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KATHERINE: Big Fig $
Bistro
20 Shadforth Rd, NT 0850
Tel (08) 9872 3311 Closed Oct–Apr
Nestled amid the trees in a
caravan park, Big Fig dishes up
good-value, home-style meals
and sweet treats. Friendly service.
KATHERINE:
The Finch Cafe $
Café
Katherine Terrace, NT 0850
Tel (08) 8972 1990 Closed Mon
Fresh food, good coffee and a
lively atmosphere makes this
eatery a good choice, particularly
for healthy breakfasts.
Stunning scenery surrounds the dining area at Under a Desert Moon, Kings Canyon
KATHERINE: Savannah Bar &
Restaurant $$ enjoying music and dance perfor- KINGS CANYON:
Bistro mances. Extensive menu: pizzas, Desert Oaks Bistro $$
Knott’s Crossing Resort, cnr Giles & steaks, curries and seafood. Bistro
Cameron sts, NT 0850 Kings Canyon Resort, Luritja Rd,
Tel (08) 8972 2511 Closed lunch ALICE SPRINGS: Page 27 $ Watarrka National Park
Serving a colourful menu that Café Tel (08) 8956 7442 Closed dinner
highlights the tastes and 3 Fan Arcade, NT 0870 Basic light meals and snacks
produce of the Top End. Go for Tel (08) 8952 0191 Closed dinner during the day including the staple
the roast pork, steaks, or salads. Great café and an ideal pit stop burgers, pizza and pasta, all served
for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy in an Outback setting.
MATARANKA: Katherine freshly prepared juices, coffees
Country Club $ and tasty, filling food. KINGS CANYON: Outback
Bistro BBQ & Grill $$
40 Pearce St (off Victoria Hwy), ALICE SPRINGS: Hanuman $$ Bistro
NT 0850 Asian Kings Canyon Resort, Luritja Rd,
Tel (08) 8972 1276 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Watarrka National Park
Basic bistro fare with limited 82 Barrett Drive, NT 0870 Tel (08) 8956 7442 Closed Nov–Mar
choice served in a casual setting. Tel (08) 8950 8000 Closed 24 Dec– Enjoy a true Aussie experience
Welcoming atmosphere. 2 Jan on an Outback veranda. This
Elaborate Thai artifacts greet casual bar and grill offers barbe-
diners at this stylish restaurant. cued fare, salads and vegetables.
The menu is an innovative fusion
The Red Centre of Thai, Malaysian and Indian. KINGS CANYON:
Under a Desert Moon $$$
ALICE SPRINGS: ALICE SPRINGS: Modern Australian
Epilogue Lounge $ Red Ochre Grill $$ Kings Canyon Resort, Luritja Rd,
Tapas Native Australian Watarrka National Park
1/58 Todd St, NT 0870 11 Leichhardt Terrace, NT 0870 Tel (08) 8956 7442 Closed Nov–Mar;
Tel 0429 003 874 Closed Tue; Jan Tel (08) 8952 9614 Tue, Thu & Sun
Popular casual spot with alfresco Seafood and native game take Dine under the stars in this
seating on the rooftop and on the flavours of the Australian intimate venue with space for 16
occasional live music. Good bush. Panoramic photographs by people. Begin with bubbly by the
coffee and tapas menu. Ken Duncan adorn the walls. campfire before indulging in a
four-course menu of fine food.
ALICE SPRINGS: ALICE SPRINGS: Sporties $$
Loco Burrito $ Bistro TENNANT CREEK:
Mexican 36 Todd St Mall, NT 0870 Sporties Steak & Grill $
Shop 10, 74 Todd St, NT 0870 Tel (08) 8953 0935 Closed Sun lunch Bistro
Tel (08) 8953 0518 Closed Sun; 24 A favourite with locals, this 387 Ambrose St, NT 0860
Dec–2 Jan restaurant-style pub boasts a Tel (08) 8962 3338 Closed Sun
A go-to place for a quick, hearty wide menu and friendly service. Generous portions of hearty fare,
lunch. Choose from a wide range Light meals, pasta, meat and with meats a speciality. Relaxed
of burrito fillings on the menu, or vegetarian dishes in big portions. setting popular with locals.
build your own. The pulled pork
is a favourite. ALICE SPRINGS: YULARA: Bough House
Overlanders Steakhouse $$$ Restaurant $$
ALICE SPRINGS: Steak Native Australian
Monte’s Lounge $ 72 Hartley St, NT 0870 Outback Pioneer Hotel, Yulara Drive,
International Tel (08) 8952 2159 Closed lunch NT 0870
95 Todd St, cnr Stott Terrace, NT 0870 Serious meat, including huge Tel (02) 8296 8010
Tel (08) 8952 4336 Closed Mon & Tue steaks, camel and kangaroo. This family-friendly restaurant
Part restaurant, part cabaret venue. World-class wine cellar. Cricket brings the spirit of the Outback
A fun place to have dinner while memorabilia on the walls. to the table. A good selection,
Key to Price Guide see page 504