff eager to help as towards the end of..."

Isaac Dunstan-Goodger

"Loved it!!! The oysters were fresh, steak cooked to perfection and the staff were great. My family and I will definitely be back. If you can grab a..."

Alycia Wetering

"On my arrival I am told that the price per person has dropped drastically. But if you want oysters now you have to pay $10 more for fresh ones. This..."

Branch Latroll

"Stunning views sitting outside on the balcony watching the storms roll in while eating an amazing seafood..."

Jarrad Evans

"Friendly and helpful staff, food fresh seasonal and plentyful. Very clean restaurant including bathrooms. Who cares if no oysters there was so much..."

Donna Jeffery

"We go to The Jetty regularly and absolutely love it, staff always there to clean your table regularly. Food is beautiful, the only issue I have is..."

Lorraine Hawkett

"My sister took me here to celebrate my birthday and it is my first time to eat here at The Jetty. Foods were great, fresh seafoods and great..."

Jamie Alvarez

"The best buffet I've ever had!I literally just munched my way all night 🐷I love how varied the dishes were. Although I'm not into..."

Spookeychicken

"Steer clear of the muscles but if you want a buffet give it a..."

Jess_jeanette

Il Piatto Restaurant

77/100 (1166 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent service, staff are very attentive and do that thing where they put a napkin on your lap which made me feel like a fancy lad. The quality..."

Chilli Dragon

"It was wonderful to find this restaurant in the casino. With great views over the beach and amazing sunsets. A romantic setting for date nights. The..."

Vicki Pickett

"Amazing spot for dinner & sunset. Great food, great service & lovely atmosphere! I would recommend checking if they have an event on the lawn before..."

storm ariho

"An amazing quality and fine Italian restaurant to explore in Darwin and not to forget in a great place Casino highlighting that the restaurant has an..."

JOOMUN Nassir

"A beautiful restaurant with beautiful sea views. Is a high end restaurant with good pasta and friendly staff. The steak was tough and not seasoned..."

Janaina Carvalho Lopes

"We were dubious about dining at the casino but Il Piatto did not disappoint. Lovely venue with attentive service. The gnocchi with mushrooms was..."

A Jones

"Pizza and wine were great and the view beautiful! Service was good as..."

Nathaniel Layton

"My partner and I had a lovely date night here. Everything was absolutely perfect food was amazing but what just topped off our night was the service..."

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