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Dining The guide was updated: 2024-07-02

Australian dining is almost always an easy-going and casual experience, even in smart restaurants. Darwin restaurants have a fabulous range of fresh seafood, primarily the superb local Barramundi fish. Local wildlife such as kangaroo, crocodile, buffalo, emu and camel can also be found on many menus. International cuisine is also on offer including Mediterranean, Thai, Malay and Chinese. Pubs have voluminous menus and are a popular alternative.

Pee Wee’s at The Point

Pee Wee’s at The Point

Pee Wee’s is considered one of Darwin’s best restaurants and offers fine dining beside the ocean with views of Fannie Bay and the Darwin skyline. They serve mainly modern Australian cuisine with buffet, table d'hôte and à la carte menu.

Hanuman

Hanuman

This attractive restaurant has a great local reputation for authentic Thai, Indian, and Malaysian food. The chef only uses freshly sourced ingredients and the restaurant has an excellent wine list. Enjoy your evening in a casual, open-plan dining room with high ceilings and wood carvings.

Yots Greek Taverna

Yots Greek Taverna

Yots is a popular place with dining on the boardwalk overlooking the Cullen Bay marina. It has an excellent range of modern and traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, with loads of vegetarian options and fresh seafood.

Stokes Hill Wharf

Stokes Hill Wharf

Watch the sunset and look for dolphins at one of Darwin’s most popular eating venues with more than a dozen independent restaurants (take-away style) sharing common seating on a jetty in Darwin harbour. Food choices include Thai, Chinese, local seafood, crocodile, and simple fish and chips. There is also a bottle shop that sells beer and wine.

The Cav

The Cav

The Cav is a poolside bar, restaurant and cafe located at the Cavenagh Hotel, which caters largely to backpackers. It serves mostly Mediterranean style food and casual snacks such as bowls of nachos, often accompanied by live music at night.

Hingston Chinese Restaurant

Hingston Chinese Restaurant

This busy eatery serves fresh and tasty Chinese food. It is praised as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Darwin, receiving a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The menu has a wide selection of dishes such as beef with black bean sauce, Mongolian lamb on a hot plate and Peking duck.

Moorish Cafe

Moorish Cafe

Moorish Cafe was established in 2002 and quickly became known as a food lover’s haven. The menu is inspired by the flavours of Spain, the Mediterranean and Northern Africa, with starters like tapas and main dishes like Portuguese seafood and roasted duck leg.

Saffrron

Saffrron

The menu features delights from north and south India as well as delicacies from a tandoori oven. They are deeply committed to conservationist efforts, and thus use only sustainable seafood, seasonal ingredients and plenty of locally-grown spices and herbs.

Il Piatto

Il Piatto

Contemporary Italian-inspired food is served at il Piatto, a restaurant located at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort. The à la carte menu has mouth-watering options like stuffed chicken breast, grilled jumbo prawns and fresh tortelli. It has a beautiful location overlooking the Arafura Sea and the restaurant has an outside terrace where you can gaze at the sunset.

Hot Tamale

Hot Tamale

Hot Tamale is a Mexican restaurant that bursts with bold and complex flavours. The restaurant has a fresh, intense and vibrant ambiance, and offers authentic Mexican specialities and beverages, including imported beers and tequila.

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