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.

• Web:

  www.hanuman.com.au

• E-mail:

  darwin@hanuman.com.au

• Address:

  93 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8941 3500

• Opening hours:

  Lunch: Wed–Fri noon–2:30pm; Dinner: daily 6pm–10pm

• More info:

  Next to Darwin Entertainment Centre

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.

• Web:

  www.hingstonnt.com.au

• Address:

  Anula Shopping Centre, 1/53 Yanyula Drive, Anula NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8927 8088

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon 11:30–2pm / 4:30pm–10pm; Tue closed

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.

• Web:

  hottamale.net.au

• E-mail:

  ht.darwin@bigpond.com

• Address:

  Darwin Waterfront Apartments, F2/19 Kitchener Drive, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8981 5471

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11:30am–9pm

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.

• Web:

  www.mindilbeachcasinoresort.com.au/restaurants/il-piatto

• Address:

  Mindil Beach Casino Resort, Gilruth Avenue, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8943 8881

• Opening hours:

  Wed & Thu 5pm–10pm; Fri–Sun noon–2pm / 5pm–10pm; Mon & Tue closed

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.

• Web:

  www.moorishcafe.com.au

• E-mail:

  gertrude@moorishcafe.com.au

• Address:

  37 Knuckey Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8981 0010

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu 11am–2:30pm / 6pm–9:30pm; Fri 11am–9:30pm; Sat 11am–10pm; Sun closed

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.

• Web:

  www.peewees.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@peewees.com.au

• Address:

  Alec Fong Lim Drive, East Point NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8981 6868

• Opening hours:

  October through April: Tue–Sat from 4pm; May through September: daily from 4pm

Atrium Bar & Garden

Located in the Novotel Darwin Hotel, Atrium is a tropical cocktail bar set among palm trees, flowers and flowing water. It is a good alternative from the Mitchell Street pubs for a quiet and sophisticated evening drink, especially during the daily happy hour from 5:30pm–6:30pm.

• Web:

  all.accor.com/hotel/1748/index.en.shtml

• Address:

  Novotel Darwin Hotel, 100 Esplanade, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8963 5000

Darwin Sailing Club

The Darwin Sailing Club is not your average upmarket yachting club, but it is one of the best places to sip a drink and watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean. The lovely waterfront bistro is also a popular al fresco dining option.

• Web:

  www.darwinsailingclub.com.au

• E-mail:

  admin@dwnsail.com.au

• Address:

  8 Atkins Drive, Fannie Bay NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8981 1700

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–midnight

Lizards Bar & Restaurant

Lizards is a huge venue with dining and bar areas, as well as sports events on large screens. The menu includes a great mix of pub food and modern dishes, ranging from salads and light snacks to heartier options like steak, pizza, and many more.

• Web:

  www.lizardsbar.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@lizardsbar.com.au

• Address:

  H on Mitchell Apartment Hotel, 105 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8946 3000

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 7am–midnight, Fri & Sat 7am–2am

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

This hotel/resort has a beautiful beachside location with several restaurants and bars, ranging from fine dining to more affordable eating options, and it has the only full casino in the Northern Territory.

• Web:

  https://www.facebook.com/mindilbeachcasinoresort/

• Address:

  Mindil Beach, Gilruth Avenue, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8943 8888

• Tickets:

  www.mindilbeachcasinoresort.com.au

Monsoons

Monsoons aka Monnies has a perfect location on the vibrant Mitchell Street. It used to be a cinema but has been renovated into a dining and drinking venue with a cool and relaxed style. The menu has a wide selection of dishes such as pizza, burgers, wraps, pasta and steak.

• Web:

  monsoonsdarwin.com.au

• Address:

  46 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8989 2171

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–4am

Shenannigans

This is a classic Irish theme pub serving Guinness and Kilkenny on tap with an air-conditioned interior and a large street-side veranda. Shenanigans serves a filling Irish stew from their award-winning restaurant and features regular live music, karaoke nights and quizzes.

• Web:

  www.shenannigans.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@shenannigans.com.au

• Address:

  1/69 Mitchell Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8981 2100

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–2am

Cafe 21 Smith

Cafe 21 has a central Darwin location for al fresco dining away from traffic. It is a popular morning coffee and lunchtime venue, with great breakfasts and snack foods. The displays are lined with hot and cold food, including fresh sandwiches, wraps, and baguettes, as well as large salads, cakes, and gluten free sweets.

• Web:

  www.cafe21.com.au

• E-mail:

  cafe21@bji.com.au

• Address:

  109 Smith Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 7917 8703

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–2pm

Eva's Cafe at the Botanical Gardens

Boasting a location like no other in the city, in the Wesleyan Church at the Darwin Botanical Gardens, Eva's Cafe offers a truly unique cafe experience, with fantastic coffee (expertly prepared by great baristas), full breakfasts and a complete lunch menu.

• Web:

  www.botanicgardenscafe.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@botanicgardenscafe.com.au

• Address:

  George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Gardens Road, The Gardens NT

• Phone:

  +61 447 474 776

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–3pm, Sat & Sun 7am–3pm

• More info:

  Eva's is a great place for high tea.

Four Birds

It's hard to think of a better setting for breakfast than the quaint courtyard at Four Birds, under cover of frangipani trees. Sandwiches, bagels, panini, smashed avocado on sourdough bread, as well as sweets like muffins, make lazy late afternoon brunches the house speciality.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/fourbirdscafe

• E-mail:

  diana@fourbirds.com.au

• Address:

  Star Village, 2/32 Smith Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 451 821 807

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat 8am–1pm, Sun closed

Karma Cafe & Fitness

Karma Cafe is all about healthy living, catering to fitness enthusiasts and anyone who likes to take care of themselves. Healthy and tasty meals are served, along with fresh fruit juices and smoothies, salads and raw cakes, all of them made fresh with the best ingredients.

• Web:

  www.karmacafe.net.au

• E-mail:

  karmacafeandfitness@gmail.com

• Address:

  Nomikis'on the Avenue, 119/12 Salonika Street, Parap NT

• Phone:

  +61 449 073 902

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat & Sun 7:30am–2pm

Laneway Coffee

Laneway is a sleek, modern, open-concept cafe that focuses on specialty coffee, simple fresh food and family friendly service. They offer vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as organic sourdough and fresh sweets, pastries and desserts baked daily.

• Web:

  www.lanewaycoffee.com.au

• E-mail:

  eat@lanewaycoffee.com.au

• Address:

  Parap Village Markets, 4/1 Vickers Street, Parap NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8941 4511

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat 7:30–3pm, Sun 8am–2:30pm

Roma Bar

This cafe opened its doors in 1973 and has managed to stay relevant with a funky and modern style. Roma Bar is popular for its great Aussie brekkies and genuine espresso coffee.

• Web:

  www.romabar.com.au

• E-mail:

  romabar@romabar.com.au

• Address:

  9 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City NT

• Phone:

  +61 8 8981 6729

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 7am–3pm, Sat &Sun 8am–1pm