Silks

Silks is a restaurant, café and bar venue on Dick Ward Drive in Fannie Bay, Darwin, with The Track Bistro at its centre. The bistro’s food is described as familiar pub favourites given a twist, with fresh seasonal Top End produce used across the menu. It is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, making it suited to a casual meal, a drink or a longer catch-up.

There are two distinct dining settings to choose from. The 50-metre deck sits among the surrounds of Fannie Bay, while the indoor area is bright, spacious and air-conditioned. The venue presents itself as relaxed and welcoming, with warm service and a choice between outdoor dining and a comfortable indoor meal. For a lighter visit, Silks Café offers takeaway coffee as well as sit-down coffee and tea with decadent cakes and savoury treats.

The bar adds wine, cocktails and cold beer to the mix, with drinks menus available from staff. Silks also runs regular dining promotions, including a coffee-and-cake deal, lunch and dinner specials, happy hour and a Sunday carvery. These advertised offers change over time, so checking the current details before visiting is sensible.

Silks has a strong community focus alongside its food and drink offering. The venue promotes events such as weekly meat raffles supporting local sporting community clubs, as well as membership draws and other scheduled activities. Its wider facilities include entertainment, functions and gaming, so it is more than a standalone dining room. That combination makes it a practical choice for locals meeting for a meal, groups wanting food and drinks in one place, or solo visitors dropping in for coffee, a meal or a drink. The website’s customer testimonial also highlights friendly, guest-focused staff and a positive atmosphere, although experiences can naturally vary.