Dining Out
Whilst in Darwin, make sure you visit some of these fine dining experiences. All come highly recommended!
Hanuman
Ask most locals where to find Darwin’s top fine-dining experience and the answer is usually Hanuman. Sophisticated but not stuffy or pretentious, enticing aromas of innovative Indian and Thai Nonya dishes waft from the kitchen to the stylish open dining room and deck. The signature dish is oysters bathed in lemon grass, chilli and coriander, or the meen mooli – reef fish in coconut and curry leaves – but the menu is broad, with exotic vegetarian choices and banquets available.
Holiday Inn Esplanade
93 mitchell street
Darwin
Telephone: 08 8941 3500
Website: www.hanuman.com.au/hanuman_darwin.htm
Evoo
Voted Darwin’s premier dining experience, EVOO skilfully combines Australian and Mediterranean influences with a touch of Eastern flavours. Located within SKYCITY Darwin, the dègustation menu offers the ultimate taste of EVOO, featuring seven exquisite courses expertly matched with wine.
EVOO is renowned with locals and tourists alike and was awarded the Northern Territory's Best Restaurant, Best Fine Dining Restaurant and Best Hotel Restaurant in the prestigious Gold Plate Awards for 2010.
Reservations are essential.
SkyCity Darwin
Telephone: 8943 8940
Website: www.skycitydarwin.com.au/Restaurants/Evoo.html
Char
Our Vision is to deliver a unique dining experience that offers the best of fresh local produce, international and local wines and innovative cuisine coupled with exceptional service and style, all within the beautiful surroundings of heritage listed Admiralty House and its grounds.
The consistent quality of the meat offered is substantially due to the fact that the restaurateur John Kilroy is a nationally recognised beef judge. He is constantly showcasing beef to the hospitality industry where discussions range from the breed of cattle, feed type and age of the carcass. John sources the beef direct from producers and suppliers and ages it for five weeks, giving diners a chance to taste different breeds, brands and regions. There are many variables to take into account to put a good steak on the plate!
And now Char also incorporates Jellyfish! John's wildly successful foray into seafood that was put on a temporary hiatus due the Brisbane floods in January 2011. Whilst the rebuild is underway, Jellyfish chefs have been dispatched to the top end to do what Jellyfish does best: "beautiful fresh fish served simply." Darwin's response to the Jellyfish menu is undeniable, you love it! And thus, we're continuing it...
Cnr The Esplanade & Knuckey St
Darwin
Telephone: 08 8981 4544
Website: www.chardarwin.com.au
La Beach Restaurant
The ultimate beachside location, La Beach offers sunset views across the harbour and seafood with a French twist. The menu successfully incorporates Top End specialities such as pearl meat, barramundi, crocodile and buffalo along with premium imports. Good wine and spirits list.
51 Marina Boulevard
Cullen Bay NT 8200
Telephone: 08 8941 7400
Pee Wee’s at the Point
Pee Wee’s at the Point is Darwin’s premier restaurant and function complex. Situated inside East Point Reserve and boasting sweeping views across Fannie Bay, Pee Wee’s has built a reputation for first class food and service. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two under the stars, or world class private or corporate function. Pee Wee’s offers a unique and memorable Territory experience.
Multiple Gold Plate Winner.
All credit cards accepted.
Bookings recommended.
Alec Fong Lim Drive,
East Point Reserve, Fannie Bay
Telephone: 08 8981 6868
Website: www.peewees.com.au
Or for a relaxed meal watching the brilliant Darwin sunsets head to:
Darwin Sailing Club
Ocean side dining at the Darwin Sailing Club with fiery sunsets and warm relaxing sea breezes.
The club is open 7 days a week , our award winning Waterfront Bistro offers fantastic foods at very reasonable prices, please view our web site for further details on www.dwnsail.com.au
Bookings are required for 10 or more people.
Atkins Drive
FANNIE BAY
Telephone: 08 8981 1700
Website: www.dwnsail.com.au
Darwin Trailer Boat Club
Located on the shores of beautiful Fannie Bay the club boasts a great tropical atmosphere ideal for the entire family. With facilities for members and bona fide guests ranging from a great bistro, kids playground, swimming pool, boat ramp and wash down area, boat and trailer parking, pokies and icy cold drinks at the bar…what more could you ask for!
And there’s always something to do with regular boating and fishing trips, entertainment throughout the year, functions and sporting events for the whole family to get involved in including our premier event, the Bluewater Classic.
So come along and enjoy a cold glass of beer or wine under the palm trees and watch the sunset whilst the kids play in the pool or on the beach – we know you’ll love it!
8 Atkins Drive Fannie Bay
Telephone: 08 8981 6749
Website: www.dtbc.com.au
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