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The Foreshore

259 Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff NT 0810, Australia

4.3(1,407)· Google$$$$
62
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Open nowToday 07:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen Sundays
The Foreshore

A popular waterfront restaurant at Nightcliff in Darwin with a 4.3 rating across more than 1,400 diners.

Practical details

259 Casuarina Dr, Nightcliff NT 0810, Australia
$Typically $$ · price level 2 of 4

Opening hours

Open now
Monday
07:00 – 22:00
Tuesday
07:00 – 22:00
Wednesday
07:00 – 22:00
ThursdayToday
07:00 – 22:00
Friday
07:00 – 22:00
Saturday
07:00 – 22:00
Sunday
07:00 – 22:00

Menu

Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.

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Why it's worth checking out

The Foreshore is a restaurant and café on the Nightcliff foreshore, bringing together relaxed dining, ocean views and a menu built around fresh Australian produce. It opens from 7am until late, making it suitable for an early coffee, breakfast by the beach, a casual lunch, or dinner while the sun goes down over the water. Takeaway is also available for anyone heading out along the foreshore.

The offering covers locally roasted Dtown coffee, wholesome breakfasts, fresh Australian seafood and hearty mains, with wines, beers and cocktails available from 10am until late. The website positions the venue as an easygoing place to eat or have a drink rather than a formal dining room, with space to sit on the deck, enjoy the sea breeze and take in the beachfront outlook. It suits a range of visits, from a solo coffee or post-walk breakfast to catching up with friends, sharing a meal, or settling in for a sunset drink.

Live music runs from Thursday to Sunday, between 6pm and 9pm, adding an evening entertainment option alongside dinner and drinks. The venue also accepts bookings and caters for events, so it can work for both everyday dining and a planned occasion. For visitors exploring Darwin and locals in Nightcliff, The Foreshore offers a straightforward combination of beachside views, all-day café fare, Australian-focused food and a relaxed setting.

Spot Score

62

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 1,407 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
72
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
95

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.

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