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Best Restaurants in Darwin (2026)

Looking for the best restaurants in Darwin? We've rounded up 78 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.

Editor's pick12 Best Restaurants in Darwin

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Saffrron Restaurant — Parap, Darwin
54Spot

Saffrron Restaurant

$$
Restaurants · Parap

Curries, samosas & tandoori dishes in a warm, eco-friendly eatery with red walls & drop lights.

4.0(331)View details →
Dragon Court — Mindil Beach, Darwin
54Spot

Dragon Court

$$
Restaurants · Mindil Beach

Sophisticated resort dining room with colourful decor, serving Chinese dishes and traditional tea.

4.2(117)View details →
Rainforest Restaurant — Palmerston, Darwin
53Spot

Rainforest Restaurant

Restaurants · Palmerston

Restaurants in Palmerston, Darwin.

4.2(73)View details →
Kingfood Roast House — Casuarina, Darwin
53Spot

Kingfood Roast House

Restaurants · Casuarina

Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.

4.6(120)View details →
Darwin Fisherman's Wharf Eatery — Cullen Bay, Darwin
53Spot

Darwin Fisherman's Wharf Eatery

$$
Restaurants · Waterfront

Markets in Waterfront, Darwin.

3.8(616)View details →
Dumpling Chef Casuarina Square — Casuarina, Darwin
53Spot

Dumpling Chef Casuarina Square

$$
Restaurants · Casuarina

Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.

4.0(177)View details →
Cathy’s Place — Cullen Bay, Darwin
52Spot

Cathy’s Place

Restaurants · Cullen Bay

Cafes in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.2(342)View details →
Barrabanhmi — Casuarina, Darwin
51Spot

Barrabanhmi

Restaurants · Casuarina

Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.

4.2(45)View details →
Salted Egg Darwin — Palmerston, Darwin
50Spot

Salted Egg Darwin

Restaurants · Waterfront

Cafes in Waterfront, Darwin.

4.3(26)View details →
Darlings Pasta Club — Darwin CBD, Darwin
49Spot

Darlings Pasta Club

Restaurants · Darwin CBD

Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.

3.8(110)View details →
Together & Co — Waterfront, Darwin
49Spot

Together & Co

Restaurants · Darwin CBD

Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.

4.0(37)View details →
Burrito Bar Casuarina — Casuarina, Darwin
48Spot

Burrito Bar Casuarina

Restaurants · Casuarina

Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.

3.5(253)View details →
Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace — Darwin CBD, Darwin
48Spot

Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace

Restaurants · Darwin CBD

Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.

3.9(37)View details →
Yummy Noodle — Casuarina, Darwin
47Spot

Yummy Noodle

$$
Restaurants · Casuarina

Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.

4.0(173)View details →
Diamond Kitchen Asian Cuisine — Casuarina, Darwin
47Spot

Diamond Kitchen Asian Cuisine

$
Restaurants · Casuarina

Restaurants in Casuarina, Darwin.

4.1(91)View details →
ichi Gateway — Palmerston, Darwin
47Spot

ichi Gateway

Restaurants · Palmerston

Restaurants in Palmerston, Darwin.

4.6(8)View details →
YAK & YETI Cullen Bay — Cullen Bay, Darwin
47Spot

YAK & YETI Cullen Bay

Restaurants · Cullen Bay

Cafes in Cullen Bay, Darwin.

4.3(52)View details →
The O.A.K. - Original Australian Kitchen Darwin — Darwin CBD, Darwin
47Spot

The O.A.K. - Original Australian Kitchen Darwin

$$
Restaurants · Darwin CBD

Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.

3.6(124)View details →

Restaurants in Darwin — FAQs

What are the best restaurants in Darwin?+

Our top-rated restaurants in Darwin are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Darwin restaurants ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many restaurants are listed in Darwin?+

We currently feature 78 restaurants across Darwin and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.