Must-see restaurants in Northern Territory

  • Go Sushi Train

    Darwin

    Pull up a stool at this hip sushi circuit, hidden down a lane off Mitchell St. Despite the obscure location it's hugely popular, and deservedly so with…

  • Thirsty Dingo Bar & Outback BBQ

    Northern Territory

    The mainstay and most popular restaurant of the resort, this place does OK pizza in the Thirsty Dingo and steaks, barramundi fillets, Wagyu burger or…

  • Ilkari Restaurant

    Yulara

    This three-course buffet at Sails in the Desert will satisfy the hungriest of Uluru sightseers. It includes seafood, sashimi, Asian dishes, roasts and a…

  • Darwin RSL

    Darwin

    If you've spent any time travelling in provincial Australian towns, you'll know the RSL (Returned Services League) clubs are a good deal. Sadly this place…

  • Litchfield Cafe

    Litchfield National Park

    Filo parcels (try the chicken, mango and macadamia) make for a super lunch at this excellent licensed cafe, or you could go for a meal of grilled local…

  • Mayse's Cafe

    Northern Territory

    Offering Pine Creek's best lunches, Mayse's does sandwiches, homemade pies, fish burgers, steak sandwiches and a mean lamb souvlaki in a cavernous dining…

  • Kulata Academy Cafe

    Yulara

    Run by trainees of Uluru's Indigenous training academy, Kulata is a good place to pick up a coffee in the morning and a light lunch (including pies) later…

  • Coles

    Darwin

    A large, well-stocked supermarket in the town centre.

  • Woolworths

    Darwin

    A large supermarket in the town centre.

  • Brolga Bar & Bistro

    Kakadu National Park

    This low-slung hangar is the only place to meet locals over a beer or glass of wine, but the atmosphere is either stale or rowdy. The bistro meals, such…

  • Monsoons

    Darwin

    The old Rourke’s Drift pub has been completely remodelled into a sassy restaurant-bar with an Oriental/Indian feel – all dark wood, high-back chairs and…

  • Noodle House

    Darwin

    Reliable pan-Asian flavours are served up with reasonable prices and a casual atmosphere in the city centre. The outdoor tables are a fine Mitchell St…

  • Eva's Cafe

    Darwin

    Brought to Darwin by ship in 1897, this lovely old Methodist church building provides an atmospheric respite in Darwin's botanic gardens. The large…

  • Roma Bar

    Darwin

    Roma is a local institution and the most reliable place for quality coffee in Darwin. It's a meeting place for lefties, literati and travellers. Well away…

  • Wangi Falls Cafe

    Litchfield National Park

    This busy cafe at Wangi Falls is one of few places in the park for a light meal. There are hot rolls, OK burgers and other bites to eat as well as a small…

  • Desert Oaks Bistro

    Northern Territory

    Typical Aussie bistro cooking is what's on offer here: salt and pepper calamari, steak burger, beer-battered flathead, caesar or Greek salad…you probably…

  • Four Birds

    Darwin

    Nooked into the arcade on the site of the old Star Cinema (a '74 cyclone victim), this hole-in-the-wall does simple things very well: bagels, toasted…

  • Stokes Hill Wharf

    Darwin

    Squatting on the end of Stokes Hill Wharf is a small food court with around a dozen food counters and outdoor tables lined up along the pier. It's a good…

  • Vietnam Saigon Star

    Darwin

    Tasty Vietnamese food is served efficiently and with little fuss here. Try inexpensive rice-paper rolls, and beef, pork, chicken and seafood dishes with a…

  • Hot Tamale

    Darwin

    With drink specials aplenty and a fun, laid-back attitude, this place is recommended as much for the atmosphere and brilliant waterfront location as for…

  • Eat a Pizza

    Darwin

    A long-time family-owned business just across the road from the waterfront at Cullen Bay. The large, shaded, outdoor dining area is often buzzing with…

  • Ayers Wok Noodle Bar

    Yulara

    This takeaway-only joint does a reasonable job with stir-fries and is a good change of pace from the hotel restaurants.

  • Yulara IGA Supermarket

    Yulara

    This well-stocked supermarket has fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, groceries, ice and camping supplies.

  • Pioneer Kitchen

    Yulara

    Does a brisk business in burgers, pizza and wraps. Also has kids' meals.

  • Foodland

    Kakadu National Park

    Self-caterers should head to the reasonably well-stocked Foodland. Note that there’s no takeaway alcohol available here or anywhere in Kakadu.

  • Aputula Store

    Northern Territory

    Petrol and basic supplies sold here.

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