61Spot Score
Medee Eatery
Restaurants · Fannie Bay
Restaurants in Fannie Bay, Darwin.
4.7(187)· GoogleView details →
Darwin
Best Restaurants in Darwin (2026)
79 restaurants in Darwin, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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60Spot Score
Darwin Ski Club
Restaurants · Fannie Bay
Restaurants in Fannie Bay, Darwin.
4.3(615)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Osaka Ramen
Restaurants · Casuarina
Cafes in Casuarina, Darwin.
4.7(655)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Soul Essence On The Bay
Restaurants · Larrakeyah
A Cullen Bay restaurant pairing Territory flavours and native ingredients with seafood, steaks, breakfast favourites and family-friendly options.
4.6(196)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Cucina Sotto Le Stelle
$$Restaurants · Nightcliff
Restaurants in Nightcliff, Darwin.
4.5(233)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Snapper Rocks
$$Restaurants · Darwin City
Relaxed Darwin Waterfront dining focused on fresh, sustainable local produce and bold natural flavours.
4.3(716)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Seafood on Cullen
$$Restaurants · Larrakeyah
All-you-can-eat seafood & meats offered in a casual buffet restaurant with a terrace & water views.
4.1(1,602)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Bustard Town
Restaurants · Darwin City
A Darwin venue with cafe service, alfresco dining, pizza, cocktails and scheduled evening entertainment at Nuttall Place.
4.5(199)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Loong Fong
$$Restaurants · Darwin City
Spacious eatery in a hotel complex, whipping up traditional cuisine, plus an outdoor dining terrace.
4.3(505)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Eat-A-Pizza
$$Restaurants · Larrakeyah
Generous pizzas, plus pasta, seafood and desserts, in a sizable venue with seasonal live music.
4.3(296)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Vue
Restaurants · The Gardens
An open-plan Mindil Beach restaurant serving breakfast, all-day dining, grill dishes, seafood, cocktails and private event meals.
4.2(440)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Cazalys Palmerston Club
$$Restaurants · Palmerston City
A family-friendly Palmerston club with a bistro, sports bar, function spaces, café and kids club.
4.1(729)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Tap
$$Restaurants · Darwin City
A Mitchell Street restaurant at Crocosaurus Cove serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, signature fishbowls, croc burgers and live music.
4.2(456)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
CHOW!
$$Restaurants · Darwin City
Vietnamese dishes & creative cocktails presented in a cool space with a covered patio.
4.1(833)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Crustaceans on the Wharf
$$Restaurants · Darwin City
Relaxed restaurant with a sprawling harbourfront terrace, for fish, oysters & char-grilled steak.
4.0(1,091)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Pink Chopstix
Restaurants · Darwin City
Modern Chinese and Asian fusion dining with a strong seafood focus at Darwin Waterfront.
4.2(400)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Grill'd Burgers - Casuarina
$$Restaurants · Casuarina
Cool place for burgers & sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options.
4.1(531)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Madame Za Restaurant and Bar
Restaurants · Gunn
A well-regarded restaurant and bar at Gunn near Palmerston in the Darwin region with a 4.2 rating across 378 diners.
4.2(378)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Darwin's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Darwin?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Darwin restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Darwin?+
We currently list 79 restaurants across Darwin and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Darwin?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.