Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-10-09

Best steak in Darwin

Name: Portside Char Grill
Address: 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800, Darwin City, AU
Telephone: 08) 8941 7410
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for steak in Darwin, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Portside Char Grill

45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for steak. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for steak in Darwin

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1Portside Char GrillDarwin CityPortside Char Grill’s scotch fillet steaks arrive generously sized, boasting a beautifully browned crust and a...9.5
2Bluehole Steakhouse and BarDarwin CityBluehole Steakhouse and Bar’s Rib Eye steaks are renowned for their generous 650g size and impressively tender...8.7
3Esplanade Restaurant & TerraceDarwin CityThe 28-day dry-aged steak at Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace arrives boasting a deeply caramelized crust...7.7
4Darwin Fisherman's Wharf EateryDarwin CityThe steak sandwich at Darwin Fisherman’s Wharf Eatery arrived generously portioned, boasting a deeply browned...7.1
5CoveDarwin CityThe generously sized Tomahawk steak, often reaching 1.7.0

#1 Ranked

International · Darwin City

45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800

Portside Char Grill

Portside Char Grill’s scotch fillet steaks arrive generously sized, boasting a beautifully browned crust and a tender, juicy interior that reviewers noted was cooked to a precise medium-rare. The accompanying chips were consistently praised for their golden crispness and the simple, fresh salad offered a welcome contrast, while the inclusion of toppings added to the comforting experience. What truly sets this steak apart in Darwin is the combination of a relatively affordable price point with a quality of execution that noticeably elevates the experience compared to other restaurants in the area.

Score

9.5

Mentions

Sentiment

67%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$20-40 per person (18 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 9 pm

Phone

08) 8941 7410

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-10-09

268 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Mostly Positive

53 of 63 mentions have usable recent dates (1 undated, 9 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 19,785 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 3 recorded dish mentions are associated with Portside Char Grill. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Darwin

02
Bluehole Steakhouse and Bar
Bluehole Steakhouse and Bar’s Rib Eye steaks are renowned for their generous 650g size and impressively tender texture, often cooked flawlessly to order.
28 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
8.7
8 mentions
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03
Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace
The 28-day dry-aged steak at Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace arrives boasting a deeply caramelized crust, yielding to a remarkably tender interior.
Novotel, 100 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800
7.7
1 mentions
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04
Darwin Fisherman's Wharf Eatery
The steak sandwich at Darwin Fisherman’s Wharf Eatery arrived generously portioned, boasting a deeply browned exterior and a remarkably tender, almost buttery texture under the crisp bread.
Frances Bay Dr, Darwin City NT 0800
7.1
1 mentions
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05
Cove
The generously sized Tomahawk steak, often reaching 1.
Mindil Beach Casino Resort, Gilruth Ave, Darwin City NT 0820
7.0
6 mentions
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06
Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen
The 350-gram scotch fillet steaks at Poolhouse Bar & Kitchen arrive with a beautifully charred exterior and a juicy, medium-rare center, consistently praised by reviewers.
2 Henry Wrigley Dr, Eaton NT 0820
7.0
2 mentions
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07
Flavor Feast
Flavor Feast’s steak sandwich arrives with a generous, juicy portion of perfectly medium-rare steak, boasting a rich aroma enhanced by a subtle spice blend and complemented by crispy, golden chips.
44 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
6.9
2 mentions
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08
One Fork -Serving Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
One Fork’s steaks, particularly the thick-cut ribeye, delivered a deeply satisfying experience with a rich, savory aroma and a beautifully charred exterior that yielded to a remarkably tender texture.
Shop 1/4 Berrimah Rd, Berrimah NT 0828
6.8
1 mentions
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09
The Loose Goose Bar
The Loose Goose Bar’s porterhouse steak arrives boasting a beautifully charred crust, revealing a juicy interior that reviewers described as incredibly tender.
14/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
6.7
2 mentions
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10
Beef & Bar Restaurant
The generously sized 500g rib eye steak at Beef & Bar arrived with a beautiful, rich marbling, promising a deeply flavorful experience.
19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800
6.6
6 mentions
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11
Moorish Cafe
Moorish Cafe’s steak arrives generously portioned, featuring a beautifully charred exterior and a remarkably tender, almost buttery texture beneath.
37 Knuckey St, Darwin City NT 0800
6.6
1 mentions
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12
Saigon Grill
The Saigon Grill’s steak arrives beautifully charred on the outside, revealing a juicy, medium-rare center that practically melts in your mouth.
45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800
6.6
1 mentions
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13
Charlie's of Darwin
Charlie’s of Darwin’s grilled steak arrives with a beautiful char and a remarkably tender texture, cooked exactly to medium-rare as requested.
Hidden entry on Austin Lane Enter where the roller shutter is and on the left take the lift, Darwin City NT 0800
6.5
1 mentions
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14
Pee Wee's at the Point
Pee Wee’s at the Point’s steak arrives generously portioned, boasting a beautifully charred exterior and a remarkably tender, juicy interior that practically melts in your mouth.
Alec Fong Lim Dr, East Point NT 0820
6.5
1 mentions
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15
Tim's Surf & Turf
Tim’s Surf & Turf’s Wagyu Rump steak, served with a generous portion and a subtle, savory saltiness, consistently impressed reviewers with its exceptionally tender texture and well-executed medium to well-done cooking.
10 Litchfield St, Darwin City NT 0800
6.5
6 mentions
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16
Alfonsino's
Alfonsino’s t-bone steak is consistently delivered beautifully rare and tender, easily feeding a group of four with generous portions and a fantastic aroma.
20/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
6.3
1 mentions
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17
Wharf One
Wharf One’s generous steak arrives perfectly charred on the outside, yielding to a remarkably tender and juicy interior, complemented by a rich, beef broth reduction.
19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0801
6.2
2 mentions
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18
Sweethearts
Sweethearts’s steak in Darwin arrives perfectly charred on the outside, revealing a remarkably tender and juicy interior with a subtle, savory aroma.
74 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800
6.1
1 mentions
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19
Lola's Pergola Darwin
Lola’s Pergola’s steak arrives beautifully charred on the outside, yielding to a remarkably tender interior that reviewers described as incredibly juicy and complemented by a deeply savory broth.
48 Marina Blvd, Larrakeyah NT 0820
6.0
1 mentions
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20
Shenannigans
Shenannigans’s steak arrives generously portioned, boasting a deeply caramelized crust that yields to a surprisingly tender interior, though some reviewers noted a slight lack of seasoning.
1/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0820
6.0
2 mentions
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21
Snapper Rocks
Snapper Rocks’s generously sized steak arrives perfectly charred, boasting a robust aroma and a satisfyingly tender texture that melts in the mouth.
B2/7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800
6.0
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best steak in Darwin

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best steak in Darwin, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

19,785+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-10-09

Why the winner leads

Why Portside Char Grill ranks #1 for steak

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top steak spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because steak searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Bluehole Steakhouse and Bar: Bluehole Steakhouse and Bar’s Rib Eye steaks are renowned for their generous 650g size and impressively tender texture, often cooked flawlessly to order.
Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace: The 28-day dry-aged steak at Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace arrives boasting a deeply caramelized crust, yielding to a remarkably tender interior.
Darwin Fisherman's Wharf Eatery: The steak sandwich at Darwin Fisherman’s Wharf Eatery arrived generously portioned, boasting a deeply browned exterior and a remarkably tender, almost buttery texture under the crisp bread.
Cove: The generously sized Tomahawk steak, often reaching 1.

How to choose

Choosing steak in Darwin

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Portside Char Grill is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Darwin.

19,785 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Portside Char Grill has 3 steak mentions and a 67% sentiment score.
The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best steak in Darwin?

Portside Char Grill in Darwin City is currently ranked #1 for steak in Darwin, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Portside Char Grill’s scotch fillet steaks arrive generously sized, boasting a beautifully browned crust and a tender, juicy interior that reviewers noted was cooked to a precise medium-rare. The accompanying chips were consistently praised for their golden crispness and the simple, fresh salad offered a welcome contrast, while the inclusion of toppings added to the comforting experience.

Which other steak places in Darwin come close?

Bluehole Steakhouse and Bar, Esplanade Restaurant & Terrace, Darwin Fisherman's Wharf Eatery round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best steak in Darwin decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-10-09. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.