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If you are looking kid friendly restaurants Darwin, NT style, then you have found the BEST article!
Luckily for you, we’ve done all the hard work and compiled a list of our favourite family friendly, kid friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes just for you. No matter what kid friendly nutritional cuisine you are after… if you want to eat a pizza, suck back a steak, check out sushi or find a seafood restaurant or the best pubs in Darwin to take the kids, we’ve got your list right here!
We also have included the details of any kids eat free details we know about!
Without any further ado, here is where to eat with kids – the best kid friendly places to eat in Darwin.
Where to eat in Darwin restaurants with kids
The best list of places to eat in Darwin, including all you can eat buffet locations. If you are looking for good places to eat in Darwin, this is the list for you!
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Palmerston
Here are the best kid friendly Darwin restaurants in Palmerston.
1. Palmerston Tavern
Situated opposite the entrance to the Palmerston shopping centre, the recently re-developed and re-furbished Palmerston Tavern now offers locals and tourists alike with a modern hotel, friendly atmosphere and well trained staff. Families and friends alike can visit and enjoy a delicious meal, cold drinks (or warm) and fast friendly service. This is one of the best places to eat in Darwin with kids and one of the most kid friendly pubs in Darwin.
Address: 1110 Chung Wah Terrace, Palmerston City
For more information, feel free to check out the Palmerston Tavern website.
The Gardens
Here we discover the best kid friendly restaurants in The Gardens of Darwin.
2. Eva’s Cafe
They bring the freshest! Situated in the Darwin Botanic Gardens in the heritage listed Wesleyan Church, Eva’s Cafe offers some of the best coffee in Darwin made by their expert baristas, a full breakfast and lunch menu to indulge in and a location like no other.
Address: Gardens Rd, The Gardens
Check out the Eva’s Cafe website to find out more!
Best places to eat in Darwin city centre
Here we discover the best family friendly restaurants in the city centre of Darwin, here are the best places to eat in Darwin with kids.
3. Stokes Hill Wharf
The historic Stokes Hill Wharf offers a relaxed friendly atmosphere with a choice of two seaside alfresco eateries or casual restaurant dining, specializing in fresh local seafood and steak.
Address: 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City
To find out more, follow the link here.
4. Seafood on Cullen
Our absolute favourite all you can eat Darwin seafood buffet! This all you can eat seafood buffet restaurant in Darwin has modern decor, large windows and a casual vibe. It’s well priced and suitable for children with gorgeous views. This is definitely one to add to your bucket list as it is definitely one of the best child friendly restaurants in Darwin.
Address: 51 Marina Blvd, Larrakeyah
Click here to view their website.
5. Eat-A-Pizza Cullen Bay
At Eat A Pizza they serve generous pizzas, plus pasta, steaks and desserts, in a sizable venue. It’s a relaxed outdoor restaurant, in the dry season they have live music on the weekends. They are fully licensed but also have BYO (wine only) at $4 per person. They also do takeaway throughout the dry season. Their chef creates his very own specials for you to enjoy.
Eat a Pizza is a family operated business for the last 24 years.
Address: 1/57 Marina Blvd, Larrakeyah
Follow the link here to find out more information.
6. Darwin Ski Club
The kitchen at the Darwin Ski Club is open from midday till late for lunch, dinner and mouthwatering snacks. The menu is constantly changing, depending on the season. The Chef also creates his very own specials.
Address: 20 Conacher St, Fannie Bay
Check out the Darwin Ski Club website for more information.
7. Outback Jacks
Family restaurants Darwin style don’t come much more laid back than Outback Jacks Bar & Grill Darwin, especially if you are looking for pubs with playgrounds. If you fancy eating out in Darwin and you’re looking for a family friendly place for dinner, or lunch, Outback Jacks goes the extra mile. There’s a kid’s menu and kids eat free on nominated days. And to give you a bit of a break, there’s an indoor kids playground to keep them occupied while you sit and have a bit of a break.
Address: 1/28 Mitchell St, Darwin City
Click here to find out more.
8. Salvatores Cafe
Salvatores is a child friendly cafe in Darwin where you can enjoy a great coffee and the kids can enjoy the children’s menu. You’ll find high chairs and child friendly staff to make the outing complete.
Address: 21 Knuckey St, Darwin City
Check out the Salvatores Cafe website for more information.
9. Green Chillies Darwin
Green Chillies Darwin is the place to go for fresh and flavourful Indian and Thai food. We have an extensive menu of dishes that will suit all palates, from fresh salads and noodle dishes to spicy curries.
Address: 7 Finniss St, Darwin City
Click here to view their website.
10. Tim’s Surf & Turf
Whether you’re after chicken or steak, salad or not, Tim’s is a great restaurant to take your kids to in Darwin. As an added bonus, kids eat for FREE with a paying adult meal every Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday night before 6:30pm. View the full T&C’s at the bottom of this page.
Address: 10 Litchfield St, Darwin City
Follow the link here to their website.
11. Lazy Susans Darwin Eating House
The menu is not extensive, but it offers enough choice for personal preference. The Yum Cha is great and sets the stranded of food in our list. It is a great experience and the service is fairly fast even when the restaurant is fairly busy.
Address: 9/21 Cavenagh St, Darwin City
Follow the link here to check out their website.
12. Hanuman
With chefs brought to Darwin shores from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, India, Indonesia,the owner has built a reputation for consistently delighting guests with authentic Asian flavours.
Address: Next to Darwin Entertainment Centre, 93 Mitchell St, Darwin City
Check out the Hanuman website for more information.
13. Manoli’s Greek Tavern | Temporarily Closed
Manoli’s Greek Tavern is a wonderful mixture of food and entertainment, now you really can say dinner and a show! The food is amazing, but the entertainment is even better! with Greek swingers, Greek dancers and Greek DJ’s to preform at your request during dinner or for a special event.
Address: 64 Smith St, Darwin City
Take a look at the Manoli’s Greek Tavern website for more information.
14. Magic Wok Restaurant | Permanently closed
This is the hidden gem in Darwin. Not may people know about it, but the food is legitimate, it’s the REAL DEAL!!
Address: 20 West Ln, Darwin City
Casurina
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15. Casurina All Sports Club
Casuarina Sports Club is a great spot to take the kids to eat with plenty of child friendly features such as, high chairs, baby change facilities, play area, kid’s menu, kids club for the children of members, kids eat free on Sunday nights and much more.
Address: 269 Trower Rd, Casuarina
Click here to check out their website for more information.
Brinkin
Here are the best kid friendly places to eat in Brinkin.
16. De La Plage Cafe
The De La Plage Cafe is a wonderful kid friendly cafe in Darwin. From Friday to Sunday there are different events at different times during the day. Eg. Friday night – embrace different cultures through an event called ‘Street Food’ where they showcase a variety of dishes from around the world.
Addrress: Surf Life Saving Club Lot 9316 Darribah Road, Brinkin
Follow the link to view their website here.
Kid friendly restaurants in Darwin
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