Dining
Darwin City Centre
Café Uno
Casual café menu with great pizzas, pastas and seafood. Try the popular toasted avocado, tomato and cheese croissant.
4/69 Mitchell Street
T +61 (0)8 8942 2500
W http://darwin.citysearch.com.au/restaurants/viewContent/1119945819575/1137406232326
Char@Admiralty
The main attraction is the gourmet steak menu but also on offer are seafood and vegetarian dishes. Try exotic specialties such as the crocodile and crab lasagne.
Cnr Knuckey Street and The Esplanade
T +61 (0)8 8981 4544
W www.charadmiralty.com.au
Giuseppe’s
The menu is a perfect fusion of Italian and Australian cuisine. Irresistible specialties include the pan fried prawns and the Moreton Bay Bugs.
64 Smith Street
T +61 (0)8 8941 3110
W www.bestrestaurants.com.au/restaurants/NT-Darwin-giuseppesitalianandseafoodrestaurant.aspx
Hanuman Restaurant
Renowned Darwin chef Jimmy Shu serves up fresh local produce in Thai, Malay and Indian styles in this elegantly appointed, award-winning eatery.
93 Mitchell Street
T +61 (0)8 8941 3500
W www.hanuman.com.au
Lewinsky’s
This contemporary restaurant features a huge menu emphasising modern Australian and seafood. The attached bar is ideal for a pre-dinner cocktail or two.
28 Mitchell Street
T +61 (0)8 8941 8666
W www.lewinskysdarwin.com.au
Moorish Café
Mediterranean, North African and Spanish cuisine. An extensive tapas menu features over 20 dishes. Open until late with varied entertainment fare.
37 Knuckey Street
T +61 (0)8 8981 0010
W http://darwin.citysearch.com.au/restaurants/viewContent/1119945819575/1137463335820
Monsoons
Stylish setting and a diverse, multi-cultural menu draw locals and visitors alike.Try the crocodile and prawn spring rolls, bucket of prawns, local barramundi and lamb rack.
46 Mitchell Street
T +61 (0)8 8941 7188
W www.monsoons.net.au
Roma Bar
A favourite meeting place for writers, musicians, politicians, and lawyers as well as those who just love good coffee. Lively tropical, traditional and Asian influences.
9-11 Cavenagh Street
T +61 (0)8 8981 6729
W www.romabar.com.au
Shenannigans
Popular, award-winning Irish restaurant and bar with an al fresco dining area. Daily entertainment includes live bands and karaoke.
69 Mitchell Street
T +61 (0)8 8981 2100
W www.shenannigans.com.au/darwin/
Sirocco
This relaxed bar-restaurant features buffet and à la carte dining by the pool. The perfect setting for enjoying Darwin’s tropical climate and stunning sunsets.
The Esplanade, Holiday Inn Esplanade
T +61 (0)8 8980 0800
W darwin.citysearch.com.au/restaurants/viewContent/1119945819575/1137394222334
Fannie Bay
Cool Spot
Trendy hangout and popular stop for ice cream, milkshakes and juices. Light snacks and meals, from hotdogs to pastas also feature on the menu.
1 Keith Lane, Fannie Bay
T +61 (0)8 8981 8428
W www.coolspot.com.au
Cornucopia Museum Café
Tropical gardens by the Timor Sea provide the perfect environment for this relaxed café famous for its weekend brunch. Grab a bite after visiting the museum.
Conacher Street,Fannie Bay
T +61 (0)8 8981 1002
W www.cornucopiadarwin.com.au
Pee Wee’s at the Point
Beachfront restaurant basking under palms, with great views of Fannie Bay. ‘Musts’ on the gourmet menu include oysters, soft shell mud crab and tempura bug tails.
Alec Fong Lim Drive, East Point
T +61 (0)8 8981 6868
W www.peewees.com.au
Waterfront Bistro, Darwin Sailing Club
Popular for viewing Darwin’s jaw-dropping sunsets with an excellent selection of Asian and Australian cuisine to match. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual.
Atkins Drive, Fannie Bay
T +61 (0)8 8981 1700
W www.dwnsail.com.au
Cullen Bay
Buzz
Great music, mango daiquiris, an extensive wine and boutique beer list draw locals and visitors alike to this popular waterfront café.
48 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay
T +61 (0)8 8941 1141
W http://darwin.citysearch.com.au/restaurants/viewContent/1119945819575/1137394221254
Evoo
SkyCity’s elegant restaurant with sweeping views of Darwin harbour. The menu lists mod Oz delectables like chilled yabby and scallop cocktails. Try the degustation menu.
Gilruth Avenue, Mindil Beach
T +61 (0)8 8943 8888
W www.skycitydarwin.com.au/skycity/index.cfm?512356C8-E018-8BD1-32E6-D18DA01D038A
Yots Greek Taverna
A café by day and cocktail venue/restaurant by night, Yots spills out onto the boardwalk to provide ambient waterfront dining..
54 Marina Boulevard, Cullen Bay
T +61 (0)8 8981 4433
W www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/yots/
Parap
Cyclone Café
Popular stopover on a visit to Parap’s famous markets. Try the great coffee, hearty all-day breakfasts, homemade cakes and the cafe’s signature steak sandwich.
8 Urquhart Street, Parap Shopping Village
T +61 (0)8 8941 1992
W www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/the_cyclone_cafe/
The Happy Garden
This family-run Chinese restaurant has been part of Darwin’s dining scene for over 25 years. The sizzling Mongolian beef is a must.
2 Parap Place, Parap
T +61 (0)8 8981 2216
W www.yourrestaurants.com.au/guide/happy_garden/
Prickles
For those who fancy Tex Mex and a lively fiesta atmosphere. Sample the “great balls of fire”, seafood quesadilla, barbequed ribs, Mexican meatballs and oven-baked salmon.
9 Parap Place, Parap
T +61 (0)8 8981 2641
W http://darwin.citysearch.com.au/restaurants/viewContent/1119945819575/1137392098632
Raging Bull
Multi-awarded steakhouse and beer garden. Try the aged rump and the Reef ‘n’ Beef. Imported beers and an great wine list make it a favourite watering hole.
15 Parap Road, Parap
T +61 (0)8 8981 2191
W /www.parapvillagetavern.com.au
Offsite venue catering
Darwin has a wide range of unique off-site catering venues to create a truly memorable experience including:
Aviation and Heritage Museum
www.darwinsairwar.com.au/society.html
Charles Darwin National Park
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/find/charlesdarwin.html
Crocodylus Park
www.crocodyluspark.com
Crocosaurus Cove
www.crocosauruscove.com
Darwin Sailing Club
www.dwnsail.com.au
Darwin Ski Club
Darwin Trailer Boat Club
www.dtbc.com.au
Darwin Waterfront Precinct
www.waterfront.nt.gov.au
George Brown Botanic Gardens
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/botanic
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
www.magnt.nt.gov.au
Deckchair Cinema
www.deckchaircinema.com
Stokes Hill Wharf Function Centre
www.waterfront.nt.gov.au
All information provided was correct as at 1 Feb 2008.
