BOJANGLES
Read moreIf you like the saloon atmosphere, here is a place not to miss. The decor is superb, the unique atmosphere, and especially go to the aquarium with the skeleton, little surprise… Peanut peanuts are free, and it is compulsory to throw the layers on the ground. You can eat beef from the buffalo, the slug, the emu, the crocodile and the kangaroo.
MOORISH CAFE
Read moreA good cuisine with Mediterranean, Spanish and North African cuisine. A modern and friendly setting. Marc, the young Australian boss of the places, speaks French very well.
PEE WEE’S AT THE POINT
Read moreOne of the best restaurants in the region for its cuisine but also for its setting. The colors of the sea contrast with the red flowers of the majestic flamboyant trees and the tropical greenery. The cuisine is modern but resolutely Top End, with its multicultural influences and local ingredients, including meat from cattle stations, seafood and Aboriginal bush foods. You can also come and have a drink on the terrace to enjoy the place. It is advisable to book during the dry season.
RESTAURANT-CAFETERIA DU NITMILUK VISITORS CENTRE
Read moreEnjoy breakfast and lunch. Dinner is only possible during the tourist period (during dry). Salads and hamburgers on the menu. This is the only place where you can dine before Katherine. The view of the river terrace is very pleasant. Many birds will accompany you during your meal.
SHENANNIGANS
Read moreAn Irish pub with all the ambience you'd expect from a place like this. Special dishes such as the Territory Grill, which combines crocodile, kangaroo and barramundi on the same plate. A must-try! One of the best-known addresses on Mitchell Street, Darwin's party street. Perfect for partying, with a good mix of backpackers and locals in a convivial atmosphere. As sometimes happens on Mitchell Street, the end of the evening can get a bit out of hand. Pub crawls often end at Monsoons or Lost Ark, open until 4am.
LE DRAGON COURT
Read moreFine Asian cuisine. Dishes from AU $ 18.
ILKARI RESTAURANT
Read moreThe Ilkari restaurant, whose name means sky in the Pitjantjara language of the Anangu of Uluru, offers all-you-can-eat buffets for breakfast and dinner. Very international buffet, there is really something for everyone. For dinner, a selection of seafood, which is quite special in this part of the world (!). Australian and Asian cuisine, with notably some dishes using aboriginal ingredients. The chocolate fondue is also impressive and will not disappoint you! The restaurant is located in the Sails in the Desert hotel.
HANUMAN
Read moreSurely the best table in Alice Springs that combines Malaysian, Thai and Indian flavors. Using local products as much as possible, Hanuman is the work of Jimmy Shu, a chef from Sri Lanka who arrived in Australia at the age of 21 with $50 in his pocket. He was the star of the Taste of the Territory series, where he showcased the culinary diversity of the NT. Those who liked it can also dine at Hanuman in Darwin, which is actually the first restaurant Jimmy Shu launched in 1992. The "Thai crispy whole fish" is delicious!
CASA NOSTRA
Read moreFor those who are in the mood for a good pizza after a desert crossing, Casa Nostra is a traditional Italian restaurant, with red and white checkered tablecloths and paintings and pictures of the country on the walls. Very popular with the locals, it is often quite crowded. They don't serve alcohol, so feel free to buy your own (small IGA supermarket nearby). The vanilla slice, famous in the whole Red Centre, will punctuate your dinner, don't hesitate to order it at the beginning of the meal, there is not enough for everyone.
BERRY SPRINGS TAVERN
Read moreA contemporary Australianoutback pub, located near the Wildlife Park and swimming at Berry Springs Nature Park. The tavern is especially known for the (baby) crocodile races it organizes! Crocodile on the roof, in an aquarium and crocodile skins above the bar. Decent food with a classic Australian pub menu, with burgers, breaded schnitzels, but also a selection of vegetarian options like Asian salads. Live music on weekends. Lots of toys and coloring for the little ones.
OUTBACK HOTEL KIOSK, BBQ & BAR
Read moreThe Outback Hotel is a good place to go for lunch or dinner in a friendly atmosphere. There are actually two establishments in one: the Outback Kiosk, the more affordable one, which offers mostly pizzas, burgers and salads. Not many individual tables, but maybe the opportunity to meet other travelers over a drink, especially when they host concerts. At the Outback BBQ & Bar, choose your meat or fish to grill on the spot.