Restaurants
Darwin’s large Asian population means there’s a good choice of spicy food around. Head to Mindil Beach Sunset market, held every Thursday, where you’ll find plenty of food stalls, many of them Asian, as well as arts and crafts and street performers. As for a trendy eatery precinct, try the Cullen Bay Marina, around a 25-minute walk, or a short taxi trip from the city centre.
The restaurants below have been classed into four different pricing categories: $$$$ (over A$30) $$$ (A$21 to A$30) $$ (A$16 to A$20) $ (up to A$15) These prices are for a three course meal for one with a half bottle of house wine or equivalent.
Pee Wee’s Beachfront Café Darwin’s premier beachside eatery is a great place to watch the sunset, with just about every table having a sea view, whether it’s inside or out on the terrace.
Alec Fong Lim Drive Tel: (08) 8981 6868. Price: $$$$
Buzz Café Asian-inspired décor, marina views, and an East-meets-West twist to the food make Buzz Café a big hit with the locals and visitors alike.
The Slipway, Cullen Bay Marina Tel: (08) 8941 1141. Price: $$$
Giuseppe's Any good Italian restaurant worth its salt has to have pizza, pasta and seafood on the menu – and this very popular eatery is no exception.
64 Smith Street Tel: (08) 8941 3110. Price: $$
Hanuman You’ll find some of the best Asian food in the Northern Territory at Hanuman. It’s an elegant, contemporary place with a wide selection from Thai to Tandoori.
28 Mitchell Street Tel: (08) 8941 3500. Price: $$
Tim’s Surf & Turf Huge portions, giant steaks, and no-nonsense fill-up food served in an unpretentious restaurant on the edge of town.
In the Asti Motel, Smith Street Tel: (08) 8981 9979. Price: $
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