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.
78 spots
District North Kitchen Palmerston
$$Modern restaurant and bar in Palmerston, Darwin, with consistently strong customer ratings.
MERAKI Greek Taverna
$$Highly rated Greek taverna in Darwin CBD serving traditional Mediterranean cuisine.
Moorish Cafe
$$Moorish Cafe in Darwin City offers seafood, steaks and eclectic tapas paired with wines in a cosy setting featuring tiled floors and colourful decor.
Burger Urge (Palmerston)
$$Local burger chain in Palmerston serving gourmet burgers with creative meat and plant-based options.
Tim's Surf & Turf
$$Rustic Darwin restaurant on Litchfield Street with outdoor seating and a distinctive saltwater crocodile resident.
Pee Wee's at the Point
$$$Modern restaurant on Darwin's waterfront with locally sourced dishes and oceanfront dining.
Brew Union Brewing Co
$$Brew Union Brewing Co is a brewery located in Palmerston, Darwin, with a strong reputation among local beer enthusiasts.
Alfonsino's
$$Wood-fired pizza and housemade pasta in a relaxed setting with a sprawling patio on Mitchell Street.
The Last Supper Pizzarella
Pizzeria with brewery and live music in Darwin CBD
Choi's Chicken
Highly rated Korean fried chicken restaurant in Nightcliff, Darwin.
Lola's Mexican Cantina
Mexican restaurant in Casuarina, Darwin with a 4.6-star rating from 440 reviews.
The Loose Goose Bar
Bars in Darwin CBD, Darwin.
Yots Greek Taverna
$$Cafes in Cullen Bay, Darwin.
The Foreshore
$$Cafes in Nightcliff, Darwin.
Junoon
Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.
Patty Shack Burger Bar
Restaurants in Nightcliff, Darwin.
Medee Eatery
Restaurants in Fannie Bay, Darwin.
Wharf One
$$Restaurants in Darwin CBD, Darwin.
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.