The best Restaurants in Darwin ranking of January 2025
590 restaurant menus in Darwin, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
"This is a great setting in the evening slight breeze in the shade. The staff are beautifully friendly and helpful. Makes you feel at home and they're..."
Myke Lowe
"We got the ultimate NT meal 😆
*not it's official name - order separately
Crumbed Barra, Croc spring rolls & Buffalo burger. All absolutely..."
Laura Best
"Amazing fish burger, best in Darwin I reckon.
Fries crisp and great & the older man that worked tonight knows good hospitality as he was helpful and..."
Anna Marie Munoz
"Absolutely nothing but quality and DELICIOUS seafood. Incredibly tasty oysters, calamari, and fish. Besides the seafood, I was blown away by the Thai..."
Amina G
"It’s a lovely location, we ate oysters and fish and chips. Both were fresh and delicious. We sat there for a long time, such a lovely spot. The..."
n pu
"Enjoy a drink dockside enhanced with fresh seafood, friendly service with pleasant..."
Phill Wolfenden
"Timely and yummy food served with a smiley face! The man behind the counter was so friendly and lovely! He even told me and my friends when we have..."
Tayla Robinson
"Thank you Eddie for the great welcome back in NT!
Was nice to see that you remember of me coming to your shops years ago!
The food was fresh and the..."
"Highly recommend the crumbed lamb cutlets. My wife loved the Vietnamese salad and my brother in law and sister in law were well pleased with their..."
Dan Cranfield
"Staff are friendly, food is great, portions are fair, great place for a beer food and catch up with friend will not break the bank. Wednesday night..."
kirsty clee
"Great place amongst the sporting fields, Great service, Staff could not be more helpful.
Dinner was excellent.
Go there and relax and pay realistic..."
Steven Jackson
"Called a club, just like an old Aussie pub. Good staff (the pommie sheila, and Indigenous bloke) food was better than expected given the price. Beer..."
PJ The J is silent
"Was passing by last weekend when I came across this place. The food was great and delicious. The staff were friendly. The service was perfect in the..."
Aurora 7 Entertainment
"Beautiful club. Friendly staff, great indoor and outdoor seating. Was new to me as it's nothing like we have in Western Australia and can't wait for..."
Natalie Meredith - Fraser
"It's been a long time between visits to the pint club and they have been busy renovating! On this recent trip, i was attending a private function..."
"Been coming here for close to 20 years, The best food, it’s always fresh and delicious.
When you go interstate and try their food.
you realise up..."
Dee Pittmann
"Amazing flavor never dissapoints and lovely friendly service..."
Lee Beck
"Have been going to happy gardens for many years but not soo much in last few years. After rediscovering sizzling beef we have become addicted again!..."
Kerri Warthold
"Always happy with the food. Great service in the take away - have not yet stayed for the restaurant. Glad to have found somewhere close to work that..."
Emma Ross
"Going to Happy Garden less and less now. Prices are a..."
Dawn Ivinson
"Food great, well done. Calamari melted in your..."
Rhonda James Davey
"Full portions well priced and flavorsome. Medium size was filled to the brim with no wasted space. Chop suey a little over cooked, rice was light a..."
Brightone Nik
"A local institution. Always fresh and delicious food. Love that its run by the same family for decades. A firm family..."
d mcg
"Been going here for over 20 years now and the food has always been great. Have had troubles getting through on the phone to order but that's because..."
Bryan Downing
"Saw this little busy & bustling restaurant in Parap. Amazing good quality food Amazing friendly staff Would recommend this restaurant to..."
Sarah-jane Simmons
"Great service & really friendly staff, the food is also amazing For takeaway on my lunch breaks for..."
Benjamin Wall
"Beautiful food and quick service. Can't wait to go..."
Peter Davey
"Ordered enough tonight for 6 adults to takeaway and totally no complaints - we were all impressed and agreed it was the best we've all had in a long..."
"Went for lunch and as we were early by 15 minutes for lunch they brought us out a water without even asking and then took our order and went to the..."
Adam Paul Isaacson
"Best the place we have found and just around the corner from where we are staying food great as..."
Gayle Rogan
"Watched the SA showdown here, big screens, cold beer, special jug of beer and 2 pizzas $20! $5 pints everyday 4 til 7, Service in every area was..."
Sherrie Fuller
"Service was amazing. Food was awesome, waitress was fantastic and got a $40 tip as we were amazed she remembered all of our orders without writing it..."
Karen Turner
"Great service, friendly staff, good value meals, how all venues should be. Really topped off my first trip to Darwin.
Keep up the good work guys..."
Anton Frank
"Loved it, we were here for breakfast, the set up was a little basic. But the food was great and very reasonably priced. And it was yummy. Will..."
Drew Wilkinson
"Just fantastic $5 pizza value! Cant beat that. And vegie or meat lovers- both..."
Gypsy JoJo Vivian
"Beef Schnitzel Chips and Salad + Mushroom Sauce was Awesome ! - Good $$$ value..."
"Great place for a meal and a nice cold beer. Play game of pool . Plenty of things to do or just relax with friends. Friendly..."
Wilma Martins
"Went for our first drink there yesterday. It was great. Great staff and..."
Maggie Moore
"Awesome fun night each Wednesday at trivia, friendly staff, cheap drinks, modern..."
Sharon Smellin
"Good meals , friendly staff and walking distance from home..."
Matthew Boreham
"Not been here for a while. My friend was curious to try the place. We went on schnitzel night. Beef and chicken schnitzel were $15 and $14..."
Nim Ja
"Nice Cold Cold Beer, great company, have a laugh every time I go there, food is of a good quality. Friday nights are a..."
Neville Renfrey
"Helen the supervisor in the Bar and Grill is absolutely fantastic. Food was good service was..."
Diane Cooke
"I was stranded by an uber in the local neighbourhood and I am not darwin local, I called a taxi that never arrived so I saw this place and asked if I..."
"Delicious Thai food! Great service from Noi and Sasi! Come here once a week to get my fix! Pad Thai chicken Lunch Special was..."
Savio Jnguyenphamhh
"I think this could be the best Thai restaurant in Darwin. Great service and amazing food! My braised beef noodle soup was perfect!..."
Carmen Renye
"Just had our first dinner there with our 2.5 year old son. We all enjoyed the food and it is really authentic Thai cuisine. Tried Thai fishcakes..."
Peili Chan
"Love the tom yum soup, dim sim and fried wonton! Didn't wait long for our takeaway. May is amazing as always!! Will be back! Highly..."
Dyan Aleguiojo-Uriat
"Just had a delicious meal here full of fresh veggies and spices. Great food, lovely service. I hope this place goes really well. Will definitely be..."
Bronny Dann
"Wow just had THE most authentic Thai I've ever had in Australia, took me back 25 years to eating Bangkok street food. Five spice slow cooked pork to..."
Tonia Armstrong
"We got take away the first time we went there, it was great, so we went back and dined in a few days later. We had the hot pot and it was excellent...."
Bek Joy
"Hands down the best Thai food I've ever had!!..."
Nadine Lavelle
"Fantastic Thai food! The cashew chicken stir fry and Tom Yum fried rice are must have..."
Navin Chandra
"Best Thai takeaway we’ve had so far in Darwin!!! Thankyou, we’ll be eating..."
Steve Cantamessa
"Very tasty Thai food, they got so many choices of real Thai dishes. I went there 4 times and the foods always..."
Joy K-Arbon
"Food was very good and good value for money. Service was very quick and..."
"Great place to get a coffee.
Music is playing and the staff are always laughing and having..."
Glen Assenheim
"Trish and the staff are always so lovely and always greet you with a smile. The coffees are great and we never have to wait..."
Alexis Innes
"Personally I love the place. The baristas there are gorgeous. They use high quality coffee.
In addition the sympathy of all staff and we'll care with..."
Helder Bernardo
"Friendly staff, looks great working environment and excellent customer service. Taise is my best..."
Sunita Bhandari
"Love these guys. Trisha and her team make getting your coffee and experience you’ll always come back..."
Wes Innes
"Everytime I have a Coffee there its first class. Like the Staff. Highly recommended!..."
"Love this place, the food has been consistently great over the years and the coffee hot and strong, just the way I like..."
Jeanette Rapp
"Delicious and very high quality food.. made from scratch and with fresh, local ingredients and love! Best breaky and coffee in Darwin, without a..."
Kylie Ella
"Lovely atmosphere, delicious foods, really friendly staff and the coffee there made by Mia is the..."
Nuri Heriyanto
"A visit to Darwin is incomplete for me without a breakfast at the Roma..."
Yolanda Drakakis
"Best food, best atmosphere with the freshest ingredients and always surprises on the specials board for lunch which can make it hard to decide what..."
Dan Leather
"Fantastic food, coffee and tea varieties. A must for breakfast or lunch if in Darwin..."
Jessie Bonson
"Still the best coffee and friendly service in..."
Maya Gluth
"One of my favourite Darwin cafes. Friendly staff, great food, amazing coffee. And you never know who you will see there. Roma Bar is a Darwin..."
Liz Jarvis
"Awesome coffee - consistently.
Best in Darwin for overall coffee, use/availability of agave for coffees, great food, great atmosphere, WiFi, and..."
Peter Nisbet
"I keep coming back for the amazing breakfast and friendly service! Keep it up roma bar team..."
Alexandra Henggeler
"Best brekkie in..."
Lou Lawrence
"Friendly service and nice coffee. Haven't tried the food. They close at 3pm and have plugs for your..."
Andrea Totaro
"Roma Cafe has the best tasting banana pancakes in the NT and their coffee is on point. Thoroughly enjoyed all of our meals..."
Kara Blankenspoor
"I've come here a few times for coffee and food - really reliably great, and friendly, quick and helpful staff. They took the time to listen to my..."
Kate Terry
"Unfortunately I was too excited to drink my coffee and only photographed it post quaffing! Make sure you check the specials menu. The other day I had..."
Nim Ja
"Great food and pretty good coffee. A bit slow on busy days, but worth the..."
John Gross
"Generous sized sandwiches, the brunch menu is great .... and if you’re a bit picky about your coffee - this place won’t disappoint. Fantastic..."
"We were looking for vegan food and heard this place would have a lot of options. We were not dissapointed!! So many choices and everything we ordered..."
Unna Ahokas
"Not very often my partner and I go out and both leave feeling satisfied his a meat man and I'm a vegan beautiful food and lots of options for me,..."
Emily Sharp
"Do yourself a favor Darwin and go to Spice garden!!! It is THE BEST ethnic food in darwin!!! The service was amazing and hospitable! We had there..."
Anne-Marie Fett
"We ate here tonight for the first time and the food was amazing, service was great and the restaurant itself is lovely. It would be perfect for an..."
Jake Fajzullin
"Great menu options, flavoursome dishes with friendly service and a terrific garden for the dry..."
Mel Beyler
"So tasty. Curries are delicious and not oily. Loved the coconut sambal, pumpkin curry, eggplant curry, spiced bean curry, Sri Lankan spice fish curry..."
Kate Presswell
"The food is excellent the service is great , large helpings and plenty of advise if unsure of the menu. I’ll be visiting..."
Chip Munk
"50 years after having our wedding reception at this restaurant (then was a German Restaurant called Martinas) my wife and I went back to gave a..."
Phil Maynard
"My partner and I went for dinner, excited to have Sri Lankan food after visiting Sri Lanka recently! Our curries, roti and coconut sambal were really..."
Megan Bennett
"Service was excellent, food was beautiful and the restaurant atmosphere really..."
Kirsten Ryan Meaney
"Fantastic food! Great selection of meat and vegetarian or vegan..."
Matthew Sale
"Amazing food chicken curry was awesome and could eat the pumpkin curry any day of the..."
Shaun Kelly
"Steph wonderful food and great place really really enjoyed..."
Callum Bailey
"Food was delicious, lots of spice. Atmosphere is..."
"Real indonesian cook and owner. My fave is always bakso, nasi goreng and ayam penyet. I come here to eat almost every week. This place is so..."
Sherly Huang
"Oh my lord, the Indonesian food experience here is just the best in Darwin! Honestly can't fault the food or service at Ayuriz, and if you haven't..."
_foodiej
"100% authentic Indonesian taste from friendly East Javanese owners. The ayam penyet was fantastic - the marinade was perfect and completely absorbed..."
Kate Walton
"One of the halal food joints in Darwin. Reasonable price and lots of seating in the cafeteria. Delicious, authentic Indonesian food. Ayam goreng..."
N Omo
"Best fried noodles in the city. Portion is just right and it's so yummy. Only for $14. You can request it to be spicy as well...."
Sherly
"Good food and Halal, tastes like home..."
Endra Granasamsa
"simple and halal food for muslims, feeling free for taking additional chile and other..."
Aslam yuzarsif
"Excellent Indonesian cuisine. My favourite place to have a meal in Darwin. Good range of..."
Declan Cael
"Authentic indonesian food that would surely capture your taste buds! Love their ayam penyet! Owners were friendly and they provide excellent..."
Loreta Federigan
"Great countervservice, nice range of dishes, all dishes we tasted were..."
"I would highly recommend Cathy's place for the best mud crab dishes and steamed prawns! Really delicious..."
Anita Catoggio
"Best mud crabs in Darwin. Love it. Awesome service and atmosphere. Thanks for having..."
Sarah Freeman
"There for drinks for private function however very friendly staff and a great atmosphere indoors and out . The outside deck area has nice water and..."
Gay Morris
"Best mud crab in Darwin..."
Noeletta Gamanydjan McKenzie
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Mark Presley
"Read about this place and wanted to try the mud crab! Nice setting at the marina with a little deck. Owner Cathy is very friendly and takes you to..."
Catdog
"Quirky little place, awesome live mud crab! Very friendly and quick service The owner has changed the name to Cathy’s place, highly recommend..."
Lillysode
"Amazing. Wanted a mudcrab and there was a sign saying live mudcrab out the front, we walked in and they were actually closed but the owner said all..."
Nadinedean
"Darwin Style. Great meal. The duck looked delicious as did the barramundi. Tried the crocodile as an entree similar Texture to calamari (slightly..."
Stephen Ayre
"Cathy's place was recommended to us by a friend and boy it did not disappoint! One of the best mud crabs we have eaten in Australia! Cathy provided..."
TJ
"Wanted Chilli NT mud craps and got it. Was delicious and fresh. It's pretty much a one lady show - you guessed it, Cathy.
Dining here is an..."
Kipp Ler
"It is a lovely place for crabs. The crabs are big and fresh. My friends and I tried two flavors. They are both wonderful. The price is a little bit..."
JIAN WU
"Lovely atmosphere for a sea food restaurant. Enjoyed the NT chilli crabs. A must to experience for seafood..."
Bobby Kumar
"Excellent mud crab - easily one of the best in Australia. We had the Singaporean Chilli version and it was delicious. The warm bun to soak up the..."
David Singh
"Always a pleasure visiting this joint. Cathy actually runs this place near single handedly giving you that curated hostess experience. It feels more..."
Nicholas Lelos
"One of the best mud crabs and prawns I ever had. Definitely coming back to..."
"Food was amazing and there was heaps of it!! The staff were very friendly too. Will definitely be going back there. Only disappointment was the fact..."
Bec Cartmill
"Best Mexican food iv..."
Alex Johnson
"We ordered take away. Very yum! Wouldn't mine a bit more..."
DNA K
"Had a tasty power bowl 🍲 that was really awesome and the staff here were good..."
varun yalamanchili
"Always the best coming from this location. Love the food and the..."
Andy Sample
"Fairly standard Zambrero. Does what it says on the tin. Food is perfectly edible and the staff were..."
"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..."
Chicken Fried Rice with Salty Fish Fried Hoifun with Beef Wet
Chili
Duck
Prawns
Lamb
Fried rice
Barra with Ginger and Shallot
Pork
Wonton & Spring Roll
Sizzling Beef
Mongolian beef
Chinese Veggie with Garlic
Deep Fried Salt and Pepper Squid
Salt and pepper squid
Cantonese
Hong Kong
Szechuan
Sit down
Chinese
Asian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Have heard from my friends abt this restaurant and today I tried it, and it's the best!! Especially their Hokkian Noodles & Spicy Salt Squid,..."
Dhaniela Stenyfia
"Amazing delicious fresh tasty food , travelling from SA been on the road for two weeks was craving authentic Asian food . This did not disappoint..."
Cassandra Miller
"First visit for me. Pleasant young lady provided me with polite, adequate service.
I enjoyed the food.
I noticed that they were particularly busy..."
Janine Reeves
"Reliably tasty Cantonese style. Roast duck. Crispy skin chicken. Ordered earlier in the day for the whole steamed fish. Red emperor tonight. Heaps of..."
Neil Johnson
"Located at Anula Shops. Plenty of parking. Clean. Good food. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Dine-in or takeaway. Will definitely go..."
Michael Cash
"Dear Darwin folks, as an oversea student, I can guarantee you are tasting the truly authentic Chinese food from here. Not such dishes redesigned..."
Lasky
"Great cosy place. Lovely and friendly owner. My favourite was the sweet and sour pork which was very crispy! Also accommodated food allergies (no..."
Phoenix Valkyrie
"Great and popular restaurant, amazing food and service! Suggest make a reservation before you go..."
"Such a fitting menu for somewhere like the beachside! I've been here a few times now, and every time the food and drinks never disappoint. Go check..."
_foodiej
"Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Foreshore Cafe is on a prime piece of real estate set back just off the edge of the cliff overlooking the..."
"A beautiful setout area complete from wave machines to nail salons.
It also has plenty to offer including bars, restaurant's,beauty salons, small..."
Adie Klein
"Darwin Waterfront Precinct is a credit to Darwin. It’s so beautiful and a great day spent here with family or friends or couples or on your own...."
Sharon Judge
"Coming from a major city, this place made me feel right at home. It was beautiful with plenty of places to eat as well as an ice creamery to help..."
Anicka
"We went on the 14.05.2022 for dinner at URBAN SPICE.
Great food and good service and good value.
We parked behind the Convention Centre to enjoy the..."
peter caust
"A really nice place to chill out, especially when you have to kill time before heading to the airport. Lots of chairs, day beds, sun decks to sit or..."
Kipp Ler
"I am originally from Melbourne, so my experience may be different to those of who are locals. There are so many things to do and see, such as enjoy a..."
Katherine Tomelty
"One of my favorite places to be in Darwin, it has something that caters for everyone.
Weather it's wining/dinning, relaxing/exercising you'll..."
Warren Jones
"Probably the best FREE swimming Lagoon in Australia. Surrounded by fabulous restaurants &..."
"Tonight I enjoyed a delicious meal at Damasquino with my partner. We were warmly welcomed by the whole family and enjoyed a tasty vegetarian meal..."
Laura Joan
"I don't know what was best: the so tasty damascene food that reminded me so truly the town of my childhood, or the warm welcome from the owner, or..."
Amélie Lefebvre
"Beautiful food from beautiful people. Huge range of flavour and textures, but all quite delicate and well-balanced. Everything tasted fresh, filling..."
Alice Ryder
"the food here is amazing ..the damasquino plate is a must have..you can taste..."
Joanne Campbell
"Had a very good moment at home with a fantastic take away which really taste Syrian authentic cuisine! I strongly..."
Manu Lefebvre
"instant favourite restaurant in Darwin!! Lots of amazing vegetarian food, lovely service, this is going to be a regular..."
Caro Macdonald
"Awesome food with great service. Drinks were suggested and delicious and we got a special..."
Tania Candy
"A really great place to dine. Beautiful food and..."
Anna Denson
"A m a z i n g food !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously Delicious! Probably my new favourite place..."
Maria Vescan Sivan
"We were recommended by a friend and weren’t disappointed. Tasty food, lovely service making an overall great evening..."
Anna Monteith
"Thankyou to Damasquino's restaurant for catering such a fantastic lunch for the doctors at Royal Darwin Hospital! We love your friendly and generous..."
Bernadette Jane
"Great food! We will definitely be coming back for another meal soon..."
Kylie Fadelli
"A great little quiet and casual place in Cullen Bay. Good prices, great quality and friendly family..."
Neil Wright
"Un accueil chaleureux, les plats sont délicieux, concoctés par la mama et la famille, nourriture très fraîche, goûteuse, parfumée.... je..."
Nathalie Garcia
"Delicious! Great service and lovely fresh wholesome..."
Sandy Perkins
"Great food, humble owners and excellent..."
Stephanie Grainger
"In this context, appreciate's too small of a word when it comes to the feeling and flavours of homemade Syrian food - for specifics, mums Syrian..."
Dzung Tran
"Awesome food and service, even though we had these lovely people under the pump when 11 of us turned up without a reservation. They served up so..."
Hooley Miller
"Really delicious Syrian food made by a lovely family
Highly recommended including to vegos. The vegan share platter was fantastic. The Best..."
Harry H
"A special find in Darwin! This family owned restaurant serves the most authentic Middle Eastern food I’ve had in a long time! Warm and friendly..."
Nicola Flook
"We had the Damasquino vegan meal - $45 - came with Syrian rice, a dukkah pastry, tomato and onion pastry, cabbage salad, lentil and rice dish, tomato..."
NotesTo TheOwner
"Delicious home cooked Arabic food - the family who runs this place is lovely, the food is tasty, and the ambiance is simple but nice. Check it out -..."
Walid Herzallah
"AMAZING food with truly authentic flavours. It maybe a small restaurant but it is big on service, humility and a genuine love for what they do. ..."
Kym Milne
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